2008 Macbook Pro Sierra

2008 Macbook Pro Sierra

2008 Macbook Pro Sierra Accessories
2008 Macbook Pro 2.4ghz
How To Install Mac OS Sierra On a Mac Book Pro Early 2008. When clicking on download, the message says:' We could not complete your purchase. This version of Mac OS 10.12 cannot be installed on this computer'. Mac Specs  By Year  2008. Complete technical specifications for every Apple Mac released in 2008 are listed below. For other years, see the main By Year page. Currently Shipping Macs additionally may be of interest. To view each Mac released from 1984 to the present on a dynamic, interactive timeline, you also may find EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Timeline useful.
Mar 05, 2008 The MacBook Pro remains the only laptop we can think of with a FireWire 800 jack (along with the more common FireWire 400), useful for digital video fans, but we still think adding a simple SD.
To get the latest features and maintain the security, stability, compatibility, and performance of your Mac, it's important to keep your software up to date. Apple recommends that you always use the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac.
Learn how to upgrade to macOS Big Sur, the latest version of macOS.
2008 Macbook Pro Sierra AccessoriesCheck compatibilityIf a macOS installer can't be used on your Mac, the installer will let you know. For example, it might say that it's too old to be opened on this version of macOS, or that your Mac doesn't have enough free storage space for the installation.
To confirm compatibility before downloading, check the minimum requirements for macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or Yosemite. You can also find compatibility information on the product-ID page for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, or Mac Pro.
Make a backupBefore installing, it's a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Download macOSIt takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you're plugged into AC power and have a reliable internet connection.
Safari uses these links to find the old installers in the App Store. After downloading from the App Store, the installer opens automatically.
macOS Catalina 10.15 can upgrade Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks
macOS Mojave 10.14 can upgrade High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion
macOS High Sierra 10.13 can upgrade Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion
Safari downloads the following older installers as a disk image named InstallOS.dmg or InstallMacOSX.dmg. Open the disk image, then open the .pkg installer inside the disk image. Adobe cs6 software, free download. It installs an app named Install [Version Name]. Open that app from your Applications folder to begin installing the operating system.
macOS Sierra 10.12 can upgrade El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, or Lion
OS X El Capitan 10.11 can upgrade Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard
OS X Yosemite 10.10can upgrade Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard
Install macOSFollow the onscreen instructions in the installer. It might be easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs macOS and related firmware updates.
Learn moreYou might also be able to use macOS Recovery to reinstall the macOS you're using now, upgrade to the latest compatible macOS, or install the macOS that came with your Mac.
The era of formed aluminum Apple notebooks has come to an end. The new 15″ MacBook Pro (MBP) is carved from a 2.5 lb. block of solid aluminum. The result is a quarter-pound enclosure – and 2.25 lb. of aluminum that's recycled to make more enclosures. It's even thinner, the first time Apple has built a pro notebook less than one inch thick. Despite that, it has a slightly larger footprint and weighs a bit more than the model it replaces.
The new design puts all the ports (and a battery indicator) on the left side, leaving the right side for the SATA SuperDrive (this is the first time Apple has used a SATA optical drive in a MacBook).
The MBP is Apple's first notebook computer with two graphics processors – the GeForce 9600M GT and the brand new GeForce 9400M, which combines a graphics processor (with 16 or 32 cores!) and its supporting chipset on a single die. There's a Mini DisplayPort, which is a new industry standard. The 9600M has its own dedicated video memory (256 MB on the 2.0 GHz MBP, 512 MB on the faster model), while the 9400M uses 256 MB of system memory (add 16 MB when used with an external display). Apple does not allow the two GPUs to be used concurrently, and you have to log out to switch between them.
The new glass trackpad is 39% bigger than the old one and supports 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-finger gestures. The entire trackpad also functions as the mouse button.
The new MBP uses the same keyboard as the MacBook Air, complete with backlighting. The black keys look sharp with the aluminum enclosure.
Apple has discontinued matte displays; the new MacBook Pro only comes with a glossy screen.
The new model comes in 2.4 GHz and 2.53 GHz versions, along with a 2.8 GHz build-to-order option. 250 and 320 GB hard drives are standard. 2 GB of RAM is standard on the 2.4 GHz model, 4 GB on the faster configurations (6 GB* is the maximum the MBP supports). Memory and the hard drive are easily accessed from the bottom of the computer.
