Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
*First time mac user*
I recently bought an Imac from a friend and it didnt come with any disks, I think I need to do a full format so im guessing i would need to buy the disks to do that.
I have an iMac 5,2, currently running Mac OS X (10.4.11) so what would be my best option? is there a cheaper or possibly free way to do this? and if I buy a disk which would be the best one for my Mac?
Thank you in advance tech gods! 🙂
iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11)
Either buy a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD from the online Apple Store or phone Apple and order replacement original disks. The Mac OS X 10.6 DVD doesn't contain iLife or the Apple Hardware Test.
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I recently bought an Imac from a friend and it didnt come with any disks, I think I need to do a full format so im guessing i would need to buy the disks to do that.
You can your coming from Windows. I wouldn't bother. There isn't a massive invasions of malware on the Mac platform.
I would buy a backup hd. I'd call OWC for a backup hd.
I'd give OWC a call. 1-815-338-8685.
FireWire 800 + USB 3, + eSATA
&
save a little money interface:
FireWire 400 + USB 2.0
This web page lists both external harddrive types. You may need to scroll to the right to see both.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/1394/USB/EliteAL/eSATA_FW800_FW400_USB
(2) FireWire 800/400 Ports (Up to 100MB/s / 50MB/s)
(1) USB 3.0 Port (Up to 500MB/s / 60MB/s)
(1) eSATA Port (Up to 300MB/s)
Has a combo firewire 800/400 port. Not sure what this is. Looks like you will need 400 cable.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ministack
Restore DVDs are available from Apple by calling 800-767-2775. Have your serial number ready. Have your credit card ready too. There is a small fee.
what os disk should i buy?
