Hoff81
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Q: Advice on a mid year 2010 MacBook Pro

Hi All,

 

I have a mid year 2010 MacBook Pro, and I was wondering how long all of you think that I will be able to upgrade the yearly OS X releases?  Typically, how many years does Apple allow a computer to update to the latest OS X? 

 

Additionally, I have a Late 2009 iMac.  Should that still be updatable this September?  I realize Apple hasn't released any information on the new software (if there will be any), but I am trying to budget and decide if I should upgrade my MacBook now, or wait another year.

 

Any thoughts, would be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks!

Posted on Dec 24, 2015 11:38 AM

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Dec 24, 2015 11:57 AM in response to Hoff81
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    Dec 24, 2015 11:57 AM in response to Hoff81

           Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion or Beyond

     

             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.

     

    When OS X requires hardware no longer present on an older model, then you cannot install it.

     

    Vintage and obsolete products

  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Dec 24, 2015 1:12 PM in response to Hoff81
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    Dec 24, 2015 1:12 PM in response to Hoff81

    Speaking only for the 2010 MBP, if you install the maximum RAM, 13" - 16GB, 15" and 17" - 8GB, and install a SSD, it should be able to do anything the current crop can do, only slower on resource intensive applications.

     

    Ciao.

  • by Hoff81,

    Hoff81 Hoff81 Dec 24, 2015 1:21 PM in response to Kappy
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    Dec 24, 2015 1:21 PM in response to Kappy

    That makes sense.  So, with the stock hardware 2.4Ghz and 4GB ram, I should be able to at least squeeze one more updated software upgrade (OS X)?

     

    I will then decide if I want to upgrade, or if I am going to buy a new computer.

     

    Thanks all!

  • by Hoff81,

    Hoff81 Hoff81 Dec 24, 2015 1:25 PM in response to Hoff81
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    Dec 24, 2015 1:25 PM in response to Hoff81

    For my 2010 MB Pro it says model identifier 7,1.  I only see that for the iMac's.  Does this mean I am good?