Is a 2008 iMac worth it?
A 2008 iMac with 4GB is worth no more than $300 unless it has a newly upgraded hard drive. Running 10.8 and with only 4GB there’s no way you could reasonably run up to date graphics or animation software. (I believe it can be upgraded to a max of 6GB.)
Can I still use a 2008 iMac?
FWIW, it is already considered obsolete by Apple so they won’t work on it nor will AASPs. The latest version of OSX it can run is El Capitan 10.11.
Are old Mac computers valuable?
As of this writing (2011), on average I’d say most old Macs are worth about $100. Many less than that. An original 128k Mac, truly rare items and prototypes can command hundreds to thousands of dollars. eBay is the largest market and a good resource to help determine Mac prices.
How do I turn on my 2008 iMac?
 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. To turn your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you unplug or move it.
Can I upgrade my Mac 2008?
You’ll be able to upgrade to El Capitan but not any further (unless you use an OS patcher, but then you’ll lose support for WiFi and/or Bluetooth). Upgrading the CPU is a bit harder, but it’s feasible if you’re a bit skilled. The instructions for the early 2008 iMac can be found on iFixit.
What OS can a 2008 iMac run?
The Early 2008 iMacs support OS X 10.11 El Capitan. Although it is not officially supported, the Early 2008 iMac can run macOS Sierra using Colin Mistr’s Sierra Patch Tool. However, WiFi is not supported on this device.
What should I do with my old Mac?
If the Mac is no longer functional, or if it’s too old, you can recycle it. Apple’s recycling program will take any of your devices and recycle them. They may even give you a gift card if the computer still has some value. You won’t get a lot, and lately Apple’s prices for Mac trade-ins have been very low.
How do I use my old iMac 2008?
- With both the iMac and Macbook off connect the computers with a Firewire cable.
- Turn on the MacBook while holding the “T” key.
- Turn on iMac while holding the Option key.
- Press Return and iMac will start up with the MacBook System, Users, and Applications.
- You can now close the MacBook and enjoy the “big screen”.
Does 2008 iMac have Bluetooth?
The aluminum iMacs have three USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 400 and 800 ports, gigabit ethernet, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and an 8x SuperDrive – as well as a slim keyboard with USB 2.0 ports. This was the last iMac to use an Ultra ATA interface for its optical drive.
When did the Apple iMac computer come out?
Released in April 2008, the iMac (Early 2008) was a speed-bump of the iMac (Mid 2007). It shipped in three configurations. A high-end BTO model was also available, with a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme processor, an NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS with 512 MB of VRAM, and a 500 GB hard drive, for $2199.
What kind of processor does an iMac have?
The iMac “Core 2 Duo” 2.4 20-Inch Aluminum (Early 2008/Penryn) features a 2.4 GHz Intel “Core 2 Duo” processor (E8135), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, a 6 MB shared level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz system bus, 1 GB of RAM (800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-6400), a 250 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically-mounted
What kind of ports does an iMac have?
Connectivity includes three USB 2.0 ports, a Firewire “400” port and a Firewire “800” port, built-in AirPort Extreme, and Gigabit Ethernet, as well as mini-DVI, which supports an external display in “extended desktop” mode.
How to check the specs of a Mac?
Click on the triangle to the left of a system to open “Quick Specs” — identifiers and basic configuration details — and click on the name or image for complete specifications. You also can lookup a Mac by its serial number and other identifiers. Asterisks indicate that important details are provided on the applicable specs page. Intro. Disc.
