HT1772: iBook: How to Identify iBook Models
Learn about iBook: How to Identify iBook Models
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Dec 13, 2013 9:57 PM in response to dante220by jpsulisz,It's impossible on Leopard as Snow Leopard will be needed which is one version too short. You'll need a Intel Core Solo atleast.
Cheers -JP
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Dec 14, 2013 10:06 AM in response to jpsuliszby dante220,What is it that you mean by snow leapard I don't know anything about apple computer but what do I need to do or what is a intel core solo
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Dec 14, 2013 12:32 PM in response to dante220by K Shaffer,Within the computer is information about it, including the processor speed and type (G4 PPC, etc) and if it is an iBook, the last operating system available that would run in it, would be Leopard OS X 10.5.8. A computer with the Intel-based hardware can run the later system you'd need before using the App Store.
There is a site http://www.everymac.com/ you can look and see a variety of computer hardware specifications, but you can look inside your computer via "about this Mac" then click 'more information' to see System Profiler.
The version of operating system you'd need in order to access the App Store would be 'Snow Leopard OS X 10.6.x' which will not run on an old iBook G4 computer, in part due to the architecture of the hardware was changed. But if you have an early MacBook, those are Intel-based and can run Snow Leopard OS 10.6 in most cases. This operating system version requires a purchase of a retail install disc, and is not a download.
The more you know about your computer, the better the questions can be answered. Is the computer in the bottom area your post the one you refer to? Says "ibook" but then says 10.7.5, which in itself cannot run on an iBook. Please clarify what computer model year and build you have. The everymac page has a few pictures, but mostly is text and specification, so look inside your computer or system to see how old it is and what it really is.
Also, if you can't see your own wireless internet, you would have to go into System Preferences and see about your settings, passwords, and your internet provider. And check your base station. Or use a ethernet cable and set up direct to the ISP device that way.
Good luck & happy computing!
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Dec 16, 2013 3:59 AM in response to K Shafferby dante220,Oh ok I see what your saying now... Because I tried finding more info on the iBook Mac that I have and I followed your link you pasted on here so I clicked it and I got 3 options and one of them can be the iBook I currently have right now
I don't know if this information helps but I have iBook
Machine model: PowerBook 4,3
CPU type: PowerPC 750 (1.2)
CPU speed: 600MHz
Bus speed: 100Mhz
Boot ROM version: 4.3.6f3
Serial number: UV*****LQ0
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Dec 15, 2013 10:49 PM in response to dante220by K Shaffer,With a serial number from such a product, you can find more detail about the computer through a site such as this: http://www.powerbookmedic.com/identify-mac-serial.php where specifications can help you narrow down that model at the everymac page linked below, based on your iBook SN info.
(And Everymac site does have most information in detail on nearly every Mac, incl. ones that may be harder to place...)
Since that is a white G3 iBook made in Sept 2002, and shipped with both OS X 10.1.4 and OS 9.2.2, the specifications show it to be rather old and probably able to run an OS X version up to Tiger 10.4.11 if the internal RAM chip was upgraded to the maximum.
Far from Snow Leopard's specs. Minimum specs for OS X 10.6.x include a minimum RAM (1024MB+) and other numbers: those are very minimal as more is recommended. And an Intel-based processor in supported hardware, which was supported in the first MacBook 1.83GHz coreduo, in about 2006.
{And this, also depends on the size of the internal hard disk drive since OS X needs HDD free-space for the system and applications to function, as OS X has an automatic function where it uses free space as Virtual Memory. If not for that, you'd need much more RAM installed than the computer can physically (or logically) handle. Since 640MB RAM is the maximum that also puts a ceiling on the OS X version upgrade.}
Given the serial number (SN) of your vintage product, that narrows the field considerably. This should be it: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ibook/specs/ibook_600_2.html
This unit would be light-years from being in the same league as one that could run Snow Leopard 10.6, but if it runs OK and you have the original software discs, cords, any accessories and box, it may have value. Perhap as a backward compatible unit to use older OS 9.2.2 & before applications. With Tiger 10.4.11 it would be a bit slow, and modern browsers are limited or nearly extinct. Maybe TenFourFox browser and older SeaMonkeyPPC versions.
Usually a host will edit the serial numbers from posts, for several reasons. However given a vintage hardware item that is essentially obsolete (see mactracker.ca database download) there isn't a great risk. But they usually remove those numbers when noticed, regardless of the model/year.
Hopefully the upgrade and other information can be of help to make a decision on what else you need to do with it. There is not much newish software out there for Tiger 10.4.11 and that would require a 'retail install' set. If the computer does not have a Combo optical drive, the Tiger disc set would be even harder to find since there was a special CD disc set (4) of limited availability, in addition to DVD media... Those may be found at times online in ebay or other more local sources. The info from Mactracker can help find the part number for the 4-CD disc set for Tiger in their OS information section of the download offline application. Some of this may also be available at everymac.com, too.
For a look at other newer possibilites, later Mac portables appear at Apple Store> Special Deals> Mac, online; they tend to be fairly new, include a warranty, software, etc.
For something that could run Snow Leopard, in restored repaired but used condition an authorized company that fixes them for a living & offers a guaranty, may be a place to look. A comparison site to get an idea online may be wegenermedia.com, they sell repaired Macs, too. Some may not include install-restore discs, so if you contact a reseller of previously-owned hardware, ask about all those items you'd need; then compare.
Should you need assistance, post back.
Good luck & happy computing!
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Dec 16, 2013 1:40 AM in response to dante220by K Shaffer,PS: So anyway, you won't be using that device to get
any modern Apps, though it still could be useful to
someone who doesn't mind Tiger 10.4.x or OS 9.2.2.
Good luck & happy computing!