MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) on 13 April 2010, 17 years ago. Its model number is A1297 (identifier MacBookPro6,1). Apple stopped selling it on 24 February 2011. It gets updates up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra). Not sold refurbished yet.
Updated 31 October 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Apple Store, Amazon, Back Market, MusicMagpie, eBay, and TLX.
- Released
- 13 April 2010 17 years ago
- Discontinued
- 24 February 2011 317 days on sale
- Latest software
- macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
- Model number
- A1297 Identifier MacBookPro6,1
- Storage
- 500GB
- Colors
- Silver
The MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) so far
Launched 17 years ago.
Discontinued24 Feb 2011
317 days on sale Today31 Oct 2026
No refurbished offer right now.
- Released, 13 Apr 2010
- Discontinued, 24 Feb 2011317 days on sale
- Today, 31 Oct 2026No refurbished offer right now.
MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) questions
When did the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) come out?
Apple released the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) on 13 April 2010, 17 years ago.
What is the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) model number?
Its model number is A1297 (identifier MacBookPro6,1). The model number starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings.
Is the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) still supported?
It gets updates up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra); newer models run later versions.
When was the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on 24 February 2011.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Apple Store, Amazon, Back Market, MusicMagpie, eBay, and TLX and keeps every price it sees, which is where the lowest price seen comes from. The cheapest price today is the lowest in stock at our last check; it can change between that check and your visit.
