Macbook pro purchased new summer 2009: anxious to upgrade to snow leopard: ANYONE ever install without backup?   Why not?

Any body do this without timemachine backup successfuly?

im sure they have, but you are risking losing all your data if you do not have a backup.  Something could go wrong during the upgrade.  If the possibility of losing all your data is acceptable, then proceed.  I highly recommend backing up first.

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    I've been reading about all the problems with Lion so far and I'd rather just wait for more updates before having it.  Can I still purchase a new macbook pro with just snow leopard?

    Hi M,
    You can definitely still get a refurb with SL:
    http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=OTY2ODY3Nw

  • Can i run snow leopard on macbook pro puchased new in 2009?

    Can I run snow leopard on macbook pro purchased new in 2009?

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    • When selling an old Mac, the only OS that is legally transferable is the one that came preinstalled when the Mac was new. Selling a Mac with an upgraded OS isn't doing the new owner any favors. Attempting to do so will only result in headaches since the upgraded OS can't be registered by the new owner. If a clean install becomes necessary, they won't be able to do so and will be forced to install the original OS via Internet Recovery. Best to simply erase the drive and revert back to the original OS prior to selling any Mac.
    • Additionally, upgrading the OS on a Mac you intend to sell means that you are leaving personally identifiable information on the Mac since the only way to upgrade the OS involves using your own AppleID to download the upgrade from the App Store. So there will be traces of your info and user account left behind. Again, best to erase the drive and revert to the original OS via Internet Recovery.
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    2. Select the Source volume from the Select a source drop down menu on the left side.
    3. Select the Destination volume from the Select a destination drop down menu on the right
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  • What is the cost of a battery for a MacBook Pro purchased in Mid 2009?

    What is the cost of a battery for a MacBook Pro purchased in Mid 2009?

    99 bucks from OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/BAP13MBU65V/
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  • Will Apple give me anything to trade-in a water-damaged (still functional but hurting) MacBook Pro [Purchased new Dec. 2010]?

    Will Apple give me anything to trade-in a water-damaged (still functional but hurting) MacBook Pro [Purchased new Dec. 2010]?
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  • HT201364 I tried to download OS X Mavericks v10.9.2 into my iMAC purchased on June 25, 2007 and upgraded to Snow Leopard OS X10.6.8  When I tried to download Mavericks OS X,  the message came up that it cannot be installed in my computer.   Why?

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  • I need to upgrade my MacBook Pro from 10.5.8 - where can I find Snow Leopard?

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    MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
    MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
    Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
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    Xserve (Early 2009)
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    See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps - App compatibility and feature support for OS X & iOS.
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  • MACBOOK PRO 2.6Ghz 8GB RAM 750 GB(Upgraded MBP 2012) an alternate for RETINA MBP 15 or NOT?How good is its potential, reliability ?

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  • I have a MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) and am currently running Snow Leopard 10.6.8. I would like to know which is the most stable upgrade for my model. I have read some reviews of Maverick and Yosemite making the older macs slower. Is this true?

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