MacBook, in early 2008, obsolete?

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• El Capitan on MacBook (early 2008 White paste) 4.1

  Hi all

  I just want to preface this post by specifying that I'm completely new in the Mac game. I googled my problem and did not find a similar problem. But I'm sorry in advance if I am not good enough.

  That being said, I recently acquired an Early 2008 model works perfectly MacBook (white 4.1). I bought a Solid State Drive and 4 GB of RAM for it and plan on installing these elements as soon as I have time.

  So my question is the following (also insert TL;) DR here):

  Is it possible to start later OS versions like Yosemite or El Capitan on the Early 2008 MacBook 4,1? Whether with force or by conventional means?

  I understand that Apple doesn't "support" of later versions of Mac OS X on this model. I would like to just use that as my driver all day, and I can't do with an obsolete OS.

  Thank you!

  "Is it possible to start later OS versions like Yosemite or El Capitan on the Early 2008 MacBook 4,1? Forcefully or by conventional means? »

  There is no way to install Yosemite or El Capitan on a Mac that does not meet the hardware requirements.

• trackpad not properly followed in early 2008 macbook

  So I got this macbook early 2008 quad core, but the trackpad not work properly or 'Track' the mouse properly. What can we do?

  Reset the SMC did the trick.

• Transfer of ram on macbook (early 2008) iMac 8.1?

  Hi, is it safe if I transfer 2 ram sticks of a macbook (early 2008) for an Imac 8.1 (core 2 duo)? Or I have to get different ram for imac?

  Also how can I clean the ram because its pretty dusty on one side of it.

  They are not the same memory.

• Try to get the Photos or iPhoto on an old early 2008 Macbook, help!

  I bought my wife an old macbook "early 2008" with 2 GB of ram and 500 GB hd, all she does is sometimes search the Internet, once a year mark documents for school and she stores her digital photos on the laptop, I want to give its basic photo software and want Photos or iPhoto, but can't seem to get to download ". all the advice was accepted with gratitude. OSX is 10.7.5, can not get more recent osx.

  Install iPhoto from the original computer diskettes, or buy a DVD of iLife 11 from a source like Amazon or eBay.

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• The early 2008 MacBook Pro OWC memory card upgrade

  I have a question about the purchase of an upgrade with OWC memory cards. I need to upgrade my Mac Book Pro early 2008 edition. Is that what I should get the full package of 6 GB with 2 GB and 4 GB included? Or just buy a 4 GB card and add it to my 2 GB card already existing in the laptop? I just want to know if it makes a difference when the two cards of different manufacturers! Compatibility and everything... Anyone know or have a technical view on this subject. Thank you.

  When I upgraded my 2007 iMac which had originally 4GB, 2 GB DIMM in each slot, I just bought a single 4GB DIMM OWC.

• The limits for OSX Mac Pro 3.1 update in early 2008

  I wonder till I can upgrade the operating system of my Mac Pro 3.1

  I currently have El Capitan

  I would spend the money, do some hardware upgrades (SSD, RAM)

  and I wouldn't, being an early 2008 to discover the next year general hardware of the machine is too old

  and does not receive any other updates or any new OS

  I do not pretend to have updates of the system for another 10 years but I don't find me 'old' next year

  Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing what will be obsolete next year or the year after, etc.

• an early 2008 mac mini and want to know what OSX iI can be upgraded to.

  I have an early 2008 mac mini, model A1283 and the OS x 10.6.8.  Is there an OSX I can pass safely to this machine?

  Upgrade to El Capitan

  You can pass the Lion El Capitan or directly from Snow Leopard. El Capitan can be downloaded for FREE from the Mac App Store.

  Upgrade to El Capitan

  To upgrade to El Capitan, you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or installed Lion. Download El Capitan from the App Store. Sign in with your Apple ID. El Capitan is free. The file is big enough, more than 5 GB, allow it some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.

