Modern technology comes and goes. With each release of a new and exciting product, another one becomes obsolete and useless. This is the cycle we have all come to understand - it’s just the way it is. And when the market becomes flooded with these older devices, the value is driven even further down.
The modern device lifecycle is incredibly short in the grand scheme of things with the “even better than the last” device being debuted in less than a year’s time after the older one. The average smartphone lasts just less than 2 years before getting a new one, tablets last 2.2 years, laptops from 3 to 5 years, and desktops 4.6 years according to WebFX.
Now is your chance to get ahead of the game to identify which devices you have that may become obsolete - or essentially valueless - within this next year. We’ve identified major devices that you may currently be sitting on that will lose significant value in 2022, including Apple MacBooks, iPads, and Chromebooks from different manufacturers.
If you have any of these devices listed below, we highly encourage you to sell them as soon as possible in order to receive the highest dollar amount. You can reach out to us in two ways:
Receive a free, no-obligation quote to see what your devices are worth! | Send us an email that includes the information of your devices (MPN, model, quantity, etc.) |
Email procurement@techdefenders.com |
The tables below detail the specifications of the individual devices, making it easy for you to match up the ones you currently have.
Apple MacBook Series
Device | Release Date | MPN | Model | Processor | Storage |
MacBook 12" | March 9, 2015 | MF855LL/A, MF865LL/A, BTO/CTO | A1534 | 1.1, 1.2, & 1.3 GHz Core M | 256 & 512 GB SSD |
MacBook Air 11" | March 9, 2015 | MJVM2LL/A, BTO/CTO | A1465 | 1.6 & 2.2 GHz Core i5 & i7 | 128 & 256 GB SSD |
MacBook Air 13" | March 9, 2015 | MJVE2LL/A, BTO/CTO | A1466 | 1.6 & 2.2 GHz Core i5 & i7 | 128 & 256 GB SSD |
MacBook Pro 13" | March 9, 2015 | MF839LL/A, MF841LL/A, MF843LL/A | A1502 | 2.7, 2.9, & 3.1 GHz Core i5 & i7 |
128, 256, & 512 GB SSD |
MacBook Pro 15" | May 19, 2015 | MJLQ2LL/A, BTO/CTO, MJLT2LL/A, & MJLU2LL/A | A1398 | 2.2, 2.5, & 2.8 GHz Core i7 | 256, 512 GB & 1 TB SSD |
Apple iPads
Device | Release Date | MPN | Model | Storage |
iPad Mini 4 | September 9, 2015 | MK6K2LL/A: Wifi Only MK872LL/A: Wifi/Cellular | A1538 & A1550 | 16, 32, 64, & 128 GB |
iPad Air 2 | October 16, 2014 | MGLW2LL/A: Wifi Only MH2V2LL/A: Wifi/Cellular | A1566 & A1567 | 16, 32, 64, & 128 GB |
iPad 9.7" 5th Gen | March 21, 2017 | MP2G2LL/A: Wifi Only MP252LL/A: Wifi/Cellular | A1822 & A1823 | 32 & 128 GB |
Google Chromebooks
Chrome devices (e.g. Chromebook, Chromebox, Chromebase, Chromebit) receive automatic updates that enhance both the device and its software. Device updates provide the latest features and keep the device secure, and are applied across the operating system, browser and hardware.E very Chrome device receives regular updates from Google until it reaches its Auto Update Expiration (AUE) date, subject to support from component manufacturers. When a device reaches AUE, automatic software updates from Google will no longer be provided. Learn more about Google Chromebook's Auto Update Policy here.
Brand | Model | AUE Expiration Date |
Acer | Chromebook 11 N7 (C731, C731T, CB311-7H) | June 2022 |
Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | June 2022 | |
Chromebook 15 (CB3-532) | June 2022 | |
Chromebook R11 (CB5-132T, C738T) | June 2022 | |
AOpen | Chromebox Mini | Feb 2022 |
Chromebase Mini | Feb 2022 | |
ASUS |
Chromebook C202SA | June 2022 |
Chromebook C300SA / C301SA | June 2022 | |
CTL | J5 Chromebook | June 2022 |
NL61 Chromebook | June 2022 | |
Dell | Chromebook 11 (3180) | June 2022 |
Chromebook 11 2-in-1 (3189) | June 2022 | |
EduGear | CMT Chromebook | June 2022 |
Edxis | Education Chromebook (NL6D) | June 2022 |
Haier | Chromebook 11 C | June 2022 |
HP | Chromebook 11 G5 | June 2022 |
Chromebook 11 G5 EE | June 2022 | |
Chromebook 11-v0xx | June 2022 | |
Lenovo | N22 Chromebook | June 2022 |
N23 Chromebook | June 2022 | |
N42 Chromebook | June 2022 | |
ThinkPad 11e 3rd Gen Chromebook | June 2022 | |
Mustek | Mecer V2 Chromebook | June 2022 |
Multilaser | Chromebook M11C | June 2022 |
PCMerge | Chromebook PCM-116T-432B | June 2022 |
Positivo | Chromebook C216B | June 2022 |
Prowise | Chromebook Proline | June 2022 |
Samsung | Chromebook 3 | June 2022 |
Viglen | Chromebook 360 | June 2022 |