MBP 2.16 Intel Core Duo upgradable to n?
just wondering because if the 2.16 ghz is upgradable? According to the updater it says "Your computer does not meet the hardware requirements for this update."
I have your same set-up and I upgraded. It seems to be working really well. It is true, I am probably not allowed to post what I did here but Apple should be figuring out a way to make the N-draft available for all intels, at the very least.
If you want to know what I did, send me an email at [email protected]
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http://osxdaily.com/2011/04/08/hack-mac-os-x-lion-for-core-duo-core-solo-mac/
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I have an aphorism: Obsolescence is more often a perception rather than a reality. Besides the silver keys look much classier than the black ones.
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I have a 5 year old MBP, 2GHz Intel Core Duo, 1GB MHz, DDR2 SDRAM, running Snow Leopard, 10.6.8.
I have a 5 year old MBP, 2GHz Intel Core Duo, 1GB MHz, DDR2 SDRAM, running Snow Leopard, 10.6.8.
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Has anyone experienced this behavior and do you have any suggestions as to what is causing the problem.
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Thank you very much,bruf wrote:
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I apologise for my ignorance and thank you again.
You have no reason to apologize. We all have to start from the beginning in every endeavor.
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