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Q: I have an old last version EMAC 1.42GH running 10.5.8 can't locate bluetooth capability in preferences need assist

Hi Hope you can help.

 

I have a great old machine that won't quit EMAC last release 1.42 GH 2GB Ram running 10.5.8 (POWER PC). I wanted to use a magic mouse need bluetooth capability in OSX can someone assist in determining if I can utilize this capability. It doesn not show up in System Preferences in Internet profiles. Can I get this downloaded and installed with my OSX?

Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Feb 15, 2014 9:37 PM

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Q: I have an old last version EMAC 1.42GH running 10.5.8 can't locate bluetooth capability in preferences need assist

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  • by Allan Jones,Solvedanswer

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Feb 16, 2014 7:22 AM in response to RBUCKEMAC
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    Feb 16, 2014 7:22 AM in response to RBUCKEMAC

    Bluetooth hardware was a option in that model. It is rather rare as there were fewer BT devices in 2005 that justified a special order.

     

    I have never seem the Apple parts that givbe Bluetooth advertised on the used part market.

     

    You can get an external BT adapto that fits a USB port:

     

    http://eshop.macsales.com/item/IOGear/GBU321/

     

    That will let the mouse work on a basic level (clicking and selecting) but the eMac is too old to suport OS 10.6, required to get all the cool Magic Mouse capabilities (scrolling, gestures, special taps) working. Basically you'd go to the trouble of buying the adaptor and setting it up, and still end up with no more functionality than a $10 wired mouse will give.

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    RBUCKEMAC RBUCKEMAC Feb 16, 2014 8:05 AM in response to Allan Jones
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    Feb 16, 2014 8:05 AM in response to Allan Jones

    Thanks Alan

     

    I figured this would be my only alternative, just wanted to confirm it.

     

    Thanks again

     

    Rob

  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Feb 16, 2014 8:55 AM in response to RBUCKEMAC
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    Feb 16, 2014 8:55 AM in response to RBUCKEMAC

    Thanks for the greenie! We have the same model eMac here and it has been a rock-solid workhorse for 11+ years. Because it worked so well, my wife used it long beyond its "expiration date" and, when we upgraded her to a new iMac last year, I kept the eMac 1.42 to go in my shop. Too good to scrap (also upgraded to 2GB RAM like yours.)

  • by RBUCKEMAC,

    RBUCKEMAC RBUCKEMAC Feb 16, 2014 10:46 AM in response to Allan Jones
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    Feb 16, 2014 10:46 AM in response to Allan Jones

    These emac's are great mine was bought for 75.00 like 3 years ago. I love it wont give it up and In a small way I have aquired a few more for friends in need of a reliable system. I call them dinosaurs that refuse to die!

     

    Good luck

     

    Rob