      Mac that can be upgraded to OS X El Capitan

  1 iMac (mid-2007 or newer) - model identifier 7.1 or later

  2 MacBook (late 2008 or early 2009 or newer aluminium) - model identifier 5.1 or later

  3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)- model identifier 3.1 or later version

  4 MacBook Air (late 2008 or newer)- model identifier 2.1 or later

  5 mac mini (early 2009 or newer)- model identifier 3.1 or later version

  6 mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)- model identifier 3.1 or later version

  7 Xserve (early 2009) - model identifier 3.1 or later version

  To find the identifier of the model open system information in the Utilities folder. It is displayed in the Panel on the right.

  My applications are compatible?

  See table of application - RoaringApps compatibility

  
  

  Upgrade to Lion

  If your computer does not meet the requirements to install the Mavericks, it can still meet the specifications to install Lion.

  You can buy Lion to the Apple store. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus taxes.  It's a download. You will receive an email with a redemption code that you then use on the Mac App Store for download Lion. Save a copy of this installer to your download folder because Setup deletes itself at the end of the installation.

  Lion system requirements

  1 mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,

  or Xeon processor

  2. 2 GB of memory

  3 OS X 10.6.6 or later (10.6.8) recommended

  4. 7 GB of available space

  5. certain features require an Apple ID; conditions apply.

  I suggest that stick you with Snow Leopard because the Lion is a bit a dog. If you really need to upgrade over Snow Leopard, then you need a new computer.

• Can I update OS for iMac (early 2008)?

  Can I update OS for iMac (early 2008)?

  The OS is currently 10.9.5. I want to upgrade the operating system to something a bit more recent. It cannot be upgraded to Sierra.
  Can I go to Yosemite or El Capitan etc.? If so, how?

  Click here and download El Capitan.

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• Can I switch to macOS Sierra with early 2008 iMac running El Capitan 10.11.6?

  Can I upgrade to macOS Sierra on an iMac in early 2008 running El Capitan 10.11.6?

  Nope

  MacOS Sierra - technical specifications

• MacOS for MacBook Pro early 2009 Sierra

  I wonder if the MacBook Pro early 2009 to MacOS Sierra at any time in the future
  I have attached a picture of my macbook pro information

  

  Mac compatible:

  The official list of Mac compatible with macOS Sierra:

  Towards the end of 2009 or later

  • MacBook
  • iMac

  2010 or later

  • MacBook Air
  • MacBook Pro
  • Mini Mac
  • Mac Pro

  Your machine is not compatible Sierra. You are at the end of your life upgrade of OS X.

• iMac early 2008

  I have an iMac early 2008, which is not suitable for the upgrade to Sierra. What is the fundamental reason for the machine is not suitable for the Sierra?  What is the processor speed, the adapter features, (I have 4 GB) of RAM. 8 years ago, I bought the machine.  Its great and when I bought it that I hoped for 7 years of use I have that have passed and now hoping to get to 10 years, but now I have some doubts about the future support. (PS I'm retired from work)

  Because it is too old.

• Mac Pro early 2008 OS 10.6.8 at 10.11 on a new SSD upgrade

  Hi all!

  I want to spend my Mac Pro hard drive to an SSD with a new installation of El Capitan, but I also want to continue to use Adobe CS3 (I can't afford a new version... > _ <).  I read that some people have a lot of problems after upgrading their operating system, even when you use the legacy of Java 6 to CS3.

  Someone at - it good tutorials step by step to install a new OS on a SSD?  I have the adapter for my Mac to use the SSD drive also.  I'm not * that * tech savvy, so I don't want to spoil anything!  :\

  Would it not be possible to keep my current hard drive with Snow Leopard and run Parallels or Fusion for Adobe CS3 on my SSD?  I've never used Parallels or Fusion (preferences?), so where the Snow Leopard operating system to be need?  On a partition on the SSD or can it be on its own hard drive (the one I'm currently using)?

  Also do not know when I improve my OS, how do I tell my Mac to start El Capitan and not Snow Leopard so I keep the older operating system on its own hard drive?  It is system-> startup disk preferences?  Is that how I can go back, if I need to?

