Do I need to upgrade my iMac G4 to recognize Airtunes?

I'm running OS X 10.3 on my iMac G4 and I want to purchase Airtunes so that I can wirelessly stream music from iTunes to my stereo. Do I need to upgrade to 10.4 and purchase a Airport card (or something similar) in order to make this happen? Also, does the stereo need to have both a digital optical output and a digital optical input in order for this to work?
Is there anything else I need to know? Does anyone know the range within a household if the Aitunes device is on one floor and the iMac is on another? I've been reading several posts about Airtunes and the reviews seem mixed on range and durability.
Thanks!

I think you are referring to buying an Airport Express. AirTunes is built-into the Airport Express device.
According to Apple you need OS X 10.4 or higher. Your iMac must have n installed Airport or Airport Extreme card, whichever is compatible with your iMac model. Presently Airport cards a hard to find because Apple no longer makes them. However, Airport Extreme cards are readily available.
The stated maximum range is 150 feet. More information can be found here.

Similar Messages

Hi, i need to upgrade my iMac 3.06 intel OS X 10.5.8 to OS X 10.8.5. how do i do it? Barry

Hi, i need to upgrade my iMac 3.06 intel OS X 10.5.8 to OS X 10.8.5. How do I do it? Finbar

Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
and in the UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
but nobody knows for how long it will be available.
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard to bring it up to 10.6.8, or download the combo update from here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
Check via Software Update whether further updates are required.
You should now see the App Store icon in iTunes, and you now need to set up your account:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4479
To use iCloud you have to upgrade at least to Lion, but some functions are only available in Mountain Lion:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759
You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion (Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard), or you can purchase Mountain Lion from the App Store - if you can run that:
http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/

Hi. at the moment i am still using 10.5.8 version of MAC OS X. what do i need to upgrade my IMAC to the latest OS system? thanks

hi. at the moment i am still using 10.5.8 version of MAC OS X. what do i need to upgrade my IMAC to the latest OS system? thanks

System requirements
2 GB of RAM
8 GB of available hard disk or solid state storage
To upgrade from an old version of OS X, the computer must be running at least v10.6.8.[7]
The following models are officially supported:[7]
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac Mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
The following models support AirPlay Mirroring:
iMac (mid-2011 or newer)
Mac Mini (mid-2011 or newer)
MacBook Air (mid-2011 or newer)
MacBook Pro (early 2011 or newer)
The following models support AirDrop:
MacBook Pro (late 2008 or newer)
MacBook Air (late 2010 or newer)
MacBook (late 2008 or newer)
iMac (early 2009 or newer)
Mac Mini (mid-2010 or newer)
Mac Pro (early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card or newer)
Your Mac...
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-2-duo-2.66-20-inch-al uminum-early-2009-specs.html
You have to call Apple to get 10.6 first somehow, as they removed it from the online store.

Need to upgrade - an iMac that works with PP CC 2014 *and* Pro Tools 11.2?

i'm looking back and forth between the two programs' system requirements and i'm stalled out.
Pro Tools 11.1.2 - 11.2 has these two options for iMac:
2013 27" iMac (*)
Model Identifier: 14,2
Qualified Models:
Core i7 3.5 GHz
2013 21.5" iMac (*)
Model Identifier: 14,1
Qualified Models:
Core i5 2.7 GHz
so i'm thinking of this:
2013 21.5" iMac,
16GB RAM
Quad core i5 2.9GHz Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 1GB video memory
1TB ATA (with external 7200RPM FW 800 drives for media)
fusion drives aren't supported by Pro Tools so i'm sticking with the ATA.
will this work with PP CC 2014? i need the upgrade because of a project i'm doing in PP but my normal 9-5 job is in PT so i'll need both to run immediately. thanks!

The better graphics option ie 780M for that Imac with the I7. I would also suggest a TB drive instead of Firewire which is higher latency and lower bandwidth for drives.
Eric
ADK

What software do i need to upgrade my iMac 10.6.8 to in order to use iCloud?

I recently joined iCloud and I need to make my iMac desktop compatible. I was told my the Apple store associate that I need Snow Leopard software and can purchase it online for $19.95. I did some research and am not sure if he gave me the correct answer. I want my personal desktop to sync with my personal new iPad air for work purposes.
Does anyone have the answer?
Also, when upgrading desktop software, do programs and files get wiped out or are they saved?

You do need Snow Leopard because it includes the app store application which you need to go further. However, according to your profile, you are already running Snow Leopard (10.6.8). If you have that, you can - depending on your Mac model - upgrade and pay for Lion or Mountain Lion or, the newest version: Mavericks which is free. However, you do need to check if your Mac meets the system requirements.
If this is your Mac:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-2-duo-3.06-21-inch-al uminum-late-2009-specs.html
then you can install Mavericks.
Make sure you have a minimum of 4 GB RAM (more would be better).
Not sure why an Apple employee would tell you to buy Snow Leopard if you have it installed.

