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  • What is the difference between MacBook Pro and MacBook Air? I have a son who is in college. Do they both contain same software?

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    They both come pre-loaded with most of the same free software. However, neither is pre-loaded with the essentials you will need for college - Microsoft Office or the Mac Suite (Pages, Numbers, Keynote, etc.). So the real question is: does he want mobility or compactness? My personal preference is the Macbook Pro as it has a much larger harddrive, allowing the student to not need to store all of his things on an external harddrive or flash drive, which can be lost or corrupted easily, and it is in general just about as mobile as the Macbook Air. Another plus about the Macbook Pro is that it has a much higher RAM, allowing it to not glitch or lag while loading large documents or applications. I had a MacBook for 3 years, which had the same amount of RAM as the Macbook Air. That computer lasted me a good year, but after that the RAM began to not do me enough good, and it started doing a routine "memory leak", which can be a pain, and my computer got so horribly laggy that I could no longer open Word without having to force shut down my computer and restart it with nothing else open. I even had to go in to Terminal and edit the preferences so that I could kill the 1 thread and 0.1%CPU that Finder was using, so that I could use only one application at a time. Even then, the computer was laggy. So for college, especially if you want it to last you a while, I would recommend the Macbook Pro. You can get the same software on both, but it will run better in general on a Macbook Pro. I'm in high school right now, and my computer takes up almost no space in my backpack, and I feel like having a 2.3 pound computer instead of a 4.5 pound computer is not worth the sacrifice of having a powerful thinking machine.

  • Do I need anti-virus software such as Norton for a MacBook?

    Would anyone with a mac recommend anti-virus software or is there no need. Is it possible to get a virus?

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    The best available software I have found is from Sophos.
    It is called Sophos Anti-virus.
    It runs in the back ground and automatically updates.
    It will stop you from downloading any virus laden files, and warn you if it finds any.
    this is better than any of the anti-virus options available in the Mac App Store unfortunately, so it requires an old fashioned "drag to applications" install, but it is the best.
    there aren't very many viruses or trojans available for the OSX platform, and even fewer that will work on Lion, but it is best to not have them at all.
    Hope this helps :)

  • Will adobe Flash player work on the MacBook Pro ? If not how can you play video or view data that requires it?

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    Yes you can run adobe flash on the mac. However you can't run it on apple's iOS devices (iphone, iPod Touch, iPad).

  • macbook pro 13" or macbook air 13" ?

    im a high school student and i have a macbook white, i have used it for 2years and now i want to buy a new macbook. which macbook is comfort for me? i like to online, listen to music, and do a work as student
    now i think macbook pro 13" is more comfort for me. now i have a question, what i7 did macbook pro use? 1st or 2nd geneation of i7 ? is it much different ?

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    I think the macbook pro 13" is the best for you. If you are on the go you don't want to be dragging around a 15 or 17 " laptop! the i7 processors are 2nd gen as well as all current macs

  • Can I use Quicken on a Mac

    I've been using Quicken on my P.C. for years. I'd like to keep all of my records. Can I do this.

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    Yes, there's a Mac version of Quicken, though the current version, Quicken Essentials, is actually somewhat limited. Many Mac users have switched to iBank 4, a full-featured personal finance manager for OS X. You'll be able to use the set-up assistant to import your old Quicken PC data, including accounts, transactions, categories and investments.

  • Does the iMac play blu-ray discs

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    No, unless you buy an external blu-ray disc rom.

  • MacBook, MacBook pro or MacBook air

    So like my pc got infected, and I'm tired of having to deal with windows problems and viruses so I'm giving Mac a try now. And I want to make a good choice/ decision on a laptop best suited for my needs, as I'm going to make this new computer my main computer. Frequent activities I do would be YouTube, facebook, msn , stickam as well as editing photos, and school assignments. And like I use these a lot, aside from homework :p and usually have all these programs run all at once, so I was wondering which would be best. Like I find the MacBook air simply cute, it's so tiny, but would it be able to handle the load? Or should I just go for a MacBook pro or MacBook instead? Because since this going to be replacing my previous computer, I want it to be more useful than just looks.

    And are Macs really invincible as everyone make it seem against viruses? To the point where I don't need an antivirus program, and it'll do fine and dandy?

    And how long do these laptop last? Like life expectancy wise? I'm currently going to school and as most people know, college students are poor, so I want this to be a long lasting investment. Thanks.

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    You sound like me lol your best bet is to go with the macbook pro simply because it has he capacity that fits your needs, although pictures and music only take up a minuscule of space. I have the 13" i5 processor 4gb 500gb (they have 320 too and even thats alot of space) And you to save a couple dollars in your pocket get iwork for papers/hw/ect because you can easily convert any pages document into a word document. Pretty sweet huh. I wish someone would have told me that before i bought BOTH -____- lol Anyways go with the pro. You wont regret. Btw the macbook air has is good weight and size wise but they do have to sacrifice some things like storage space and only one usb port. Lame. And the macbook is just old and ugly lol Macbook Pro all the way.

