Parallel in MBA or MBP?

My wife is an accountant..some days ago she went in an Apple Store to buy a MBA 13" with 8GB RAM and 256SSD. She has to install parallel over it because she has to run some applications which require windows....actually the sales man suggested her to buy a MBP because, in his opinion, the MBA doesn't support 2 different operative systems compared with the MBP..... He said that due to the processor of MBP, faster then the MBA one.... IS it true? My wyfe prefers the MBA due to its skynny case ... :-)

There is no optical device internally, but you can purchase Apple's USB SuperDrive to use as the optical drive, and it will work with Windows.
The is a USB to Ethernet adaptor. If the computer has a Thunderbolt port there is also a Thunderbolt to Ethernet adaptor. Both available from Apple.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean about being "less higher." Also, which did you mean was "less?" The MBA or the MBP?

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MBA vs MBP: Should I buy?

I was hoping to get some opinions from some of you who have the Macbook Air.
Currently I have a Powerbook G4.. the second to last revision before the Intel switch: 1.67Ghz G4/1Gb RAM/160Gb HD/ATI 9700 w/128MB.
Here is my dilema: I am going to be buying a new Apple laptop as early as tomorrow 2/15. I was originally planning on buying a 15" Macbook Pro fully maxed out in every made to order configuration, but all my research has led me to believe that an update to that product line is imminent. I am the type of person that likes to have the best/most powerful thing for the sake of having it even when I may not use it to the limit of it's capabilities, but I am also very impatient and don't know if I can wait for the update whenever that may happen while my $$$ burns a hole in my pocket.
So, I began thinking about what I actually do with my PBG4.. I used to do music production and graphic design but not so much anymore. Mostly I watch movies and surf the net, I do convert movies and music quite often, but don't really utilize all the IO that I have (except S-video) I have been tempted by the Macbook Air, but I am wondering if I will regret giving up all the power and IO of a Powerbook or Macbook Pro.
I know if I get a Macbook Pro and they release an updated version shortly after my purchase I will be totally burned.. but I am wondering if I could live within the limitations of the Air?
Just interested in getting some opinions from those of you that have the Air or both MBA and MBP..
Many thanks,
James

Really, IMO, you should wait it out until the MBP is refreshed. If you absolutely cannot, then it's going to be a difficult decision on your part. When you break down the specifications, the MBA is really not "new" in the sense that it still uses the 65nm Merom microprocessor. This processor is set to be eventually phased out by the new Peryn, 45nm processors that were announced in late January. So if you go with an MBA today, you're almost dropping the cost of the baseline 15" MBP for a notebook that is essentially last year's technology. Not to mention that the RAM in the MBA is not upgradable, and the HD uses an outdated parallel ATA interface (ie slow).
Additionally, you need to really consider your needs in a notebook. If you still do music production and graphic design at all, then the MBA is probably going to be a huge disappointment. Remember that this thing wasn't meant to be a desktop replacement like the MBP. Apple's target consumer for the MBA is someone who needs a second or even third computer for situations where portability is a must, and is willing to sacrifice speed and power to get it.

How do I uninstall window 7 and Parallels 8 from my MBP?

I fairly new to the Apple Mac and somewhat hesitance on what install and uninstall (moving to the trash). On to the question How do I uninstall both window 7 and parallels 8 from my MBP? I'm using OS X ML 10.8.2 The reason is I throught I had to use a window based only program for some personal work that I do, but I didn't have to after all. The biggest reason is to free up disk space, I don't like program I don't use wasting space.

Let me get this clear - you're running Windows 7 under Parallels 8 and want to uninstall both?
Pretty simple - http://kb.parallels.com/en/114624. And http://kb.parallels.com/en/5029.
Good luck,
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MBA vs MBP

Hi everyone. I'm wondering which one to buy MBA or MBP. The things i want to know for each -
1 How hot can they get?
2 How well they perform on heavy load ( photoshop, games, flash etc.) and compared to each other
3 Is there a big difference between 11" and 13" MBA? Or is it enough 11" or rather you should just add those 200 and get a better one?
I really like that air is light, probably wouldn't hurt when using it on my laps for hours.
That's pretty much it. Thanks in advance.

