Synching older macbook with new Ipad.

When I try to synch, I get an error message that I need OS X version 10.6.8. When I try to update, the message says that my current version, 10.5.8, is the most up to date. Any suggestions on how to get everything synched up please? Thanks!

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You have Mac OS X Leopard, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard is a paid upgrade that you can't get from Software Update. Note that the iPhone 5 and I think that the iPad mini and 4th generation iPad require iTunes 10.7 or 11.
First of all, open  > About this Mac, and tell me what processor your computer has got. If it's Intel, you can upgrade to Snow Leopard, so buy it > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard Make a backup of your files, insert the DVD and upgrade.
After upgrading, you will have 10.6.3, so open  > Software Update, and install 10.6.8. Then, you can install iTunes 11.0.4 with a new interface from Software Update, or you can install iTunes 10.7 > http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1576

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