Should I return my new MacBook Pro??

I got a new Mac Book Pro. My first Mac ever. I purchased it on the 17th of July, In the last few days it has been freezing. Last night I literally shut it off because I cold not get pages to load....while my Windows laptop (4 years old) was running SUPER speedy sitting right next to it!!! I am feeling a bit nervous over spending 1700 plus dollars on a product that doesnt seem to be as good as the the cheaper alternative. I am very conflicted and not sure what to do. Even when it does load....its no way near as fast as my old windows laptop. Whats the deal???

Well, I personnally have decided to hold off updating. Mainly because my sound equipent isn't yet ready to run on Lion with all the software updates.
I would say that any new operating systems that are released around the world have always given some users issues.
But one of the best things about a mac, is that if you have a problem with it crashing etc, it's nearly always resolvable without any re-installing the OS like on Windows. I've had mine for 2 years without a single re-install so far. And definately no plans to! And I've been able to resolve every snag I've come across / modify my system to do exactly what I want it to. Mac's OS is far far more powerful than Windows. I will NEVER return to Windows. It's the stupidest operating system in the world to me.
You'll be glad you broke up him in the end. And if your not, go see Dr Phil!!

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Should I return my new MacBook Pro? Creative Suite CS and CS2 do not work?

I am soooooooooooooooo ******!!!!!!!!
I just purched the top of the line MacBook Pro and learned that the Adobe Creative Suite products do not work on this machine. I contacted Adobe and they said they will not have an update until they release the next version, which won't release until (at the earlies) the end of this year. While Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign are not crucial aps for me, I do use them for business regularly.
With this being the case, I ask the mac community using these machines, should I return the computer, buy a g4pb (my TI just literally fell apart) ? Reading the board hear and various news articles, there seems to be a few issues (whine - apps - etc).
I guess I should have looked into this more before purchasing, but I trusted Apple to release products that are ready for users.
This is the most expensive computer I have ever puchased and I need it to do everything my TI PB did.
Is the MacBook Pro worth the early adopter hastle?
(thank god I haven't opened the box yet!)
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.5)

According to Adobe:
Creative Suite 2 will work on Rosetta with the exception of one componet. Version Cue Workspace (Server) does not work under Rosetta. As of Jan 31 2006 this was the only known issue with using the suite on Intel Mac's.
Adobe Systems
Creative Suite: Yes (with performance losses)
Photoshop Elements: Yes
(Adobe has posted "FAQ: Adobe Support for Intel-based Mac Computers" [intelmacsupport.pdf]
http://www.adobe.com/products/pdfs/intelmacsupport.pdf , which discusses Intel support, development, Rosetta compatibility, rough schedules, and more for Mac applications from Adobe and Macromedia.)
I would recommend that if you are going to use this program that you have 2 GB's of RAM seeing as I hear that Rosetta can be a RAM hog. Hope this helps you out.
I am soooooooooooooooo ******!!!!!!!!
I just purched the top of the line MacBook Pro and
learned that the Adobe Creative Suite products do
not work on this machine. I contacted Adobe and
they said they will not have an update until they
release the next version, which won't release until
(at the earlies) the end of this year. While
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign are not crucial aps
for me, I do use them for business regularly.
With this being the case, I ask the mac community
using these machines, should I return the computer,
buy a g4pb (my TI just literally fell apart) ?
Reading the board hear and various news articles,
there seems to be a few issues (whine - apps - etc).
I guess I should have looked into this more before
purchasing, but I trusted Apple to release products
that are ready for users.
This is the most expensive computer I have ever
puchased and I need it to do everything my TI PB
did.
Is the MacBook Pro worth the early adopter
hastle?
(thank god I haven't opened the box
yet!)
MacBook Pro
Mac OS X (10.4.5)

When should I purchase a new Macbook Pro?

