Do I really need a Macbook Pro over a Macbook Air?

I'll be using a notebook, well...as a notebook. But I'll also be using it in a desktop setup with an external monitor at home (which has become largely how I use notebooks these days). I have an ancient white Macbook currently, which essentially cannot stream videos of any quality. My question is if I really need a Macbook Pro (I would wait for the new Retina update due in the next couple of months) or would the currently generation of Macbook Air suffice? I would definitely need something capable of streaming HD videos online (think Netflix, etc.) Thanks fellas.

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The MacBook Air works for that job without any problem. The Intel HD Graphics 5000 GPU is not the best you can find, but it can stream HD videos. Also, note that the 13-inch MacBook Pro has got an older GPU which is similar. You don't need a 15-inch MacBook Pro to stream HD videos

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I am going to buy a macbook pro for grade 12, and I need to know wheather I should get a macbook pro or a macbook pro retina. If someone could tell me (in a very simple way) which one is,better for me and why, I would be ever so apprreciative.

I am going to buy a macbook pro for grade 12, and I need to know wheather I should get a macbook pro or a macbook pro retina. If someone could tell me (in a very simple way) which one is,better for me and why, I would be ever so apprreciative.

Why do you need a expensive MacBook Pro?
Your attending high school and unless everyone else is rich also your likely going to be a target by the more poorer students for theft or damage to the machine.
You could keep it home, but if you need it for class then your exposed again.
Also at that age your not very careful yet, a MacBook Pro is a expensive and easily damaged machine.
Unless your made of money and so are others at your school, I would recommned a low profile, just does the job cheap Windows PC.
If it dies, gets lost, stolen or damaged because of your inexperince handling senstivie electronics then it's no big deal.
You can buy a Mac later on when your sure you have a need for it, currently there isn't much advantage of owning a Mac compared to a PC, they do just about the same things now, one just looks prettier than the other.
Since 95% of the world uses Windows PC's your going to have to install Windows on the Mac in order to keep your skills up there or be unemployed, so it's a extra headache and expense.
good luck

I am sharing my macbook pro over a network with windows 7, however through windows 7 I can access my whole computer instead of just the shared files!

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hi. im ipad and ipohe user. now i want to buy my first macbook. i need to know what is better for me: macbook pro 13´´ or macbook air 13´´?? or another??
i will not move it frecuently from home because i always have with me the iphone and sometimes the ipad.
im looking apple store online because im trying to buy it refubrished (im from argentina and travel to NYC next month)...
please i hear you...!

Light weight basic needs, power miser - MacBook Air (glossy screens)
Semi-light weight basic needs, more storage, DVD drive, hot machine (no 3D gaming) - 13" MacBook Pro (glossy screens)
Bit heavier, pro needs, 3D gaming, cool machine, power hungry, - 15" MacBook Pro (anti-glare screen option, recommended)
Same as above, larger screen for HD video, cool machine, power hungry, 17" MacBook Pro (anti-glare screen option, recommended)

I'm wanting to migrate certain applications from my MacBook Pro over to my newer Mini, but Migration Assistant doesn't allow doing this by choosing which applications to migrate-how can I pick only certain ones?

I'm wanting to migrate certain applications from my MacBook Pro over to my newer Mini, but Migration Assistant doesn't allow doing this by choosing which applications to migrate-how can I pick only certain ones?

You only bought it four months ago, so it's still under warrantly.
Call Applecare or call your nearest Applestore to make an appointment. Tell them your mac has serious technical issues, describe them shortly.

Macbook Pro 13" or Mac Air 13"

Hey, can anyone offer reasons to go with the 13" Macbook Pro over the new Mac Air 13". Plan on keeping this as my primary for the next few years. I heard a rumor that a new version of the Macbook Pro will be coming out in the next few months. Is it worth the wait ??

Next macbook pro is at least 7-8 months the new one just came out in March.... It's hard to make a recommendation when we don't know what your using the macbook for.... Do you travel alot? Do you carry the macbook to school or work? What sort of battery life are you looking for? What sort of applications will you be running? These are all things that matter when it comes to choosing any computer for certain tasks... As your primary I'm guessing mostly email, web, music, movies and that sort of thing?
The ssd is definately a plus for the AIR. But like the previous user stated; your not going to be upgrading anything internally on the AIR yourself. If you get a macbook pro, you could always buy an aftermarket SSD and swap at a later time as well as upgrade your ram, change the battery yourself after the warranty expires, etc.... If you need a graphically demanding machine do not get either one, you'll be dissapointed if your doing anything that requires a decent gpu. These both have integrated ones GPU's unlike the 15" macbook pro model. However, for the everyday user, the specs are plenty good enough to do most tasks.
Personally, I would go with the 13" macbook air. If not only because it comes with an SSD and was just released like a week ago, but also because RAM doesn't really matter when your using an SSD, 4GB is plenty enough. Hands down 13" macbook air with the 256GB SSD.

