I have a new iPad 2. I also have an older Macbook Pro with Mac OS 10.5.8. When I connect my iPad to my Mac, it says that I cannot use the iPad because I need iTunes v 7.0 or higher. When I try to update iTunes, it says I have latest version 6.8. Help!

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I have a new iPad 2. I also have an older Macbook Pro with Mac OS 10.5.8. When I connect my iPad to my Mac, it says that I cannot use the iPad because I need iTunes v 7.0 or higher. When I try to update iTunes, it says I have latest version 6.8. Help!

I cannot get my iPad 2 (brand new) to work with my MacBook pro. It says I need iTunes 7.0, but when I go to update iTunes on my MAC, it says I have teh latest version 10.6.3. I have Mac OS 10.5.8 on my MacBook Pro. Any help would be appreciated. Do I need to upgrade my OS? If so, which version?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Dec 27, 2012 11:13 AM

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BGreg

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Dec 27, 2012 1:55 PM in response to mapage25

In order to download iTunes 10.7, which requires OS X 10.6.8, you have to buy OS X 10.6. It's available from the online Apple store, in the US by calling 800-MY-APPLE, or online here. After OS X 10.6 installation, run Software Update until there are no more updates available, at which point you'll be at OS X 10.6.8 and can install iTunes 10.7.

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Dec 28, 2012 7:02 AM in response to mapage25

The iPad 2 should sync with OS 10.5.8 and iTunes 10.6.3.

http://www.apple.com/ipad/ipad-2/specs.html

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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