This was the last 15″ MacBook Pro to include an ExpressCard/34 expansion slot.
Although it is not officially supported, the Late 2008 MacBook Pro can run macOS Sierra using Colin Mistr's Sierra Patch Tool. See our macOS Sierra page for more details and a link.
Editor's note: The next two paragraphs are from the profile of the previous version of the MacBook Pro. At this time we do not know if they apply to the new Unibody model.

Note that the built-in display is only capable of 18-bit color, not the full 24-bit color you might expect.
Unlike early MacBooks, where every USB port could provide 500 mA of power, only one USB port provides full power – the port closer to the front.
Best recording software for pc free download. The Apple Remote is a US$20 option.
Battery life is claimed to be 5 hours of wireless productivity.
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Closed Lid Mode: All Intel ‘Books support 'lid closed' (or clamshell) mode, which leaves the built-in display off and dedicates all video RAM to an external display. To used closed lid mode, your ‘Book must be plugged into the AC adapter and connected to an external display and a USB or Bluetooth mouse and keyboard (you might also want to consider external speakers). Power up your ‘Book until the desktop appears on the external display and then close the lid. Your ‘Book will go to sleep, but you can wake it by moving the mouse or using the keyboard. The built-in display will remain off, and the external monitor will become your only display.
To resume use of the internal display, you need to disconnect the external display, put the computer to sleep, and then open the lid. This will wake up your ‘Book and restore use of the built-in display.
Intel-based Macs use a partitioning scheme known as GPT. Only Macintel models can boot from GPT hard drives. Both PowerPC and Intel Macs can boot from APM (Apple's old partitioning scheme) hard drives, which is the format you must use to create a universal boot drive in Leopard. Power PC Macs running any version of the Mac OS prior to 10.4.2 cannot mount GPT volumes. PowerPC Macs won't let you install OS X to a USB drive or choose it as your startup volume, although there is a work around for that.
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Note that the built-in display is only capable of 18-bit color, not the full 24-bit color you might expect.
Unlike early MacBooks, where every USB port could provide 500 mA of power, only one USB port provides full power – the port closer to the front.
Best recording software for pc free download. The Apple Remote is a US$20 option.
Battery life is claimed to be 5 hours of wireless productivity.
Join our MacBook Group of MacBooks Forum.
Our Leopard Group is for those using Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6.
Closed Lid Mode: All Intel ‘Books support 'lid closed' (or clamshell) mode, which leaves the built-in display off and dedicates all video RAM to an external display. To used closed lid mode, your ‘Book must be plugged into the AC adapter and connected to an external display and a USB or Bluetooth mouse and keyboard (you might also want to consider external speakers). Power up your ‘Book until the desktop appears on the external display and then close the lid. Your ‘Book will go to sleep, but you can wake it by moving the mouse or using the keyboard. The built-in display will remain off, and the external monitor will become your only display.
To resume use of the internal display, you need to disconnect the external display, put the computer to sleep, and then open the lid. This will wake up your ‘Book and restore use of the built-in display.
Intel-based Macs use a partitioning scheme known as GPT. Only Macintel models can boot from GPT hard drives. Both PowerPC and Intel Macs can boot from APM (Apple's old partitioning scheme) hard drives, which is the format you must use to create a universal boot drive in Leopard. Power PC Macs running any version of the Mac OS prior to 10.4.2 cannot mount GPT volumes. PowerPC Macs won't let you install OS X to a USB drive or choose it as your startup volume, although there is a work around for that.
Detailsintroduced 2008.10.14 at US$1,999 (2.4 GHz, 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM) and US$2,499 (2.53 GHz, 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM); add $300 to upgrade the 2.53 GHz model to 2.8 GHz; revised 2009.03.03 with 2.66 GHz at US$2,499 and 2.93 GHz build-to-order option; replaced by faster model 2009.06.08.
Part no.: MB133 (2.4 GHz), MB134 (2.5 GHz)
Mac OSrequires Mac OS X 10.5.5 Leopard through 10.11 El Capitan, macOS Sierra via patch tool – see macOS Sierra on Low End Macs.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard compatibilityGrand Central Dispatch is supported.
64-bit operation is supported.
OpenCL is supported.
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatibilityAirPlay Mirroring is not supported.
AirDrop is supported.
Power Nap is not supported.
