JanKubeša

Q: Should I update?

Hi everyone,

I just bought my first ever Apple product (Apple MacBook 13-inch, Early 2009 MB881xx/A MacBook5,2). and I would like to ask experienced users few questions (and yes this is the old 2GB of RAM model)

  1. Should I upgrade to Mavericks (I got brand new battery and there will be Lion installed so it would be like fresh install and should improve battery life, etc.)
  2. Will iWork and iLife 2014 work? (given that I update to Mavericks)
  3. How much will both suits work given that I won´t get them for free (because of time of purchase)
  4. Should I update to Yashmite later (considering RAM, CPU)
  5. Because this is used Mac how do I reregister it to my account?
  6. Any more tips or tricks to new Mac user?

 

Thanks for your time and answers

Regards Jan



MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.5), MB881xx/A MacBook5,2

Posted on Sep 5, 2014 12:40 PM

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  • by Kappy,Helpful

    Kappy Kappy Sep 5, 2014 12:43 PM in response to JanKubeša
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    Sep 5, 2014 12:43 PM in response to JanKubeša

    1. You can upgrade to Mavericks if you need to although you will see somewhat better performance using Snow Leopard.

     

    2. Yes, if you upgrade them to the Mavericks versions.

     

    3. I don't understand this question.

     

    4. There is no Yosemite to talk about at the moment.

     

    5. Your Support Profile for Registered Purchases.

  • by JanKubeša,

    JanKubeša JanKubeša Sep 5, 2014 12:53 PM in response to Kappy
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    Sep 5, 2014 12:53 PM in response to Kappy

    1. Thanks, from what I understood there is straight update to Mavericks, so could you point me on how to update to Snow Leopard (also I am aiming to get best battery life so would you recommend Snow Leopard oir Mavericks in that case)?

     

    2. Thanks for that

     

    3.IWork and iLife are free for most users, but my Macbook is too old to get them for free, so I was wondering if you know how much do they cost

     

    4. I was just asking since some beta testers reported extensive RAM and all is needed and I love AirDrop

     

    5. I´ve seen that, but I am not sure, if the previous owner has to unregister it somehow.

    Thank you for your answers, I will keep this open for a little while more to maybe get some more feedback on my update dilema

  • by Kappy,Solvedanswer

    Kappy Kappy Sep 5, 2014 1:13 PM in response to JanKubeša
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    Sep 5, 2014 1:13 PM in response to JanKubeša

    1. Upgrading to Snow Leopard

     

    You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store:Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.

     

    After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mavericks if your computer meets the requirements.

     

         Snow Leopard General Requirements

     

           1. Mac computer with an Intel processor

           2. 1GB of memory

           3. 5GB of available disk space

           4. DVD drive for installation

           5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;

               fees may apply.

           6. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services; fees and

               terms apply.

     

    3. I believe each iWork app is $20. iLife came with the computer when it was new. It can be reinstalled from the original discs that came with the computer when you bought it. If you did not get the discs then you can order replacements from Apple Customer Support:

     

    Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.

     

    To contact product and tech support: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes

    international calling numbers..

     

    I believe you can download the iLife apps for free, but if not the price will be available in App Store.

     

    4. Mavericks does have higher memory needs than Snow Leopard. See below:

     

    Upgrading to Mavericks

    To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Mavericks from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mavericks is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.

     

        OS X Mavericks- System Requirements

     

          Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mavericks

     

             1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later

             2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later

             3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

             4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later

             5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

             6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

             7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

     

    To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.

     

         Are my applications compatible?

     

             See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.

     

    You may also find you have to upgrade older applications, too. Snow Leopard has Rosetta that can be used to run old PPC-only applications. Rosetta is no longer available in Lion or later. Expect Yosemite to have the same general requirements as Mavericks.

     

    5. The previous owner needs to remove it from his/her registered products list in order for you to register it on yours. Furthermore, any software included by the seller that came from the App Store is only registered to his/her Apple ID. You will need to remove it from the computer and purchase your own copies from the App Store using your Apple ID.

  • by JanKubeša,

    JanKubeša JanKubeša Sep 5, 2014 1:21 PM in response to Kappy
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    Sep 5, 2014 1:21 PM in response to Kappy

    Thanx a lot for alkl this great info.Since I am from Czech Republic I will probably just upgrade to Mavericks as it will be easier and all than getting Snow Leopard DVD, etc.