Just ordered a MacBook pro-what is Apple's policy on getting free upgrade to Lion once released this month
What is Apple's policy in terms of free upgrades for recently purchased systems. particularly a MacBook Pro ordered directly from Apple's online store and not yet received.
Any new Mac purchased on or after June 6th qualifies. See the link below for details.
http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/
If your purchase date on the invoice is on or after that date, it qualifies.
Regards,
Captfred
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I have read that new purchases of macbook pro will get free upgrade to LION OS. When and how do I go about this?
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/06/06lion.html
The Mac OS X Lion Up-To-Date upgrade is available at no additional charge via the Mac App Store to all customers who purchased a qualifying new Mac system from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller on or after June 6, 2011. Users must request their Up-To-Date upgrade within 30 days of purchase of their Mac computer. Customers who purchase a qualifying Mac between June 6, 2011 and the date when Lion is available in the Mac App Store will have 30 days from Lion’s official release date to make a request.
Currently that's the only information available. I suspect more will be posted as we get closer to launch. -
I bought macbook pro 2 weeks ago, am i gonna get free OS lion?
i bought macbook pro 2 weeks ago, am i gonna get free OS lion?
Yes. http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/
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I bought Mac Book Pro on 6/9/11. Is that free upgrade to Lion?
I bought Mac Book Pro on 6/9/11. Is that free upgrade to Lion?
Yes. Apple - OS X Lion - Get up to date.
Go to: http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/ then click: Redeem from Apple Online Store -
My MACBOOK Pro turned out to be Snow Leopard, and later upgraded toLION. And update the EFI, I would like to replace the Snow Leopard, EFIcan not boot, how do? How to use the Snow Leopard install disk to reduce EFI?
Do you mean some of your software does not work in Lion? Do you want to return to using Snow Leopard? If so, then do this:
Downgrade Lion to Snow Leopard
1. Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Quit DU and return to the installer. Install Snow Leopard.
This will erase the whole drive so be sure to backup your files if you don't have a backup already. If you have performed a TM backup using Lion be aware that you cannot restore from that backup in Snow Leopard (see below.) I suggest you make a separate backup using Carbon Copy Cloner 3.4.1.
If you have Snow Leopard Time Machine backups, do a full system restore per #14 in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions. If you have subsequent backups from Lion, you can restore newer items selectively, via the "Star Wars" display, per #15 there, but be careful; some Snow Leopard apps may not work with the Lion files. -
So I just ordered the new 13inch Macbook pro retina early 2015 model.
I chose the following specs;
2.7ghz i5 Processor - Will this be suitable for my needs and what about longevity/futureproof? It was another £68 with education pricing to go to the 2.9Ghz.....
16gb RAM - Maxed out! - Or is this overkill... I heard this on a PC review site
128gb storage - Now when I ordered I was going to just stick to an external HDD just incase I ever needed the extra storage as my current laptop stands at 70gb on it... from reading some forums they suggest that the 128gb is slower than the 256gb model?
I play the Sims occasionally and will purchase sims 4, and I will be using the laptop for web browsing, Skype, spotify and university work - spreadsheets and word docs. - Oh and downloading HD movies/TV series.
Will this laptop be enough for my needs, I cant see long term that I would need to change the way I use the laptop in terms of the software that I will be using.
I bought the Macbook on a total impulse purchase and now I'm trying to make sure I made the right decision.
Thanks in advance,
LaurenWill this laptop be enough for my needs
Personally, I would've purchased the MacBook Pro with the built-in optical SuperDrive. I love the ability to watch movies on airline flights. On the way out the door I just grab a few DVDs off the shelf.
Otherwise, you can buy an external optical drive. Sometimes I see these duct-taped to the bottom of MacBooks that don't have a built in optical drive. -
Just Purchased a MacBook Pro- What is the Everything Else package?
Inside there's a 13-inch MacBook Pro Mac OS X Install DVD and a 13-Inch MacBook Pro Applications Install DVD- do I need to install them? What do I do with them? Thank you As you can see, I'm pretty much new to the Mac world so thank you for taking the time to answer me!
Just like with a PC, the CDs are included for the worst-case-scenario of you having to reboot the entire system. They're used if you have to clear the harddrive and re-install the operating system and basic programs like iLife. As to what to do with them, keep them aside in a drawer/folder or something so you know where they are and you won't lose them. Enjoy your Mac!
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Macbook Pro with Snow Leopard, Win 7 & Ubuntu, can't upgrade to Lion
I have new 13" macbook pro with Snow Leopard on it. With a combination of boot camp and some disc partitioning trickery, I got windows 7 and ubuntu on it as well. Furthermore I also have a shared data (fat32) partition on the machine (so 4 main partitions - win,mac,linux,shared - plus swap partition, efi, etc).
I just download Lion and I'm trying to start the installer, but when it asks me which partition I want to install it on, all options are greyed out and the Macintosh HD partition says somethign to the effect of "this disc cannot be used to start the computer". Is there any way for me to get lion installed without having to erase all my extra partitions and start this whole agonizing process over again?You may be out of luck without formatting your HDD. See this article from Macworld:
(At least Recovery HD should be created. In our testing, it appears this special partition is created only when you install Lion onto an internal drive formatted with a GUID partition scheme. In addition, that internal drive must initially have only a single partition; or be a multi-partition drive that was partitioned by Boot Camp Assistant and not further modified afterwards. So not everyone will get this useful feature. Apple has confirmed some of these restrictions.)