I bought my current regular Macbook in March 2008.
The current specs on it is follows:
2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
80GB Storage (32 GB free currently)
The only problems I have with it: I have a small crack on the side where the apple logo is. I covered it up, no other issues with it. Also, I have had issues with the spinning wheel when I run Safari, but I now just use Google Chrome and no issues! I run Onyx about once a week to get it cleaned and verify/repair permissions.
It still runs fine. Not as fast as when I first got it, probably because I only have about 32GB of storage left. I am just wondering when I should purchase a Macbook Pro? I am not too familiar with my current Macbook life expectancy.
Thank you!
p.s. My Applecare warranty has been up for 2 months

JeremyJ327 wrote:
I am just wondering when I should purchase a Macbook Pro? I am not too familiar with my current Macbook life expectancy.
That is entirely dependent on your usage and needs. Friends who only use their laptops for email, Web, etc. are known to keep their Mac laptops for up to seven years, because you don't need much performance to do those things.
I use mine for graphics, so after a few years it can't keep up with the newest application upgrades. Therefore I replace mine sooner. But I still tend to keep mine for 3 to 5 years. My current MacBook Pro is the same age as yours. It is in excellent shape, and for my purposes the speed is still very good, so I will not spend money on a new MacBook Pro now. I installed a bigger faster hard drive (only $70), upgraded the RAM a while ago, and bought a new battery, because I think this machine still has another 1 to 2 years left in it.
On the other hand, if your job depended on the fast processing of HD video or raw photo files, you should upgrade to a Core i7 MacBook Pro right now. For those jobs, a new Mac might not last 2 years.

Should I buy a new Macbook Pro 13 inch or Macbook Air 13 inch?

Hi,
I was wondering if I should buy the new Macbook pro 13 inch, or keep my old 2010 1.4 C2D Macbook Air. I am not satisfied with the tiny 64GB SSD that my current Macbook Air has, because just a few weeks after I had done a clean reinstall of OSX Lion, the whole disk almost filled up. The one thing I do like about the Macbook Air, however is the speed of the SSD. Its really quick, and it boots in under 20 seconds. The Air didn't have many performance issues (other than overheating like crazy after playing a few graphics-intensive games).
If I were to buy a new Mac, my price range would be from $1200-$1500. I plan to use Garageband/iMovie frequently for making Youtube videos/school projects, and store a large music library. I also plan to do some moderate gaming and run Windows 7 in Bootcamp/Parallels. I don't plan to take it around much, but I don't want to have to weigh down my backpack in case I have to. My two options now would be the new Macbook Pro 13 inch or the new Macbook Air 13 inch. Could anyone give me a suggestion of which computer to buy?
Thanks!

I went through this same thing when I purchased my first Mac 3 days ago, also between the 13 inch MBA and MBP. I ended up deicding with the 13inch MBP, here's why:
1. More hard drive space, yes it may not be an SSD but more space is more space. I have also heard about people taking out the disc drive and adding an SSD in its place, so there would be an option.
2. The disc drive, I rarely do use it but just in case it's there and easier than carrying around an external.
3. Upgradability, I plan on keeping this Mac for a while because I spent so much on it. On a MBP I can upgrade the internal parts such as the hard drive and RAM. On a MBA everything is soldered together so what you buy is what you stick with.
4. Ethernet port, this is one that could be gotten around by an adapter but I still took it into consideration. Not everywhere has wifi yet including my work where every computer is hard wired.
5. Bootcamp, as well I plan to run Windows 7 on mine and Windows 7 takes a good amount of space so this is another spot where the larger hard drive of the MBP comes in handy. You could always have an external hard drive and run Windows 7 off of that on an Air but then you would have to have it always plugged in when you wanted to run Windows 7.
About me, I am a student so I had a lot to think about and read a lot of reviews online before I decided on my MBP but I am glad I decided on this over an Air. It may be a few pounds heavier also but in the long run for me I think the Pro will be better, I do plan on adding more RAM in the future as software becomes more memory intensive. With you're pricerange being 1200-1500 the 13inch MBP with the i7 processor may be one to look at. From Apple with their student discount, if you are one, you get $100 of plus a $100 giftcard. At BestBuy (where I got mine) the price of the i7 13inch MBP is 1,424.99 and if you're a student you get $100 off but no giftcard. I got the i5 13inch MBP because I don't need an i7.
In the end it all comes down to what works for you, but I hope I was able to help you some.

