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Air Drop not showing up in Finder.
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Eden Aurora
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Aug 5, 2011, 05:25 AM
 
When i click on GO in the finder, i don't' see an option for AirDrop as an option. Why is that?
I'm not on a network with other computers, so maybe it doesn't appear unless it sees others?
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Aug 5, 2011, 05:44 AM
 
OS X Lion: Can I use AirDrop with my computer?

Macs that support AirDrop in OS X Lion

If your Mac is the same as, or newer than, the models listed below, then it supports AirDrop.
MacBook Pro (Late 2008 or newer)*
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 or newer)*
iMac (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2010)

* The MacBook Pro (17-Inch Late 2008) and the white MacBook (Late 2008) do not support AirDrop.


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Aug 5, 2011, 10:35 AM
 
Is your hardware new enough to support AirDrop?
     
   
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