I'm thinking to buy a macbook pro 15'', but i'm scared that
I'm thinking to buy a macbook pro 15", but i'm really scared that Autocad doesn't run very well. I'm an architect so I NEED AUTOCAD. i also used photoshop and illustrator..sketchup too. I was searching for some reviews and i found that with the new Mountain autocad doesn't work. What can i do or if there's someone that had or has the same problem or experience. Thanks!
Check out this Autodesk FAQ - seems as if there's a 2013 version that will work just fine.
Good luck,
Clinton
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So I'm thinking about buying a Macbook pro with 512 gb harddrive and 8gb of ram. But I don't know whether to get a 2.4 ghz or 2.7 ghz processor? I mainly use my computer for a lot of music, internet, and other teenage things
2.4ghz is plenty of processing, if it means you'll save money over the 2.7ghz. I'd have suggested 2.7 if you also do heavy video editing/rendering using FCP, etc... but the spec you have is plenty
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I have an iMac with Microsoft Office (and several other licenced softs) and an HD - Time Machine that backup all the stuff. I'm buying a MacBook Pro and I would to know that if I use the Time Machine to transfer all my stuff, the Microsof Office will work normally or if I need to reinstall it with another licence?
You do not need a new license. The license file will be found in /Library/Preferences/ and is named, com.microsoft.office.licensing.plist. Be sure it gets transferred and you will be fine. I see no reason why the file would not be in your Time Machine backup nor any reason why it would be restored.
Please visit Pondini's Time Machine FAQ for help with all things Time Machine. You may need help figuring out how to restore your current backup to a new machine. -
I want to buy a macbook pro.. but now I have a Packerd Bell with the programs: Word, Powerpoint,... I want those programs on my macbook pro too is this possible? and is it expensive?
Hello:
Expensive is relative...
Microsoft makes a version (written native for the Mac) of Office:
http://store.apple.com/us/search/microsoft-office-for-mac
Some of us use iLife - an Apple product that almost seamlessly translates Microsoft programs (for example Word to Pages) back and forth. You can always export in a Microsoft format...
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I am going to buy a macbook pro 15" but i can't choose between glossy or anti-glare
i am going to buy a macbook pro 15" with the 8gb ram and all that jazz but i can't choose between the glossy or anti glare they both will apply to my daily use but i cannot decide. is it possible to pick lets ay the glossy one then if i dont like it switch to the anti-glare or not ?
You can replace the screen later on, but at a cost.
Best bet would be to go to an apple shop and have a look at the 2 side by side and decide for yourself; if there was 1 that was better than the other, apple wouldn't give you the choice.
p.s. on a personal note I like the glossy one better. nicer picture IMO -
I would like to buy the MacBook pro ME294LL/A, but I need the keyboard and system support Arabic language!!
Nobody in these forums represents Apple or any store. If you want to buy something, you must contact stores directly yourself in the country where you live. Apple stores do not ship outside their own county.
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I am from Portugal. I am going to travel to the USA and I am thinking to buy a Macbook Pro there. Will I have technical assistance and support, in case of damage, here in my country, even though I bought it in other continent?
Apple warranty on portable devices is worldwide. The only related issue you may encounter is the length of coverage. In the EU countries, Apple has been mandated to follow the 2-year minimum coverage after losing a court battle; in the rest of the world, base waranty is just one year, after which you can extend for 2 more purchasing AppleCare. Since the Mac will show up as being sold in the USA, I think Apple won't be obligated to follow EU rules on the unit. And this warranty, however much it lasts, only covers defects, not damage due to use.
Other issue you may have is getting the desired keyboard. US-purchased MBPs only have a choice of US or Spanish keyboards. -
If I buy a MacBook pro in the USA would it still work in new zealand?
I was thinking of buying a MacBook pro in Los Angeles and was wondering if it would work in new Zealand where I live?
Yes, it will work in EnZed. You would need either a different power cord or a wall outlet adaptor to work with your wall outlets.
And, you'll have to get used to it speaking with an accent. -
I am about to buy a MacBook Pro 13" and have a question.
