Lion and Core Duo

Can't upgrade my 5 year old iMac Core Duo Already disappointed by a screen failure last year I now find apple have pulled the plug on "support" after only 5 years!! Add it to my now not supported Apple TV mucho unhapiness

Yes. You need an Intel core 2 duo minimum.
General Requirements-Lion
Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2GB of memory
OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
7GB of available space
http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html

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OS X Lion - intel core duo

HI
Sorry for posting this but I am not the most technically minded.
I have a mac mini running Mac OS X (10.6.7), 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo - 2 GB.
Apple state Your Mac must have an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 or Xeon processor to run Lion.
Is Intel Core Duo different to Intel Core 2 Duo, therfore I will be unable to upgrade past the Snow Leopard version I am currently running.
thanks
Lauren

OK, I may have a solution. It worked only in Developer Previews on Core Duos, but since it just tricks the installer and you now have a Core2Duo it should work...
Use the same method as there. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1107457
You should do this manipulation on the installation disk image of Lion, just check how to extract it from the installer.
Use this to extract the disk image: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPXe0HeD-cY&feature
Copy InstallESD.dmg to your desktop mount it and do the workaround I just mentioned (delete the .plist file, see the first link) on the image... Then, just burn the image to a DVD or to a external drive or USB-Stick (follow the instructions in the video I just mentioned)
Finally, on the DVD or drive you just created, click on the Lion Installer once it is mounted in the Finder and try to install it. This should work.
Try this workaround instead of the one I mentioned before (the one with the hard drive cloning) and backup your data instead it doesn't work, so you can still go back to Snow Leopard.
Can you please notify me if it works, because my sister has an old mini too, so if it works I may take it apart and put a Core2Duo in it and to the same trick too. I'm waiting for feedback, since i don't want to buy a processor if this doesn't work...

Core2 Duo and Core Duo?

I'm finally converting to mac and want to buy a mac mini but I was wondering if someone could help me out first. Is there a difference between the Core 2 Duo and the Core Duo? I was wondering if it would be better to wait for the Mini's to come out with the Core 2 Duo first before I bought one. I'd say if there's not much of a difference, I'm going for it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

but apple used to put a video car in the mini and the
ibook's. there starting to get cheap. i kno the cards
wernt top of the line but it made it a mac and not a
junky peecee
There are many points to make:
1 - A Mac is not defined by the hardware but by how the system works, what it does, and how it does it. I would point out to you that the vast majority of users would find it hard to discern their system was Intel or PPC, or had a video card or integrated graphics. Some know and care, but most don't.
2 - If you think integrated graphics equates to a 'junky pc' then it's time you tried a mini in comparison to an equivalent Dell.
3 - You can ignore the technical issues if you want, but enhancements in systems design and chip performance have given rise to much better integrated graphics sub-systems than ever existed before.
4 - There are many people who would consider the ATI 9200 (for example), as used on the G4 minis and many iBooks as extremely poor and limiting. Not surprising since by the standards of the day it was used on those systems it most assuredly was. It was also significantly inferior to the integrated graphics systems on the new models.
5 - Horses for courses. Low-end systems will have low-end specifications both to hold prices down and make the entry-level models accessible to the buying public, and to ensure those models don't cannibalize sales of the higher-end gear. It would be idiocy of the worst sort to risk bumping the entry-price for Mac ownership up at all in order to include a video card that most users have no reason to actually want.
6 - Prejudice against a design element doesn't equate to good technical evaluation. Objection to the integrated graphics choice is understandable in the historic context, but needs to be evaluated against the backdrop of what users actually want and realistically from their systems.
7 - If anyone were to have specific need for a dedicated graphics sub-system in their Mac, there are plenty of models to offer it.

Why the MBP Intel Core Duo left out of the Lion Upgrade?