Return My New MacBook Pro Ahead of WWDC?

I bought my new:
MacBook Pro
Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012
Processor 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
on Wednesday, May 29 (10 days ago). I just found out that the exact model of computer I own is in short supply, and almost everyone speculates that it's because Apple will announce the release of a newer version of the same thing:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57588097/apple-wwdc-2013-rumors-include-new- ipad-iradio-ios-7-macbook-pro/
I don't want to get stuck with this older one, when just weeks later a newer version is released. Does it make sense to wait until the rumors are confirmed, or just ditch this one right now, by returning it? I bought it in-store. Would this update be announced during the keynote address, and how responsive are the stores after a new product is released? Is there a lag time between keynote addresses, and the actual inventory of new product in the store?
I'm definitely going to get the new one -- I just need advice on the most efficient and easiest way to proceed through this.
Thanks

We don't know if Apple will release a new MacBook Pro during WWDC. You have 14 days to return your Mac, so wait until Monday and if Apple releases a new MacBook Pro, return the one you are using and buy the new one. You can do it without any problem

Should I "restore" a new macbook pro retina from a time machine backup of old mackbook pro?

I'm considering buying a new Macbook Pro Retina. 15".
Now I'm using a 2007 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo MBP 15" running Lion. It works fine most of the time. Occasionally an application will freeze and I need to force quit.
It seems like the most convenient option would be to restore the new machine from the last Time Machine backup of the old. The benefit is that I'd feel confident that all of my stuff is on the new machine. The downside is that maybe glitches that had developed in the current system over the ~5 years would be transferred over to the new machine.
Or I could make a fresh start with the new machine and invest the time needed to transfer over the iPhoto, iTunes libraries and Documents folder and reinstall all the third party applications. I have an external optical drive to use the installation disks where necessary. The benefit would seem to be that any glitches that had developed in the old system might be avoided. The downside is that this would take a very long time.
What's the recommened method of migrating from an old machine to a new one?

Instead of a restore from Time Machine, I would suggest that you use Setup Assitant that comes up the first time you start the new Mac.
Connect the TM drive to the new Mac before you power it up
Then when the new Mac asks if you wish to recover from an older Mac say yes
Then select from Time Machine
This will keep everything in the system for the new hardware and bring over everything else.
Allan

I have leopard and want to upgrade to lion. I have a macbook about 3 years old and wonder if I should just get a new macbook pro ($$$) instead. Is it worth the headache to upgrade to snow leopard and then lion? How does lion perform on an intel core duo 2

I have a macbook about 3 years old running leopard. I amwondering ifitwouldbeworth the trouble to install snowleopardand then lion ($60.00) or just buy a new macbook pro ($$$$$$). How does lion perform on an intel core 2 duo processor?

I have Lion installed on a Mini with a C2D processor. The same Mini has Snow Leopard on another partition and there is no noticeable difference in operational speed between the two OS's. But compared to my new MBPro 17" with a 2.83GHz i7, the Mini running Lion is noticeably slower. So if you can afford anew MBPro, then I would get it because you will probably be unhappy with the performance of Lion on the older MBPro. The other benefit of getting a new MBPro with Lion is that if you have any Power PC applications currently on the old MBPro, which will not operate in Lion, then you still have the ability to use them. Many users got stung by upgrading to Lion, only to find they could no longer use the older PPC applications.

Should I try to return my new MacBook Pro because of the whine?

