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macOS - Notebook Hardware
Identifying iBook OS
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1416428" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>If cost is an issue...then you might be better off walking away from this computer. This computer model is from about 2005 (so 7 years old).</p><p></p><p>If this computer already has OS 10.5.8 on it...that's the newest OS it can run. If you erase the HD...and need to reinstall the OS...then you will need an OS 10.5 install disk...which will cost you at least $80-$100 on e-Bay.</p><p></p><p>Since this computer is 7 years old, it's a laptop which is usually slower than a desktop, and since OS 10.5.8 is a few years old as well...the performance of this computer may not be a "snappy" as someone may like.</p><p></p><p>On the plus side...it's certainly better than no computer at all...and it will probably do most internet surfing & e-mail ok.</p><p></p><p>If you were a computer hobbyist...the $$$ may not be a big deal. But since you're a non-profit...the $$$ may or may not make sense.</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1416428, member: 56379"] If cost is an issue...then you might be better off walking away from this computer. This computer model is from about 2005 (so 7 years old). If this computer already has OS 10.5.8 on it...that's the newest OS it can run. If you erase the HD...and need to reinstall the OS...then you will need an OS 10.5 install disk...which will cost you at least $80-$100 on e-Bay. Since this computer is 7 years old, it's a laptop which is usually slower than a desktop, and since OS 10.5.8 is a few years old as well...the performance of this computer may not be a "snappy" as someone may like. On the plus side...it's certainly better than no computer at all...and it will probably do most internet surfing & e-mail ok. If you were a computer hobbyist...the $$$ may not be a big deal. But since you're a non-profit...the $$$ may or may not make sense. - Nick [/QUOTE]
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