I was looking forward to the upgrade but today i found out that my MacBook Pro (Intel Core Duo) from 2007 was left out of the Lion Upgrade list. Why? is it because it's a 32bit CPU?

http://osxdaily.com/2011/04/08/hack-mac-os-x-lion-for-core-duo-core-solo-mac/

Can anyone get lion to work with the older intel core duo iMacs?

Has anyone been able to get Lion to run on the older Intel Core Duo iMacs?

http://osxdaily.com/2011/04/08/hack-mac-os-x-lion-for-core-duo-core-solo-mac/

Swapping the Core Duo for a Core 2 CPU

I came across this web site where they describe swapping a Core Solo CPU with a Core 2 Duo CPU. My mini has a Core Duo, but with Leopard now coming out w/true 64 bit apps, and with the future being 64, I have to wonder if this isn't worth giving a try. Here's a link:
http://www.macintouch.com/specialreports/minimonster/
Knowing a little bit about hardware, I'm somewhat apprehensive. The swap they did, they did several years ago and the 64 bit migration is recent, meaning they really couldn't truly test it in that environment. Since Mini's with Core Solo and Core Duo's aren't "true 64", my concern here is really with the addressing capabilities of the hardware. If the OS is limited to 32 bits, as in earlier OS X releases, then I think it's possible that the swapping of a Core 2 in place of a Core Duo or Core Solo would work OK as long as no 64 bit addressing took place. When a newer OS comes along and tries to do 64 bit addressing, possibly the addressing hardware on the motherboard is limited to 32 bits and this would presumably fail.
I hope that's clear. My mini is a late 2006 model FWIW, and at the time the only processors being offered with it were the Core Duo's.
Thanks.

I have a similar question.
I have a 2006 xeon macpro.
Will i beable to upgrade to lion.
I saw this on the website today.
Step 1:Make sure your Mac can run Lion.
Your Mac must have an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor to run Lion. Find out if your current Mac has one of these processors by clicking the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, then choosing About This Mac.
Here is what i have.
Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Will i be good to upgrade?
Thanks
AL

Intel Core Duo MacBook 802.11n

I have a MacBook with Core duo. It can not recieve 802.11n, but I have seen a few different options for upgrading. One of those includes buying a Mac Pro Wireless Kit from apple and installing the card into the MacBook. I found this on the HardMac site. I have talked to almost everyone, but no one can give me a consistent answer. I know if I install the card myself the warranty will be voided no matter what, but if I have an authorized Mac Tech installs it for me will it void the warranty? The other thing is that if an authorized Mac Tech installs most things it will not void the warranty, but my only questionm is, if the Mac Pro card will fit into the MacBook and work while not voiding the warranty?

Hi haysman
From what I see you will not void your warranty if your macbook being repair by authorized service center and broken part has been replaced with similar one (within apple specs), not with modified one.
So altered the macbook specs might void your warranty.
To make it clear, consult your apple store, and your authorized technician, and asked your technician that can he or she guarantee that the warranty still good after they di that procedure.
And Core duo macbook age is almost a year old now, and if you don't have apple care, then you just wait couple more weeks and you can operate yours without worry about warranty.
I also seen one site that provide the kit and installation is also included, I'll post it later if I can come accross.
Good Luck.

MacBook Core Duo vs. MacBook Core Duo 2: does it matter?

I'm poised and ready to click BUY, but I still have a couple of questions. I'm moving on from my iBook G4, to a MacBook. I thought I was ready to go for the new MacBook Core Duo 2, but then I saw the refurbished MacBook Core Duo--and a refurbished MacBook Pro for the same price as a new MacBook. Now I'm confused all over again!
So, what's the major change between Core Duo and Core Duo 2? And is it possible for the MacBook Pro to be too much computer for me? In addition to the usual Apple stuff, I use Microsoft Office 2004, Photoshop Elements 4.0, and FileMaker Pro 8.5.
One last question, is it true that the text appears smaller on the MacBook than on the iBook G4?

