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I have a 2011 21.5 inch IMac that does not support our ultra studio mini recorder connected but thunderbolt used for live streaming some programs. i wanted to know if i could update this hardware and software or if i have to buy a more recent I mac?


Posted on Jan 21, 2020 1:58 PM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2020 2:10 PM

A 2011 iMac is a 10 year old device and cannot run current versions of Mac OS. As your post is not clear on what is needed by you mini recorder I would recommend buying a new Mac. The only hardware updates available on your iMac is to upgrade the RAM and to replace the HD with another larger capacity HD or to install a SSD. However again, considering it's age I would spend the money towards a new computer.

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Jan 21, 2020 2:10 PM in response to cardona75

A 2011 iMac is a 10 year old device and cannot run current versions of Mac OS. As your post is not clear on what is needed by you mini recorder I would recommend buying a new Mac. The only hardware updates available on your iMac is to upgrade the RAM and to replace the HD with another larger capacity HD or to install a SSD. However again, considering it's age I would spend the money towards a new computer.

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