This is my personal opinion. My Late 2013 MacBook Pro is running so smooth that I have no doubt that I would keep it for at least another 2 to 3 more years bef

This is my personal opinion. My Late 2013 MacBook Pro is running so smooth that I have no doubt that I would keep it for at least another 2 to 3 more years before looking into replacing it with another MBP. So In between now and then, why even bother to look for another computer? Apple probably saw the same that users would keep their Apple computer long enough before needed another major replacement to buy new ones every 3 to 5 years or so. IMO, for everyday tasks or even medium-to-high CPU instense tasks, current MBP handles very well, given that you are not a gamer or 3D CG designer. Secondly, for the price you pay, it makes no reason to look into another Mac every or every other year. Serious, the author Sam Byford's 2012 MacBook Pro should be fine running everyday tasks. Mine is only 1 year newer, so if mine running so well, so should his. Admittedly, having SSD makes a HUGE difference in terms of stability and performance. I encourage everyone should have it. Maybe that's what the author's really missing out.