Questions before I make the switch to a MBA
I've own'd a Macbook 2.4 Ghz with 2 gig memory now for about 8 months. I'm happy with the machine but always wanted the MBA for the portability. I travel everyday and would love a MBA but was not ready to jump in on the first rev.
I use my MB for webmail, photos, converting HD video and some light editing. My question is the new 1.8G/128SSB able to handle video processing as good or better than this Macbook? I would think the SSD would be better and the graphics chip is probably alot better then this x3100 model.
Looking for any advice you MBA owners have! Thanks.
I went from a 2.4/7200 MBP to this 1.86/SSD. I still have my Pro and I am in my 2 week "trial period" with the Air. The Air actually feels quite a bit faster than my Pro overall due to the SSD. I'm sure it's not as fast for encoding video, etc., but it is more than adequate for my needs.
This biggest difference I see is battery life and charging time. I definitely seem to get more life out of the Pro, and the recharge time is ridiculous at times (5-8hrs!!?). I'm hoping this clears up after some more calibration and cycling. I hear that the new Pros and Macbooks have the same issue though.
Overall, it's a beautiful machine that appeals to my minimalist nature. If the regular Macbooks had a screen this nice I might have gone that route because of the ability to upgrade, etc. I may actually still do that if this battery issue doesn't improve....
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upgrade the router's firmware, which requires a
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I hope this doesn't sound like a worthless rant, but I really do want a Mac. And because I can't customise like other companies by simply adding a few more dollars to upgrade the video card I find myself swwaying back to a Windows laptop where I'll get that extra grunt to play games.
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Windows VistaI started looking at the Macbooks first, and was
impressed with everything except the lack of a video
card. Can't play games without a decent one! Now onto
the Macbook Pros, pricey but have everything I want
in a laptop. But looking closely, the Macbook 2.2,
the one in my price range, actually comes with 128MB
less VRAM than the rest.
This 128MB of VRAM is enough to put me off buying a
Macbook Pro altogether when other laptops (Dell) come
with the 256MB version. Gamers all around have told
me 128MB of VRAM is quite a difference when playing
games like CS:S and WoW.
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My mother in law is wanting to make the switch. Help please?
Gang,
My mother in law is looking to make the switch to Mac. She will be utilizing her Mac to create a web page to include lots of content, pictures, video, voice recordings, etc.
One of the things she wants to puchase is Adobe Creative Suites, I think the premium package. The system requirements are as follows:
Mac OS
Multicore Intel® processor with 64-bit support
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26.3GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
1280x900 display (1280x1024 recommended) with qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics card, 16-bit color, and 256MB of VRAM
Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance in Adobe Premiere Pro
Some GPU-accelerated features in Adobe Photoshop require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
7200 RPM hard drive for editing compressed video formats; RAID 0 for uncompressed
Core Audio–compatible sound card
DVD-ROM drive compatible with dual-layer DVDs (SuperDrive for burning DVDs; external Blu-ray burner for creating Blu-ray Disc media)
Java Runtime Environment 1.6
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QuickTime 9 software required for QuickTime and multimedia features
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Broadband Internet connection required for online services and to validate Subscription Edition (if applicable) on an ongoing basis*
Visit the NVIDIA website for system requirements and compatibility. The list of graphics cards that are compatible with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 is updated on a regular basis.
Can anyone recommend which machine and which upgrades would be needed to make sure this program would run ok?
She definitely wants an iMac. My household runs Macs but we aren't tech savy enough to know what all of the above requirements mean. Obviously there aren't a lot of customization options when purchasing a Mac so I'm not sure if it will require aftermarket type stuff.
Any information would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
ChadiMacs are great machines. The Adobe CS suite will work on any new or older iMac. iMacs have great video cards as well. I would suggest that once you buy the iMac, add more memory. Buying it directly from Apple is quite expensive but places like Other World Computing sell excellent memory at great prices. I don't work for them, but I am a long time customer. I love my iMac. The screen is just fabulous.
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i am looking to make the switch from pc to mac and have been eyeing the MBP 13". I would like to know whether it is fine to add RAM and SSD myself? any compatibility or warranty problems? what brand/type of RAM and SSD is the best fit? thank you.
Chamar wrote:
I'm possibly wrong here but I suspect opening a brand new MBP to add parts yourself will void the warranty. It is probably in the small print. I certainly would not risk it for an expensive Apple product.
Some (Windows) laptops have easy access to memory and disk slots that do not necessitate taking the complete back cover off. However, Apple does not make life easy for you.
However, if you are going for a 'used' machine it is probably worth a try.
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I want to make the switch from 5 iphone5 to pay the difference and how much?
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Is it time to make the switch?
I'm only around 18years old, and I've used Windows OS since I started using computers like when I was about 7 or 8. I now have grown to hate Windows and Microsoft in general for there latest Operating System.. So much was promised, and so little was recieved when I first fired up WXP. I'm a multimedia freak, who loves to listen to music, watch video's, DVDs, and I wouldn't mind making my own slideshows and writing some of my custom dvd's. I love playing games, but I can handle poor graphics because I've been playing my PS2 for 5years w/o buying a Xbox or XBOX360. I want something innovative, easy to learn the basics, a lot of masterful advanced challenges, and really just a great computer that never crashes or has virus's.. Is this the computer for me? Time to make the switch?
Also: I've been dissapointed with MS's Paint Software for ever, how more advanced or how more less advanced is MAC's paint.. I like to do some easy paint images on my spare time.
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Hi stlouis,
Welcome to the world of Macs!
(As an aside, yes, the "silent update" to 1.5GHz is not worth mentioning. Such a small difference. Personally I thought the mistake was coming from the factories side?)
The switch:
Yes, I say go for a Mac, you won't regret it!
Your Mini specs:
You are right about maximizing RAM. About a small HD too, as it's a better choice to get an external HD for backup purposes.
Consider adding $100 for a Superdrive? Being able to burn DVDs is a good option IMO.
Processor:
If you buy a Mini, you buy the old Apple technology that is about to be discontinued. Of course you learned about the switch to Intel and the ending of PPCs?
This doesn't mean anything bad now and for a few more years: While the new computers are still struggling with the emulator Rosetta trying to run the old software, all your apps will run perfectly well on the best possible G4 evolution.
The tried and true.
Ronald's REFURBISHED idea:
Ronald is very right about these good deals. If you are going for a PPC Mac (no Intel), check also what G5 or iMac G5 you can get there.
You'll have to add extra RAM though.
No crashes, no virus, almost no maintenance,
and
so easy and natural learning the OS, Finder etc,
yes,
this is the computer for you.
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