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early 2008 macbook not compatible with iPad, am I better off returning the iPad? I can't afford a new computer and an iPad.

I purchased a new iPad today (16GB wifi only), my computer is an early 2008 MacBook. It wasn't until I was setting everything up that I realized (after researching the issue) that my MacBook will not support the OS X Version required for the iPad.

Is there anyway I can use them both (i.e storing items in cloud) without having to sync or am I better off returning the iPad until I can afford a new computer and an iPad? Any help or advise I can get would be great!

MacBook (13-inch Early 2008), Mac OS X (10.5.8), New iPad and old MacBook

Posted on Dec 24, 2012 2:49 PM

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Posted on Dec 24, 2012 3:10 PM

Interesting question.


Here's an article I found about calendar syncing with an older Mac: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2513


I'm thinking if you need the assistance of a newer Mac to use its iTunes from time to time with your iPad, you could always visit a nearby Apple Store and they would help you.


But generally speaking you do not need a computer to support your iPad. You can update software and do iCloud backups over the air.


Enjoy your new iPad!

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Dec 24, 2012 3:10 PM in response to StacyBeech

Interesting question.


Here's an article I found about calendar syncing with an older Mac: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2513


I'm thinking if you need the assistance of a newer Mac to use its iTunes from time to time with your iPad, you could always visit a nearby Apple Store and they would help you.


But generally speaking you do not need a computer to support your iPad. You can update software and do iCloud backups over the air.


Enjoy your new iPad!

early 2008 macbook not compatible with iPad, am I better off returning the iPad? I can't afford a new computer and an iPad.

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