Would you recommend an imac 27" or a Macbook Pro 15" retina display?
Portability does not matter at all in this case. Would you recommend buying a Macbook pro 15" or an imac 27". Can you list some pro's and con's? Thank you very much!
To piggy back on what rkaufmann87 has already said, watching HD videos on a 27" screen is always more enjoyable than watching them on a 15" screen, even if there's more pixels on the smaller screen. I have a 27" iMac and a 15" rMBP and each serve their purpose. I have a USB HD Tuner and can watch over the air channels on my iMac. That 27" screen makes it just like another TV.
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I feel overwhelmed by the info on the net. Thank you from a concerned senior citizen.Cocoa506 wrote:
Hi again. I do want a wireless printer to use for both my MacBook Pro laptop and IPhone 4S.
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When trying to update getting (error surle error domain error-1100). It started yesterday, any help would be great. I have Mountain Lion 10.8.1 on a new macbook pro with retina display.
There are many people suffering from this problem right now (including me). It appears to be a server issue. Just wait and try checking for updates again tomorrow.
Some things I have heard indicate that this may be a regional problem, though what parts of the world are affected I don't know yet. A few people have been helped by deleting the following preference file (paste the path into the Go -> Go to Folder window in the Finder to locate it), though most have not:
~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist
Note that if you are trying to download iTunes 10.7, that can be found here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1576
Also, note that there is no reason to be anxious to get it, as the only thing added in iTunes 10.7 is compatibility with iOS 6, which will not be available until the 19th, and the new iPhone, which will not be available until later as well. The new iTunes that was announced is iTunes 11, which is also not yet available. -
MacBook Pro with Retina display to imac
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Can i connect a MacBook Pro with Retina display to a mid 2010 imac 27" ? in ANY way? to use as a second screen... HDMI to mini display.. ive a feeling i know the answer but its worth asking.....
thanks!Ha, "their" my teenagers would certainly point that out.
"true to say the imac isn't the most upgrade friendly"
Well it's just taking that front glass and the LCD off. The earlier ones had the hidden latches and the special tool to release it. "Took quite a technique to remove it. I just did one where someone had just broken the latch and glued it back.
"i just replaced the dvd drive, i could never go back to mechanical."
That's for sure. As soon as I put my first SSD in this early 2011 MBP 13" I realized that there was a reason why all the Airs could get buy with just 2 or 4 GB RAM.
"currently budget isn't an issue"
That must be nice.
"this is testament to apple - there is no way a pc would have held up this well,"
Yes, I'm still using a 20" and 2 22" ADC Apple Cinema Monitors on my workbench w/ a 2002 Power Mac MDD G4, a 2011 Mini i5 and a 2006 iMac. There's a working SE and IIfx in the closet.
" initial pain of purchase"
Yup that IIfx originally cost $9,900 in 1990. I got it for half price!
There's a 27" iMac for sale here in the NW. I'm looking at it to replace the Core 2 Duo.
"imac is still a great machine with a georgeous screen"
Yup until last year I administered 88 PCs at a charter school. I found looking at those displays and jittery windows all day long really irritating. Of course I'd try to "2 finger scroll" and use "Gestures" to move to a new desktop until I remembered "Oh right, PC, crap."
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What MacBook Pro with Retina Display is recommended for college students?
I'm trying to decide which MacBook Pro with Retina Display to buy before I go off to college. I want to get the 2.6 GHz, 16 GB of RAM, and just the 512 GB of Flash. But I don't know which one is better for a business major. The 2.6 GHz Pro with Retina, or the 2.3 GHz Retina. My concers are the space, and this computer is suppossed to last me 4 years.
I'm a college student as well and I'm going to be a sophomore engineering major. I'm currently sitting on a 2007 white MacBook. Yes, it is from the stone age. However, over 5 years, I have only used 280 GB of space. I'm going to order a 2.7GHz, 16GB, 512 SSD R-MBP this weekend, in the hopes that this, too will last me about 5 years. Honestly, if you have the money to drop, I would buy the fastest possible configuration, 16GB ram, and a 512 SSD so that you can comfortably use your computer for another 4-5 years. My white MacBook served quite well for 5 years. The thing about newer technology is that it may last longer. A Core2Duo processor from 07 is nothing compared to Ivy Bridge now. So I would max out the configuration if I were you. By 2017, Intel is going to be making processors that will make this R-MBP look like crap, so consider "future-proofing" your computer for the long run.
