Macbook1,1 Core Duo upgrade to Core 2 Duo possible?

[vega07]

I'd like to upgrade to Lion, and keep up with new OS releases. To do so, I'd need to upgrade my 2006 Core Duo Macbook to a Core 2 Duo.

1. Is this even possible? I'm reading conflicting reports about whether or not the processor is soldered on.
2. Is it even worth it? I just bought an iPad and cannot afford another computer as a student.

My Macbook still serves me well. I've been using it for 5 years. I just want to have access to new OS features, like the new mail app.

Thanks!

 

[Intell]

The CPU in Macbooks are soldered in and cannot be replaced or upgraded.

 

[vega07]

1. What about running the first beta that allowed for the hack?
2. Can the Lion mail app be "extracted" for Leopard?
3. This sucks.

 

[Intell]

The first beta is too unstable to everyday use and it may expire in the future. There is no way to get Lion apps working on Snow Leopard or older.

 

[Scarrus]

1. What about running the first beta that allowed for the hack?
2. Can the Lion mail app be "extracted" for Leopard?
3. This sucks.

1: Due to the number of bugs you may just as well go out and buy a cheap Windows Notebook.
2: No.
3: Snow Leopard is still going to be fully supported for some time and in my opinion is still a great OS.

 

[vega07]

Thanks guys!