Should I upgrade my MacBook unibody 2008 to a 2011 pro 15 inch?

I do a lot of design work using the adobe suites. Current MacBook 08 has core 2 duo 2ghz 2gig ram. I would get i7, 2ghz, 4gig ram. Is it a good idea?

Most definitely. It's time. You will have to have the latest Adobe suite to run on Lion.

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Looking to upgrade my macbook late 2008

Hi all,
I am looking to upgrade my macbook late 2008 aluminum, i have done a little research and found a few parts which i want to install in my macbook. I just wanted to know if my mac was compatible with the following hardware:
Hard Drive:
Samsung Spinpoint M8 1TB 2.5 inch SATA II 8MB 9.5mm Hard Drive
Memory:
Komputerbay 8GB (2x 4GB) DDR3 SODIMM (204 pin) 1066Mhz PC3 8500Al
My macbook specs are:
Model Name:          MacBook
Model Identifier:          MacBook5,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          3 MB
Memory:          2 GB
Bus Speed:          1.07 GHz
I am thinking of installing these by myself, if this possible? And if so how could i go about doing this?
Thanks for reading, i would appreciate any help.

Here are video instructions on replacing the hard drive on the Aluminum Unibody http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbookpro_13_unibody_hd/
Here are video instructions on replacing the RAM on the Aluminum Unibody.
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbook_13_unibody_mem/
And read this before putting 8gb in your MacBook http://blog.macsales.com/9102-secret-firmware-lets-late-08-macbooks-use-8gb

I need to upgrade my MacBook late 2008, what are my options

I need to upgrade my MacBook late 2008, what are my options. I have already upgraded RAM to 4 GB some 4 years ago. Also replaced HDD to 1TB, but ended up with a slower response. I am looking to switch the HDD again to speed up the performance. Any suggestions?
I am open to upgrade the hardware, what options do I have?
Motherboard?
HDD?
Anyway I can increase RAM from 4 GM to higher?
Appreciate tips...

It was a mistake on my part, I tried reinstalling the RAM chips... I love the speed now...
next step to switch to 1TB SSD.... Another $700.00 and my 6+ year McBook will be new again

I want to upgrade a macbook early 2008

what is the newest OS X version / release I can install in this MacBook? (apple says it's an "13-inch early 2008")
thanks in advance!
regards,
hgc2002

10.7.5's the newest operating system. PowerPC applications are not supported past 10.6.8.

Should I upgrade my Macbook RAM, or go to PC laptop?

Hello,
I bought my 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 13" Macbook in mid 2008. Recently I replaced the hard drive (dropping the computer killed the original HD) with another 80gig. It currently has 1 GB of memory. I'm running Snow Leopard.
I used to do film editing on this machine for school when I got it, but no longer. Right now what I do mostly on it is play WoW (very often), use the internet and will be using Photoshop.
It has been quite laggy as of late while playing WoW, and while I realize this is also a Blizzard issue, as many mac users have the same complaints, I know that I should have more than 1 GB of memory. I have heard multiple things about whether or not 3 GB of memory is possible on the Macbook or not. I'd really like to upgrade my RAM before the new WoW expansion comes out, but my questions are:
1. Is it worth buying 2 GB of RAM to upgrade my machine?
2. Is 3 GB of RAM possible or necessary?
3. If neither of these options are a good idea, would be worth buying a PC laptop with 3 or 4 GB of RAM and a bigger HD for half the price of a Macbook Pro? (as a poor intern, I cannot afford to pay more than $600 for a computer).
Thanks for any suggestions.
Message was edited by: redheadtechie (edited title)

Your MacBook may fetch more than you think since new MacBooks lack Firewire.
Go to Apple menu -> About This Mac -> More Info. Under the hardware description it should say a MacBook x,x value. 1,1 can only be upgraded to 2 GB. 2,1 can be upgraded to 4 GB, but only 3 GB would be usable, And the 3,1 and later can be upgraded to a full 4 GB.
A PC laptop would not be able to run Mac OS X. Furthermore, you'd have to repurchase a lot of software you are running on your Mac for the PC, or see if a crossgrade is available. It may be time to consider alternative software packages that are less expensive for your current Mac, or for a newer Mac if you are tight under budget, or start saving for a newer Mac.
See my FAQ*:
http://www.macmaps.com/usedrefurbished.html
You may find a cheaper MacBook than you think you can.
- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

320GB really the max upgrade for MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum Uni)?

