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Q: Why won't my Mac Book Pro from late 2009 support AirPlay?

I don't understand why my mac book pro won't support airplay with Mountain Lion.  When I first installed ML, it showed up, and then when I restarted the next time it was gone. 

 

Is this another example of walls within the apple walled garden to force me to upgrade? or is there a legitimate technical reason?

OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Aug 2, 2012 12:21 AM

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Q: Why won't my Mac Book Pro from late 2009 support AirPlay?

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    wjosten wjosten Aug 2, 2012 2:27 AM in response to Random59
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    Aug 2, 2012 2:27 AM in response to Random59

    Most likely because Apple found that computers without second generation Intel Core processors delivered less than satisfactory results. There is a commercial product called Airparrot that provides this functionality, but many complaints about lag, etc. You can try Airparrot, but if the experience is less than satisfactory, you'll have your answer.

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    Random59 Random59 Aug 5, 2012 2:44 AM in response to wjosten
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    Aug 5, 2012 2:44 AM in response to wjosten

    Thanks wjosten,

     

    So this means my 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo is not as good as the processor in my Ipad 2 or Iphone 4S?  They both mirror fine through my Apple TV.

     

    Thanks