I'm a recently graduated film student and my macbook pro needs an upgrade... Will be using FCPX, Adobe CS6 etc. Which 15' macbook pro will be best suited for me? I'm most concerned about the processor speeds (what do they really mean in english?)

I need a new 15" MBP for film editing. The processor speed numbers are confusing.

The Tech Specs for the MBPr are here:http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-retina/ and you can see both 15" models come with the i7 processor, one at 2.0 and the other at 2.3 GHz. The processors are identical except for the clock speed, which directly indicates how many calculations a second they can perform. If you are doing things like editing or rendering or ray tracing, heavy duty computational things, the faster the processor, the less time it takes to do the task.
But the 2.3 GHz machine has even more, twice the memory and twice the storage capacity. With film work that will get to be important since you can load more directly into memory where it is readily accessible to the processor, and twice the storage so you do not have to move material to an external drive so soon. Both of which will contribute to faster workload turn around for you.
For your needs, the faster machine with twice the memory and twice the SSD storage will be the thing you need. And, keep in mind that the MBP cannot be upgraded after purchase like in the past. So get all you will need now at the time of purchase.

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Frank, thanks for your note. I wrote "COMPLETED" because I had gone to a lot of effort to get the content of the book precisely as I wanted it. I would fully expect to see my level of effort and care matched by functional competence in Aperture 3 to render the book the way I created it. Too much to ask?
And yes, I upgraded the Aperture 2 Library first. [Not ALL my tens of 000s of pix, because I use Lightroom selectively for photo editing. But Yes to the Aperture 2 Library.] That step took a number of minutes, but seemed to work fine (no error messages of any kind).
Then I opened the existing book project in Aperture 3, which followed some "magic-box" process that took a minute or so. As I said, when that step was done, by all appearances the book was ready to submit for printing - until I examined the photos a little more closely. You did see the blurry example I included, didn't you? That is what each and every photo looks like.
Text-box content appears to have been rendered pertectly, for the record (including captions).
So, ... is this result something you have heard of before? Do you know of a one-step solution? Or am I looking at an extended picture-by-picture fix?

Messages "receive at" settings - what do they really mean?

Yesterday I was not able to send iMessages from Messages Beta anywhere. This morning when I woke up I could. I didn't change any settings though. What can I say? I guess there was a big time lag from installation until it worked right. Beta software.
But I have a question about the "receive at" settings on my iPhone and iPad.
Currently, messages sent from Messages Beta on my iMac arrive everywhere (iPhone, iPad and in Messages itself) in all these cases:
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          (2) Sent to my Apple id main email address (in my personal domain).
          (3) Sent to my iCloud @me.com address.
          (4) Sent to my cell phone provider's @softbank.ne.jp address.
The latter three are set as verified addresses at my Apple id settings at the Apple site at https://appleid.apple.com.
However, addresses (3) and (4) above are not set in my Messages "receive at" settings. On my iPhone I just have (1) and (2) set. And on my iPad I just have (2) set. Yet iMessages sent to all 4 now arrive everywhere. I wonder what the purpose of the "receive at" settings are in that case?
Thanks,
doug