  Here are my specs:

  Mac Pro early 2008 (MacPro 3,1)

  Quad-Core Intel Xeon 2.8 Ghz

  16 GB RAM 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM

  HARD drive 500GBx2 (one is currently my Time Machine, I'll use it as a backup of my photos)

  500GB SSD (no not in my Mac still installed)

  4 TB HARD drive (will have Time Machine on half)

  El Capitan would be really slow on my Mac Pro or should I go with the Mavericks or Yosemite?  I'm just trying to extend the life of my Mac as long as possible!

  I'm really sorry for all the questions!  Thank you very much for any help!  ^____^

  ~ Christina ~.

  -Unless you have already "purchased" Mavericks or Yosemite is is not available for download.

  -I just download the installer of El Capitan from the Mac App Store and run it and order that EL Capitan to be installed on the new SSD. You can then by pressing the Option key at startup to choose which version of the OS you want to boot from. You can set either as the default startup in system preferences > startup disk.

  -During installation, you use the configuration wizard to migrate SN drive stuff. YO can also do it later using Migration Assistant but who has created a new used with the migrated data.

  -With 16 GB of RAM and an SSD El Capitan will be fine

• Replacement for trust Mac Pro early 2008

  Hello

  Looking for a replacement for my very reliable and expandable Mac Pro early 2008.  I got it in 2009 after the death of my PC and on the eve of Apple, highlighted the 2009 model.

  Looking for a replacement and do not know whether to go for high spec 27 "iMac or Mac Pro.  Welder instead of videographer professional seriousness.  All I get will be faster than the current Mac Pro despite many improvements over the years.

  Thank you

  Matt

  As an amateur, I think you should seriously consider any movement until the 2009 model or later. Same factor form except the processor and RAM are on a shelf at the bottom of the Cabinet.

  They are faster because of some of the architecture changes, accept more RAM and still have the PCIe slots that allow you to add upgrades.

• Cannot update software on MacBook - white, early 2009

  I'm new to Mac OS.  I only got the iPad and iPhone.

  I bought an antique MacBook, white/early 2009.

  -OS x 10.6.8 4 GB of ram, 107 GB available hard - not SSD disk

  Great, runs fast.  The case seems new, perfect condition.

  It is said there are updates available, for many things, but they won't install.  I have download, the system begins to restart, but remains on the desktop with wallpaper only - no icons, etc.  Manual reboot simply cancels the update process.

  I don't need this notebook, I just want to get some applications or programs that connect with applications on my other devices, but this version OSX is too old.  Therefore, I made a mistake buying this MacBook - only error of $100.  Don't know if I'll keep it.  However, it is pretty sweet.

  Please use the numbers of the BONE, if possible, when you reply.  I don't know the names of the different versions - like Maverik, El Capitan, etc..

  Thank you

  The computer that you identified as MacBook5.2 (13-inch early 2009)

  should be able to run El Capitan OS X 10.11.6 as it is downloaded from

  the Mac App Store online. This is the download of the available system only

  which would be upgraded to the latest OS X.

  Other than this free update, the other option would be to buy a

  old Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.5 redemption code Online

  Apple Store, which would then be used in the App Store for download;

  It would cost $19.99 (buy at the Apple Store; download App Store)

  Don't know what you found or tried to download. Remember if you try

  to use the Mac App Store since in Snow Leopard, you

  Use your own AppleID because all updates and upgrades will bind the

  OS X computer and just bought the software to your AppleID.

  And any subsequent owner of this computer should adapt

  the Snow Leopard 10.6.8 using App Store database. The

  model that you probably won't be able to use the next OSX

  not yet released version; El Capitan is what should be judged.

  If you upgrade to a system later has no install DVD media,

  the owner later would need boot Snow Leopard 10.6.3

  the retail DVD and then update. While they could use their AppleID to

  Customizing the computer for their own use. So to enter the

  install the disc media for the Snow Leopard 10.6.3 system with the

  computer, is a key to set up for future upgrade online users.

  There are other details in the present, perhaps someone can offer those

  because I need to be offline now.

  Good luck & happy computing!