  • CONNECT MACBOOK AIR TO HDMI

    Does the mini display port to HDMI adaptor send both sound and video to the HDMI port on my TV?

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    Yes the 'Airs' mini display port does handle both audio and video. However some adapters require the addition of a separate audio cable and others do not. The best advice is to check with each manufactures web site to make sure that the one you are interested in handles both the video and audio.

    As mentioned earlier the HDMI standard requires the passing of both video and audio signals.

    FYI I purchased a Belkin adapter which works very well, especially if you already have the HDMI cable.

  • Does Publisher work the same on a Mac as it does on a PC?

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    Microsoft does not make a version of Publisher for Mac. The only way you can get your Publisher files to function is to export them on your Windows computer to a different file format and then use them on the Mac. Although this could definitely stop you from being able edit them depending on what format you export them to. Once you're on the Mac you can make new files in Pages, an application that comes in iWork, and they will look much better than anything in Publisher.

  • Does the Mac Mini have CD/DVD burning capability?

    The main use for which I would be employing the Mac Mini would be to watch TV programs as a replacement for my satellite system. When I record programs to the hard-drive there are some that I might want to burn to a CD/DVD for watching at a future date. Can a burn a CD/DVD on the Mac Mini or do I need an external burner?

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    The Mac Mini does have CD burning capability, but you would need to connect a Macbook Aie Superdrive to the Mac Mini to actually burn something.

  • can you play pc games on a mac?

    I am a huge pc gamer and am currently thinking of buying a mac. I was just wondering if you can play pc games on a mac?

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    No, but you can run windows on a mac and therefore run PC games. To run windows you need to get a windows software disk (XP, Vista, 7). Then you need to go to your applications and click utility. Last click on boot camp assistant and follow the on-screen instructions. When everything is completed you will be able to run both Mac OS X and windows. By holding the option key at startup and you will see a menu come up that lets you select mac or windows.

  • Does iLife come on all new iMacs?

    I'm thinking about getting the 27 inch iMac. I've heard about the software called iLife. I want it primarily for iWeb. But I wasn't sure if all new iMacs came with the 2011 iLife.

    If it comes with iLife but at a later version do you know how much it costs? And could I download the update from the Apple Mac Store or would I have to purchase it online or in the store?

    Thanks!

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    I got iLife standard with my new MacBook Air under Mac OS X Lion. However iWeb (and iDVD) was not included in the installation. It turns out that Apple is pulling the plug on iDVD and iWeb - considerations were that most people aren't interested in creating a website nowadays and DVDs are on the way out as media carriers.

    Whether or not you agree with this is a personal choice - i personally don't agree and prefer to choose my own requirements.

    iPhoto, iMovie and Garageband are also downloadable from the App store - which is taking over the delivery of software - for reasonable cost, but the other two are not.

    iLife '11 is available as a separate purchase - together with the two "missing" apps - which gives you what you require but I heard yesterday from the iCentre here in Amsterdam that Apple are now even pulling that off the shelves. I ordered a copy through the Apple online store but i don't know for how much longer it will be available through that channel.

    It seems that Apple is going to prefer use of the iCloud for distribution of personal stuff - however i use the DVD route to share stuff with friends who don't have either a Mac computer or iPhone (yes! there are some out there)

    Hope this helps - cheers, David

  • Does Mac OS X get slower over time like Windows?

    I've had my Win7 PC for about a year, and it is already sooo slow. Please tell me a Mac doesn't do this.

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    Any computer, regardless of what operating system you are running will suffer from this. This slowdown that you see is clutter and build up of programs and extra installed items that eat up system resources.

    If you treat your Mac(or Windows, Linux, etc) computer properly and maintain it you will continue to see it performing well. Preventative and routine maintenance is required, just like with a car, go through your computer once a month and remove unneeded software and make sure that software you DO want isn't starting up and running all the time(if you only need it some of the time).

  • Flight Simulator on Mac

    I am seriously wanting to switch to Mac, iMac in particular.

    I am confident I can adjust from a PC environment cause I now use Safari, Word for Mac is available, I am a Iphone 4 owner and Itunes experienced.

    The last question is will I still enjoy my Flight SImulation using Microsoft Flight SIm FS9 and FX on my Mac?. Because it is PC based only, I will have to partition my mac with Boot Camp and run it on that Windows part.

    I assume other games from Microsoft would also play here.

    Is anybody out there using Flight Sim on their Mac? How is the performance?