Will the new iPhone 4s be compatible with iMac version OSX 10.6.8, or will I need to upgrade the iMac operating system?

Will the new iPhone 4s be compatible with my 5 or 6 year old iMac that I upgraded to Snow Leopard (10.6.8)? Or will I need to upgrade the operating system on the iMac?

go to apple.com/iphone and look up tech specs.
You'll find this:
Mac System Requirements
Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
OS X v10.5.8 or later
iTunes 10.5 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
Apple ID (required for some features)
Internet access

Need to upgrade my iMac G5 from 10.3.9 but getting very confused

I don't use my iMac that much but I do use it for itunes/ipod and for the internet. More and more programs/downloads I want to use require 10.4 so it is about time I upgrade. I will admit I find the Mac slightly baffling and have resisted upgrading for some time. I understand I need a retail disc of a new operating system but I am confused because discs on ebay for Tiger (an older OS now?) for example seem to be upwards of £200 and yet Snow Leopard (which I think is the most recent OS) family pack from Amazon is priced at £38.39. Is anyone able to tell me what I should go for and how to save money? As I said I use my iMac for internet and iTunes and that is about it.

Unfortunately, your computer can't use Snow Leaopard, it's only for intel machines. You can, however, use Leopard, and that should still be available at a reasonable price, either from Apple or authorised resellers. Tiger is so expensive because Apple don't sell it any longer.

HT5167 I have OS X 10.5.8 now. What do I need to upgrade to the next newer version?

Hello,
I need to upgrade my iMac to a newer OS. I have version 10.5.8. Whatis the next version I need to upgrade?
Thanks

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
http://support.apple.com/kb/sp575 If the Mac is compatible, call Apple to buy Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Make a backup, insert the DVD and upgrade. Finally, go to  > Software Update and install the most recent version.
http://www.apple.com/osx/specs If your computer is supported, open App Store and purchase Mountain Lion. See if your programs are compatible > http://www.roaringapps.com

I have recently upgraded my iMac Intel G5 iSight to OS 10.6.8 and now the internal mic does not work with skype or facebook. I can here static when playing back clips. Do I need to update firmware or reload old sys parts

I have recently upgraded my iMac Intel G5 iSight (iMac5,1) to OS 10.6.8 and now the internal mic does not work with skype or facebook. I can here static when playing back clips. Do I need to update firmware or reload old system parts. I have zapped PRAM. The blue indicator in system audio panel will appear for a second as I slide the bar for internal mic but then it disappears. Is there a fix?

The sound seems very faint but can here static on playback.

Please help, need to upgrade from 9.2.2 to osx 10.4 Tiger on imac g3 400 dv

Hello, I would greatly appreciate assistance to upgrade my operating system from 9.2.2 to osx 10.4.10. I have gotten the firmware upgrade installed to 4.1.9. Can anyone tell me what else I need to upgrade to have this computer able to install Tiger 10.4, on an imac g3 400 dv slot loading.....
Right now when I try to install the disc 10.4 using the option key at restart, it wont load the install disc. Any help would be appreciated , thank u in advance!!!!!!!

Hi, thank u for responding, my harddrive is 10 gigs, and my memory ram is only 64 megs, I ordered 2 512 mg from 18004memory.com and it didnt work , the computer said there was a memory issue. So I returned the memory back to 18004 memory.com...... I will neve ruse them again , because on their website they stated its guranteed to work and is compliant with imac 400 dv. They stated they will send me another set from another manufacturer, but to return the memory first.....
I know I meet all the requirements for tiger , except for the ram which apple says I need 256 mg,
But I was referring to any firmaware upgrades or bios upgrades or any of those type of programming upgrades to ready it for tiger, I know I installed the 4.19, and went from os 9.0 to its current 9.22, I think that alone was 5 upgrades. I think I might be missing an upgrade or maybe not. I will run the utility u posted and thank u for that.....
Apple told me that I can installl tiger 10.4.10 on this computer.
The install discs I bought on ebay state imac MAC osx install disc one and there is and install disc 2, it says AHT VERSION 3A127, and dated as produced in the year 2007. it colored grey , but doesnt have the black X like someone else posted it should have
Oh and it does open the files in 9.22, it does mount, and it does have folders,
Thank u for ur help as I progress to ultimately saving this imac....
many thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have an early 2008 iMac running iOs 10.5.8. I need to upgrade to at least iOs 10.6 snow leopard in order to install the driver for a new HP Office Jet Pro 8610 printer. How do I go about doing this, and which version of 10.6 would be best?