Core SystemCPU: 2.4/2.53/2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, soldered in place, no upgrade options
Bus: 1066 MHz
performance, Xbench 1.3 (2.53 GHz)overall: 130.82
CPU: 143.82
memory: 183.20
Quartz graphics: 188.31
OpenGL graphics: 172.20
Hard drive: 42.16
RAM: 2/4 GB, expandable to 6 GB* using DDR3 SO-DIMMs
Level 2 cache: 3 MB shared cache on 2.4 GHz CPU, 6 MB on 2.53/2.8 GHz
VideoGraphics: Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT and 9400MVRAM, 9600M: 256 MB on 2.4 GHz model, 512 MB on 2.53/2.8 GHz model
VRAM, 9400M: uses 256 MB of system RAM (add 16 GB when used with an external display)
Video out: Mini DisplayPort (VGA and DVI video supported with optional adapters)
display: 15.4″ (38 cm) 16-bit 1440 x 900 110 ppi color active matrix
supports 1440 x 900, 1280 x 800, 1152 x 720, 1024 x 640, 800 x 600, 720 x 480, and 640 x 480 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, and 640 x 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 x 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio
allows mirroring to external display or extended desktop mode
DrivesHard drive: 250/320 GB 5400 rpm SATA standard, 7200 rpm and 128 GB solid state drive (SSD) optional
optical drive: 8x dual-layer SuperDrive writes DVD±R and DVD+R at up to 8x, DVD-RW at up to 4x; dual-layer DVD±RW at up to 4x; reads DVDs at 8x (double-layer at 6x), dual-layer and DVD-ROM at 6x; writes CD-R at 24x, writes CD-RW at 16x, reads CDs at 24x
expansion bays: none
ExpansionUSB 2.0 ports: two
FireWire 400: none
FireWire 800: 1 port, backward compatible with FireWire 400
IR port: none
Ethernet: 10/100/gigabit
Modem: optional v.92 56k external USB modem
WiFi: 802.11n AirPort Extreme built in
Bluetooth: BT 2.1 built in
ExpressCard/34: 1 slot
Physicalsize: 9.82 x 14.35 x 0.95″ (241 x 364 x 24.9 mm)
Weight: 5.5 pounds (2.49 kg)
* Although Apple officially supports 4 GB of RAM, users early on discovered that 6 GB worked reliably without issues, and while 8 GB could be installed, if any app used more than 6 GB, there were significant slowdowns. The Late 2008 MacBook Pro will reliably support 8 GB only with the later version of EFI Firmware Update 1.8 (or newer) installed and Mac OS X 10.6.6. or newer. See Firmware Update Supports 8 GB in Unibody MacBook and Late 2008 15″ MacBook Pro for more information.
Online ResourcesThe June 2009 15″ MacBook Pro value equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2009.06.11. With an entry-level 15″ MacBook Pro selling for $1,699, the midrange MacBook Pro line seems poised to take off.
The October 2008 MacBook value equation, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.10.15. Apple changed the entire MacBook lineup on Tuesday. How do close-out prices compare to the new ones?
Mac Notebook Value for the College Student, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2009.08.20. '…Apple ‘Books represent the best long-term value for money spent, not to mention user experience….'
Protect your notebook against loss, theft, data loss, and security breaches, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2009.08.25. 10 percent of laptops are lost or stolen every year. Tips on preventing theft, securing your data, and recovering from a lost, stolen, or broken notebook.
The 64-bitness of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2009.08.19. Although Apple is promoting Snow Leopard as a fully 64-bit operating system, it defaults to running in 32-bit mode.
The Road Ahead: 64-bit Computing, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2009.08.19. Personal computers started with 8-bit CPUs, Macs started out with a 24-bit operating system, and 32-bit computing is starting to give way to 64 bits.
OS X 10.6 requirements, why Apple owns the high end, when to upgrade your Mac, and more, Mac News Review, 2009.08.14. Also Microsoft Word patent infringement, BackPack shelf for iMac and Cinema Displays, two updated Bible study programs, and more.
OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard for $29, run Windows on your Mac for Free, Update Breaks Office 2008, and more, Mac News Review, 2009.08.07. Also getting your Mac ready for Snow Leopard, Time Capsule doubles capacity, Picasa 3 for Mac, Bodega Mac app store, and more.