Also, see these Apple KB articles:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4649
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1600 -
Macbook pro running 10.4.11 can I get it upgraded?
What do I need to do to get it upgraded?
10.6.8 is really the best you can do on that machine, it's still getting updates for OS X and somethings, but not Safari or Java 6, so you need to turn off Java Preferences and in the browsers and install Firefox as it's still getting updates for 10.6
The reason I say 10.6.8 is the best you can do, is because the later operating systems of 10.7, 10.8 and soon to come 10.9 are more feature rich and hardware demanding, it's very unlikely you will be able to upgrade much beyond 10.7 and tolerate the poor performance, then to only have Apple drop you for support a mere short time later anyway.
Your going to have to install more RAM into the machine, 10.6 needs 3GB+ of RAM to run well. 10.7 and above need 4GB+ to run well, despite the minimal Apple says.
I wouldn't bother spending any more money on that machine, it's so dated and the dust hasn't been cleaned out that it's been suffering many years from overheating damage.
Your just best buying a new machine.
But if you like to tinker then go for it. The 10.6 disks are online at Apple Shove it in and upgrade, hold your breath. -
I bought a macbook pro today, but it doesn't have the free upgrade to os x mountain lion?
Initially it showed the upgrade in the app store, but now it's not showing up. I've tried going to the "up to date" apple page but that's not working either. Any other way I can get it?
If it's a non-Retina MacBook Pro, install this 10.8.2 update > http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1581
If it's a Retina MacBook Pro, install this OS X update instead > http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1603 -
I want to connect my MacBook Pro (2009) with Apple TV
I want to connect my MacBook Pro (2009) with Apple TV
I updated my Mac to Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.2 (12C60)
I had tried connecting my Mac for many time but I could not.
iTunse is connected with Apple TVRead this link. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5404
2009 MBP is not supported for native AirPlay Mirroring. Sorry.
There are a couple of other pay-for apps that do this, but they're not as good... some people have had success. -
I just ordered a macbook air today and need to know if the 128gb SSD is enough space. I presently have a macbook pro and am using only 30gb hard drive space so, the apple rep said 128 is enough as I do not load much pictures or gaming etc. Also is i5 ok.
Id choose the I5 yes, depends on what your usage is going to be,
....your question about "128 gig being enough" begs the question for IDEALIZED USE of your macbook AIr
In the case of a Macbook Air with ‘limited’ storage on the SSD, this distinction becomes more important in that in an ever rapidly increasing file-size world, you keep vital large media files, pics, video, PDF collections, music off your SSD and archived on external storage, for sake of the necessary room for your system to have free space to operate, store future applications and general workspace. You should never be put in the position of considering “deleting things” on your macbook SSD in order to ‘make space’.
*Generally, unless you NEED the data at least once every few weeks or once a month,...it really does'nt NEED to be on the SSD of your Macbook Air.
Professionals who create and import very large amounts of data have almost no change in the available space on their computers internal HD because they are constantly archiving data to arrays of external or networked HD.
Or in the case of the consumer this means you keep folders for large imported or created data and you ritually offload and archive this data for safekeeping, not only to safeguard the data in case your macbook has a HD crash, or gets stolen, but importantly in keeping the ‘breathing room’ open for your computer to operate, expand, create files, add applications, for your APPS to create temp files, and for general operation.
Ive got more APPS than any human should have on my 128gig AIR,..(50 or so),....and 10gig of working data, important files etc etc.
Still have 82gig available....... the entire point is that someone shouldnt consider the Air a "storage device" for tons of pics, music, vids, etc.
*Never consider any computer a data storage device at any time under any circumstance, rather a data creation, sending, and manipulation device. Anyone who thinks data is safe on any computer, even copied upon multiple partitions is making a mistake that will, without fail, strike.
For needs of packing around a LOT of "big data" with your Air in its case..., get a nice 1TB HD for $70, or even a 2TB drive not much bigger.
Perfect 2TB HD, very slim, the "little giant" made by Toshiba (have several of these) $119
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Canvio-Connect-Portable-HDTC720XK3C1/dp/B00CGUMS48 /ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1379182740&sr=1-4&keywords=2tb+toshiba
*This one is the BEST external HD available that money can buy:
$75
HGST Touro Mobile 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
http://www.amazon.com/HGST-Touro-Mobile-External-HTOLMX3NA10001ABB/dp/B0062FZ2WS /ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1379185002&sr=1-1&keywords=hitachi+extern a l+hard+drive -
Hi I just updated my MacBook Pro to OS X, so I have to update my iPhoto as well, but I'm not sure what Apple ID my mac is registered under, how do I find that?
What Apple ID did you use to upgrade your computer? It would be that one. You can check the site below.
Your Support Profile for Registered Purchases -
I ordered my macbook pro online along with the apple care but apple says that the care will not be phyically sent. What does this mean? Is there something I need to do?
Since you're ordering both the computer & AppleCare directly from Apple, Apple Care will automatically be registerd. Thus, nothing for you to do other than enjoy your computer.
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when i turn my macbook pro on , the apple logo shows up, but it is just loading. I have tried to turn if off , but the same problem appears. Someone know what the problem is?
Boot into Safe Mode
A Safe Mode boot can take a few minutes compared to a normal boot.
Once you are in Safe Mode open System Preferences > Accounts > Login Items
If you have anything listed there to launch when you startup your Mac, delete all items.
Then go to the Apple menu / Restart.
You can also use Safe Mode to do a "live verification" of the startup disk in case it needs repairing.
Help here > Using Disk Utility to verify or repair disks
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