I have an early 2008 iMac running iOs 10.5.8.It has a 2.8 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo. I need to upgrade to at least iOs 10.6 Snow Leopard in order to install the driver for a new HP OfficeJetPro 8610 printer. Which version of 10.6 would be the best for this Mac and how do I go about upgrading?

Click here and buy the DVD.
(115929)

I recently purchased, from the APP store, Lion for use on my MacBook Pro. I wish to upgrade my IMac to Lion also. Do I need to make a 2nd purchase or will the single purchase suffice? If the single purchase will suffice, how do I facilitate ?

I recently purchased, from the APP store, Lion for use on my MacBook Pro. To upgrade my IMac to Lion, need I make an additional purchase? If not, how do I facilitate the IMac upgrade?

No, you do not need to re purchase Lion. You can re download Lion on all your authorized Macs using the same Apple ID.
How to re download apps from the Mac App Store:
Open the App Store. From the menu bar click Store > Sign In
Click Purchases from the top of the App Store window.
Select which apps you want to re download. Then right or control click where you see Installed then click Install.

I want to upgrade my imac 10.4 Tiger to Snow leopard but will not install as it states I need 1GB RAM please help?

I want to upgrade my imac from 10.4.11 Tiger to Snow Leopard, I have tried to install but it states I need 1GB RAM to install
can anyone help as to what I need to do next.
Thanks

Go to a site such as OWC's or Crucial's and buy the RAM.
(124598)

According to the apple website I need to upgrade Boot camp 3.0 to at least 3.1 in order to install Windows 7 on my iMac currently running Snow Leopard. I download the 3.1 version but it is only a text file and there doesn't appear to be any way to upgrade

In order to install Windows 7 on my iMac I need to upgrade bootcamp to at least 3.1 I currently have 3.0.4 After downloading from the website there is no way to install it - it is just a text file? What should I do?

You have to start with 3.0, which is on the OSX disc that came wih your Mac.

Upgrading a imac, what will I need?

I have a Imac DV SE 400 graphite G3 running OS9
Model is standard out of the box
Ram: 128MB
400 Mhz
PowerPC processor
13 gb hard drive
slot loading
My question-I would like to be able to run 10.3.9 or higher, burn DVD/CD
obvioulsly have a bigger hard drive, to accamodate creative suite, quark, etc.
can anyone give me a list of what I would need to buy?

Hi Stacy,
Welcome to the discussions.
10.3.9 is the highest Panther that exists. The requirements for Panther are found in:
http://www.apple.com/support/panther/install/
Provided you have sufficient hard drive space, you could install Panther directly onto your system now.
To go higher than Panther, you would have to use Tiger. The Tiger requirements are:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301341
You would need to upgrade the RAM to at least 256 mB to install Tiger. You would also need either a DVD drive (because the Tiger installation normally ships out in DVD) or you could obtain Tiger Installation CD's via the Apple Media Exchange Program.
Your upgrade schedule would be as follows (in order):
1. Firmware Check/Upgrade - make sure the firmware on your G3 is up to date (this can only be updated via OS 9, with only the original RAM chip installed). Firmware is available via the Apple Website.
2. RAM upgrade (go to http://www.crucial.com to check out your options), but be sure to keep the original RAM chip somewhere safe. OS X is a RAM hungry system, so the more RAM you can get, the better.
3. Hard Drive upgrade - you can use any IDE drive up to 120 Gig. It would be good if you could find (borrow) a Firewire Enclosure to temporarily put the new drive in, format it and then drag your existing system (OS 9) onto it. You can then swap the drives and you should be able to start up the computer using the new drive. You should then upgrade your OS 9 to 9.2.2 (via the free ugrade downloads on the Apple Website).
4. DVD Drive - I would recommend an external Firewire DVD burner (Sony or Pioneer). Software that would assist you includes products such as Roxio Toast.
5. Basic OS X installation - You must obtain the Retail Installation of OS X (whether Panther or Tiger). Do not try to use installation kits that originally accompanied a machine.
6. Bringing the OS X up to date - Having installed OS X and got your internet connection sorted out, I would recommend that you open Software Update and note what further installations are required to bring everything up to date. Do not install these updates via Software Update, rather go and download them from the "Downloads" section of the Apple website, and store them somewhere safe and run them from there (that way, you don't have to download them all over again if you have to re-install your system for some reason). Be sure to repair permissions before and after each installation.
So your shopping list would be:
1. Suitable RAM chips
2. New Hard Drive
3. External Firewire DVD Burner
4. Retail Version of OS X Installation (either Panther or Tiger)
Have fun!
Cheers!
Karl

Do I need to upgrade my iMac G4 to recognize Airtunes?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for