In case anyone is interested--I ended up buying the MacBook Core Duo 2, 1.83, with an upgrade to 1MB. I was THIS CLOSE to getting the refurbished one, until I found out that the Core Duo 2 runs cooler than the original. Since I use my soon-to-be-replaced iBook on my lap 101% of the time, temperature was a huge consideration for me. In fact, when I first made the switch to a laptop, I bought a PowerBook and returned it after, oh, an HOUR of use, due to first degree burns (okay, not quite). When I called Apple, they told me that the computer was not a LAPtop, but rather a portable computer. I "ported" it right back to them.
Wish me luck with my new MacBook!!! I'll come back and let you know how it goes--good, bad, or otherwise! (I always feel like not enough people post good news...)
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BOINC Seti@Home Core Duo Show Graphics Computation Error

I'm running BOINC, Seti@Home, on both my PowerBook and Core Duo 20-inch iMac. When I highlight a work unit and click on "Show Graphics" the PowerBook brings up the graphics just fine. On the iMac Core Duo when I click on "Show Graphics" the work unit aborts and shows a computation error.
Does anyone else see this difference and is there a fix?
imac Core Duo Mac OS X (10.4.5)

When I click on the work unit, the "show graphics" remains dim. Mine is set to run only after five minutes of inactivity.
The computation error may be due to the Rosetta translation. Maybe will see a universal version soon.

I have a Mac mini OSX 10.4.11 Intel Core Duo, 512mb, 1.83 GHz with iTunes 9.0.3. What steps do I need to take to get my music library to my iPad. I dont think I meet the requirements to just upgrad to snow leopard and/or lion. I want the music I paid for

I have a Mac mini OS X 10.4.11, intel core duo processor (not core 2 duo), with 512 mb and 1.83 GHz processor. I only have version 9.0.3 of iTunes because it hasn't let me go higher, which I believe is because of the operating system. I want to get my purchased music from the Mac mini to a different computer (that has the latest version of iTunes) and also my iPad. The Mac mini does not meet the requirements listed to simply upgrade to snow leopard or lion. As far as I can tell. Forgive me if I am lacking here...this is new to me. What can I do to get the music transferred. I have invested alot of money over the past few years on all this music that I should be able to transfer. Thank you in advance if you can help me.

If you want to sync it to the iPad from that Mac, you need to upgrade it to at least 10.5.8.
If you want to copy the music to another Mac, you don't. Move the iTunes folder of the item in the Finder's sidebar over as you would any other folder. If you put it somewhere other than the Music folder, launch iTunes with the Option key held down and point it to that location.
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How do I mirror my 24"iMac 2.8GHz Intel core 2 duo to my Apple TV? I am running Mountain Lion and My iMac is an early 2008 model. Thanks

I purchased Apple TV yesterday strictly to mirror my desktop to my TV. Now I find out my desktop is not supported? How can I mirror my iMac to my Apple TV? I am running Mountain Lion and the iMac is a 2.8 GHz with intel core 2 duo from early 2008.
Thanks for your help!

You cannot officially do this Apple's way as they do not support your computer for Airplay.
There is a software solution called Airparrot that you may want to demo:
http://airparrot.com
Some people are pleased with it othes not so much.
AC

I'm using iTunes 10.6.1 on an iMac 2,66 Ghz intel core Duo with8GB DDR3 and Lion 10.7.3 I hav 260000 mp3 stored on A My Book 3 TB external Fire wire 800 Drive - when I play songs I get short interuptions every 20 to 30 seconds. Can't iTunes handle that?

I'm using iTunes 10.6.1 on an iMac 2,66 Ghz intel core Duo with8GB DDR3 and Lion 10.7.3 I have 260000 mp3 stored on a My Book 3 TB external fire wire 800 Drive - when I play songs I get short interruptions every 20 to 30 seconds. Can't iTunes handle that number of songs?

