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  • what is flash storage

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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

  • does the imac have a disc drive

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    The brand new models do not. You can use any external USB based optical drive with them, including the USB SuperDrive that Apple makes.

    All of the previous models (prior to 2012) have optical drives, with the slot on the side of the computer.

  • Mac book pro or Mac book air?

    I'm looking at getting a new laptop and wanting to get an apple! I have been tossing up between the Mac book air or pro (ex retina) taking in to consideration weight of the computer. All I will be using it for is - movies, tv shows, music, photos and the use of Microsoft office, also will i be able to plug in my 1tb external hard which I have my photos and movies etc......

    What will you suggest!

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    I have the 13 inch macbook retina and I absolutely love everything about it. I have had the non retina MacBook Pro and while it was a great machine the macbook retina beats it hands down. The ssd on the retina pro is so much faster and the retina display is amazing. I originally purchased the 15 inch but it was just to bulky and uncomfortable even on my lap. There is just a pound difference so it wasn't the weight but the size. You will not miss the two inches. How much storage do you need? I have 256GB ssd but I also like you have an external hard drive. The non retina pro has an optical drive but that wasn't an issue for me. Lets face it, optical drives are on their way out. I have an apple super drive and have used it one time. If it was me you won't go wrong with either one but the way I look at it your already going to spend money so why not just get the best and in my opinion and experience the MacBook Pro is better than the air as far as the build and size you will love the MacBook Pro. Go with the retina if you can. You won't regret it.

  • Can I migrate my Windows7 PS Elements 10 library to my MacBook Air? I want to run the Mac version of PS Elements11.

    Import/Export function.

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  • Can I plug in my music keyboard and record onto the MacBook Pro 13"?

    So I'm a music student and I wanted to know if the MacBook Pro 13" is good to use for program's such as GarageBand, Sibelius and Amadeus etc. Can I plug in my keyboard and record onto it? I'm a little unsure of its specs when it comes to using it for music courses and music in general. Thanks for your help.

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  • Is this fast enough to edit HD video from the drive - not just as a storage device?

    I am editing 1.5 TBs of HD footage on an iMac off of a G-RAID USB 2.0 external hard drive, but its just not fast enough to keep up while I edit in HD (continues to skip/freeze/pause, etc).

    Will using a Thunderbolt drive like this help me to edit HD footage from a drive without these issues?

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    Yes, and no. It mostly depends on your HD compression, or lack thereof. For example, in the high-end professional arena, uncompressed 1080i @ 29.97 fps (59.94 fields per second) video will never play consistently in real time from this drive, regardless of the fast connection. That's why most use multi-spindle raid drives configured so that the data from each video frame is divided up and recorded across several drives at once, increasing the bandwidth (your limitation was the 2.0 USB bandwidth). Conversely, in the less demanding home-based and pro-sumer arenas, various HD compressions (H264, Apple ProRes, DNxHD, etc.) could yield very satisfying results on this drive - based, however, on several factors: long GOP compression vs short, 8 bit vs 10 bit, video frame rates, data rates, etc.). Finally, another big factor is whether you are performing fades, video layering, or other transitional effects, from one video clip to another, obviously because this drive will have to buffer heavily and play two or more streams of HD video at once. Bottom line: choose the right HD compression and this drive will run steady. If you need more quality, you'll need more bandwidth (drives).

  • external video card for mini mac?

    2.6g processor, 256 samsung 840 pro ssd, 16 gig of ram.

    working with a lot of video, and audio, protools and editing video

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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?

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  • What is the best laptop for DJing usin only a laptop? and what requirements do I need to do so?

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  • Macbook Pro 2012 enough to handle Modo, Photoshop, and zbrush?

    Hi I was wondering can the Macbook Pro 2012 with upgraded 16gb rams with the High-res glossy upgrade enough to handle Modo/Maya, Photoshop, and Zbrush. This is the 2.3ghz with the 512mb video card. I'm planning on using this for College as i'm an Art major and I need a laptop that can Handle all three of those software and maybe even other 3D rendering programs. This Laptop is design as a workstation and not for gaming. So I was wondering with the spec I have will it be enough. Please don't get all technical on me as i'm new to Macs. Also this wont be doing any Video Editing at all and i might upgrade the main HDD into a SSD in the future. Thanks in advance and i'm simply buying a Mac so that i can use both Mac and PC in my field. I have a powerful PC desktop at home.

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  • Is Mac Book Pro compatible with my Canon 20D SLR camera?

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  • 13inch MacBook Pro or 13inch retina

    I decide to buy my new notebook but I can't choose one! I work about music and always use Sibelius software,and surfing the Internet,and note a lot.How can I choose?