I accidentally posted this in the MacBook area. Sorry to crosspost!
I bought a 2.16ghz MacBook Pro on Friday. I brought it home and discovered that it couldn't hold an airport signal and had kernel panics about every five minutes. The Apple Store replaced it with a new one. After taking the new one home, I discovered that it had a greyish blob in the middle of the screen and received another replacement on Saturday. After playing with this MacBook Pro for a couple of days, the whine has reared its ugly head. At this point, I'm not sure what to do. If I again take it back for a new machine, will they do it? Will I be told that it's within spec? I'm worried that if I return it, I'll get another machine with issues. Other than this problem, this MacBook Pro appears to be stellar. I'd appreciate any advice! Thanks!

Are you talking about the "processor whine" or the "screen brightness" whine
The screen brightness whine is easily fixed, and is accepted as a known, repairable issue.
The other is not, and unfortunately you will either have to deal with it, or get a new one

Should I exchange my new MacBook Pro for the newer MacBook Pro?

I have just recently purchased a 15" MacBook Pro. Well...4 days later I receive an email letting me know that they have just improved the processor and battery life of the 15" and 17" MacBook Pro. I called to complain that I had just purchased the computer and now the upgraded one is available. It has not been 14 days so I can exchange it, but will have to pay the 10 percent restocking fee which is about $210 dollars, My question to this forum is whether or not I should return the computer for the upgraded one? I think yes, but would appreciate all of your input.

As hard a pill as it is to swallow now, if it was me, I would pay the restocking fee and pick up either the faster i5 or the i7 version. Chances are either will outperform the 'old' machine you bought and in a year you won't even think about it, just be happy with the newer technology that includes hyper-threading and power boost. If your new machine isn't very busy, the turbo boost will take it to significantly higher clock speeds, and when it's quite busy, the hyper-threading will help you cope with the load. Win-win and sure Apple gets another $210 but will have to sell it as refurbished I would think so it's very fair.

Should I get a new Macbook pro?

Hey there,
I have had my white Macbook for over three years now. First of all, it runs really sluggish most times now. I mean, I'm still able to use it, however, it is significantly slower than when I first got it. The disc drive no longer works, and hasn't worked for about a year now. Instead of spending 200ish dollars to get it fixed, I just bought an external one. The Macbook pro now is really new and having been recently approved for the barclaycard, I would be able to finance it over the next twelve months. I have heard people say that right now is the perfect time to buy a Macbook pro and that it should last me at least the next six years. Should I just tough it out and wait until my current Macbook really is driven into the ground, or should I take advantage of my current student discount and the prime time to buy a Macbook pro?
I am really leaning towards getting it, but still debating.
Thanks!

That is a really good question. The difference in performance will be huge for you, but on the other hand the new Pro's are buggy right now (heat, 10.6.7 update glitches, freezes,). Of course common sense tells us that new iteration bugs happen to the minority - most people will be happy with their new machines. Read the posts here about new machine issues and see if you are up to the challenge. I'm seeing a lot of people solving their problems, but as a rule: if you wait a while after a major upgrade you can avoid issues completely.
Finally - consider the Apple Refurbished page. Good deals right now.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=OTY2ODY3Nw

Should I buy a new Macbook pro?

So, I've had a 15" macbook pro, (mid 2010) and it has served me well... The hard drive failed, which i got repaired, then the battery has just done that thing where it swells up like a beach ball...
Here's my dilemma:
I don't know if i can be bothered to spend the money to replace the battery, or if its worth me just buying a new one...
i know someone will say "waste of time, just get it repaired" but frankly this laptop can't really run ANYTHING decently any more...
So here's the big question: Should i just go ahead and buy the current Top Spec 15 inch macbook pro, or do i wait for the new models that come out later this year?
Will i even notice a difference?
I mainly use the computer for general browsing, video editing, audio editing and a lot of gaming... with that in mind, does anyone have any suggestions?
is it even worth waiting?? will there really be an enormous jump in performance in the new models that i simply cant live without?
Thanks in advance for the help!

