MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011) on February 24, 2011, 16 years ago at $1,199. Its model number is A1278 (identifier MacBookPro8,1). Apple stopped selling it on October 24, 2011. It gets updates up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra). Refurbished, it costs from $199 today, 83% below launch.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay.
- Released
- February 24, 2011 16 years ago
- Launch price
- $1,199 For the 128GB model
- Discontinued
- October 24, 2011 242 days on sale
- Latest software
- macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
- Model number
- A1278 Identifier MacBookPro8,1
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB, 320GB, 500GB, 512GB, 750GB
- Colors
- Silver
- First refurbished
- April 20, 2011 Apple Store, 56 days after launch
Refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011) prices
Today's cheapest refurbished offer for each configuration, with the lowest price RefurbMe has recorded below it.
Silver 1 of 6 in stockWhere to buy a refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011)
Every refurbisher that has sold the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011), cheapest today first. Listings counts the offers each one has live, one per version and grade, not how many devices it holds.
| Refurbisher | Cheapest today | Offers |
|---|---|---|
 eBay 1 listing | $199 | See offers |
 Amazon 1 listing | $299 | See offers |
 Mac of All Trades 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Back Market 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Gazelle 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Apple Store 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011) so far
Launched 16 years ago.
$1,199 at launch First refurbishedApr 20, 2011
Apple Store, after 56 days DiscontinuedOct 24, 2011
242 days on sale TodayOct 31, 2026
from $199, 83% below launch
- Released, Feb 24, 2011$1,199 at launch
- First refurbished, Apr 20, 2011Apple Store, after 56 days
- Discontinued, Oct 24, 2011242 days on sale
- Today, Oct 31, 2026from $199, 83% below launch
Every MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011) part number
2 part numbers in the US, one per configuration. You'll find yours on the back of the box and in the device's settings, next to the model number.
| Part number | Model | Version | Today | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB4 part numbers · from $199 | ||||
MC700 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC700 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 8GB · No | $199 | |
MC724 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC724 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 2nd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 256GB4 part numbers | ||||
MC700 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC700 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MC724 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC724 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 2nd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 320GB2 part numbers | ||||
MC700 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC700 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 500GB4 part numbers | ||||
MC700 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC700 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MC724 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC724 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 2nd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 512GB4 part numbers | ||||
MC700 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC700 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MC724 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC724 custom | A1278 | SSD · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 2nd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
| 750GB4 part numbers | ||||
MC700 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC700 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core i5 2nd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MC724 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 2nd gen · 4GB · No | none | |
MC724 custom | A1278 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Dual-Core i7 2nd gen · 8GB · No | none | |
MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011) questions
When did the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011) come out?
Apple released the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011) on February 24, 2011, 16 years ago at $1,199.
How much did the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011) cost at launch?
$1,199 for the base model. Refurbished, it costs from $199 today.
What is the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011) model number?
Its model number is A1278 (identifier MacBookPro8,1). 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 13.3" (Early 2011) still supported?
It gets updates up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra); newer models run later versions.
When was the MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on October 24, 2011. Refurbishers still sell it.
How much is a refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3" (Early 2011)?
From $199 today. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is $76.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay 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.