IPhone 5 will not sync with my iMac

My iMac (10.6.8) is an Authorized Acct user with yet I cannot sync my iTunes library with my iPhone 5.  This would not be an issue except I can not sync my 5 with my MacBook, apparently my OS on MacBook will only work with 4's and below.  Only reason I upgraded to a 5 is because my 4 is somewhere in Central America, I am now screwed via Apple?!
How can I sync MY music to my 5?

I'll admit I get a bit snarky when people do not provide even basic information (such as we still know nothing much about your iMac since you decided to criticize me instead of post information that could have resulted in a solution to your predicament). Here I usually just ask the poster for the information I need to help them (for free).  What really triggers it is when they blame somebody else (and I am the first one to complain about Apple - if it is justified).  Nevertheless, my reply did actually answer your question to at least get your MacBook (about which you provided a modicum but still incomplete information) up to specifications to sync with your iPhone.
The technical requirements for an iPhone are printed on the side of the box.  Yes, the people at the store are not very good about checking you have a computer up to specs (see, I just did it, I criticized Apple), they just assume you do unless you make a specific point about asking them.
You're right though.  I think I should go wash the supper dishes rather than help people here.

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