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Should I by a new MacBook Pro

I have a MacBook Pro it is about six years old. I recently tried to update Itunes and I could not becasue the OS is outdated its OS X 10.5.8 . Also I noticed that the battery is not keeping a good charge like it used to. So I was wondering should I look into getting my computer updated or should I just look into buying a new Mac becaue this computer is six years old.
Bellow is my specs for my computer. I hope this info will lead me in the right direction.
Hardware Overview:
Model Name:          MacBook Pro 17"
Model Identifier:          MacBookPro2,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2.33 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          4 MB
Memory:          3 GB
Bus Speed:          667 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          MBP21.00A5.B08
SMC Version (system):          1.14f5
Serial Number (system):
Hardware UUID:
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:          Enabled
ATA Bus:
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Revision:          FAV1
Serial Number:
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Protocol:          ATAPI
Unit Number:          0
Socket Type:          Internal
Low Power Polling:          Yes
Power Off:          Yes
Intel High Definition Audio:
Device ID:          0x83847680
Audio ID:          26
Available Devices:
Headphone:
Connection:          Combo
Internal Microphone:
Connection:          Internal
Speaker:
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Fully charged:          Yes
Charging:          No
Full charge capacity (mAh):          5881
Health Information:
Cycle count:          91
Condition:          Good
Battery Installed:          Yes
Amperage (mA):          118
Voltage (mV):          12615
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Other than a lrger hard drive there isn't any other updating you can do. You can upgrade to Lion but that is the limit.
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You must purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.
     Snow Leopard General Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
       2. 1GB of memory
       3. 5GB of available disk space
       4. DVD drive for installation
       5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;
           fees may apply.
       6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and
           terms apply.
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
     Lion System Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
           or Xeon processor
       2. 2GB of memory
       3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
       4. 7GB of available space
       5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

How often should I charge my new macbook pro with retina display?

hi everybody! I just got my macbook today and I want to take good care of it so it lasts me a while, and I'm particularly concerned about the battery life. what ensures that I can maintain a battery that will drain the slowest? or in other words, what are healthy charging habits? I'm a student so I'll be using it more than a few hours daily. should I turn off my macbook or set it to sleep when I'm going to sleep for the night (~6 hours). is there ever a time when sleep is preferable to shut down? when I'm using it for an extended period of time, is it better to run it down and charge it or to leave it charging at 100%? how often should I run down the battery, or if not, what level should I run it down to before charging it again? I read somewhere that it's best to charge it to 80% instead of 100%, is there any truth to this? any input is appreciated, thanks.

Here you go: https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/#macbook, and here: http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/61401/how-to-maximize-macbook-pro-retin as-battery-life-when-working-with-ac-power, and of course this: http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=9875442&postcount=23 (:

What hardcover case should I get for new Macbook Pro 13inch?

Hello,
Hoping someone here can help me.
I got a Macbook Pro 13 w/ retina display late 2013 model earlier this month.
The hardcover Incase I got from Best Buy made for Macbook Pro 13 doesn't fit. Does anyone know of a case that will and that you'd recommend?
I'd like to get a hardcover case asap.
Thanks!

Speck

Should I buy the new MacBook Pro 17 right now or wait for longer?

I've seen a lot of people complaining issues of the new MBP 17. I just don't know it's the right time to buy one or wait for onther months. I am scared that if I ordered one online, and can't return it.....

In my opinion not doing custom if you can afford it is a mistake. The only drawback is yes you cannot return it, but if your that unsure about it, do what i did. i went to an apple store and played with it. The only unsure thing i had was if i would like the operating system over windows.
Also posted questions here. The downside of not least getting a higher processor is that it requires replacing sooner. Rather spend a few extra now and be able to use it an extra year or so. i speak from expierence of not upgrading and seeing my 3000 dollar sony blue ray i bought 3 years ago become an expensive blue ray player because i didnt upgrade my processor from a 2.0 to 2.5 back then. If i did it still be a decent computer but alot of games now require over the 2.0 to even run at low specs.
But i buy for the computer to least last me 3 years, maybe you replace sooner. Again this is only my opinion. and for what its worth ANY computer you buy if you go to the forums of that computer you will see complaints and problems about it. Just Apple is a big name and this is a new release so the news people still have this computer in thier radar.

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