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I am thinking of getting my first Macbook pro for uni and was just wondering which one would be the best? The macbook pro or macbook pro with retina display? or even wait for the new release in 2013 ?
If your budget is unlimited, look at both the retina and non-retina and make a decision based on your preferences. If funds are tight, explore the options in the refurbished section. Unless you are dealing with courses that demand specific performance parameters, any one of these options will suffice.
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hi, recently i bought macbook pro with retina display and installed windows 8 professional original software also. but in windows 8 track pad/ TOUCHPAD is not working properly. can you help me with providing drivers for trackpad to work on windows 8 professional .
Did you download and install the Windows Support software? If you did, did you use the Boot Camp Control icon to set up the trackpad how you want it?
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/
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How do you fix colored lines on Macbook Pro with Retina Display?
I have had my Macbook Pro 13" Retina display for over a year now, I recently opened it up and there were several green and blue lines running down the screen. When I apply pressure to the bottom of the screen, where the black border is, some of the lines disappear. It is progressively getting worse. I don't believe it suffered any trauma. It is a problem with the screen, not the GPU or anything else. I was hoping there is a way to fix it without have to spend over $300 to get the screen replaced. It is not under warranty. Any advice?
That's why Apple no longer sells disks. All its software is now available on the App Store. So you can either purchase/download the iWork components from there, or, if you have access to another Mac with an optical drive, share the DVD from that across the network (System Preferences - Sharing - turn CD/DVD sharing on) and install that way.
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Can you use the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display straight out of the box, or do you have to charge it up fully before you can use it. I do not want to damage the laptop by misusing the battery.
Attach the charger and start charging the battery to 100%. The good news is that after you have connected the charger, you may start using the MBP as well.
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hi just wondering, i live in ireland but i am planning to buy a macbook pro with retina display in america, will applecare purchased in ireland still cover the macbook from america, thank you
Yes. Apple care is associated with the serial number, and stays with the machine even if you where to sell the machine before the Apple care expires.
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How would I track my stolen macbook pro with retina display 15 inches?
I have left my bag inside taxi with my MacBook Pro with Retina Display 15 inches inside and therefore how will I track my Mac back. I also have serial number, part number, and model number of my MacBook Pro with me and I have on iCloud on my MacBook Pro.
If you enabled Find My Mac on your MacBook Pro in the iCloud settings then you can track it at http://www.iCloud.com
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What program do you recommend to download movies onto my macbook pro
what program do you recommend to download movies onto my macbook pro
iTunes.
Not sure what you're asking. You don't require any software other than what your MacBook Pro already has. If you ever encounter a popup window indicating you need something else, it's a scam and you should ignore it. -
Can you install Windows 8.1 Pro using Parallels on a new MacBook Pro without retina display?
I am starting a graduate school program and I would like to purchase a MacBook Pro. The options for the non-retina display fit my needs best, but it sounds like the resolution requirements for Windows 8.1 Pro do not match the MacBook Pro without retina. I need Windows to run a statistics program (SAS) and ArcGIS for mapping. Any thoughts or experience installing Windows 8.1 Pro on MBP without retina?
The native res on my 13-inch non-Retina is 1280x800. You might check with Parallels support or their forums to see if this is a problem.
If you go with the non-Retina 13-inch, I'd recommend getting 8GB RAM (standard is 4GB) because Win emulators need a fair bit of memory. -
What should I get, the 21.5" iMac or the 15" MacBook Pro (Non-retina)?
Im 14 and I know it's a lot of money to be spent on me at my age by my parents but they don't mind getting me it. Also I'm not looking to get the MacBook Pro to show off to my friends I like it because of its probability. So maybe could you list a few pros and cons for me so I can see what one would suit me bet?
P.S. I know the iMac is cheaper but money is not a problem so don't put that down as a con for the MacBook pro please?
Thanks"Pron" looks better bigger, so I vote for the iMac.....
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If a macbook pro with retina display's hard drive fail, do you have to buy a new computer
I am going to get a macbook pro and i'm not sure whether to go for a normal 15 or 15 with retina, i would prefer the retina for what i need it for but this is pretty important
The Retina model doesn't have a hard drive - it has flash memory storage (the same as an SSD, sort of). The flash storage is easily replaceable - even by the user - but the RAM is soldered in, so if you purchase a Retina display model, it's best to opt for the full 16MB of RAM.
Apple sells the non-Retina models with both hard drives and SSDs but their pricing for SSDs is ridiculous. You can add your own at a fraction of the price.
Hope this helps.
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