can this be upgrade to snow leopard 10.6? what type of memory can i add? can it be upgraded to airport card or wifi card?
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No this Imac is not able to upgrade to 10.6 I believe 10.5 is the latest OS you can upgrade to. This iMac has a maximum RAM capacity of 1G. However, only one RAM slot is easily accessible. Hopefully the "user-accessible" slot is open, meaning you don't have to pull a module to upgrade.You can install a 512MB module in the open slot to give you a total of 768MB for this system. I believe this is the correct ram needed PC-133 144 Pin SO-DIMM. This should help you just click on the drop down arrows to choose your system http://www.crucial.com/?gclid=CPOCs9CRlrgCFYuf4Aod3g0Avg&cpe;=pd_google_us&ef;_id=UdWSdwAABCqV0i1A:20130704151919:s No this Imac is not able to upgrade to 10.6 I believe 10.5 is the latest OS you can upgrade to. This iMac has a maximum RAM capacity of 1G. However, only one RAM slot is easily accessible. Hopefully the "user-accessible" slot is open, meaning you don't have to pull a module to upgrade.You can install a 512MB module in the open slot to give you a total of 768MB for this system. I believe this is the correct ram needed PC-133 144 Pin SO-DIMM. This should help you just click on the drop down arrows to choose your system... » Read More No this Imac is not able to upgrade to 10.6 I believe 10.5 is the latest OS you can upgrade to. This iMac has a maximum RAM capacity of 1G. However, only one RAM slot is easily accessible. Hopefully the "user-accessible" slot is open, meaning you don't have to pull a module to upgrade.You can install a 512MB module in the open slot to give you a total of 768MB for this system. I believe this is the correct ram needed PC-133 144 Pin SO-DIMM. This should help you just click on the drop down arrows to choose your system http://www.crucial.com/?gclid=CPOCs9CRlrgCFYuf4Aod3g0Avg&cpe;=pd_google_us&ef;_id=UdWSdwAABCqV0i1A:20130704151919:s « Show Less
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Yes it should work just great. After you install, run the Apple hardware test (google to find out how) a couple of times to make sure you aren't getting any errors. That will take the better part of an hour for each run. If you pass OK, you should have no problems. If it doesn't pass, pop the modules back out and switch them in the slots and then repeat the tests. I also highly recommend that you be upgraded to 10.9 Mavericks. I used to get some rare kernel panics with this memory under 10.7 Lion, but after upgrading the OS they have disappeared completely. Then, if you haven't done it already, start shopping for a solid state drive. Since I added both to mine (late 2011 MPB) I couldn't wish for a faster more responsive system.
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I am in the same boat. I know the PC processor in my PowerBook G4 won't support Snow Leopard, so I am hoping to upgrade to Leopard so I can use some peripherals that require at least OS X 10.5. I checked the requirements to run Leopard on Apple's website and it seems doable with what I have. I am only hesitant because of the price tag. Has anyone installed Leopard on a PowerBook G4?
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Yes. Free upgrade installation video walkthroughs and cheap tools are available on macsales.com link to my resource: "http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/Intel_Core_2_Duo_PC2-6400"
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This is an early 2010 i5 dual core with hyper-threading. It shipped with 10.6 Snow Leopard but is compatible with 10.9 Mavericks.
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It depends on your hardware, not your current OSX version. Check this page to see if your computer is compatible: http://www.everymac.com/mac-answers/snow-leopard-mac-os-x-faq/mac-os-x-snow-leopard-fully-compatible-intel-macs.html
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But the description lists 2 GB RAM, 320 GB HD, and ATI X2600. All of those specs correspond to the current Mac Pro, not the previous version. The customer service guy I talked to claimed that the 1.33 Ghz FSB was a misprint (but they haven't corrected it yet). I'm really confused as to what this thing is.
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Snow Leopard and Mountain Lion require an Intel processor. You can get details at the Apple website.
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I would think so. I'm running it with OS 10.4.10 without having to install any drivers. Also, I have a Airport Express down the line that hasn't had any issues.
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Upon purchasing my computer, the specs show "Mac OS X v10.5.6" as my OS. So, I am wondering if there is some information that is screwed up. All I know is my computer came with Snow Leopard on it, and I upgraded it to Mavericks. Let me find the seller of my Mac. I will forward that information to you. They may be able to help you better than I. Upon searching for the seller of my computer, I didn't seem to locate anything other than their name: The Mac Toy Store. I am pretty sure you can Google the name and find their contact information. They were super helpful throughout my purchase. Good luck!!!
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My exact question. I recently went up from an iMac G5 to a new iMac with Snow Leopard. Suddenly my 4 year old HP scanner is no longer compatible with my MAC. I need to know WHICH units are actually supported by Snow Leopard.
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From the description: Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0So you don't need Snow Leopard. You just need Mouse Software Update 1.0.
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I am not sure if it's possible to upgrade to the latest technology, it has limited slots and physical internal space to add memory, upgrade processor and so on.. I sold this computer already cause it is discontinued but when I asked that question the geeksquad [best buy] estimated around $400 if you provide the parts..
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Yes, you can load Snow Leopard or just about any Mac OS. On Oct. 29 I upgraded my Mac Mini to Mavericks
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I'm considering upgrading the memory- does anyone know where the cheapest and most reliable place is to buy compatible mac memory?
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I have the same question but it seems there's no way to configure Mac with 8G of memory. Hmmm..
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Great question - I have the same one about upgrading an older Mac running 10.5.8 with the 10.6.4 disc that came with my newer mac.... Can I use the discs that came with the hardware?