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  • I'm a teacher and I run a smartboard through my computer. I'm wondering if the 13 or 15 inch macbook pro would best meet my needs?

    Smartboard is an interactive board and the gallery has a lot of pictures and graphics that must be stored. My macbook is not meeting all my needs right now.

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  • Which storage option is best for my imac if I plan on using FCP ?

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  • What jack do I need for external speakers for MacPro 15? The one from my old G4 17 inches doesn't play

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  • Can I run Quicken on a Mac

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    As many others have answered in questions posted earlier here, yes. But it's not the same Quicken as the Windows one. There are actually two Quicken versions that run on new Macs (running Mountain Lion or Lion). One is called Quicken Essentials. I've grown to really like that better than the other Quicken option, although it's somewhat reduced in features versus the other one. It is simpler to use once you get used to it. The other is Quicken 2007 for Mac, Lion compatible version, which has more features, is closer to (but not completely the same as) Quicken on Windows. Intuit recommends that if you are new to Quicken on the Mac, you start with Quicken Essentials. But if you like tracking investments in great detail, Quicken Essentials won't quite hack it. Still, I've been using Quicken on Macs for years in various forms, and am happy with it.

  • Macbook Pro 13 inch or Macbook Air 13 inch

    I want a Macbook but I don't know which one to get. On my Mac I want to
    Surf the web
    E-mail poeple
    Use all the office documents(e.g. word, powerpoint,excel)
    Store all my songs photos etc on it
    Watch some movies on it but not that many
    I also want the lastest software on it like OS X Mountain Lion on it and the upgrades to that.
    I won't play many games on it so I am not worried about graphics.
    So as you can see i want to do the basics.
    I would prefer the Macbook Air but i was wondering if it would have enough space on it, would it? I would aslo like it to quite portable but that is not a big concern.
    What Laptop would you recommend?

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    I've had everything Mac has to offer. My uses are about like yours, with the addition of using a dictation/transcription program. I also do some streaming of movies & such. While I have a big desktop iMac, a couple of 15 inch Macbooks and a couple of iPads, I find I use the 13 inch Air much more than any of the others.

    It's the ultimate in portability (just as good as an iPad), unobtrusive on my desk at work (where the Microsoft darkside holds sway), and the external CD drive works great. It's by no means necessary with all the developers who let you download their software directly, but I just like having the CD/DVD option.

    Anyway, I don't think you'll be disappointed if you spring for the Air. I haven't been.

  • macbook pro retina 13' or macbook air 13'

    do they have anything different besides retina display?
    Which one is better for gaming?

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    Quick answer:
    The display is the major difference. There are however other minor differences, which makes the Retina a _little_ bit faster and heavier.
    I think that none of them is good for gaming, because for that you need a dedicated video-card, while both of these two computers have the integrated one (you need Retina 15'' for the Nvidia graphics card).


    Detailed answer:
    The details of the differences depends on how you configure your mac. Here I compare two cases.

    -- If one refers to the two basic configurations, then here are the differences:

    PROCESSOR
    They both have a dual-core Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache, but with two different frequenceis: Retina has 2.5GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz), Air has 1.8GHz (Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz)

    RAM
    Retina has 8GB, Air has 4GB. They are both 1600MHz DDR3L

    STORAGE
    Same (128GB SSD)

    PRICE
    Retina $1699, Air $1199 (On online apple store US)


    -- If one instead compares the two best configurations (I mean with all the hardware options upgraded to the maximum), then here are the differences:

    PROCESSOR
    They both have a dual-core Intel Core i7 with 4MB shared L3 cache, but with two different frequenceis: Retina has 2.9GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz), Air has 2.0GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz)

    RAM
    Same (8GB 1600MHz DDR3L)

    STORAGE
    Retina has 768GB SSD, Air has 512GB

    PRICE
    Retina $3199, Air $2199 (On online apple store US)


    -- For both configurations:

    SIZE & WEIGHT
    Retina is 1.62kg (3.57 pounds), while Air is 1.35kg (2.96 pounds)
    Retina has a larger height: 1.9cm vs [0.3-1.7]cm
    Retina has a smaller width: 31.4cm vs 32.5cm
    Retina has a smaller depth: 21.9cm vs 22.7cm

  • Can I purchased a pre-owned Apple computer?

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    Look in the Apple Store and scroll down to Refurbished. I have purchased a refubished ipad from Apple and it was perfect!

  • What games can I find games for my Macbook pro & where?

    All the games I find on the Apple store or iTunes store are for iPod, iPhone, or iPad. I want to know where I can find games for my Macbook Pro.

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  • 13" MacBook Air vs. 15" MacBook Pro - App Development

    First time Mac buyer and I've been batting around this decision for quite some time now. I'm looking at getting into application development - definitely iOS, but possibly other development work as well, including general web development.

    If I were to get the 15" Pro I would upgrade it to the Hi-Res Antiglare screen, which is the same as the MBA's screen I believe.