I am about to buy a MacBook Pro 13" but need help deciding between the i5 model or the i7. I am in all kinds of engineering classes and will be running heavy programs on it. I will be creating mobile apps, will be using it to create large documents, and using Autocad. Which model would you reccomend? Also, I plan on buying next weekend, so will OS X Mountain Lion be pre-installed on it or will I have to update myself? Thank You.
-RyanWhich model would you reccomend?
For what you'll be doing...the i7
so will OS X Mountain Lion be pre-installed on it or will I have to update myself?
You'll probably have to install it yourself as nobody knows when t his month ML will be released. -
I've been reading the comments re FCPX on MacBook Pro and now I'm scared. I'm taking a class in FCPX and thinking about buying to do videos for nonprofits. Won't be fancy stuff, but now wonder if it's a good choice. Also, a classmate who was in CA last weekend said he heard that Apple will drop support of FCPX. Any truth? Advice?. I'm on 10.7.4 with 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB 1067 MHz. Thanks.
dkstj wrote:
Also, a classmate who was in CA last weekend said he heard that Apple will drop support of FCPX.
While it is against the TOU of these boards to speculate on future products/updates what Thomas said is right: FCPX is quite a new product and it doesn't make any sense to drop it now.
The only thing that MIGHT get dropped at a certain point is support for older hardware/OS as FCP X progresses. -
hey. i'm about to travel to thiland and i'm thinking to buy there Macbook air\pro. how can i tell if it's fake?
thnksIf possible, I'd make sure to register it on Apple's online system at first start IN THE STORE, and verify it is a kosher serial number before walking out. That way you'll be sure to be covered by the warranty. If the machine is fake, Apple's system won't accept the serial number. If it is stolen and already registered to someone else, it won't accept the repeat registration.
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Hi I'm thinking of buying Adobe After Effects CC for my MacBook Pro. But I am worried it won't work. Here are my specs 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5, 4 GB Ram, 1333 MHz DDR3,13-inch (1280 x 800) are my displays and I'm up to date with latest software. I need to know if this will work on this Mac and or if there is any other After Effects that will work.
The display would not. However, your model does not have a discrete GPU, and the integrated (Intel 3000) would not meet CS6's requirements (any CS6 software) alone.
However:
Standard VRAM:
384 MB
Maximum VRAM:
512 MB*
Details:
Apple reports that "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 384 MB". *If upgraded to 8 GB of RAM (or more), 512 MB will be reserved for video function.
In other words, you would need to upgrade your RAM to 8 GB. The VRAM (video ram) of the processor can exceed its specifications if you upgrade your memory to 8 GB. In order to run the software, you would have to upgrade your RAM first:
Crucial Memory Upgrades for Macs - Apple Memory
Complete MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.4 13" Late 2011 Specs -
Could I be refused Applecare if I was to buy a MacBook Pro from Ebay?
So, I'm looking to buy a MacBook Pro. Only problem is, I'd rather not have to spend the £1000 I'd need to do so.. Mainly because I haven't exactly got it all, and even if I do, I'd rather not spend it all..
I've been browsing ebay looking at Pros for sale, and I've found a few possible ones- But I want to know if anyone else has done the same and had certain problems in the past? I mean, I would only consider buying from someone with 97% - 100% positive feedback anyways..
My idea was to buy a one that I liked the look of, for say, £400 maximum, and then just buy apple care afterwards from the actual apple store.. Good plan?
Some people have mentioned that Apple may refuse to sell/cover me with applecare? Would they actually refuse it? And if so- how could I get around it?
Any help and advice will be much appreciated! Thanks in advance-
L!You can only buy Applecare in the first year of ownership. Not sure if any Used Mac's can get Applecare. I think it is for the original buy only, but I may be wrong on that.
Sure if the system was older then one year Apple would not sell you Applecare even if you were the original owner.
That is One Year from Date of Original Purchase. 367 day old NO Applecare. -
I will be buying a macbook pro very soon( cant wait anymore).So where do you think i should buy it from apple walk in store or a compusa store?.I dont know which of this stores get the latest week macbook pros.
Any ideas guys?
cheersWell, I am afraid no one really will know the answer to your question, so your best bet is to look at the serial number on the box before you make your purchase (explanation below). From what I can tell from these boards, week 12 MBPs seem to be fairly trouble free, and for the most part whine free.