Are close-out MacBooks a better value than the new models?, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2009.07.14. There are great prices on previous gen MacBooks, new and refurbished, but the June 2009 models have lots to offer as well.
Optimized Software Builds Bring Out the Best in Your Mac, Dan Knight, Low End Mac's Online Tech Journal, 2009.06.30. Applications compiled for your Mac's CPU can load more quickly and run faster than ones compiled for universal use.
Intel's promise fulfilled: More processing power per processor cycle, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2009.06.30. Apple promised improved CPU efficiencies when it announced the move to Intel in 2005. Three years of MacBooks show the progress.
Low End Mac's Safe Sleep FAQ, Dan Knight, Online Tech Journal, 2009.06.15. What is Safe Sleep mode? Which Macs support it? How can you enable or disable it? And more.
The Safe Sleep Mailbag, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.06.15. Safe Sleep mode is enabled by default on modern MacBooks. How it works, and how to change how it works.
MacBook White updated, DIY Mac tablet, danger of ‘Safe Sleep', $350 80 GB SSD kit, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2009.05.29. Also Apple tablet ‘confirmed', 3G and lower cost MacBook Air models rumored, 500 GB bus powered hard drive, Mini DisplayPort adapters, bargain ‘Books from $179 to $2,299, and more.
Hackintosh Dell Mini worth it?, smallest external notebook drive, troubleshooting your ‘Book, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2009.05.26. Also Apple's ‘student rugged' netbook from 1997, reviving a ‘Book that won't power up, some trackpad options missing on 10.5.7, bargain ‘Books from $179 to $2,290, and more.
Mac ‘Book Power Management Adventures, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2009.05.19. If your ‘Book won't power up, shuts down while your working, or has other power issues, resetting its internal power manager may clear things up.
New education iMac, first third-party Mini DisplayPort monitors, 8x Blu-ray for Mac, and more, Mac News Review, 2009.04.17. Also giving the iMac a matte display, when to reset PRAM, dissecting an eMac, cloud computing for the Mac, and more.
Can a MacBook replace a 12″ PowerBook?, safe wakeup for MacBooks, battery tips, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2009.04.10. Also one Mac user goes Windows, MacBook Pro keyboard and trackpad issues, Snow White on a MacBook, wireless USB, bargain ‘Books from $170 to $2,999, and more.
Making the switch from a G4 PowerBook to a Unibody MacBook, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2009.03.17. The transition to an Intel-based Mac hasn't been without its problems – slow dialup performance, incompatibility with Eudora, and no real gain in speed with standby apps.
Apple netbook rumors, two Hackintosh netbooks, 17″ MacBook Pro reviewed, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2009.03.13. Also why Apple needs an $800 MacBook, graphics issues, OLED coming to touchscreen Mac netbook?, bargain ‘Books from $170 to $2,999, and more.
MacBook design limits USB ports, Unibody audio prolem solved, G4 upgrades disappearing, and more, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.02.18. How to get the headphone jack on Unibody ‘Books working again, no more dual 1.8 GHz G4 upgrades, and a letter of appreciation.
The Unibody MacBook, MacBook Pro sound problems, welcome to Macintel, and more, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.02.11. Also the joys of using a small Intel iMac with a big external display and issues with 1 GB of RAM in the Pismo PowerBook.
Apple's notebook shift, loose hinge on Unibody MacBook Pro, MBP video issues, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2009.01.30. Also glossy displays too reflective, an SSD tailored for the MacBook Air, the netbook ‘problem', beautiful Unibody MacBook, bargain ‘Books from $170 to $2,299, and more.
$999 MacBook goes Nvidia, MacBook sales up 34%, MacBooks overpriced (or not), and more, The ‘Book Review, 2009.01.23. Also 15″ MacBook Air rumors, Apple dual-link DVI adapter incompatible with non-Apple monitors, MatteBook upgrade for 15″ MacBook Pro, bargain ‘Books from $170 to $2,299, and more.
Camino pros and cons, notebook video reliability, overheating since 10.5.4, and more, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2009.01.21. Also the joy of a ‘Big Al' PowerBook, Unibody MacBook Pro a work of art, recycling an iMac for a cat, 64-bit PowerPC support, and password needed to install software.
2 compact portable USB 2.0 hubs, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2009.01.12. Compact hubs from Targus and Proporta make a great complement to your notebook computer. Each accepts a third-party AC adapter to provide bus power.