    Appreciate your feedback?

    Thanks

    Dennis

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    Hi Dennis,
    use X-Plane. It´s better and more reliable than FSX. Plus it adds more realism to the simulation.

    If you still want to stick with FSX use Boot Camp and install Windows. There you can install FS9 and FSX. Thats what I did before I started using X-Plane.

    Best regrads

    Heiko

  • can i read books on the mac

    what application can I use or how can I read books and magazines in a digital format on my macbook pro?

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    Yes, there are tons of apps, like the Kindle App for your MacBook that can allow you to read books.

  • macbook pro: 13" or 15"?

    im going to be heading to college soon and im looking to upgrade to a macbook pro. the problem is deciding between the 13" or the 15".

    the main use of the macbook will be for music recording (Garage Band), film editing(Final Cut), photo editing(Photshop), and screenwriting(Celtx or Final Script). i'm updating from a Dell PC and it's speed is ridiculously slow.

    between the 2 macbook pros, which will run these applications faster and which can run more than once at a better capacity and speed?

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    What JA said is correct.

    You want to get 15" if it fits your budget bc it gives you option for discrete and better graphics card, optional screen types, and faster proceesors.

    I have 13" MBP and it's perfect size and weight. One thing I noticed moving from a PC is that this gives off much more heat but much quieter than PC nb.

    Great investment though on MBP. If you can squeeze in your budget and don't mind the extra weight and bulk, get a 15" MBP w/SSD and a screen to fit your taste if you wish.

  • does macbook air have a built in dvd player

    i was told you can transfer software from one computer to macbook air is this true

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    The Macbook air does not have a built in dvd drive, so if you need to install software you need an external DVD drive, or there is a feature where you can "borrow" a DVD drive from another Mac or PC if it is on your home network. However, if you need to transfer software from your old mac to a new one, I believe that you can use migration assistant to transfer your your applications and files to your new Mac if they are on the same network, or are connected by a firewire cable. You can do this without a DVD drive.

  • Can I load Word Perfect onto a Mac? If not, can I transfer existing Word Perfect files to a Mac? Thanks!

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    Unfortunately Corel (who produce WordPerfect) do not have an edition for the Mac operating system so you can't run WordPerfect on a Mac unless you also run Windows on it.

    What I have done is to use WordPerfect's extensive options for "Export as" to first save my files in another format, transfer those to the Mac and then use software which will run on a Mac - such as Office for Mac - to open and edit them.

    Some of the features which WordPerfect excels at (such as Table of Contents, Glossaries, Table-formats, macros and embedded images) were distorted when they came across but straightforward documents without these features came across fine.

    This is a one-way process. I know of no way on a Mac to convert a document back to Wordperfect (again, unless you also run Windows on it).

  • Does macbook pro 13" have a HDMI port?

    i want to switch to macbook pro (13 inch) but i want to know if it has a HDMI port?

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    no, but you could use an adapter. Its called Apple Mini Display Port to HDMI.

    So here is everything you need to buy:

    Apple Mini Display to HDMI Adapter
    HDMI Cable(if you don't have any)

    and ofcourse a TV that support HDMI.

    Happy buying.

    I also have a setup which I bought a third party Mini Display Port to HDMI adaptor which only support video since I won't be needing an audio pass though, on the Original Apple Mini Display to HDMI adapter, both audio and video is supported. since I don't need it I'm ok with what I bought. though that could one of your option if you have a home theater and you wna the macbook to be directly connected to your speaker sets.

    Hope that helps.

  • Incoming College Student. Which Mac Laptop is the best for me?

    Hi, I'm looking to get into a Mac laptop and I'm not sure which is the best fit for me. I like the look and size of the Macbook air but I know that there isnt a CD drive on the computer itself. Also with the 11 inch MBA there isnt a SD slot in it. Is that a big inconvienence for people? Im looking to major in History with a minor in communications/ psychology. I also have a strong interest in photography. I've heard that with the MBA 11 inch that you cant surf the web easily and doing a power point is next to impossible. I need a small computer thats light and serves every purpose. I have a heavy laptop now and it kills my back when transporting it. I also need something to do school projects on, papers, and everyday use. Any help would be appreciated.

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    Personally, I'd got with a 13" Macbook Pro.

    You'd get an SDXC card slot, which is perfect and convenient for photographers like yourself.

    It has TONS more connectivity than the Air with Firewire, Thunderbolt, SDXC, etc.

    It boasts more memory (both in RAM and hard drive).

    Better battery life.

    It has a CD drive.

    Sturdier case.

    Backlit keyboard.

    A Macbook Pro would simply last you longer. You could probably use it for maybe around 5 years. Macbook Airs are all-style, no performance. A Macbook Pro will still be good 2 years from now. Go Pro.