I had an MBP 13" 2008 and now have an MBA 11". I can't speak for the present MBP's, but I did notice that now and then my 2008 MBP would get warm under the left-hand side of the keys there. Never hot. Believe, me, I've had laptops that got too hot to use, and the MBP, while it got a little warm, was never, ever so bad.
So far, my little 11", doing all the things my MBP 13" used to do, hasn't gotten warm once. Betting that they improved on the current MBP's, I'd say you don't have to worry about heat unless you're really putting them to work. The aluminum bodies are remarkably cool and work very well.
The difference between 11" and 13" MBA is this:
(1) Obviously, smaller screen real estate. That's up to you. I have no problem with this, but some people want more room just to see things wider and/or have more windows open across a screen.
(2) Battery-- 11" gets 5 hours (six sometimes), 13" gets a whopping 10 hours. MBP 13" by the by, gets around 7 hours.
(3) SSD--11" max is 128G, 13" max is 256.
Just in case it matters to you:
* Backlit keyboard--only on MBP not on the AIrs (some people find this a deal breaker)
* Lock slot--only on the MBP not on the Airs. This is my one issue with the Airs. There is an odd sort of device on sale for them now by which one can lock them to the table, but no slot in the computer. Except in places I really trust, I never leave my little 11" out on a table. If I'm at a coffee place and need to get more coffee, I close it up and take it with me. it's just too easy for someone to snatch it. I am thinking of getting the new weird lock thing for it. My old MBP, however, had the slot and I could lock it to the table.
Here's some things to consider:
(1) MBA can't be upgraded. So whatever you get, that's what you get. If you get 2G RAM you're stuck with that, you can't make it 4G RAM--which is why the advice to go for 4G is a good one. With the MBP you can upgrade.
(2) Disk Drive--obviously, MBA doesn't have one, MBP does.
(3) MBA comes with SSD standard. MBP doesn't and if you want it you'll have to pay a lot more. But you can have it with the MBP if you want it. I gotta tell you, now that I've got it, I'm spoilt. I won't ever go back
In the end, the best way to decide is, I think, twofold. First, which is more important to you, power or portability. Because portability is where you get the real magic of the Airs. Their lightness (you'd be surprised at how much of a difference going down from almost 6 pounds to 2 or 3 makes), slimness, even the speed of getting them in and out of carrier bags is beyond compare. Power and storage is where the MBP excels. Second, if you haven't yet, you should go to a store and check both out. I'm a great believer in going for the computer that calls your name, that you fall in love with. If an MBA is what you fall in love with, you can make it work even if it doesn't have all you think you want.
Hope that helps!

Suggestion-MBA or MBP

I'm looking into purchasing a MBA or MBP, and I need some advice on which will work better for my needs. I currently use a PC and I am ready for a change. I use Adobe, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint frequently. I create and save many documents in word and Excel spreadsheets. With so many choices for apple notebooks I am unsure of the differences or which to get MBA or MBP. Please Help!
I currently have Ipad and Iphone 4s. We are slowly converting our household over to Apple products.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

it depends on ur use.
if u use ur laptop only for browsing, email, some work with work/excel/powerpoint etc, music and so on, then MBA is enough. actually its enough for most of us. MBA also comes with large SSDs, so u can check the storage before buying. and its more comfortable for carrying.
but if u r into heavy gaming, hardcore audio/video editing or need to run other special heavyload softweres, then u will need MBP.
but remember, some gaming, little of photo editing etc also runs smooth on MBA.

MBA or MBP

I am thinking of getting a Mac but I can't chose between the MBA or MBP..I need a optical drive but I already have a separate SuperDrive...Portability is a huge thing, same a disk space as I will download movies and stuff...any help would by appreciate

it depends on ur use.
if u use ur laptop only for browsing, email, some work with work/excel/powerpoint etc, music and so on, then MBA is enough. actually its enough for most of us. MBA also comes with large SSDs, so u can check the storage before buying. and its more comfortable for carrying.
but if u r into heavy gaming, hardcore audio/video editing or need to run other special heavyload softweres, then u will need MBP.
but remember, some gaming, little of photo editing etc also runs smooth on MBA.

Suitability of MBA and MBP for FCPX ...

Hi there,
i am going to purchase either a 13" Macbook Air or Macbook Pro & plan to use FCPX on it.
the problem is I discovered the following:-
a) the anount of RAM is so low as compared to my iMac whic has 32gb RAM.
b) i always read that it is better to get a dedicated video RAM but most of the latest MBA and MBP only comes with on board video RAM.
c) the HDD though is a flashed based but is so small, start from only 128gb. Could it be that Apple wants us to buy an external HDD ?
cheers & thanks

