Help needed to sync new ipad mini to mac 10.5.8

Just got new ipad mini and tried to sync to my mac OS X 10.5.8. Won't allow me to as it says I need the latest version of itunes. The latest version I have is 10.6. and I can't update to the latest version of itunes as I need to have OS X 10.6 mac. How do I get round this? Thanks for any suggestions offered.

elp1 wrote:
...I need to have OS X 10.6 mac. How do I get round this? ...
Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x
It is Not available as a download... It is a Paid Upgrade.
Do this first...
Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...
Snow Leopard Tech Specs
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Other countries...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard.
Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...

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