MacBook keyboard among best ever, glass trackpad less than intuitive, TiBook desktop mod, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2009.01.09. Also $179 to change battery in 17″ MacBook Pro, argument for an Apple netbook, MacBook Air SuperDrive hacked for any Mac, bargain ‘Books from $170 to $2,299, and more.
Apple's half-baked support for DisplayPort, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2009.01.06. The DisplayPort specification supports audio, so why does Apple use USB to route sound to the LED Cinema Display?
OS X on netbook guide, fast Intel X25-M SSD benchmarked, Woz joins Axiotron board, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2008.12.24. Also multi-touch trackpad update for Boot Camp, Nvidia's ‘Intel-thrashing' netbook GPU, Toshiba launches first 512 GB SSD, bargain ‘Books from $170 to $2,299, and more.
Ubuntu Linux and Boot camp make it easy to create a triple boot Mac, Alan Zisman, Mac2Windows, 2008.12.24. Boot Camp makes it easy to install Windows on Intel Macs, and Ubuntu now makes it easy to install Linux to a virtual Windows drive.
Notebooks and blackouts, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2008.12.23. When the power goes out, a notebook computer with long-lasting batteries lets you keep working for hours and hours.
Why DisplayPort is the video connector for the future, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2008.12.23. DisplayPort supports multiple displays, combines audio and video on one cable, and costs nothing to use.
New MacBook trackpad takes some getting used to, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 2008.12.22. The large glass trackpad is a joy to use in many ways, but it can be frustrating for longtime notebook users and has issues with Boot Camp.
4 GB RAM problem persists after firmware update, TriBook concept MacBook, DIY Mac netbook, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2008.12.19. Also using third-party monitors with ‘Late 2008' MacBooks, MacMagSaver protects MagSafe cord, $25 802.11g USB adapter, bargain ‘Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.
The ‘Better Safe Than Sorry' Guide to Installing Mac OS X Updates, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.12.16. Most users encounter no problems using Software Update, but some preflight work and using the Combo updater means far less chance of trouble.
MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air teething problems and firmware updates, The ‘Book Review, 2008.12.16. Also Apple notebooks strong in weak market, CoolBook controls CPU frequency and voltage for cooler running, Logitech's new Comfort lapdesk, bargain ‘Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.
Why You Should Partition Your Mac's Hard Drive, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.12.11. 'At the very least, it makes sense to have a second partition with a bootable version of the Mac OS, so if you have problems with your work partition, you can boot from the 'emergency' partition to run Disk Utility and other diagnostics.'
Unibody MacBook video problems, DisplayPort DRM loosened a bit, Mac netbook discussion, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2008.12.05. Also free licensing for Mini DisplayPort, the sexy clamshell iBook, Apple's liquid cooled notebook plans, Sonnet FW 400/800 adapter, bargain ‘Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.
No high definition iTunes video for you, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.11.19. The October 2008 MacBooks are preventing users from viewing some high-def iTunes content from being viewed on their external displays. Poor form!
MacBook slowdown without battery, DisplayPort and DRM, 256 GB SSD, MagSafe solutions, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2008.11.26. Also Mac netbook prospects, laptop cooling table with 2 fans, solar notebook bag, hard shell cases for unibody ‘Books, bargain ‘Books from $500 to $2,299, and more.
Software to keep your MacBook cool, Phil Herlihy, The Usefulness Equation, 2008.11.25. Heat is the enemy of long hardware life. Two programs to keep your MacBook running cooler.
DisplayPort copy protection, trackpad update, netbooks not to be taken lightly, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2008.11.21. Also Apple set for record sales, 4-finger gestures on original MacBook Air, MacBook Apple's best consumer notebook to date, Cricket laptop stand, bargain ‘Books from $490 to $2,299, and more.
Virtualization shootout: VMWare Fusion 2 vs. Parallels Desktop 4, Kev Kitchens, Kitchens Sync, 2008.11.20. Both programs do the same thing, but one runs Windows XP smoothly alongside Mac apps, while the other bogs down everything but Windows.
Just right: Papa bear, mama bear, and baby bear MacBooks, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2008.11.20. Some people like small and light notebooks, others prefer huge desktop replacements, but the best value tends to be in the middle.
