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I am looking to buy a used macbook for school and came across a macbook pro from early 2008 that is in good condition. It is running el capitan, and I am unsure weather I will be able to search the web and use google drive etc.
Zach_greeny Said:
"Macbook Pro early 2008 - el capitan: I am looking to buy a used macbook for school and came across a MacBook: pro from early 2008 that is in good condition. It is running el capitan, and I am unsure whether I will be able to search the web and use google drive etc"
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Accessing Google Drive On this Device:
No. This device will not meet your expectations. According to Google, you need "macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and up" (as of the data of this reply). So, get a Mac compatible with "macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and up": System requirements and browsers - Google Drive Help - Google
Determining which Mac to Get:
Get a Mac compatible with macOS 10.15.7 and after
I. Verify Compatibility:
A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support
B. How to Verify:
I Reveal your Model:
What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...
then...
II. Compare the Results:
See the Models compatible with macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and up:
III. If Compatible:
Back Up your Mac First: Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.
Zach_greeny Said:
"Macbook Pro early 2008 - el capitan: I am looking to buy a used macbook for school and came across a MacBook: pro from early 2008 that is in good condition. It is running el capitan, and I am unsure whether I will be able to search the web and use google drive etc"
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Accessing Google Drive On this Device:
No. This device will not meet your expectations. According to Google, you need "macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and up" (as of the data of this reply). So, get a Mac compatible with "macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and up": System requirements and browsers - Google Drive Help - Google
Determining which Mac to Get:
Get a Mac compatible with macOS 10.15.7 and after
I. Verify Compatibility:
A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support
B. How to Verify:
I Reveal your Model:
What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...
then...
II. Compare the Results:
See the Models compatible with macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and up:
III. If Compatible:
Back Up your Mac First: Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.
Macbook Pro early 2008 - el capitan
