Can this MacBook Pro be upgraded to Maverick? Can it be upgraded to USB 3.0? Can it be upgraded to the most recent version of Bluetooth?
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Yes you can upgrade to Mavericks, unfortunately you can not (easily) upgrade the hardward to USB 3 or newer bluetooth.
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yes i use usb 3.0 as laptop has an extender port on the left side facing computer which allowed me to get a usb 3.0 interface for about 75.00i use mine for pro tools so i would not use maverick. i don't see why not though...i don't use bluetooth so i know nothing about it.
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If the unit has a thunderbolt connection it supports usb 3.0 through that connection. The 3- 2.0 usb slots are not upgradeable without physically changing the ports that connect to the mother board, in short no). (http://www.apple.com/thunderbolt/) The blue tooth version is generally related to the software support of the operating system and sometimes can be modified by pluging in a usb adapter that supports the blue tooth you are desiring. Therefore depends on the operating system and possibly a usb adapter, as to the bluetooth version your system will support. Hope this helps. (http://www.ehow.com/how_7535006_upgrade-bluetooth.html) If the unit has a thunderbolt connection it supports usb 3.0 through that connection. The 3- 2.0 usb slots are not upgradeable without physically changing the ports that connect to the mother board, in short no). (http://www.apple.com/thunderbolt/) The blue tooth version is generally related to the software support of the operating system and sometimes can be modified by pluging in a usb adapter that supports the blue tooth you are desiring. Therefore depends on the operating system and possibly a usb adapter, as to the bluetooth version your system will support. Hope this helps.... » Read More If the unit has a thunderbolt connection it supports usb 3.0 through that connection. The 3- 2.0 usb slots are not upgradeable without physically changing the ports that connect to the mother board, in short no). (http://www.apple.com/thunderbolt/) The blue tooth version is generally related to the software support of the operating system and sometimes can be modified by pluging in a usb adapter that supports the blue tooth you are desiring. Therefore depends on the operating system and possibly a usb adapter, as to the bluetooth version your system will support. Hope this helps. (http://www.ehow.com/how_7535006_upgrade-bluetooth.html) « Show Less
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Yes. I purchased a Late-2011 model 17" from Amazon a few months ago. Even though it had Mavericks on it when it arrived, it was a Mavericks upgrade rather than a newly installed Mavericks. The major difference between the two is that upgraded Mavericks may or may not be able to enable FileVault disk encryption. Go to the Apple website and download and burn an install DVD for Yosemite and do a clean format and install. You get all the features of Yosemite and it runs well on this unit. Forget about USB 3.0 on this model. But the good thing is that is has Firewire 800 if you still have those. I'm running Yosemite with full disk encryption--no problems. Yes. I purchased a Late-2011 model 17" from Amazon a few months ago. Even though it had Mavericks on it when it arrived, it was a Mavericks upgrade rather than a newly installed Mavericks. The major difference between the two is that upgraded Mavericks may or may not be able to enable FileVault disk encryption. Go to the Apple website and download and burn an install DVD for Yosemite and do a clean format and install. You get all the features of Yosemite and it runs well on this unit. Forget about USB 3.0 on this model. But the good thing is that is has Firewire 800 if you still have... » Read More Yes. I purchased a Late-2011 model 17" from Amazon a few months ago. Even though it had Mavericks on it when it arrived, it was a Mavericks upgrade rather than a newly installed Mavericks. The major difference between the two is that upgraded Mavericks may or may not be able to enable FileVault disk encryption. Go to the Apple website and download and burn an install DVD for Yosemite and do a clean format and install. You get all the features of Yosemite and it runs well on this unit. Forget about USB 3.0 on this model. But the good thing is that is has Firewire 800 if you still have those. I'm running Yosemite with full disk encryption--no problems. « Show Less
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Yes, you can. If you hold down the pairing button on the Sound system until it beeps, you will be able to pair it to any bluetooth device. I was gifted this system from my wife at christmas and use my Macbook pro mid 2009 with the system all the time.
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I have no idea if it can be used with OSX mavericks. Contact the manufacturer and I am sure they can answer your question.