HI,
I am not sure that I follow exactly what you are saying.
Are you saying that an iMessage sent from Messages to your Phone's phone number also show up and is synced with the Apple ID, the iCloud ID and the extra email (on the phone ) ?
I have an Apple ID (Dial-Up account email)
It has been linked to an iCloud @me.com name (on the Apple ID site it is now listed as a Verified email)
In Messages I used the iCloud ID as the "Signing in name" so this is what Messages sends from.
If I then iMessage my iPhone (number) my phone shows two conversations (it is set to Receive At the Number and the iCloud ID whilst Caller ID is set to the iCloud ID)
1) the Messages to Number chat
2) the iCould ID sync version of this.
If I iMessage the iCloud ID it only shows up like a synced chat on the Phone rather than a fuill conversation.
I do not get a Messages turning up on the Dial-Up email ID (it is in the phone for email) (my 2)
I do have the (3) iCloud ID but this is Messages Send name and the Phone's alternative Received At
I do have a (4) as at the Apple ID site I have a Google ID listed but I am not getting messages here either.
In System Preferences > Users and Groups (as it is now in Lion) I have my iCloud ID as my Apple ID set up
Similarly in Mail, Contacts and Calendars I have the iCloud ID set to my @me.com name (rather then the Apple ID that created it)
The Dial-up email Original Apple ID is actually Disabled here.
It would seem that the different names and IDs must be linked somewhere but it is likely to be something that looks small in the changes to Lion but has wider consequences than we first see.
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HT201303 Hi my iTunes account has been hacked by someone in Canada, they downloaded a game called "Game of War fire age" the game is free but the in app purchases are up to £69.99 each time for gold I am very concerned about the security of ITunes at this

My iTunes account has been hacked via Canada according to an email from apple some one in china tried a few weeks ago but failed.
I changed my password a couple time now but it seems that someone has hacked it and downloaded a free game called "game of war fire age" as I said its a free game but the in app purchases can be up to £69.99 per purchase of gold?
This is a worrying thought that my account has been compromised and I am unsure of what to do about it.
I would like to open a new account but would I be able to transfer all my purchases over to a new account any advice is welcome many thanks for your time.

i recieved the same email with the same game and it also stated the purchase was from canada i have revieved a few other as well and am concerned i have changed my password a few times now but i still revcieve emails and am very worried. i recieved the email near the date this question had been put up
however i do not know how they are downloading apps as my credit card details need verification when i download anything , any help would be much appreciated.

How can I check what the processor speed is

We have an old white dome base iMac, running OSX 10.1 How can I check the processor speed - it is not available to choose in the 'about this Mac' dropdown?

Turns out it is a mind blowing 40 MHz!
Something read wrong. The slowest FP iMac was 700mHz.
While in OSX, can you see if 10.1 has its own version of System Profiler? In newer OSX versions it's in Applications >Utilties.
I jumped from OS9 to 10.2 so, like Eustace, can't remember what 10.1 has--or doesn't have.
You can look dor the sticker/decal with the serial number. That usually gives the processor speed also:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2994

I am concerned about the health of my current computer but have not yet made the commitment to a new one, but: 1) How can I transfer my iTunes account to a new computer when I get one... and 2) What can I do if my current computer suddenly implodes and I

I am a bit of a computer/Internet/iTunes dummy....
I am concerned about the health of my current computer but have not yet made the commitment to a new one, but:
1) How can I transfer my iTunes account to a new computer when I get one...
and
2) What can I do if my current computer suddenly implodes and I have not yet 'copied/'saved'/otherwise protected my account, as is? -- I have already had my computer crash once and had one of your people help me restore all of the paid for songs (none of the uploaded from my own collection of CD songs, of course, so I had to spend a long time rebuilding that) -- and I believe I was told you could only help me recover that material one or two times altogether, no?
WithOUT purchasing a Mach or iCloud (I actually think I have one of the later, but rarely have checked it) account, is there anything I can do to responsibly protect my account?
Thanks for any time taken on this!!!

These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
Note if you have iOS devices and haven't moved your contacts and calendar items across then you should create one dummy entry of each in your new profile and iTunes should merge the existing data from the device.
If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library or a backup then then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data.
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I just got my MacBook Pro a month ago. However I am realizing I need more hard drive space due to aps and programs. I use am external but am concerned about the space. Is there a way to upgrade my hard drive from apple and keep my warranty valid?

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I have just pre-purchased the Iphone 5 and am concerned about the Nano_SIM. I am with Telstra in Australia. How and where do I get a Nano M and how do I get my pre-paid account onto the new SIM?

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Stupid question, is there anyway to increase the processor speed?

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320278787503&ssPageName= STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011
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can you upgrade the processor speed from 2.0 GHz to greater?

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