Thinking about your first Mac?

Answers to some of the most common
PC-to-Mac questions

Hardware

Memory

More memory (RAM) increases overall performance and enables your computer to run more applications at the same time.

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Memory

Hard Drive

Your MacBook Pro comes standard with a 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive. Or you can choose a solid-state drive that offers enhanced durability.

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Hard Drive

Apple Thunderbolt Display

Connect your Mac to the 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display.

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Apple Thunderbolt Display

Keyboard and Documentation

Configure your MacBook Pro with the following keyboard language options along with the language of the included user documentation.

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Pre-Installed Software

Keynote

Keynote is the most powerful presentation app ever created for the Mac. Its easy-to-use tools let you add tables, charts, shapes, photos, and videos to slides—and bring it all to life with stunning cinematic animations.

The app has iCloud built right in on OS X Mountain Lion and is enhanced for Retina display on the new MacBook Pro so your slides look sharp and vibrant. And Keynote also imports and exports Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, so you can work with anyone, on Mac or PC. Add Keynote and we will pre-install the app on your new Mac, so it is ready to use right out of the box.

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Keynote

Pages

Pages is the most beautiful word processor ever created for the Mac. It is also a powerful, yet easy-to-use, page layout application. So you can be a writer one minute and a designer the next, always with a perfect document in the works.

The app has iCloud built right in on OS X Mountain Lion and is enhanced for Retina display on the new MacBook Pro so your documents look stunning. And Pages also imports and exports Microsoft Word documents, so you can work with anyone, on Mac or PC. Add Pages and we will pre-install the app on your new Mac, so it will be ready to use right out of the box.

Pages License Agreement

Pages

Numbers

With great-looking templates, easy-to-create formulas, and dynamic tables and charts, Numbers spreadsheets make perfect sense. Choose one of the 30 gorgeous Apple-designed templates to use for home, work, and school, and make it your own.

The app has iCloud built right in on OS X Mountain Lion and is enhanced for Retina display on the new MacBook Pro so your spreadsheets look sharp and vibrant. And Numbers also imports and exports Microsoft Excel files, so you can work with anyone, on Mac or PC. Add Numbers and we will pre-install the app on your new Mac, so it will be ready to use right out of the box.

Numbers License Agreement

Numbers

Service and Support

AppleCare Protection Plan

For up to three years from your computer's original purchase date, the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you direct, one-stop access to Apple's award-winning telephone technical support for questions about Apple hardware, Mac OS X, iLife, and iWork. And you get global repair coverage for your Mac — both parts and labor — through convenient service options.


We've even made it easy to enroll. In fact, you don't really have to do anything. When you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan with a new Mac, you'll be automatically registered in the plan. Shortly after your new Mac ships, we will mail you an AppleCare Welcome Packet, which includes your Proof of Coverage, as well as a Getting Started Guide with plan terms and conditions.

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AppleCare Protection Plan

One to One

One to One at the Apple Retail Store will help you do more than you ever thought possible with your new Mac. First, we’ll set up your email, transfer your photos, music, and other files, and show you how to keep everything in sync with iCloud. Then, we’ll work with you to create a curriculum tailored to your goals, learning style, and experience level.


One to One is just $99 for a full year and is available only at the time you buy a new Mac from the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.


Important: You will attend all your sessions at an Apple Retail Store, so make sure there's a store near you. Search for Apple Retail Stores in your area.

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One to One

Accessories

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Use the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you're choosing the right adapter. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

The Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect a DVI-based external display using an adapter. The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an advanced digital monitor that uses DVI video. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you’re choosing the right adapter. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect to a 30-inch display, such as a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, and enjoy the ultimate widescreen canvas with a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels. Compatible with Mac computers with Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ports.

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Belkin Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter

Connect your MacBook to your HDTV using the Belkin Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI Adapter, so you can browse the Internet, share photos, and stream audio or video from a variety of sources. The adapter delivers both digital audio (for MacBook Pro computers released after mid-2010) and video signals for easy data transfer.

Belkin Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter

Apple Remote

Control your Mac from afar with the sleek aluminum Apple Remote. Play, pause, adjust volume, move forward and back, and access menus while playing music and video.

Apple Remote

Apple Thunderbolt Cable

Thunderbolt technology supports blazing-fast data transfer with two independent channels of 10 Gbps each. Use this cable to connect Thunderbolt-enabled devices to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac.

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Apple Thunderbolt Cable

External Thunderbolt Storage

Add high-speed external Thunderbolt storage to your Mac to experience the next generation of external disk performance. External Thunderbolt storage takes advantage of the 10Gbit/s Thunderbolt interface, and makes working with photos and videos lightning-fast. Up to six external Thunderbolt storage devices can be daisy-chained to a single Thunderbolt port, giving you the flexibility to add terabytes of high-speed storage to your Mac with a single cable.

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External Thunderbolt Storage

Time Capsule

Time Capsule is a revolutionary wireless backup device that works automatically with Time Machine in OS X to create an easy-to-use, hassle-free backup solution. The massive server-grade hard drive (2TB or 3TB) gives you the capacity and safety needed for reliably backing up your Mac computers. More than that, Time Capsule is also a full-featured AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n technology. Now you can experience a high-speed wireless network, as well as an ideal approach to backing up the Mac computers on your network. All in one device.

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Time Capsule

Apple TV

Apple TV is an entertainment powerhouse that plays the content you love from iTunes, Netflix, YouTube, and more. With up to 1080p HD capability, Apple TV gives you access to the best content—including popular movies, current TV shows, sporting events and, of course, your music and photos—right on your widescreen TV. And it works wirelessly from your Mac, as well your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch (via AirPlay). Its compact size makes it ideal for sitting neatly on a TV stand or squeezing into a crowded media cabinet. And when it’s not filling your living room with drama, romance, and comedy, it uses less power than a night-light.

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Apple TV

Printers

Buy a printer with your Mac.

Complement your new Mac with a high-performance photo or all-in-one printer that also offers the convenience of AirPrint.

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Buy a printer with your Mac.