Now I wouldn't be surprised if they get a little ticked at you if they bring up a MacBook to the checkout counter, only to have you inspect the box and then tell them you don't want to buy it after all... but it is a lot of money so I'd say your within your rights.
Anyway, I would hurry down to the Apple SOHO store (prince and green). They had them in stock last weekend. Assuming your going with the full 2 GB of ram, you may have to pick up your machine with 1 GB and wait for the 2nd GB to arrive a few days later. But if you buy it at the Apple store you can just bring your MacBook back in when you go to pick up the extra ram and they will install it for you on the spot.
I'd get there as early as you can tomorrow (saturday), before the weekend crush. And I would highly recommend the 2GB of ram since your going to be running a lot of Apps through Roseta for awhile. I actually think having 2gb of ram is more important than processor speed.
And as far as CompUSA is concerned, I wouldn't bother (the customer service is sooo bad in manhatten CompUSAs). I guess if the Apple store doesn't have a MacBook that is week 12 or later, you could go check CompUSA, but either way, you are going to have to manually inspect the serial number to know which week it is. I doubt anyone on these boards has information on which production week stores are receiving.
OK so regarding the serial number, it is actually really easy to tell which week your mac was made in. Here is how it works.
The first part of the serial number tells you which factory the Mac was made in. I believe all MacBooks are being made in Shanghai so it should start with"W8". The full list of factory codes can be found here:
http://www.tuaw.com/2005/04/14/when-was-your-mac-born/
The next number is the last digit of the year it was made (which should be 6 since they were all made in 2006). So basically all MacBooks made so far should all have serail numbers that start with "W86"
The next 2 number are the production week!
So to sum it all up, look for a serial number that starts with:
W8612....
or higher (like W8613...)
You know, it occurs to me that if you go to the Apple store, and you are really really nice, you might even be able to talk your sales rep into inspecting the serial number for you when he goes to pick up your machine. Its should be easy enough to explain, since they all start with W86, and I think they get some sort of commission or are somehow rewarded for sales, so he should be motivated to help you.
And if you want to double check what I have said, grab a spare mac at the apple store and manually type in the serial number into this site which will also tell you the production week:
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
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I want to buy a new Macbook pro 15", but I don't like Lion, I want Leopard installed, is there any issues with drivers or any other I should be aware of?
Hello, I've tried Lion from the day they released to last week I got my computer formated and with leopard again, on my iMac 24" from early 2009 2.9 Ghz core 2 duo, and I have installed 8 Gb of memory, and i have some complains about it, there are some cosmetic issues but mostly I'm concerned about issues bellow the hood, as I'm a stock trader and I depend completly from my computer's performance, let me explain:
Superficial issues:
1. They took off "spaces" and I liked it.
2. I dont use the magic mouse, I need a more accurate mouse for my charts, and it seems they built the entire OS assuming you would use the magic mouse for gestures, scroll, etc to try to mimic in some way the Ipad and Iphone functions, but what if you arent using it like me?
3. I never used that little rocket icon that makes all your apps appear and that could be one of the "improvements on Lion", at first sight it looks nice and slick, but if you try to use it and make it part of your daily use, you would find it is useless, it is a pain to try to arrange it the way you like it, so I rather use the spotlight to search for my apps, its faster.
Now the MOST important, 'performance':
1. It completly suffocate my computers hardware Leopard much more lighter, beggining from the start up that taked almost 1/3 or twice the time, and I think Lion has some bugs bellow the hood, i was doing my normal stuff, some apps running and everything, and suddenly I started to feel the computer a little slow, safari taking forever to open the pages for example, and I opened the activity monitor to see what was going on, and it was there, I was using 4 or 5 gb from my memory, and CPU making insane peaks, and Im using 2.46 gb as im writing it doing exactly the same stuff, (but Im happily using Leopard now), and it wasnt once, as i told before, I used lion since the day they released it and happened several times until it drove me nutts. But leopard not problem in that regard at all, Never.
hope this helps, and hope some apple guys read that because lion resulted in a big disappointment for me.
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