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Q: I have a 2006 macbook a1181  1.83 GHz Core Duo  2 GB   667  MHz  DDR2  SDRAM what can I upgrade to?

I cant use new udated  apps  some music and my macbook cant read my USB flashdrives

Posted on Jun 19, 2015 8:42 AM

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Q: I have a 2006 macbook a1181  1.83 GHz Core Duo  2 GB   667  MHz  DDR2  SDRAM what can I upgrade ... more

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  • by K Shaffer,Apple recommended

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Jun 19, 2015 11:24 AM in response to devildog88
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    Jun 19, 2015 11:24 AM in response to devildog88

    Your MacBook (13-inch 1.83GHz coreduo) appears to be a first-edition model and due

    to the limits of the early models, the best or last capable system to run in the hardware

    would be Snow Leopard OS X 10.6.8. While there may be some applications available

    to perform certain tasks, most of the thrust of later models with much advanced GPU

    and CPU hardware have left these vintage models behind.

     

    These may still be worth fixing, if one chose to keep and use it, with the vintage OS X

    and applications best suited for that era of computing. However to get an idea of the

    kind of costs to repair it, you may need to locate an independent authorized Apple

    service provider, who would still be willing to inspect, repair, or renovate old Macs.

     

    As I have a similar model, (w/2GB RAM & fast 7200-RPM 160GB hard disk drive) it's

    a happy candidate for Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and the retail install DVD is still available

    from Apple store online for under $20. with update bits via software update, after that.

     

    By using Snow Leopard with its available vintage 'rosetta' option installed from the

    retail DVD, that computer can still run some applications written with PPC Mac code.

    The later 10.7. Lion cannot.

     

    You may find some older models, previously-owned and repaired, at such places as

    wegenermedia, macsales, and several others who offer repaired with guaranties. Or

    look into the Apple Store online, for certified refurbished models at discount from retail.

     

    So the best way to upgrade past that early model, is to keep it and buy a later one.

    Then you may still have access to a good vintage platform & Snow Leopard, too.

     

    Good luck!