Older MBP with Mavericks, is it worth it?

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tdgeek

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#139439 9-Feb-2014 15:54

Hi all

What significant or useful functions would I miss out on if I purchased a 2012,2011, or 2010 MBP and installed Mavericks?

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johnr

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#982784 9-Feb-2014 16:24

Zero I have a MBP purchased in 2009 and it runs fine

RunningMan

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#982799 9-Feb-2014 16:28

Only thing I can think of is video mirroring to an Apple TV - you need the newer hardware, otherwise I'm with John - 2009 MBP runs very well.

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#982832 9-Feb-2014 17:49

Might not get Airdrop either.

tdgeek

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#982833 9-Feb-2014 18:07

Cheers so far

Airdrop is MBP late 2008 or newer
Airplay Mirroring is MBP early 2011 or newer

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