what is the highest version of mac osx can this mini handle
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Mine upgraded to 10.10.2 just fine, but I had to add some extra RAM to get it to run decently. This one is NOT "User Upgradable", so you'll have to find an Apple store to handle it, but boosting it to 8 Gig only cost an extra $99.
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I am running Yosemite 10.10.2 on my Mac Mini (late 2009). I believe this is the most recent version of Mac OS X. No problem, except the dual monitor display does NOT allow me to spread application (e.g., a Numbers spreadsheet) across screens and the icons are now very 2-dimensional. This is in contrast to Maverick OS X which did allow applications to span monitors and had higher quality icons. Yosemite is designed for iOS compatibility, I guess.I was able to download Yosemite and upgrade from Maverick without going to the Apple store, so I think you should be able to do it yourself. But, I don't think it is necessary to upgrade, either... I am running Yosemite 10.10.2 on my Mac Mini (late 2009). I believe this is the most recent version of Mac OS X. No problem, except the dual monitor display does NOT allow me to spread application (e.g., a Numbers spreadsheet) across screens and the icons are now very 2-dimensional. This is in contrast to Maverick OS X which did allow applications to span monitors and had higher quality icons. Yosemite is designed for iOS compatibility, I guess.I was able to download Yosemite and upgrade from Maverick without going to the Apple store, so I think you should be able to do it yourself.... » Read More I am running Yosemite 10.10.2 on my Mac Mini (late 2009). I believe this is the most recent version of Mac OS X. No problem, except the dual monitor display does NOT allow me to spread application (e.g., a Numbers spreadsheet) across screens and the icons are now very 2-dimensional. This is in contrast to Maverick OS X which did allow applications to span monitors and had higher quality icons. Yosemite is designed for iOS compatibility, I guess.I was able to download Yosemite and upgrade from Maverick without going to the Apple store, so I think you should be able to do it yourself. But, I don't think it is necessary to upgrade, either... « Show Less
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If you're getting this unit, find a seller that will upgrade it to 4gb or 8gb of RAM **AND** an SSHD hard drive. It'll perform like a new Mac... WegenerMedia offers in this config, and others may as well - check with each merchant before you order... Also, we recommend OSX 10.8 or 10.9 - those will give absolutely best performance....
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Yep, that's how I have mine setup on mac mini, this 8 + stock 2. Go for it.
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no its fine. I can guarantee that you will never see the difference between 4 and more on OSX as it will just cache stuff to the ssd which is really fast as well.
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Sorry, I was too brief before from my phone. My Mac mini came with OS 10.9.1, which is Mavericks, I believe. I think all of the Mac Minis being shipped from Apple are currently shipping with Mavericks. The units Amazon's vendors are shipping may be pre-Mavericks, and I do not know if there is an upgrade fee. I went to the Apple web site and there was an update screen that popped right up to go to Mavericks, but I do not know if it is free.
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For the Mac, more than the minimum 2GHz processor and 2GB of RAM specified in the operating manual. It does not run with the minimum!
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Yes, I have this same exact model and it runs OSX Mavericks 109.1 perfectly. Earlier models weren't built to run it, but this is a part of the list of Macs that does run it.
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Depends how old your Mac is. If it only supports 1067MHz I believe the maximum you can put on it is 2x 4GB modules, so a total of 8GB max.
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No it can not be upgraded pass version 10 however it works great and dose almost everything that new version of Mac do
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Yosemite should run just fine, but you will want at least 8 GB of RAM, and 16 or more would be even better.
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I don't see how you guys are running it on Yosemite. The tech specs clearly say OS 10.7-10.8. Please teach me your wizardry!!!
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It is a Mid 2007. It is a fantastic computer for basic needs. It will run OSX Yosemite 10.10.2 fairly easily,but Apple originally designed it for OSX Snow Leopard 10.6.8. Keep in mind that while it is upgradeable to 10.10.2 this is the last O/S that it will be eligible for. If you are looking for a Mac that can handle photoshop, lightroom, Indesign or anything else resource heavy, you may want to consider a newer model. This model can handle these programs, but at the cost of speed. I still own one and it was great to run my business from, but now as software updates, this iMac lags behind. ~PC/MAC Technician
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FROM WIKI: Support for pre-OS X Mac applicationsUnlike the Intel models, a G4 Mac Mini running Mac OS X 10.4 can run Mac OS 9 "Classic" applications, so long as a bootable copy of the OS 9 System Folder is installed from which to run the Classic environment. As of Mac OS X 10.5, the ability to run the Classic Environment was removed.
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I did to a new Mac Mini. I just let the Mac choose the highest compatible resolution though.
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Not if you really want to enjoy all the features. Runs great on 27 in iMac 2013 with all graphics turned up. In case you're thinking of upgrading.
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Presuming you're asking about the 2014 edition - if you scroll down on the product page, you will see a grey box with System Requirements - Mac OS 10.7.5 or later.
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No. OS 10 will only run versions 12 & 13. I just went through this on my Macs.