IPad requirements vs. MacBook OS 10.4.11
I have not purchased the iPad yet buy I'm worried I won't be able to use one with my MacBook. I do not have OS 10.5 or higher. I don't believe I have enough RAM (need 1 GB) to upgrade. Does this mean I have to get a new laptop???
My MacBook specs are as follows:
OS 10.4.11
Processor: 2GHz Intel Core Duo
Memory: 512 MB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Model Identifier: MacBook 1,1
Please help.
Casey
ps. My husband has the small titanium PowerBook, and I know he doesn't have enough memory to upgrade to Leopard either. Are we doomed to buy a new laptop AND an iPad???
There are a few different model numbers for the early Core Duo Macbooks, but it will probably only be about $60 to purchase the maximum memory upgrade for your machine (2GB). You would see a noticeable difference in the speed of the machine... And then you would be able to upgrade to Snow Leopard (10.6) with no problem.
The memory installation on a Macbook is extremely easy, and should only take 10 minutes. The guides to complete the procedure are available on Apple's website.
Steve
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