Hmm, my 2010 Mac Pro is 'obsoleted', and yet they haven't released a better-designed Mac since. IMHO.
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Apple Obsoletes 2010 Mac Pro, Time Capsule (4th Gen) and AirPort Extreme (5th Gen)
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You must update your 2009 with firmware from a 2010. Then Sierra will install.
Look for how to flash the firmware to the 5,1 model, which was essentially identical to the 4,1. Not only can you then install High Sierra, but you can upgrade to the six core Xeons and 1333 RAM.
and I just bought a 2010 Mac Pro a month ago to replace my 2009 Mac Pro that the high sierra install bricked
.Fingers crossed that I make it to the release of the new Mac Pro with no problems.
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You can do it but a high sierra install on my 2009 Mac Pro bricked it
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Only if you're talking about a MacBook or MacBook Pro. I have an iMac and can send to the cloud without a dongle or WiFi.
Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra..what a fine episode that was
If Apple had their current philosophy back in 2009, you’d be stuck with a Nvidia GT120 gpu and 3gb of soldered ram with no chance of upgrading. Instead you have a 8 year old machine that can trade blows with a $3000-$5000 Mac Pro. That’s an anethema for today’s Apple.Still using an early 2009 with High Sierra and Titan X Graphics. Still runs well
Still using an early 2009 with High Sierra and Titan X Graphics. Still runs well
I expect a modal where you can upgrade the gpu over time. Possibly the cpu even but that would probably be an expensive solution. Pci-e storage doesn't take up much space so they should make a motherboard with extra slots for that.
Mac mini is headed that way soon.
Cook stated that Mac mini WILL get an update
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/19/tim-cook-mac-mini-important-product/amp/
At least the 2012 Mac Pro is still supported for another year or so. Therefore any new MacOS should work on a 2010 or flashed 2009.
Not Eero or AmpliFi. Earlier this year I replaced my 5th generation AirPort Extreme (signal reached most but not all through the house) with an eero 3 pack. When it worked it was great but my iOS devices were all the time having problems staying connected while roaming around the house. I finally decided to replace the Eeros with AmpliFi mesh and having the same problem. I don’t know if it is Apple’s issue or the routers but I am thinking it is the routers. I’m now skeptical of all consumer level mesh routers. Probably end up buying the 6th generation AirPort Extreme even though Apple has been rumored to no longer be developing routers.
My 5th gen AirPort Extreme is still going strong and has great coverage, but going to take this as a sign to start looking at better solutions.
Wish there were better options for a USB Time Machine drive with other routers, but believe you must manually connect to the drive every time you want to initiate a backup. Kinda defeats the purpose if you forget to connect daily, or for keeping the wife's laptop backed up - no way she's connecting to a "server" or network drive...
Wish there were better options for a USB Time Machine drive with other routers, but believe you must manually connect to the drive every time you want to initiate a backup. Kinda defeats the purpose if you forget to connect daily, or for keeping the wife's laptop backed up - no way she's connecting to a "server" or network drive...
They can mark the 2010 Mac Pros as obsolete all they want, but the reality is that they were the last truly pro machines that Apple made, and we've got 8 of them (upgraded to 12-core 3.46gHz Westmere with 1333mhz RAM and SSD drives) running like champs with some very intense software (Cinema 4D, VRay, ArchiCAD, etc.).
Seems kind of redundant for Apple to obsolete any Airport given it's previous statements on the product line. It's like Apple pouring salt on the wound.
I've already crossed this bridge for myself and a few clients, and I can recommend Ubiquiti networking products. In particular, the Ubiquiti Amplify HD is a great wifi system.
The thing is that my “obsolete” Airport Extreme has worked better than some brand new wireless access points. Sure it lacks stuff like 802.11ac and all it’s benefits, but it has been insanely reliable and VERY easy to work with.
Anyways, I still feel a bit sad that it is now officially becoming obsolete.
Anyways, I still feel a bit sad that it is now officially becoming obsolete.
Count me as another with a 3rd gen TC that’s still performing admirably. If Apple ever gets around to updating the TC again I’ll probably upgrade at that point. I’ll move the old one downstairs to extend the network.
