Koldov Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 So, I have a shiny (well matt brushed aluminium) MacBook Pro... What exactly is the point of it? What can I do with it? It has the latest OS x it can handle - 10.6.8 (our LA Apple guru tried and failed to get it any further) has an Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.16GHz and 3GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. It's a nice toy I guess, but it's just been sitting around for years unloved. Is there a practical (server/configurator) role it could play in the school's IT infrastructure (as iPads are starting to creep in)? Or is it just destined to come home with me at weekends to record my guitar playing in Garage Band... Kol.
Tesla Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Use it for iPad deployment via Apple Configurator. 1
Koldov Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Use it for iPad deployment via Apple Configurator. Hi, yeah it has been mentioned - however I am unable to locate a version old enough...
synaesthesia Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Propping open that one door in the office that just won't stay closed. Proving to fanboys that you don't actually hate them, look, I own one too! Yes it's used to stop the nasty rings from coffee cups getting on the desk but it's still mine! 2
Koldov Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Propping open that one door in the office that just won't stay closed. Proving to fanboys that you don't actually hate them, look, I own one too! Yes it's used to stop the nasty rings from coffee cups getting on the desk but it's still mine! Hahaha! This is roughly what it has been doing for years... I will admit to opening the lid peeking in and pushing some buttons occasionally, just to reaffirm my dislike...
3s-gtech Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 If it's definitely Core 2 Duo and not Core Duo it should be able to run Lion (10.7). It may run later versions with a bit of fiddling, but not sure on that (you may need the later graphics hardware in newer MBPs).
AJWhite1970 Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I have one old Macbook that is used to convert Pages files to Word when students forget and their life works is due to be handed in in 10 minutes time... 1
ICTDirect_Dave Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 If it is Core 2 Duo and not Core duo and it's the 2008 model (here's hoping) then you'll be able to pop 10.9 on there. Any earlier though and 10.7 is likely to be the limit. Use everymac's serial number checker to get all the details about it you'll need.
Koldov Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) If it is Core 2 Duo and not Core duo and it's the 2008 model (here's hoping) then you'll be able to pop 10.9 on there. Unfortunately not... Edited October 14, 2014 by Koldov
Quackers Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 What does it say on the 'About Mac' page? (Apple Symbol top left of screen, about this mac), click More Info, it should tell you what year it is from. That will tell us what the Max OS it can take is.
rich_tech Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I have one old Macbook that is used to convert Pages files to Word when students forget and their life works is due to be handed in in 10 minutes time... Forget that, I have taken to redirecting them to use iCloud to convert them here ! We have a few 2007 Intel Core iMacs here unloved and patched to Snow Leopard the highest they can go, more of a pain that nothing in app store works or is installable when you patch them up
ICTDirect_Dave Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Unfortunately not... [ATTACH=CONFIG]27029[/ATTACH] Unlucky! And the CPU is soldered so no chance of an upgrade. You could sell it if it's in good nick. I've just done an eBay snoop and between start of july and end of september this year there's hundreds of completed listings with the price for your model falling between £200 and £300 (it averages out at just under £250) Could be a nice little treat for yourself? Edited October 14, 2014 by ICTDirect_Dave Can't spell price 1
Tesla Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 You could sell it if it's in good nick. I've just done an eBay snoop and between start of july and end of september this year there's hundreds of completed listings with the pruce for your model falling between £200 and £300 (it averages out at just under £250) Don't get why one like that, that old, would be worth that much? OHHH it's apple, of course, how silly of me.
ICTDirect_Dave Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Don't get why one like that, that old, would be worth that much? OHHH it's apple, of course, how silly of me. haha! Very true! I've just looked a bit deeper and you'll be lucky to get £150-200 for that spec, it's the 15" 2.33GHz that are worth more. Still damn good for it's age.
Koldov Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 What does it say on the 'About Mac' page? (Apple Symbol top left of screen, about this mac), click More Info, it should tell you what year it is from. That will tell us what the Max OS it can take is. No, can't find a date in any of that info...
Tesla Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 You say good, i say overpriced (depending if i'm the buyer or seller, lol)
Koldov Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Is an earlier version of configurator 'floating' about the net somewhere do you think? Also, how does Apple licensing work if I can find a copy of 10.7.5...? Edited October 14, 2014 by Koldov
Quackers Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Is an earlier version of configurator 'floating' about the net somewhere do you think? Also, how does Apple licensing work if I can find a copy of 10.7.5...? Mac OS became free with 10.9 onwards. If you do manage to get hold of a 10.7 disc there is no activation. You can still buy 10.7 from Apple OS X Lion (10.7) - Apple Store (UK)
featured_spectre Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 http://forgottenhumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mac-supports-windows-1.jpg 1
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