Hi Roshni, i Think if you really want to use Lion, Then i preferred you buy new MacBook Pro 13" Which is great deal for you in future also...
Regards, Ajay K. +91- 9867226523 On 03-Apr-2012, at 4:47 PM, Roshin Roy wrote: > Dear Ajay, Sachin, Rishi > > Thank you all for your advices. > > My macbook has Intel's GMA X3100 as its display chipset. I think this is not > compatible with the new Mountain Lion. > I will have to upgrade my system anyways as I need a newer OS version to > upgrade my iPad. I have to upgrade my iPad OS if I were to install iWork on > it. > So now that I know that I can't have Mountain Lion running on my Macbook. I > have to pic from Snow Leopard and Lion. > > I will take it to the local service centre to see what they would want to do. > I presume they will ask me to load Snow Leopard on the Macbook. > > Regards > Roshin Roy > > On 03-Apr-12, at 4:38 PM, Ajay Kaushal1987 wrote: > >> Hi Roshni.. >> >> I hope you will get an idea as below mention answers to you questions...... >> >> Think Different... Think Apple... >> >> Regards, >> Ajay K. >> >> +91-9867226523. >> >> On 03-Apr-2012, at 1:58 PM, Roshin Roy wrote: >> >>> Hello >>> >>> I plan to upgrade the OS on my 4 year old Macbook (black) 2.4GHz Intel Core >>> 2 Duo with 2GB memory. >>> Presently it runs on Mac OS X version 10.5.8 ( Leopard ). The system has >>> become very slow. >>> I am looking for a fresh installation of the new OS and I would like to get >>> expert opinion on picking the right OS for my hardware. >>> >>> Which OS should I upgrade to ? >>> Snow Leopard / Lion >> Snow leopard will work fine with your current hard ware config. But if you >> want to plan for Lion then you need to upgrade the Ram with 4GB and also if >> needed then upgrade hard drive with 7200RPM. >> >>> Will the latest OS 'Lion' run on this hardware ? >> Yes it will work but need to do some up gradation. >> >>> I would like to have some advice on this. >>> >>> Restoration of Files/Folders >>> I have a Time Machine backup on a WD external Hard Drive. I just wanted to >>> know if restoration of Files/folders into the new OS is a hassle free >>> process. >>> I just hope my documents, desktop etc falls in the right place. >> Yes, all will be on same place....in both Snow and Lion. >>> >>> Restoration of email backup >>> I am sure Time Machine is smart enough to drop my emails in the right place >>> for the new OS. >>> Just wanted to check if any of you have found any issues here. >> No, it will work fine. Only required to put your password once again. >>> >>> Applications and Settings >>> Can anyone tell me how Time Machine handles the installed applications and >>> its settings ? >> All application will be get transferred properly but some of the >> application will not work in both and most of the PPC application (OLD) will >> not work in Lion. >> >>> If I am restoring apps into a new OS, wouldn't there be compatibility >>> issues ? >> Yes, in some application you will get the issue. >> >>> Is it safer NOT to restore Applications and just go for a reinstallation of >>> applications ? >> you can try both way as per your requirement. If some application will not >> work then you upgrade those or by another newest one as per ur requirement. >>> >>> Your suggestions will help me proceed with this. >>> >>> Thank you. >>> >>> Roshin Roy >>> >>> -- >>> www.imug.in >>> >>> To unsubscribe, send email to >>> imug-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >> > > > -- > www.imug.in > > To unsubscribe, send email to > imug-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com -- www.imug.in To unsubscribe, send email to imug-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com
