angelayue238 wrote:
I have the black older version of the macbook. I am looking at the about mac and it says it is the 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
13" MacBook Early 2008 is what I able to figure. 6GB of RAM max, one 4GB and one 2GB module.
Maximum Memory | 6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple) |
Memory Slots | 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM |
angelayue238 wrote:
What is the version I should be running my laptop on? I have 10.6.8 is that the most I can update my laptop to?
10.6.8 is the best for that older model of machine however if you max the RAM it could run 10.7 if you want to call Apple to order it and they send you the download link.
I really do not advise 10.7 for that older model of machine, it's going to be slow as your processors and graphics are quite dated. Also much of all your current software will no longer work, or will require paid upgrades as PPC based software (Rosetta in 10.6) will not work in 10.7+.
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OS X 10.4/10.5 need to upgrade, 10.6.8 ok still
If the 10.7 upgrade bricks your firmware, your out of AppleCare and it's a out of pocket fix, I don't even think they can fix that older machine anymore.
That current value of that machine if it's in good condition is about $500-$700, perhaps you might want to sell it online and then apply that to a newer machine. + all new software.
Apple is leveraging features like iCloud etc with their smaller devices to force a more rapid hardware turnover on their Mac's which make them a lot of money.
Many of us Snow Leopard users just ignore all the temptations and keep our machines, and their ability to run our PPC software. Currently about 25% of OS X version market share.
If you require more longevity between operating system versions, like it appears you are since you just upgraded to 10.6, you might want to consider getting a Windows 7 machine (online) instead as it's supported until 2020.
Apple changes their OS X version every 1-1.5 years, it's a real hassle as they leverage that and feature to get you to buy hardare a lot faster.