So, I've got my MacBook. It's the 13.3" aluminum unibody, from late 2008. Everything in it is stock, except I've upped the memory from 2GB to 4GB. The harddrive is still the original 250GB, which is pretty much full. I've been told by Apple that the highest capacity I can put into this one is 320GB, yet I see tons of posts from people who have put 500GB/1TB drives in and was wondering how THEY can do it, but I can't.
Any suggestions/advice?

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
It's listed as a MacBook. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1651#link2
As you can see, Apple officially supports 4 GB of memory in the Late 2008 Aluminum MacBook, but you can install 8 GB of memory without any problem. You can buy the memory in OWC or Crucial > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3

Upgrading my Macbook. Need information.

Hi,
I'm wanting to upgrade my MacBook, Early 2008 13.3-Inch 2.1GHz.
I'm currently running Ableton Live Suite 8.0 and Logic 8 on it, I only have 2GB of RAM and it's starting to lag out quite a bit. I'm wanting to buy 2x2GB of RAM, but I'm not sure where I should get it. I know that Apple charges a lot for their RAM so I was thinking of going third party.
I found this place:
http://www.memoryupgrade.pro/2gb-apple-macbook-early-2008-133-inch-21ghz-667mhz- so-dimm.html
and they seem reasonably priced. I just want to know if there will be anything that might go haywire if I install it.
Also my Macbook has been acting a little strange lately. I have around 20GB of hard drive space left but in finder it fluctuates between 20 and 23 GB, give or take. I've been trying to purge my hard drive of unnecessary programs and files but it doesn't seem to change anything. Is my hard drive on the way out?

One of two things:
1) your log files are filling very quickly
2) Your computer is rapidly creating swap files due to lack of RAM
You can try to monitor this activity by opening Activity Monitor (Applications>Utilities), then clicking on the *System Memory* tab. Watch the numbers listed next to *Page Outs*.
I'd also check your log files. To do this:
*In Finder, click on *Macintosh HD*
*Click the Go menu & choose *Go to Folder..."
*Copy the next line & paste it into the box:
/private/var/log
*Watch the files in here and see if any reach GB in size. If so, you have a problem that needs to be dealt with, and we will do our best to help.
~Lyssa

Why should we upgrade

Why should we upgrade to windows server 2008 from windows server 2003 can we get some help on this ?

Microsoft support for Windows Server 2003 ends July 2015 (next year)
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3198
http://blogs.technet.com/b/server-cloud/archive/2014/06/27/learning-from-cloud-what-are-your-windows-server-2003-migration-options.aspx
After that time, no updates, patches, security updates will be available, and, Microsoft will not offer any kind of support services for it at all.
At this point in the lifecycle, it would make much more sense not to upgrade to WS2008 (it is also not really very new).
Suggest you consider WS2012R2, or, consider if you really need a server at all, given the many options now available for hosted services, cloud, etc.
Don
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How can I reinstall Mountain Lion (already bought before) after I restore my MacBook unibody (restores it to snow leopard)?

Originally I had upgraded my MacBook unibody to mountain and used time machine to back up my data. I then wanted to restore my MacBook so I did but it restored my MacBook to snow leopard. After restoring to an old time machine backup some of the apps aren't compatible because they require mountain lion but my system got restored to snow leopard. How can I reinstall my already purchased mountain lion if snow leopard doesn't have an App Store?

