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Old model macbook pro

  • 06-01-2015 10:46pm
    #1
    scwazrh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭


    I'm considering this macbook pro,

    http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/apple-macbook-pro-13/311159/302

    although its the older model I like that is has 500gb drive as opposed to the small flash storage on the new model and macbook air.I have approx 100gb of software that I want on the laptop at all times and dont want to use external drives .

    Do macbooks age as quickly as ipads and iphones ? By this I mean can you update the old macbook to the lastest os or is it like the ipads where ipad 1 can no longer be updated?

    Is there any other negatives with buying the older model?


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  • #2
    TBi
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    I have a 2008 MacBook Pro that I just upgraded to Yosemite. Still working strong and fast. Great machines. I bought it as a last generation model same as you. I.e. The new model had just come out.


  • #3
    Type 17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭Type 17


    Eventually, you won't be able to put the current Mac OS on it, but it's usually a longer period than with iOS devices.

    You can also run them on their "final" OS version for a long time with little trouble - I'm still running MacBook from 2006 on Mac OS 10.7.5 (latest OS it'll take) and it runs fine (surfing and email) - iOS devices seem to struggle more when upgraded to their final iOS version.


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