If I would buy a older version of apple computer could I get a newer type of thing like apple tiger or .Mac
2006-08-26 14:12:24 · 7 answers · asked by EMO cupcake 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Yes but you would need to upgrade the RAM that is needed to run OS X and you may need to upgrade the memory depending on what model
2006-08-26 16:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get an older Mac. Get an emac. Less than 800.00 or the Mac Mini, less than 500.00. The older clamshells won't run the newer OS as quickly as the OS needs. Besides, buying something already 8 years out of date means you'll be doing repairs soon.
2006-08-27 00:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by beastmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already owned the machine, and you were able to get enough memory into it (we like at least 256Mb, but, it will creep along on 128 mb), it would still not have the hardware features that modern systems offer, like FireWire, USB, and modern media drives!
I like my old 233mhz G3, but, I am letting it stick with the OS that it runs best!
I can get any newer laptop for $299 refurbished, and run any of the 800 BSD or GNU/Linux OSes, and they look like, and run like a MAC Tiger system!
2006-08-26 21:51:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do with an Apple clamshell? Submerse it in the water at the beach and check back once in awhile to see if it produces a pearl!
2006-08-26 21:18:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlike a PC, software upgrades are often not possible. You would be better off getting a MAC with the system that you want on it.
2006-08-26 21:17:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would probably be very troublesome, because you'll need more Space, More RAM, more everything. I once read the process, and it seemed pretty silly. However, yeah, it's possible.
2006-08-26 21:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by I'm scary looking! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no u cant, remember that apple has recuirements and for those new operating system requires some specific video and fast processor and believe it wont work
2006-08-26 21:17:12 · answer #7 · answered by BIBI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