    I have a large external HD, so the additional size on the Pro is nice, but may not be necessary. That being said it will be my primary personal computer. I like the idea of having a SSD, which is the main reason I'm considering the Air, but I know that could be added later with a Pro and figure they will only get cheaper in the future.

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    For IOS development, it will depend on how many apps or how large is your app project to start with, for example for graphic extensive that uses huge sprite library you will be needing a large HDD.

    since IOS development use Iphone/ipod emulator you would need more memory to run decently. The only thing that is good on Air is the integrated SSD, but it will break your bank.

    MBP15" will be a good choice, since you could get the base model, which is 4gb memory and 500gb 5200rpm. and opt for a third party hardware later.

    MBP have gpu-switching capability, Intel(for lower power consumption) to ATI(for gaming and graphic intensive application) which you will need for programming if you venture to different gaming platform, eg. Mac Games.

    Its more cheaper than Macbook Air(Power to Cost Ratio).

    On Air, you could only opt for external HDD and nothing else. you can't upgrade the memory or internal HDD.

  • macbook air 11" vs macbook air 13"

    I am on the road constantly, so size and weight of a laptop is important. It will be used mostly for Office apps...powerpoint , excel, word and email. This is strictly for business, so no personal files and not a lot of large files, etc. Would you recommend the Macbook Air 11" or 13"?

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    For a road warrior such as yourself, the 11" would be best. High resolution (for that size screen), only weights 2.5lbs, and can be used inflight on a fold down tray (the 13" is a little tight for that...I know, I have one and I've tried it). Has plenty of power to run Office apps.

    If you want more screen space, you could always get a Thunderbolt display and dock it when you're home...that way you get the best of both portability and screen resolution.

  • 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.

  • what is the difference between mac book air and mac book pro

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    The difference is in size: the air is thin and portable but focused on the basics: email, document processing. The macbook pro is bigger and heavier but focused on more demanding tasks such as gaming, 3d animation, and media editing.

  • Macbook Air 11" 2012 4GB vs 8GB?

    I want to get a macbook air for university but I dont know if it'a worth it to upgrade the 11" to 8 GB of RAM or to just keep it at 4GB?

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    It depends on how you will use your machine, and what apps you use regularly. If you use apps such as Photoshop, then more RAM will make a difference. Or, if you like to run many apps at one time, or have lots of tabs open in your browser.

    Some other pros and cons consider: You can't upgrade it later--never. If you intend to resell it, you probably won't get the money back out of the upgrade. If you keep it a "long" time, you will want more RAM as apps develop and require more.

    Personally, I have never regretted having more RAM.

  • Should I get an iMac or a Macbook pro

    I am a designer of print, web, apps and sometimes video. I often have very large files and would like to get a computer that is trustworthy and fast. I currently have a late 2010 I-mac and a 2012 macbook air. Both of which cant handle the large files I am working with.

    Should I go with the new iMac fully upgraded or the Macbook Pro fully loaded?

    Also as a note I do not care about portability.

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    Get the Mac with the best video card that you can afford. The new 27" iMac can be upgraded with a 2 GB video card, upgraded to an i7 processor, and 32 GB of RAM. The new 21.5" iMac has a weak video card that cannot be upgraded. The laptops are not as upgradeable as the iMacs, and will overheat when you try to do advanced graphic work on them.

  • Can MacSpeech Scribe recognize English spoken with a foreign accent?

    A Rwandan college student in the U. S. speaks good English, but she has a heavy accent on some words. I am wondering if MacSpeech Scribe or Dragon Dictation will be able to understand these words well enough to translate the voice to text?

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  • Is AutoCAD compatible with 15 in Mac Book Pro Retina ?

    I am an interior designer from Assam, India. I use mostly AutoCAD. Besides AutoCAD I also use Microsoft Word & Excel, Games, Web surfing. Should I go for "dual core" or "quad core" ? Please help me out..

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  • will vivanco USB Flash Drive run on iMac?

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  • Macbook Air or MacBook Pro for Medical student?

    I have MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2010,Because of my Job on hospital and i study Medicine, I want buy New Apple mac which is more Comfortable ,Portable.
    , My working with laptop : Web browsing,Skype, Word,Powerpoint,excel, Read my reference (format : CHM, PDF,...).
    Which one is better for me??? It is important to add : now, i live in iran, i want buy new Macbook pro OR air for long years, i can't change it within 4 years. Our Country's Economy Don't allow us to buy new macbook every years.

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  • MacBook Pro 13 or 15 for Developer

    Migrating from PC to Mac. Machine primarily used to develop java applications using Eclipse IDE and also will run MySQL database for SQL Query development and tuning. Secondary use would be photo editing/management as I am also an amateur travel photographer. With either machine will go 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD and retina display. Will the dual i5 in the MacBook Pro be sufficient or should I go with the quad i7 in the 15 MBP? My current laptop has lasted 5 years and hoping to get similar from new MBP.

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  • will the new sim city game play on mini mac?

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