10.6 Snow Leopard will get the App Store when you update it to 10.6.8. Download the 10.6.8 combo updater to bring it up to 10.6.8. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399

Lion and Apple MacBook 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (13-inch Black) MA701LL/A

Anyone here tried to upgrade the MacBook 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (13-inch Black) MA701LL/A Laptop/Notebook to Lion?
I wonder if this laptop has enough power to support Lion. So far I upgraded the memory to its max of 2G.
according to this page:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256
it should work, but i wanted to get some feedback from users.
thx

That folder with a question mark means your computer can't find the hard drive. It's possible the drive is physically damaged, but it may also be an error in the system files that has the computer "lost."
Do you have your install discs handy? If so, pop in Install Disc 1 and hold the C key while booting the computer. Once the Installer loads, choose "disk Utility" from the Utilities menu. Does your Hard drive appear? If so, choose the Repair Disk option. If you see any messages saying something can't be repaired, post the messages here. Also check the S.M.A.R.T. status of the drive; this is in the lower right corner of the window.
Best of luck!
~Lyssa

1) How to reduce MacBook boot up time? 2) Should I upgrade my 2008 MacBook to Lion? 3) How long will a 2008 MacBook last (after 4 years)? Thanks!

I have three quick questions to ask:
1. My MacBook (bought in late 2008, 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM, 160 GB HD, running Leopard/10.5.8) boots up quite slow. It can take a while to boot up and shut down.
Question: What should I do to reduce the boot up time?
I haven't done a clean up for a while, and am a MacBook newbie (after 4 years, still) for the tools. I think I need to remove some applications but don't know exactly how. Also I am looking for stuff like System Defragment / Compression (tools available for Windows OS) to tune the hard disk performance, if possible.
2. Sort of related to this slow boot-up time - should I bother to upgrade to Snow Leopard (pay $ 29.00) and then upgrade to Lion (another $ 29 ?) for some 250 new features that I am not exactly sure if I will need it (or my 2008 MacBook can handle it well)?
My friend has a 2011 MacPro which he let me use it for a while, so I think I am already using Lion, but frankly I can't tell much difference from the user experience (am just a very average Mac user!).
Question: Should I bother the money and the time (I heard the downloading and installation time for Lion is very long) if all I care is boot-up time?
3. One last question - How long can my MacBook last? Is there a way to find out the battery life? Any indication that my MacBook might be on the edge of its life cycle anytime soon?
I heard that typically the life for a laptop (PC or Mac) is 2 years. I am not a heavy user, and I guess that's why my MacBook is still alive after 4 years. But should I expect that to be failing any time soon?
Thank you!

I'll try to make it short but with your questios, might be impossible.
I own both late 2008 MB Uni with 2Ghz and a brand new late 2011 MBP 13 inch.
I have lion running on both Macbooks with no slow down or issues.
The late 2008 I upgraded to 8GB Crucial DDR3 Memory and 320GB Seagate Hard Drive. Total cost to me? $140 CDN ( i live in Canada ).
My MB Uni's battery has 1047 cycle count and I still get 3-1/2 - 4 hours of battery life depending on what applications I'm using.
As for typical life of a PC or MAC ( I own both ). The PC's life is shorter than a MB. I have a 4 year old Dell Vostro that I had to do a RAM upgrade so Windows 7 would run properly.
My late 08 MB had 4GB of RAM when I upgraded to Lion with no issues. i just decided to go 8GB because it was cheap.
A 2GB MB will boot up and run faster than a 4GB PC with windows 7.
Nothing is obsolete if you can still do your stuff on your MB.
To make it boot up faster, see what's loading on startup and take them off if you don't need them.

Should I upgrade to the newest MacBook or keep my 2008 that has a few issues?

I have a 2008 version of the 13" MacBook Pro. It's recently been giving me issues as in slow browsing and quick battery drain. It also freezes frequently. Is it worth buying a refurbished 2012 version? Should I go with MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air? Mainly use for surfing, music and streaming.

DrMino88 wrote:
Is it worth buying a refurbished 2012 version? Should I go with MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air?
Yes, refurbs are just like new and carry the same warranty as new. It will also have an optical drive and upgradable RAM and HD.
The Air is a bit thinner and lighter but has none of the features listed above.
I'd go for the 2012 MBP refurb.

