powernap for older hardware

[UKBeast]

is it possible to enable powernap for macbook pros with builtin ssd ? My 2010mbp has ssd and i want to benefit from powernap.

Apart from that, does powernap do itunes airplay to apple tv?

 

[NeoMayhem]

is it possible to enable powernap for macbook pros with builtin ssd ? My 2010mbp has ssd and i want to benefit from powernap.

Apart from that, does powernap do itunes airplay to apple tv?

Not yet, and it looks less likely now that we know it requires a firmware update. However, I would not be surprised if somebody figures out a way to enable it someday.

 

[hw007]

I'm sure someone will work it out.

Just like how AirDrop in Lion can be enabled using the following code in terminal

defaults write com.apple.NetworkBrowser BrowseAllInterfaces 1

 

[UKBeast]

if the only requirement is a flash based drive like ssd it would be unfair if apple only enables it for new generation macbooks.

 

[hiohokaybye]

if the only requirement is a flash based drive like ssd it would be unfair if apple only enables it for new generation macbooks.

its like how when the first two unibody macbook pro came out. Apple only enabled inertia scrolling for the second one and they waited for a bit before they released it for the first unibody macbook pro, even tho they have the same exact trackpad!

so i think they'll release something in a bit, if not, there's probably gunna be a workaround 🙄

 

[UKBeast]

what aspects of powernap is useful apart from updating which i think is not so necessary.

A lid closed, fan stopped macbook on my desk playing music, streaming video to atv would be very useful. But to make it possible powernap should be able to run itunes ??

 

[aznguyen316]

I'm sure someone will work it out.

Just like how AirDrop in Lion can be enabled using the following code in terminal

defaults write com.apple.NetworkBrowser BrowseAllInterfaces 1

I thought Airdrop is already in Lion? My GF's MBA 2011 is on Lion and I just used Airdrop to transfer a file from my 10.8 to her 10.7.4. CMD + Shift + R I think??

 

[stephen1108]

if the only requirement is a flash based drive like ssd it would be unfair if apple only enables it for new generation macbooks.

This is common practice by Apple to get consumers to buy newer versions of their products (look at; Siri on iPhone 4, 3D Maps & Turn by turn navigation). Hopefully, this isn't the case as a laptop is far more expensive than an iPhone, but I wouldn't be surprised if they omit this feature from other SSD carrying MacBooks.

 

[hw007]

I thought Airdrop is already in Lion? My GF's MBA 2011 is on Lion and I just used Airdrop to transfer a file from my 10.8 to her 10.7.4. CMD + Shift + R I think??

Sorry I didn't mention that AirDrop on some older machines can be enabled using that code.

 

[Intell]

A Mac in Power Nap cannot AirPlay media to an Apple TV.