RyanManUtd wrote:
… But for me, what is important is that when I am editing on the timeline, I hate it when it becomes slow. Sometimes even the beach balls appear.
So in my case, better to have a fast processor or a bigger RAM ?
I have never seen a beachball using FCPX (see my specs: I'm on the very low end of hardware).
(I've seen crashes … it's not all pink here )
Aside 'no background rendering' … or manual initiated rendering (to see complex compos in real-time…) :
Imho, it's all about 'delivery': put each stream on its own 'platter' = no beach balling, no stutter
And with stream I don't mean the source(s), but what you see on screen:
in case, you do pic-in-pic, compounds, MultiCam, you see 2/several streams - then, I recommend 2/several drives …
to over-exaggerate:
when you put the sources of a 4x camera MultiCam on 4 different drives ==> no stutter, no beach balling at all, even on antique, underpowered systems… ok, that's over-the-top, my several external, simple usb3 drives deliver each 2-3 fullHD streams flawless ...
best practice is it anyhow to separate Events from app/OS/cache…
I would suggest a min. of 16GB Ram.
The number-crunching (rendering) is mostly done on GPU, not CPU.
Last, silly comment: benchmark tests test benchmarks!
Means: FCPX + MacOS + Apple hardware sums up 'higher' than expected.
Don't be too focussed on GHz and stuff, no -user is interested in …
Shall I link again to my stunt? (some board members: "Nooo, not again!!" <yawn> )
I do link to my stunt ... >> 4x 4k Multicam on MacMini

MBA or MBP? can't decide

I've been using a MBP 2.2 for 2 years now and want to get another mac but I can't decide. I've heard the MBA overheats a lot and no multitouch. The only thing attractive is the size.
New MBP has better battery life, don't know about the overheating issue.
any thoughts?

The MBA is lightweight, ultraportable and very sexy. That being said, it is not for everyone. The complaints that some have made regarding overheating can be due to several issues ranging from its small breathing holes positioned at the bottom and/or network issues. I have a first generation MBA (1.6 GHz early 2008), after a few months of heating and freezing, I learned most of this is due to user negligence. First of all, its form factor is so compact, and yet it is able to perform as well as any other notebook, assuming you know what things to avoid or what steps to take to ensure it can perform to the specifications.
The first thing I learned is that it is not a laptop, it is a notebook, the term laptop is the reason for most people's frustrations with the little guy. The fan vents are positioned under the machine so it needs to sit on a flat, ridgid surface. So if you want to use it on your lap avoid placing it over fabric. Use a ridgid surface, if you must use it in bed or on the couch, the simple solution is a laptop table or in my case, I use a small cutting board I purchased at walmart that fits perfectly under it.
The second thing that can cause overheating or sluggish responses is the wireless network you use. I use a Time Capsule which can be configured to use the 5MHz band and the 802.11n radio mode however, if you have more than one wireless machine in your network and one of them at least does not have the 802.11n but 802.11g (such as older macs, the iphone, etc.), your network will be downgraded to the slower radio mode. This cannot be avoided unless you have this year's new wave of airport extremes and time capsules, which have the ability to run in dual modes.
So if you take all of these things into consideration and accept the fact that this machine was built to work with the latest network technology and you can live with it sitting on a flat ridgid surface, there is no reason why you wouldn't love the machine. I have used it for over a year and do not see how I could ever part with it. This notebook is as small as I ever want to get and will be my favorite apple computer for a long time.

Synching email from MBA to MBP

I'm thinking of getting a MacBook Air for some extensive travelling. My email address is POP3 not IMAP, and when I return from traveling I'd like to get all the emails I've sent and received off the MBA and onto my main computer (MBP). What's the easiest way to do this?

Take a look at Synchronize X Plus or Pro. I am evaluating it this week and find it quite good.
Before you leave, you can transfer your email to the AIR, and in the other direction when you are back. The process is quite fast, just a few minutes.
To efficiently connect the two computers to do the transfer, you may create a wifi network on the MBP (see preferences -> sharing -> internet). That way you have a fast and secure connection.

Boot camp or Parallels with Late 2008 MBP 2.8

Does anyone have any experience yet?
I need to use Adobe CS3, Wordperfect X3, and Autocad 2009. I still wanted the new MBP so I ordered it and it will be here next week.
I will be running XP Pro. Which is the more useful platform Parallels or BC.

Depends on how frequently you plan to use the Windows apps.
Boot Camp gives the best performance, but it's more inconvenient since you have to reboot over into Windows, then back to Mac OS X when you want to use that OS.
Parallels (or VMWare Fusion) uses the Intel CPU virtualization to run Windows (or Linux) at the same time as Mac OS so you can use them both at the same time. There is a slight performance hit caused by the virtualization, though, and you can't use all of the machine's RAM for Windows (some of it is needed to continue running Mac OS X).
I use Parallels on my MBP, and I'm very happy with it. The performance is very good, and I find it much more productive to run Windows apps side by side with my core suite of Mac apps. I'd only be inclined to use Boot Camp if I wanted to play Windows games, and/or if I spent a significant percentage of my time using resource-intensive Windows apps.
In your list, CS3 and Autocad performance would be the thing to focus on. Setting up Boot Camp means partitioning your hard drive, which is a bit of a commitment, so I'd suggest trying Parallels first. Get an evaluation copy of Parallels and give CS3 and Autocad a try in an XP virtual machine. You'll have to figure out how much RAM you can give to Windows and see how well the apps perform. If that doesn't cut it for you, then do the Boot Camp route.

