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OSX Lion mac compatibility (multitouch gestures).

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lilith2014

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Hello,

I have

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro2,2
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.33 GHz

I would like to know if this mac's trackpad is compatible to use the multitouch gestures of the new OS?

There is any other thing I should know about compatibilities issues before I buy it?

Sorry if I am ignorant in this, your help is highly appreciated.😱
 
lilith2014 said:
Hello,

I have

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro2,2
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.33 GHz

I would like to know if this mac's trackpad is compatible to use the multitouch gestures of the new OS?

There is any other thing I should know about compatibilities issues before I buy it?

Sorry if I am ignorant in this, your help is highly appreciated.😱
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No.

Only the last generation non-unibody MBP's(early 2008) have multi-touch, and it is due to a hardware change, not a software one. They might be able to do inertial scrolling, and that's it.
 
edit: hah, just kidding, answer is above...

Wait, seriously? When did Apple start making the multi-touch pad they have in current models?
 
fattire357 said:
edit: hah, just kidding, answer is above...

Wait, seriously? When did Apple start making the multi-touch pad they have in current models?
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Late 08 was the first model with the buttonless trackpad, but the immediately previous model had multi touch as well.
 
So my Early 2008 MacBook will be compatible? I mean I have 2 finger scrolling and all that. Isn't that multitouch?

Edit: Never mind. Just looked up my computer on Mactracker and for the early 2008 model it says: "Solid-state trackpad supports tap, double-tap, drag and scrolling." So I guess I'm out of luck.
 
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mgmusicman94 said:
So my Early 2008 MacBook will be compatible? I mean I have 2 finger scrolling and all that. Isn't that multitouch?

Edit: Never mind. Just looked up my computer on Mactracker and for the early 2008 model it says: "Solid-state trackpad supports tap, double-tap, drag and scrolling." So I guess I'm out of luck.
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I have the early 2008. Last generation without the unibody. I have multi-touch. Macbook Pro 4,1.

Check your Macbook Pro generation: Apple/About This Mac/More Info, the second line will tell you the generation. If you have a 4,1 or later, you have multi-touch gestures. If you have a 3 or earlier, only 2 finger scroll is possible, true multi-touch such as pinch to zoom, 3/4 finger swipes are only available on the 4,1 and later.
 
snaky69 said:
I have the early 2008. Last generation without the unibody. I have multi-touch. Macbook Pro 4,1.

Check your Macbook Pro generation: Apple/About This Mac/More Info, the second line will tell you the generation. If you have a 4,1 or later, you have multi-touch gestures. If you have a 3 or earlier, only 2 finger scroll is possible, true multi-touch such as pinch to zoom, 3/4 finger swipes are only available on the 4,1 and later.
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I don't have a pro. Just a MacBook. I guess I didn't realize everyone in this thread was talking about Pros.
 
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