Learn the Secret Language of Apple Serial Numbers (While You Still Can)
by Brendan Hesse from Lifehacker on (#5GN4B)
Apple is planning to reformat its serial numbers for Macs and MacBook this year. Currently, Macs use the same 12-digit alphanumeric serial codes as other Apple products, but Apple will soon switch them to randomized strings between 8 and 12 characters long.