How well does Lion work on a Core 2 duo?

TerenceW · TerenceW #1 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 02:02 PM

Can anybody tell me how well Lion runs on a 13" Macbook Pro 2.26 GHz core 2 duo with 4 GB?

It's running Snow Leopard at the moment but I like the OS on my new iMac 27" and would like it on the laptop. Quite new to all things Mac (I was running Mostly Windows 7 on the MBP until recently!) so I need a bit of advice before I buy Lion.

Thanks!

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #2 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 02:12 PM

I've been running Lion on my 15" MBP (see my specs) since the first day it came out and it's doing great. I recommend it.

bobtomay · bobtomay #3 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 02:13 PM

Did the iMac ship with Lion? And you registered it under your Apple ID?

Go into the App Store on your MBP. Check the Purchases tab there and see if Lion is available for you to download without paying for it again. I know that the latest version of GB, iPhoto... will be available for you to download to your MBP just based on registering your new machine.

If so, make sure you have a backup of SL first, then go ahead, download and install Lion.

McBie · McBie #4 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 02:23 PM

Lion runs great on my 2008 MBP, Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz with 4 GB RAM.

Cheers ... McBie

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #5 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobtomay

Did the iMac ship with Lion? And you registered it under your Apple ID?

Go into the App Store on your MBP. Check the Purchases tab there and see if Lion is available for you to download without paying for it again. I know that the latest version of GB, iPhoto... will be available for you to download to your MBP just based on registering your new machine.

If so, make sure you have a backup of SL first, then go ahead, download and install Lion.

I thought about that but had my doubts that Apple would just give someone Lion on their other Macs just because they bought a new Mac. That's awesome if it works. Saves you $29. As if Lion wasn't a great deal already.

TerenceW · TerenceW #6 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 02:32 PM

Yes, the iMac shipped with Lion (and it's registered) - I've only had it two weeks. I've checked the App Store in the MBP but when I click on the 'Purchased' link nothing shows... so I guess I'll have to buy it!

MYmacROX - thanks for the encouragement!

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #7 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerenceW

Yes, the iMac shipped with Lion (and it's registered) - I've only had it two weeks. I've checked the App Store in the MBP but when I click on the 'Purchased' link nothing shows... so I guess I'll have to buy it!

MYmacROX - thanks for the encouragement!

Sure, no problem.

Try this on your MBP... Go into the Mac App Store. Search for Lion. Hold the Option key down and then click on the Lion icon. When it opens the page for Lion, it should say "Install" under the icon at the top. That is if Apple is allowing you to install it as discussed earlier.

bobtomay · bobtomay #8 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 02:35 PM

Was wondering. I did get access to the latest iLife apps on my other machines for free after registering a new Mac. I had already installed Lion on them prior to getting it though.

TerenceW · TerenceW #9 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYmacROX

Sure, no problem.

Try this on your MBP... Go into the Mac App Store. Search for Lion. Hold the Option key down and then click on the Lion icon. When it opens the page for Lion, it should say "Install" under the icon at the top. That is if Apple is allowing you to install it as discussed earlier.

Hmm... it says: £20.99

osxx · osxx #10 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 03:21 PM

Runs great on my 09 C2D 2.53 GHz /4GB ram.

TerenceW · TerenceW #11 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 03:43 PM

Thanks - looks like it'll be ok on mine then - I shall buy it very soon!

chas_m · chas_m #12 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 06:25 PM

I'm writing this on my 2007 Core2Duo Blackbook -- I have 3GB of RAM and a large hard drive with lots of free space, but the combination of those three things has made my machine ROCK even better than when it was new.

TerenceW · TerenceW #13 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 06:40 PM

Excellent! I look forward to getting it on my 2009 MBP!

baggss · baggss #14 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerenceW

Can anybody tell me how well Lion runs on a 13" Macbook Pro 2.26 GHz core 2 duo with 4 GB?

It's running Snow Leopard at the moment but I like the OS on my new iMac 27" and would like it on the laptop. Quite new to all things Mac (I was running Mostly Windows 7 on the MBP until recently!) so I need a bit of advice before I buy Lion.

Thanks!

I'm running Lion on a very similar machine with no issues.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #15 (**permalink**)

09-02-2011, 10:44 PM

Running Lion here on a 2007 C2D iMac with 4GB RAM. Very smooth and fast here.

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McBie #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 26, 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,836 Mac Specs: 2008 MBP 17" - 10.8.2 & iPad - iOS 5.1	09-02-2011, 02:23 PM Lion runs great on my 2008 MBP, Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz with 4 GB RAM. Cheers ... McBie " Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler. " A. Einstein The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude towards the problem. You understand ?
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Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,788 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	09-02-2011, 02:35 PM Was wondering. I did get access to the latest iLife apps on my other machines for free after registering a new Mac. I had already installed Lion on them prior to getting it though. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,696 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	09-02-2011, 06:25 PM I'm writing this on my 2007 Core2Duo Blackbook -- I have 3GB of RAM and a large hard drive with lots of free space, but the combination of those three things has made my machine ROCK even better than when it was new. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,777 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	09-02-2011, 10:44 PM Running Lion here on a 2007 C2D iMac with 4GB RAM. Very smooth and fast here. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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TerenceW #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 13, 2011 Posts: 33	09-02-2011, 02:02 PM Can anybody tell me how well Lion runs on a 13" Macbook Pro 2.26 GHz core 2 duo with 4 GB? It's running Snow Leopard at the moment but I like the OS on my new iMac 27" and would like it on the laptop. Quite new to all things Mac (I was running Mostly Windows 7 on the MBP until recently!) so I need a bit of advice before I buy Lion. Thanks!
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TerenceW #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 13, 2011 Posts: 33	09-02-2011, 02:32 PM Yes, the iMac shipped with Lion (and it's registered) - I've only had it two weeks. I've checked the App Store in the MBP but when I click on the 'Purchased' link nothing shows... so I guess I'll have to buy it! MYmacROX - thanks for the encouragement!
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osxx #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 3,927 Mac Specs: 15 MacBook Pro 2009 32GB iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 Apple TV 3 AEBS/AE	09-02-2011, 03:21 PM Runs great on my 09 C2D 2.53 GHz /4GB ram.
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TerenceW #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 13, 2011 Posts: 33	09-02-2011, 03:43 PM Thanks - looks like it'll be ok on mine then - I shall buy it very soon!
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TerenceW #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 13, 2011 Posts: 33	09-02-2011, 06:40 PM Excellent! I look forward to getting it on my 2009 MBP!
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