173 Questions on Customizing Your Mac
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How to upgrade the RAM on the new MacBook Pro Retina?
Hi
I plan to buy a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display 2.3 Ghz packed with 8GB of onboard RAM.
Can the RAM be upgraded from 8GB to 16GB later, on this specific model and if so how?
Thanks for your time.- Asked by Eric B
- 12/06/2012
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You can't! The ram is soldered to the board. I wanted to get this laptop as well, but this is a deal breaker for me. If the ram ever goes bad on you, it would have to be serviced by apple so make sure to get apple care if you get it to at least extend the warranty by 2 years
- Answered by Radoslav R from Toronto
- 14/06/2012
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Hi
Flash storage is essentially a really big USB memory stick instead of using a standard Hard Drive which stores information on disks inside the drive. here are the Pros/cons to flash:-
Faster to access information from the drive
More realiable as they have a lower failure rate
Even more reliable as if the mac is dropped beyond repair you stand a very good chance of recovering your information without issue as their are no disks inside which are usually shattered/scratched resulting in a loss of information
help to make a unit lighter and more portable due to small size
Expensive
Small sizes
hope this helps- Answered by Simon F from Darwen
- 09/10/2012
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Could I add a CD drive onto the MacBook Pro with Rentina Display?
I want to purchase the MacBook Pro with Retina display. However I want to download some CDs. I mean its not a super necessary thing. So if its not possible it won't discourage me from still buying one. I was just wondering if that is a possibility. Thank you.
- Asked by Lauralisa O from Palm Harbor
- 11/05/2013
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Can this be attached to a Mac mini?
I want to connect a 5 MP medical monitor to a Mac mini. Can this graphic card be attached to a Mac mini?
- Asked by Hiral Jerajani K from Muscat
- 08/04/2013
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Which choice is best for a high school student: the Macbook Air and iPad 4th generation or the Macbook Pro and iPad Mini?
I have just started high school this year and have been doing so well that my parents had decided to get me better electronics for my school needs. I have a budget and so I had to choose between the two above choices. I've been having such a hard time choosing because there are just too many factors too consider; I want a great Mac that can last me 'till the end of high school and an iPad I can use everyday for things like games, music, emailing, facebook and movies but mostly for reading and school (textbooks, etc...) Please help me choose!!!
- Asked by Bersabel A from Falls Church
- 10/12/2012
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- Asked about: iPad
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Ok,
I would DEFINITLY go with the macbook pro and iPad mini since one is kinda big and one is kinda small. Also, remember that the macbook air is REALLY light and it doesn't take discs. Also, there was this story of a stupid guy who threw his macbook air out because it was so light. NEVER do that. That would be terrible.
So ipad mini:
Smaller
easier to carry
iPad with Retina display
retina display
faster
bigger screen
Mac Air:
light
can go REALLY small
Mac pro: (I would suggest the one with retina display
retina display (if wanted)
takes discs
not as light and easy to break
if heavier not as easy to break- Answered by Mariah L
- 18/12/2012
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Yes - all you need is the one of the Mac versions (Home Edition/Student Edition/Professional) which is sold in all Apple Stores (from my own experience)
- Answered by Philip A from Scottsdale
- 21/04/2013
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Can I engrave a Mac Book pro with retina display
- Asked by Oswaldo L
- 16/05/2013
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where are upgrade prices of iMac 27"?
where can i find upgrade prices for an iMac 27"? processor, memory, hd etc.
- Asked by Paul N from Willemstad
- 16/05/2013
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international keyboard
I wish to order a MacBook Air 13" from the UAE online Store.
Will it automatically be fitted with an International English Keyboard ?
How do I ensure this ?- Asked by Lincoln B from Dubai
- 15/04/2013
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After you chose MacBook Air 13", it will allow you to configure the machine to your liking. This includes memory, Super Drive, display, and keyboard and user manual. Under the "Keyboard and Documentation" section, you can choose which language you would like for you keyboard and user manual.
- Answered by Michael B from Fpo
- 28/04/2013
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Debating between 128, 256, or 512 SSD MBPro 13.3" 2.9 non-R. Can someone gently explain the difference? Can RAM be purchased/installed separately?
Gift for husband. He is a software developer, not much of a gamer, so I don't know what options would be the best. I am buying this as a surprise, so I can't ask him :( I know NOTHING about any of this, so feel free to tell me like I'm 5 years old...
- Asked by Becky F
- 11/05/2013
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will this work on my imac to hdmi rca tv
- Asked by Lynn S from Lebanon
- 10/05/2013
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Do you have japanese version of mac?
Can an english version of mac be converted to japanese version?
- Asked by 茨城技研 株 from 北茨城市
- 19/04/2013
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does the new macbook pro have a cd drive?
- Asked by Kathleen H from Olathe
- 28/06/2012
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The new MacBook Pro with Retina Display does not have a cd drive. The regular MacBook Pros do have a cd drive.
- Answered by Jon B from Brookfield
- 30/06/2012
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What are the best laptops to use for Djing with the laptop only..and what requirements do I need to do so?
- Asked by Froilan V from Doral
- 05/05/2013
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What is the best laptop for DJing usin only a laptop? and what requirements do I need to do so?
- Asked by Froilan V from Doral
- 05/05/2013
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is it available in apple stores
- Asked by Carol S from Brampton
- 19/03/2013
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This item is not currently available in Apple Retail Stores (since the current iMacs don't work with them), but you can order one online and have it shipped to the store for free with Personal Pickup.
- Answered by Kraig S from Deer River
- 02/05/2013
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how many personal accounts can be set up on a mac?
Our family members would each like to have a personal logon for our Mac PC that will allow for syncing with other Apple products (i.e. iPhone, etc...) Right now the PC will only log in with my credentials. We have the Mac OSX Snow Leopard operating system - version 10.6.3.
- Asked by Lucile B from Carrollton
- 04/05/2013
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May I customize my mackbook pro with a 17-inch retima display?!?
- Asked by Karen Anne B from Huntsville
- 10/04/2013
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First of all.. The 17" Macbook Pro's have been discontinued... secondly... The Retina DIsplay is not a thing that can be customized.. So no you can not
- Answered by Jacob W from Pulaski
- 13/04/2013
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