HT1635 how should i will upgrade my macbook'13inch (late 2008)

HI, i want to upgrade my Macbook 13inch late2009.
so, how should i will upgrade the ram,nvida graphics and GHS
please guide meh.
Thank you

You can upgrade the RAM and the disk but not the NVIDIA graphics processor. I don’t know what a GHS is.
On my 2009 MacBook I upgraded the memory and disk and it did wonders for the boot time and responsiveness. I found my $200 investment was well worth the money.
I expect you have 2 GB of memory so an 8 GB memory upgrade (~$100) will make a big difference. You can also upgrade the disk to a small SSD or large hybrid SSHD for around $80 to $260. Larger SSDs cost more. Your choice. The hybrid Seagate SSHD comes with an 8 GB SSD cache that provides SSD-like performance. My storage needs were minimal so I opted for a 120 GB SSD but if I had needed 500 GB to 1 TB of capacity I would probably have chosen the SSHD.
Order the parts from OWC (macsales.com) or Crucial.com. They provide Mac-tested and warranted parts with excellent service.
First confirm which model MacBook you have. About this Mac > More Info… Note the season and year. Then click on System Report and note the Model Identifier. For example, if it is a Late 2009 model it would be a MacBook 6,1. A late 2008 model (non-aluminum) would be a 4,1.
If it is a Late 2009 MacBook 6,1 it can hold up to 8 GB of RAM. Apple originally supported 4 GB of RAM but OWC has tested and supports 8 GB.
If it is a Late 2008 MacBook 4,1 it can hold up to 6 GB of RAM. Apple originally supported 4 GB of RAM but OWC has tested and supports 6 GB.
In these instances OWC supports larger RAM than Crucial so I would buy it form OWC. 8 GB for the 6,1 would cost you $105. 6 GB for the 4,1 would cost $125.
The disk-bus speed for the Late 2009 MacBook is 3 Gbps, which is good for supporting SSDs and SSHDs. Here are some example SSDs. If your capacity needs are modest you may want to chose an SSD. If you want the combination of 1 TB high capacity and SSD-like speed, choose the SSHD.
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=MacBook%20(13-inch%2C%20Late%2 02009)
Crucial M500 120 GB: $81
Crucial M500 240 GB: $138
Crucial M500 480 GB: $260
http://www.crucial.com/store/modelpart.aspx?model=MacBook%20(13-inch,%20Late%202 009)&imodule=ST1000LM014
Seagate 1 TB SSHD: $105
For a $5 toolkit with the necessary screwdrivers I recommend http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TOOLKITMHD/
For an enclosure to transfer the data Google “USB 3.0 enclosure”
The Crucial and OWC sites have tutorials on installing the memory and disks.
If you don’t want to do the upgrade yourself take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider https://locate.apple.com/country. An Apple store will not install non-Apple parts.

Should i upgrade from early 2008 macbook pro or wait until 2015?

Hi,
I'm debating on whether to bite the bullet now and buy the new macbook pro (15 inch) or wait until next year. i know this is practically obsolete in Apple years, but it actually still runs ok for my purposes (not used for work). I added RAM to 6 and am currently running Yosemite. I've read that many people keep their original macs for years. Advice helpful. Thanks!

Do you NEED new computer for any particular reason or is this just a "Want"?
If you need a new computer NOW then buy one. If not then wait.

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?

I have a MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz, 4GB Memory. and am currently running Snow Leopard 10.6.8.
I would like to know which is the most stable upgrade for my model? Mountain Lion, Mavericks or Yosemite?
When I had gone to the apple care centre in India a few months ago to upgrade my OSX to Mountain Lion, I was told that considering my macbook pro's specs, upgrading it would just make it less efficient, and that I should stick to Snow Leopard unless I consider buying a newer mac that would benefit from it. Is this true? I find it a bit hard to believe. Which update is most recommended?
I also notice that my mac has gotten considerably slower. While using chrome, it buffers and struggles with even just 5 tabs open. Could this have something to do with my current ios? As a precaution, I have always been making sure I have enough free space on disk i.e around 70 - 100 free out of 250GB.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Mavericks is no longer available from the App Store, so your choice is Yosemite. One option is to create a new partition (~30- 50 GB), install the new OS, and ‘test drive’ it. If you like/don’t like it it, you can then remove the partition. Do a backup before you do anything. By doing this, if you don’t like it you won't have to go though the revert process.
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