I'm using iTunes 10.6.1 on an iMac 2,66 Ghz intel core Duo with8GB DDR3 and Lion 10.7.3 I have 260000 mp3 stored on a My Book 3 TB external fire wire 800 Drive - when I play songs I get short interruptions every 20 to 30 seconds. Can't iTunes handle that number of songs?

I have an iMac purchased new about 5 years ago with OS 10.4.11. I would like to upgrade to Lion. I currently have a 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2 GB of ram. Can I upgrade to Lion, and what is the best way to do so?

I have an iMac purchased new about 5 years ago with OS 10.4.11. I would like to upgrade to Lion. I currently have a 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2 GB of ram. Can I upgrade to Lion, and what is the best way to do so?

From what I read here:
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/06/06/lion-...u-2-gb-of-ram/
s long as they already have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 installed in it.All a person needs to do with that type of iMac is to upgrade/max out their Ram. They claim that an Interl iMac with Core 2 Duo is all that is needed, as long as it has OS 10.6.8 installed. They say you don`t need the "Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor"
But I wonder about the RAM speed, the iMac 2.33Ghz uses DDR2 SDRAM, which I believe is rated at 667Mhz. Lion maybe installed but it might be problems running smoothly or not?
Did some quick checking and the iMacs apple is selling this year use 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM.
The only thing to do is to make sure you have a good back-up, Install your RAM and install Snow Leo, then wait a couple of hours and install Lion.
Good Luck

Question: I want to update to the new LION OSX, but it says that I need to at least have an Intel Core 2 Duo. When I click "about this Mac," it says that I have a 2.16 Intel Core Duo. Is there a difference between the "Core 2 Duo" and the "Core Duo"?

Well, my title basically asks the question that I am seeking an answer for. Im not sure what year my MB Pro is, and I cant exactly find it on the Apple site. Its a 2.16 Intel Core Duo, 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. All I see (dating back to 2007,) is Intel Core 2 Duo on the apple site. Im pretty sure (but not 100% positive,) that my MB Pro is a late 2008/early 2009. Just trying to figure out if I can install LION OSX or not, since it requires atleast intel core 2 duo, and mine says I only have the intel core duo. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Core Duo is 32 bit processor and Core 2 Duo is 64 bit processor
OS X Lion, will only on 64 bit Intel processor Mac's.
The following Mac's that have 32 bit Intel “Yonah” processorsthat won't run OS X Lion.
iMac 4,1 Early (Jan-Sept) 2006 17"
iMac 4,1 Early (Jan-Sept) 2006 20"
iMac 4,2 Mid (July-Sept) 2006 17"
Mac Mini 1,1 (Feb-Sept) Early 2006
Mac Mini 1,1 (Sept-Aug) Late 2006
MacBook 1,1 13" (May-Nov 2006)
MacBook Pro 1,1 15" A1150 (Jan-May 2006)
MacBook Pro 1,2 17" A1151 (Aprl-Oct 2006)
MacBook Pro 1,1 15" A1175 (May-Oct 2006)
There is a difference between “Intel Core Duo” and “IntelCore 2 Duo” processors.
Look under your Apple menu > About this Mac > more information for the details

I have a 15" MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Early 2008) running OSX Lion 10.7.5. I want to erase the Hard Drive, install Mountain Lion, and manually restore select applications and files. Is there a known procedure to do this? Any tips or feedback?

I have a 15" MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Early 2008) running OSX Lion 10.7.5.
I want to erase the Hard Drive, install Mountain Lion, and manually restore select applications and files.
Is there a known procedure to do this? Any tips or feedback?

1. Make a backup, open App Store and purchase Mountain Lion. When its download finishes, close the installer and open Lion Diskmaker to create a bootable USB drive with Mountain Lion.
2. Press Option key while your Mac is starting, select the external drive and open Disk Utility.
3. Select Macintosh HD in the sidebar and erase the drive.
4. Close the window and install Mountain Lion

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