MBA or MBP for me?

I'm planning to get the MBA. But what do you guys think? I went to Apple store like 7 times already to check both of them out! I'll be using it as my MAIN MACHINE. I'll use it for
-browsing web (a lot) for Facebook, YouTube, email, twitter, sports
-light photo editing (nothing like the pros only as a hobby)
-about 150 music and 250 photos
-maybe Xcode and other apps
-I WANT IT TO LAST FOR ATLEAST 4 years
-I want to be able to bring it to my friends house, school (high), and other places
What do you guys think? Tell me which model of which machine I should get (ex. 128GB, 4GB ram, MBA)
Thanks!

MBA is a secondary computer, not a Main computer.
So get the MBP.

What shall i buy MBA or MBP for 4years

recently the macbook air has been updated and i was wanting a latop that will last me for 4 years (my old intel core 2 duo lasted for 3 years).
the following specs that i am configuring for macbook air 13" is, 1.8Ghz i7, 4GB RAM, 256GB flash storage
the following specs that i am configuring for macbook pro 13" is, 2.7Ghz i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD
the only difference i find is the MBA is undervolted, Hi-Resolution 1440x900, faster SSD
the difference i find in the MBP is HD camera and more ports including SuperDrive
please help me choose the correct one because i want a notebook that will last me for 4 years.
money is no issue since i have already got spare 4GB RAM and 256GB SSD

While I love my Air, and believe such a machine could easily last 4 years, I suspect that you probably want the Pro. Why? Well, because you can upgrade it if you need to.
You don't say what you're going to be doing on this computer. I knew, when I got my 11" Air, that even in four years I'd probably wouldn't need a larger hard drive or more RAM. I knew this because over the years I've simplified my life and I'm not putting everything on my computer the way I used to; I delete more stuff, and keep big files on an external drive. Except for upgrades, I don't put on new programs, etc. I also knew that I'd be doing more traveling and needed lighter and slimmer--so, looking to the future, an Air was right for me.
But if you're not doing that, if it looks like in four years you'll need something to handle bigger programs and keep plenty of data at your fingertips, then you want the Pro, for sure. Because even if you don't get enough now, you can upgrade it later, have it meet your growing and changing needs. You can't do that with the Air. What you get now is what you'll have four years later, whether or not you feel it's gotten too slow or too small for you needs. That's perhaps the biggest and most important difference if you're looking at these computer long-term: You cannot upgrade that Air. What you buy now is what you have for its lifetime.
The Pro can grow and change with your needs over its lifetime. So, I'd recommend the Pro...unless, of course, you are totally in love with the Air. I always say to default on what you love, as you know you'll be happiest on that

Migration Asstt - how to transfer database + settings from old MBA to MBP?

Hi all,
I just bought a new MacBook Pro and would like to transfer all my database + settings from the old MBA.
I used Migration Assistant and transferred all the database alright, but the settings were not.
I can see the folders like "Applications", "Movies", "Musics", etc under the new username, but I am not allowed to open them up.
What do I do to also transfer the settings & applications that I had in the old MBA to the new MBP?
What about items like Address Book & Calendar?
Thank you!

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Here's a link that might be helpful:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=435350&tstart=0
Good luck!

Another MBA v MBP dilemma

So I'm trying to choose between a MBA and a MBP but just can't decide! Here is what I'll be doing:
- Everyday tasks (office, internet, music etc.)
- Films/streaming
- Possibly games such as minecraft
- Possibly programming
When I say possibly, I mean I may in the future but don't at the moment, so bear that in mind! I like the MBA a lot so if possible would prefer to get it. So a couple of questions:
Will the standard 13" MBA be able to handle all of the above? If not, would a customised MBA with 1.7GHz i7 and 8GB RAM handle it, or would it be better to just get one of the 13" MBP models?
Like I said, I'd prefer to MBA but would be happy to get a MBP if it meant it was more futureproof for my needs.
Thanks.

FUnny, I posted similar post right here:http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2650239&tstart=0
Yeah, it appears that MacBook Air have a smaller color gamut (AnadTech confirms: http://www.anandtech.com/show/3991/apples-2010-macbook-air-11-13inch-reviewed/5 )
Interestingly however it appears that it's brighter and have better contrast ratio than MacBook Pro.
I suppose it's bit of a trade off - colors for display resolution and energy consumption...

Can I use the same power cord on my MBA and MBP?

Traveling with a friend using a MBP, I have MBA. to save weight/space can we use either power cord with both?

Yes, but take his. His will charge yours fine while yours may be a little short on wattage for his.
Be aware of the different angle of attachment of course.

Parallel in MBA or MBP?

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