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- MacBook Pro 13” early 2015 -iPhone 13 Max Pro - iPad Pro
I've got a macbook purchased in 4/2008 - I tried to update to the newest OS & it telling me no go on my mb
here's what I've got Hardware Overview:
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB41.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.31f1
State: Enabled
I added the extra 2gb of memory a couple of years ago & running snow leopard - my mb works great for what I use it for - email, web surfing, photos, playing DVD's - I do use it for online banking ect... from what I've read it sounds like Apple is no longer going to offer security support for 10.6.8 - that bothers me since I do online banking bill paying
I think I'll need to update my laptop but would like one that will be able to take me another 7+ years - hope to retire soon; don't want to have to think about updating again in the next 2-3 yrs. I've been trying to compare the MacBook Air & MacBook Pro13" - I've been reading some of the threads here; may have gotten some things twisted but I think with the Air I'd have to get an adapter to use standard USB connections - ipad, ipods, iphone - not jazzed about having to get additional add ons. Also, I think I like the idea of having a HDMI connection on the MB Pro, hoping to cut cable & be able to connect the laptop to the TV (am I understanding that will work to use for example the HBO app to be able to watch it on my TV?) Also, looks like both models have eliminated the CD/DVD player - so I'd have to purchase an external driver?
Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated + 8gb or 16gb - what size processor ect.. that would carry it over for any future system updates? I'd like to keep the total all-in cost including apple care under $2K
Thanking you in advance!
Georgia
here's what I've got Hardware Overview:
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB41.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.31f1
State: Enabled
I added the extra 2gb of memory a couple of years ago & running snow leopard - my mb works great for what I use it for - email, web surfing, photos, playing DVD's - I do use it for online banking ect... from what I've read it sounds like Apple is no longer going to offer security support for 10.6.8 - that bothers me since I do online banking bill paying
I think I'll need to update my laptop but would like one that will be able to take me another 7+ years - hope to retire soon; don't want to have to think about updating again in the next 2-3 yrs. I've been trying to compare the MacBook Air & MacBook Pro13" - I've been reading some of the threads here; may have gotten some things twisted but I think with the Air I'd have to get an adapter to use standard USB connections - ipad, ipods, iphone - not jazzed about having to get additional add ons. Also, I think I like the idea of having a HDMI connection on the MB Pro, hoping to cut cable & be able to connect the laptop to the TV (am I understanding that will work to use for example the HBO app to be able to watch it on my TV?) Also, looks like both models have eliminated the CD/DVD player - so I'd have to purchase an external driver?
Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated + 8gb or 16gb - what size processor ect.. that would carry it over for any future system updates? I'd like to keep the total all-in cost including apple care under $2K
Thanking you in advance!
Georgia