179 Questions on Customizing Your Mac
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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
- Oct 9, 2012
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How to upgrade the RAM on the new MacBook Pro Retina?
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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
- Jun 12, 2012
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Best AnswerYou 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
- Jun 14, 2012
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what are the differences between solid state drive and flash storage?
- Asked by LetÃcia U from Montreal
- Apr 6, 2013
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AnswerA Solid State Drive (SSD) is a storage device that uses flash technology but comes in the form factor of a conventional hard drive so it can be used in a computer in the hard drives role.
The term 'flash storage' refers to the use of any memory based on a micro chip with no moving parts. E.g. USB flash drive, memory card...
Apple describe their latest machines as having flash storage as they use flash chips soldered to the board. In practice, this is like an SSD but as it can't be removed and is in a different form factor.- Answered by Shane B
- Jun 9, 2013
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Can I buy larger SSD drives for MBA at local stores?
I want to upgrade my SSD drive for my 2011 MBA; can I go into a local Apple store to buy one?
- Asked by Michael S from Bolingbrook
- Jun 8, 2013
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Should I get a Mac Pro or IMac?
I am an independent filmmaker with a MacBook Pro 2011 and Am looking to purchase a new computer for post production editing, nothing too advanced or special effects, simple Final Cut Pro editing.
- Asked by Natasha B from Piscataway
- May 30, 2013
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Answerbuy a new macbook pro when the warranty of your old one runs out. That way you don't break copyright laws for Final Cut Pro, + Final Cut pro on the app store is +$100. Basically, you need a computer with iphoto, imovie, imovie HD, isquint, Image Tricks, and of course (my favourite) 'gimp' (without ' ' ).
I hope this will help you. Your say is final.- Answered by Jacob B from Sydney
- May 31, 2013
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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
- Apr 21, 2013
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does the new macbook pro have a cd drive?
- Asked by Kathleen H from Olathe
- Jun 28, 2012
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Best AnswerThe 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
- Jun 30, 2012
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The Macbook Air specification lists Turbo-Boost. What is it?
- Asked by Eugene B from Gungahlin
- Jun 17, 2012
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Best Answerit is basically a function implemented in Intel's processors that (automatically) overclocks the core frequency when you are running an application that requests more processing power
- Answered by Emanuele Z from Brescia
- Jun 21, 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
- May 11, 2013
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Answeryes you can,
with the mac super drive which costs £65.00- Answered by Michelle S from Manchester
- May 14, 2013
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Which is better for photo editing, i7 with 1 gig vid card or i5 with 2 gig vid card
- Asked by Edward C from Ludlow
- May 21, 2013
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AnswerI personally would go with the 2gig video card. The 2gig has more VRAM and the difference between the i5 and i7 is somewhat minimal if they run at the same clock speed.
- Answered by Whipp K from Kiawah Island
- May 22, 2013
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I cant decide...
I cant decide whether to get a macbook pro, or a lenovo y500...
I do a lot of surfing the web.
Play minecraft all the time
And want to hit the bigger better games, my current only has 4gb ram :/
I know the pro comes with 8gb ram, but the lenovo would have 12gb ram and 1Tb hd...
-Gaming
-Music
-Internet
-PowerPoints
-Word
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pro:
-8gb ram
-750gb hdd
-$1500
Lenovo:
12gb ram
-1Tb hdd with 16gb ssd
-$900
I dont have a ton of money, I would have to sell my quad to buy either, but lenovo have enough left over to get another one.... I will be in high school for 3 more years, and i want a lasting laptop... My brother got a lenovo last year and has had no problems...
Any input would be great!
I want a retina, but i wouldnt have near enough money for it, so regular it goes....
Thanks, ~Sawyer~- Asked by Stephanie A from Royalton
- Jun 9, 2013
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Memory upgrade MacBook Pro retina
Purchased a 2.4 I-core,7 Mac book pro with retina display. It had 8GB of ram and want to upgrade To,16Gb with crucial,apple certified memory
- Asked by Carl B from Fort Smith
- Jun 8, 2013
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What specs should I consider for a basic I Mac for home?
Considering a refurbished I Mac for home. What minimum specs should I look for in such a machine (speed, memory, etc.)?
- Asked by Kerry G from Westminster
- May 30, 2013
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Does the Mac Mini w/ OS X Server and two drives support RAID?
I would be looking to mirror the two drives.
- Asked by Dawn C from Rockaway
- Jun 2, 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
- Dec 10, 2012
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Best AnswerOk,
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
- Dec 18, 2012
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13.3-inch MacBook Pro with 2.5GHz with Retina Display or the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro 2.9GHz without retina display.
I needed help on choosing which macbook pro is the best for me. I am a student who uses software such as Autocad, Maya and 3Ds Max..etc. Both the models i described at the top are the same price, but here are the differences:
W/ Retina Display
* 2.5GHz Processor
*128GB Flash storage
Without Retina Display:
*2.9Ghz Processor
*750GB of Hard Drive Space
Which one should i choose ?- Asked by Gregory U from Boynton Beach
- May 30, 2013
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can i add more memory to my imac?
bought a software prog - hallmark card studio - rejects disk - it needs 10.5 or later, intel based mac, 1 GB ram, dvd dr. Have 10.6.8 & all the above. I am trying to help my wife, Janet. I tried it on her Mac Notebook and it came up, but that
is not where she wants it. The imac has the printers attached. Thank you- Asked by Janet H from Wright City
- May 29, 2013
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What mac is best for a college student
I am starting college in the fall and kinda need a new laptop. Majoring in Culinary Arts. Thinking a Mac Air 11 in. would be my best option. Would be using it to help with school (notes etc)
- Asked by Kelly G from Tye River
- May 28, 2013
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