Macbook Pro (retina) or Macbook Air 13

Hello
Im read many topics about that but just didn't get the right answer.... I would be really pleased if you will pass me as many information as you can.
Macbook Pro (retina) or Macbook Air 13
I will use computer for school, music, movies, facebook, also learning modeling and animating in 3d program, photoshop websites, editing photos etc. ( but nothing serious yet). also Ill use the computer in caffe bars..... what do you recomended for me ? At home Im able to connect it on my 24' monitor. Ill use it alot .. thanks for all the answers and Im apolagizing for my english language but its not my main language.... hope u understood me if not ask me down below
ps: I know that is money diference but I mostly care that I will have a computer which I need and I will use it (all the power, functions bla bla...)
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Or, to say it a little more friendly and time consuming than the hatter: This is the Mac Pro forum, thus your post asking about Macbook Pros is simply in the wrong place

Macbook Pro 2012 or Macbook Air 2013

Hello,
I looking to buy a Apple Laptop but really confused to which one to get Macbook Pro 2012 or Macbook Air 2012. Here are is what I do:
Web Development (PHP, Python Django, Node.js, Tornado)
Photoshop (4 times in 10 uses)
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Want a good performance
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Photoshop (4 times in 10 uses)
Illustrator (1 time in 10 uses)
When you use these, you'll be thankful you got a Pro.
Web development
Web surfing
Both are about equal. Some game performance may be better on a Pro, especially if it uses the graphics chip.
Need a good backup time (min of 3hrs)
Don't you mean max? A lot is dependent on how much data you have to backup and whether you choose to clone or use Time Machine. Clones are faster the second go around. Time Machine can be fast, but if you use it for archival, you'll be spending time turning off Time Machine, and archiving necessary to keep archives off the Time Machine drive. And Time Machine needs at least twice the capacity of your original, where clones only need the original.
Want a good performance
Pro is invariably better performance than Air.
Will have it for 4 years
Both only get a warranty up to three years if purchased within the first year from date of computer purchase.
http://www.safeware.com/ offers insurance, but not warranty.
Some credit card companies extend manufacturer warranty. Check if yours does.

What Makes the MacBook Pro better then MacBook Air?

What Makes the MacBook Pro better then MacBook Air?
I am considering getting a laptop of one of the 2.
I think Macbook pro is what i want as just a secondary computer, need a laptop that performs same as my desktop IMac
What are really the differences between the Pro and Air?
What Pro is best?
Anyone have problems? and am i best with paying for a brand new computer vs refurb?
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It really depends what you use it for.
I'm in my senior years in high school and I just bought my macbook pro (15 in - $1799 w/out tax). I'm willing to spend the extra money as I am planning to use it to continue my education in post secondary school. I think that the MBP is great for work, designing and for professionals. The MBA is great for portability and chicness. The graphics on the MBP is beyond my expectations and it's great. Its great for many things.
It all comes to this. Are you willing to spend the extra money on a MBP. What will you be using your computer for? WIll you be using it for a very long time? Are you going to be careful with it? I heard that the MBA is flimsy and can easily break.
I also recommend you ask a person at the Genius Bar at your local Apple store and they will be glad to assist you. I researched for a solid half of a year before i made a decision and bought my macbook pro.
Hope this helps.

Should I buy a MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air

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2. I will also be Parallels on my mac
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4. Websurfing/Research ( usually with an abundance of pages open)
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7. Music
I am willing to upgrade the internals of the macbook but have a budget of about 1,250 dollars. Advice about which laptop to pick as well as what upgrades may need to be made for the internals will extremely help. Thank you

In addition to what Japib wrote
You might be able to shave $50 or so via education pricing at online Apple Store
Parallels has education pricing, ditto MS Office. Your school (district) might have some education prices for software.

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Did you migrate the app from Time Machine? Reinstall it.
To re-install iPhoto
1. Put the iPhoto.app in the trash (Drag it from your Applications Folder to the trash)
2. Download it from the App Store to reinstall It's on your Purchases List there.
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/var/db/receipts/
2c: on 10.7 or later they're at
/private/var/db/receipts
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3. Re-install.
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TD

For Macbook pro Retina and Macbook Air Users Please Help

Hi
i Want Ask Macbook pro Retina and Macbook Air Users how use this macs both ( Only how use both )
we sit many hours on laptop that will hurt our eyes
what the macbook less strain on eyes
what the best macbook screen not hurt our eyes
sorry my english is not good but i hope you understand me
i want only users how use the both of this macs
thank you

People are different. Not everyone experiences eye strain with an LED/LCD screen, or with a retina screen or any other kind of screen. Some people do.
So no one here can possibly say how you will feel using either one - everyone is different.
You need to find some display models or something and try them yourself and see what you like and how you feel using them. Anything anyone here has experienced is immaterial - all that matters is what you expereince and we cannot predict that for you.
I stare at computer screens all day long, and have done so for many, many years now. I've never had a problem with matte LCD, glossy LCD (like my MBP), CRT, plasma or page white. About the only problem I've ever had is occasionally dry eye, since everyone tends to blink less when concentrating on anything backlit for long periods of time. Simple artificial tears deals with that, and just learning to stagger regular breaks.

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