OS X netbook not from Apple, one-third of notebook buyers leaning to Apple, Spaces made for ‘Books, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2008.11.14. Also Apple's ‘special deals' site, good-bye to a faithful TiBook, bent Unibody MacBook Pro, 10 hour battery for MacBook Pro, 6 GB RAM solutions and benchmarks, bargain ‘Books from $480 to $2,399, and more.
Kensington Ci95m Wireless Mouse: Great battery life, smooth performance, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2008.11.13. Kensington's slim wireless mouse is well built, works smoothly, has great battery life, and avoids Bluetooth pairing and wake-up issues.
Refurb MacBook Pro value, MacBook too big to replace 12″ PowerBook, Pismo noise, and more, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.11.12. Also installing OS X using FireWire Target Disk Mode, running Virtual PC under Leopard, and how to use filters in iCab.
Recent MacBooks support 6 GB of RAM, USB 2.0 faster in Unibody ‘Books, graphics shootouts, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2008.11.07. Also FireWire-to-USB, workaround for glossy screens, 3G MacBooks planned, checkpoint-friendly bags for new MacBooks, bargain ‘Books from $480 to $2,399, and more.
MacBook Pro could use both GPUs at once, 9600M GT smokes 9400M for 3D gaming, new cases, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2008.10.31. Also MacBook Pro doesn't support 8 GB of RAM, matte screen petition, spill sensors in new ‘Books, MacBook Pro reviews, hard drive vs. SSD benchmarks, bargain ‘Books from $259 to $2,399, and more.
Debunking the Apple Tax, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2008.10.31. '…no one else is offering the quality of computer construction that Apple offers in the same price range.'
One OS to rule them all, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2008.10.29. With Fusion or Parallels letting you run Windows at full speed, Mac OS X gives you the best of both worlds.
Apple more green, new MacBook details, FireWire on MacBook petition, benchmarks, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2008.10.28. Also Nvidia controller inside new ‘Books, death of matte displays, MacBook Pro distorted video service program, bargain ‘Books from $259 to $2,399, and more.
New Unibody MacBooks provide some reasons to buy an earlier MacBook Pro, Andrew J Fishkin, Best Tools for the Job, 2008.10.27. While the new MacBook line offers some improvements, Rev. A fears and the lack of a matte display can make the previous design a better choice.
Apple's new production technology: Is it worth it?, Tim Nash, Taking Back the Market, 2008.10.27. Carving MacBook bodies from a block of aluminum simplifies production, increases assembly automation, and gives Apple a leg up on the competition.
How to clone Mac OS X to a new hard drive, Simon Royal, Tech Spectrum, 2008.10.07. Whether you want to put a bigger, faster drive in your Mac or clone OS X for use in another Mac, here's the simple process.
Apple Trumps Microsoft in Making the 64-bit Transition Transparent to Users, Frank Fox, Stop the Noiz, 2008.09.18. To use more than 4 GB of RAM under Windows, you need a 64-bit PC and the 64-bit version of Windows. On the Mac, OS X 10.4 and later already support it.
Does running OS X system maintenance routines really do any good?, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.08.26. Mac OS X is designed to run certain maintenance routines daily, weekly, and monthly – but can't if your Mac is off or asleep.
Tricking out your notebook for superior desktop duty, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2008.07.29. For desktop use, you don't need to be limited by the built-in trackpad, keyboard, and display or a notebook's compromised ergonomics.
Kensington Portable Power Outlet a great accessory for the road warrior, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2008.07.22. With three AC outlets and two USB charging ports, this compact device is a great way to have extra power outlets when you're on the go.
Free VirtualBox for Mac now a virtual contender, Alan Zisman, Mac2Windows, 2008.07.21. A year ago, the Mac version of VirtualBox lacked some essential features. Over the past year, it's grown into a very useful tool.
4-core Core 2 Extreme mobile CPU in August, 256 MB SSD coming to MacBook Air, and more, The ‘Book Review, 2008.07.18. Also Centrino 2 shipping, OS X running on tiny MSI Wind notebook, fuel cell notebooks one step closer, free laptop tracking service, bargain ‘Books from $150 to $2,649, and more.
Win the depreciation game by buying on the low end, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2008.06.24. The worst depreciation afflicts high-end models. By buying a less powerful version, choosing certified refurbished, or picking up a used computer, you'll come out ahead.
16:9 computer displays: Let's not go there, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.06.17. '…there's no reason our computer displays should match the proportions of our television displays.'
