Not all Mac computers were equally good for AirDrop

During the June presentation of Mac OS X Lion in the framework of WWDC 2011 It became aware of the new features, which will be characterized by "Leo". This is an extremely useful feature AirDrop, which converts files between multiple computers in the same room in a simple process of «drag and drop».

It is important to bear in mind that not everyone supports AirDrop variety of "apple" computers. According to Apple InsiderThis laptops and Mac computers are not older than the year 2008 and up to the latest models, since they have the support of certain Wi-Fi functions.

In particular we are talking about the following devices:

• In the line of MacBook Pro is a 13- and 15-inch laptops late 2008 model year (Unibody) and 17-inch models of the beginning of 2009 and later.
• support AirDrop is available only in the models, starting with the second generation among the MacBook Air (released last year).
• Another in the list of notebooks have got 13-inch aluminum the MacBook (2008) and in white plastic housing Unibody (beginning of 2009 and later).

When it comes to the iMac, then use AirDrop on Mac OS X Lion will be the owners of monoblock early 2009 model year and later. In the case of Mac Mini computer is a requirement for release in 2010 and later, Mac Pro - early 2009 (with the AirPort Extreme card) and later.

Let me remind you what is a AirDrop as a whole. It is, in fact, the function of the personal file sharing, and it is very similar to the exchange over Bluetooth, but much faster and without having to set a PIN code to implement the link between devices. Running through the file manager Finder feature AirDrop, the user sees on the screen of your computer's list of PCs and laptops with its support. The selected file or folder is now possible to drag the icon that displays the desired computer from the presented in this kind of network. a window will open on the receiving device from which you want to confirm (or cancel) the transmission. Neither the existence of a local network, or entering a password is not required - everything is simple and convenient.

AirDrop potential at large. It is expected that in the future this feature will support not only the transfer of files, but also the exchange of contacts and send documents to the printer for printing. There are predictions about the appearance and AirDrop support for iOS.