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Yes, I have upgraded my Mac Mini to 8 GB and am running Mavericks. You can find the instructions to upgrade it on iFixit.com. It takes a little effort and you will need a paint scraper to get the case open. Taking off the case can be a little scary, but if you take your time, all will work out okay. Also be sure to pay close attention to the instructions regarding removing the antennas as they are quite easy to break if you don't pay attention to what you're doing. One last piece of advice, once you get the RAM installed, put it back together, but leave the case off to be sure it starts up correctly. This will save you from having to remove it again if it fails. Good luck! Yes, I have upgraded my Mac Mini to 8 GB and am running Mavericks. You can find the instructions to upgrade it on iFixit.com. It takes a little effort and you will need a paint scraper to get the case open. Taking off the case can be a little scary, but if you take your time, all will work out okay. Also be sure to pay close attention to the instructions regarding removing the antennas as they are quite easy to break if you don't pay attention to what you're doing. One last piece of advice, once you get the RAM installed, put it back together, but leave the case off to be sure it starts up... » Read More Yes, I have upgraded my Mac Mini to 8 GB and am running Mavericks. You can find the instructions to upgrade it on iFixit.com. It takes a little effort and you will need a paint scraper to get the case open. Taking off the case can be a little scary, but if you take your time, all will work out okay. Also be sure to pay close attention to the instructions regarding removing the antennas as they are quite easy to break if you don't pay attention to what you're doing. One last piece of advice, once you get the RAM installed, put it back together, but leave the case off to be sure it starts up correctly. This will save you from having to remove it again if it fails. Good luck! « Show Less
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No, it's the old connection. You will have to purchase the adapter to the new MacBook Pro
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Hello, Sorry the max ram for a white non-unibody macbook like this, is 4gb ram and this will not upgrade to Maverick. To upgrade to Maverick you will need a Macbook with the 2.13 processor or Unibody Macbook. Thanks, Nathan Betamacs
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I use this on a Late 2011 MBP. It lacks USB 3, but works flawlessly with current Mavericks.
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I did get a firmware update on mine (using a Windows PC). I'm not an Apple person, so I'm not sure if updates work via Mac. I don't think it took long for the update. Do you have any friends with a PC that would let you borrow it for this purpose?
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Yes.There is a website by Apple that shows what can be updated and how to do it. I found this by googling "macbook pro memory replacement". Apple's support website was "support . apple . com / kb / ht1270". It lists the hardware that can be updated and how to make the update for each different model.
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The Newertech spec sheet here (http://www.newertech.com/products/usb.php) says OS X 10.5 and later
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Try this link BrownE...hopefully it provides insighthttp://www.askdavetaylor.com/pair_bluetooth_speaker_with_apple_macbook_pro/
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Yes, u can use it with OSX mavericks and also works excellent... really good choice!.
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You have to purchase 10.6 to upgrade any further. Depending on your MacBook you might only be able to go up to 10.6. My suggestion is to find out the year of you MacBook and search tutorials on the Mac forums.
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I had a similar question, trying to figure out how far I can update my MacBook Pro. It definitely works on with mine now running 10.6.8--and that was easy, Plug and Play, to get it going. Apple had told me that I could not update past 10.6.8 and still get dial-up internet (which is all we have in our area), so I am interested in the replies that say it IS possible! Also wondering if it is still Plug and Play beyond the 10.6.8 point. I did not need to do any special installation with my 10.6.8 as suggested in the first answer I read at top.
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I have one and it works with my MacBook Pro using OSV 10.8. There are no special drivers to install, simply a USB ply-in, so I think it will have no problem working on OSX 10.9 (Mavericks) as well.
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yes it works with maverick OS X 10.9.4 and I'm using logic pro x.but I've been having problems with the sample rate,cause in a middle of recording i will get a error telling me error with sample rate.I'm looking in that problem to solve it.
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I have a MacBook Pro mid-2010 version, also upgraded to mavericks. I bought and installed this memory end of December. No problems at all, works great, huge improvement in speed. Even though official manual says it can only handle 4gb don't believe it. I also switched out hard drive for a SSD which made an even bigger difference in overall speed than the memory.