SheepShaver brings Classic Mac OS to Intel Macs and Leopard, Alan Zisman, Mac2Windows, 2008.05.20. Mac OS X 10.5 doesn't support Classic Mode. Neither does Leopard. But SheepShaver lets you emulate a PowerPC Mac and run the Classic Mac OS.
Windows on Macs: Three paths for integration, Jason Packer, Macs in the Enterprise, 2008.05.14. Mac users have three routes for running Windows apps: Run Windows using Boot Camp or virtualization, or use a compatibility layer such as WINE.
Where's the best MacBook value: Top, bottom, or middle?, Charles W Moore, ‘Book Value, 2008.04.29. When it comes to MacBook and MacBook Pro value, the top-end model is usually the worst value, but which model holds the sweet spot?
18 bits can't display millions of colors, today's magic is different from yesterday's, and more, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2008.04.16. Also more feedback on Mac browsers, slow dialup Internet, and a SCSI-to-USB 2.0 solution.
18-bit video inadequate, restoring AppleWorks speed, Macintosh display info, and more, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 2008.04.09. Also problems importing AppleWorks drawings and a damaged, unfixable mail database in Outlook Express 5.
Millions vs. thousands of colors: What's the difference?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.04.07. Once again Apple is being sued over a Mac that can display ‘only' 262,144 colors per pixel, not the millions it claims. Does it realy matter?
Restore stability to a troubled Mac with a clean system install, Keith Winston, Linux to Mac, 2008.01.15. If your Mac is misbehaving, the best fix just might be a fresh reinstallation of Mac OS X – don't forget to backup first.
We need more than 2 USB ports in MacBooks, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2008.01.14. There's something wrong when you can't plug a flash drive, mouse, and printer into a notebook computer at the same time.
Does a college freshman need to run Windows on a MacBook?, Al Poulin, My Turn, 2007.07.24. While you can run Windows on today's Intel-based Macs, is there any reason most college students would want to or need to?
Apple sued: Can 262,144 colors be considered ‘millions'?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.05.16. A new class action lawsuit claims Apple is deceiving buyers when it claims to display 'millions of colors' on its notebook computers. What's really going on here?
1 core, 2 cores, 4 cores, 8: How Much Difference Does It Make?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2007.04.10. Geekbench scores make it possible to compare the newest 3 GHz 8-core Mac Pro with the 1.5 GHz Core Solo Mac mini – and all the models in between.
Simple ergonomics for the road warrior, Ed Eubanks Jr, The Efficient Mac User, 2007.01.16. The benefits of external keyboards and mice, laptop stands, typing gloves, and anti-RSI software for notebook users.
Parallels Revisited: Release Version Far More Polished than Beta, Alan Zisman, Mac2Windows, 2006.11.21. Parallels lets you run Windows or Linux without rebooting your Intel-based Mac, and it's made great strides since the beta came out earlier this year.
To AppleCare or not to AppleCare?, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 2006.11.20. Consumer Reports, which generally recommends against extended warranties, says AppleCare makes sense. But does it?
Pre-2006 Software: The Big Reason You Shouldn't Buy an Intel Mac in 2006, Ted Hodges, Vintage Mac Living, 2006.11.09. If you work with software that predates the Intel transition, you may be better off sticking with PowerPC Macs. And if you use classic apps, you definitely want to avoid Intel.
Better laptop performance: What's the best upgrade?, Andrew J Fishkin, The Mobile Mac, 2006.10.09. Memory, CPU, bus speed, and hard drives all impact performance and battery life. Which upgrades will give you the most up time in the field?
Drive matters, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2006.06.14. There's more to picking the right hard drive than size, spindle speed, buffer size, and price. But how can a 5400 rpm drive ever outperform a 7200 rpm drive?
Power strategies for using your ‘Book in the field: Batteries and AC adapters, Andrew J Fishkin, The Mobile Mac, 2006.06.05. One or two extra batteries and at least one spare AC adapter can be essential when you're traveling and need to get hours and hours of use from your ‘Book.
Comparing Apples to Apples: When is Macintel faster? When does PowerPC make more sense?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 2006.01.29. Benchmarks show the Intel Core Duo flies through native code but plods through PowerPC programs. Will PowerPC or Intel give you the more productive workflow?
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) – Technical Specifications, Apple
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