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  • About vocal effects on GarageBand...

    I would like to know if you can sing with reverb on GarageBand?

    What I mean is; while recording a vocal you have your headphones on and would like to sing with reverb for added confidence. During the take is it possible to have reverb on instead of just singing dry?

    I understand you can apply it afterwards but am interested to know if it can be turned on for the take. You hear what you are singing through the headphones but would like the added effect on top at the same time.

    Thanks :)

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  • what software do I use to burn info to cd on apple air

    plugged in my cd/dvd player to apple air want to burn my mp3 to disc how do I do this

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  • If a Macbook Air powerful enough for video editing?

    I love the portability of the Macbook Air, but I occasionally have to edit sound files, photos, and videos. Would a Macbook Air be sufficiently powerful enough?

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    • For occasional video editing:
    Yes, it's fine. It'll probably do everything, just a little bit slower than a machine could do the job.

    • For regular video editing:
    No, get the MBPro (15/Retina 15" —or the just removed 17"— models which have much better CPU's and dedicated graphics chips, and would regularly outperform the Air's.

    Short and uncomplicated answer. But of course many factors determine good performance, which are personal trade-off's. Eg's:
    - Portability: Air (light/small), MBPro (heavier).
    - Storage: SSD/flash (more expensive) quicker than HDD's (cheaper).
    - RAM more is better: Air (limited amount), MBPro's (upto 16GB).
    - I/O ports: Air less than MBPro (depends what's needed to connect).
    - Optical drive: Air/non-Retina MBPro (none), other MBPro (yes).
    - Screen: Retina MBP obviously has a superior resolution screen.
    - Affordability: Air generally less than MBP (depends on exact purchase).

    So you have to base your decision on many of these things.

  • has the imac got a cd/dvd rom built in

    I want to play DVD's and burn items onto disc, can I do that on a iMac

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    Hi the new imac do not have cd/dvd drives built in you can purchase external ones from apple for approx £65

  • How do i connect my 11 inch macbook air to my tv with sound. What wires will I need?

    My macbook only has two usb ports, the thunderbolt port, and headphone jack. What wires will I need for those available ports and can you explain how to hook it up, too? Oh, i need to be able to hear the sound, too. Thanks.

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    I'm assuming you have an HDMI port on your tv. If so, HDMI carries both video and sound, so you need Belkin Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter. This should go from your Thunderbolt port to HDMI port in the tv

  • Can these headphones be used with a macbook air?

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  • .Is MacBook Air suitable for gaming? Games such as Minecraft, Real Racing and Amnesia

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  • My PC (Compaq) gave out on me and I'm entertaining replacing it with either a Macbook Air 13 inch (128GB) or the Macbook Pro 13 inch (2.4 ghz). HELP!

    I am a group fitness manager and the bulk of the memory of my itunes is exercise music. I checked my ipad and out of 32GB, I've already used 23GB of the total memory. (That is just a thousand songs roughly. Industry wise, that is a small library of music - and I intend to increase my music collection.) I also have exercise videos and choreography loaded in my current itunes library and ipad. So in terms of storage, the Air worries me as my budget will allow for the 128GB only.

    Another important concern is that I shuttle between 3 different centers for work so yes, transporting my work laptop is an issue. My back has suffered because of the weight I need to carry around, so in terms of this dimension, the Air seems to be the runaway winner.

    My monthly reports are in Excel (I've never had a Mac before, this will be my first) and I suppose in either models, I have to get software to make it compatible - did I understand it correctly?

    I am not a gamer. I only dabble in Cafe World by Zynga (I know, "serious" gamers laugh at it and the ones who play it) so the issue of graphics quality is not all that important to me. (Which is why for the PRO, I don't need the AMD Radeon.) I'm not in advertising, so I don't think I'll be using Final Cut Pro or other apps of that nature.

    I do use youtube and other video sites frequently, both for music videos and exercise applications. I browse sites like ACE and ACSM for information. I regularly do online transactions. As far as ordering exercise music, I'm planning to switch completely to downloading instead of (how I used to do it until last year) ordering CDs from the USA and having them shipped all the way to the Philippines. (The fees are killing me.)

    I need help deciding which of the two models would be better, given my worklife and lifestyle. Price wise, they are roughly the same so I need to hear advice from people who actually use either of these models.

    Thanks in advance for any help, I appreciate it!

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    I would say the Macbook Air. From reading everything you wrote, I think the one thing you should be concerned about is storage. But remember, there's always external hard drives or other options if you need more space. 256GB is a lot more than it sounds. The RAM, processor and graphics would not be an issue for the way you're going to use your new laptop.

    Macbook Air! I think it's the right choice.