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Yes, you are right, because I thought I had to purchase a drive separately based on what I saw on the internet. And I also thought I had to purchase keynotes and numbers to get something close to word and excel. Website is not very clear. Thanks for all the input! |
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The only downside to running windows on your Mac is that it opens your Mac to the risk of PC-only viruses. And please don't let your Apple rep tell you Macs don't get viruses. They can, but since there's so many more PC's, it's quicker/easier to write viruses for PC's. Since Macs are gaining popularity, they're making more viruses for them and you'll want to consider virus-protection either way. |
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Do they offer virus protection? |
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I don't think Apple has their own anti-virus software, but once you get your Mac and go to the App Store or look online and you'll find products for it. You'll have to research what's out there- sort of like what's out for PC's- and see what you prefer. |
I have the Macbook Pro, love it. I also debated on either updating to the Macbook Pro or the Air and decided for my use the Pro was the best solution. I also have an IPad and add a bluetooth keyboard when I want to us it for documents or speadsheets. |
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I think I will go with the pro and add MS office for mac. Now I am trying to decide what size screen I want. Decisions, decisions!:D |
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We live without anti-virus programs. Fatalivy, make sure you set up an administrator's account, and then a general user's account for daily use of your computer. The user account has fewer permissions and prevents things from being automatically installed on your computer. Then keep your computer current with all of the updates. When you check for updates, you have to enter the adminstrator's ID and password. This is the way PC users should operate too. Never use an adminstrator's account for daily computer use. Never install or update programs from suspicious pop ups or third party pages. Quote:
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There are alternatives for backing up: Apple - Support - Backup |
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Soooo, are you saying the 13 in vs 15 in use different keyboards? |
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My 13" inch Pro has the keyboard without the number pad. The keys are the same size, but they are spread out a little bit more than those on the 15" keyboard. Also, as Faboosh mentioned, the screen size may not be to your liking on the 13". It doesn't bother me, but it really depends on the work you are doing. |
I'm in the market for a new Macbook. I really need one with much more space, and faster ram, and a non-cracked screen (lol, dropped it once, dented the top, then stepped on it and cracked the top of the screen). It's been a fantastic laptop for 5 years though and there's nothing wrong with it (besides what I'VE done to it lol). I just want to upgrade. So anyway my debate is between the 13" Pro or the 13" Pro with Retina Display. It seems the retina display does not have a built in DVD/CD player. Which I think I could live with. I really don't use it THAT much and could buy one separately. The retina screen really seems amazing. But I dunno, I might just go with the regular Pro which has one, and it also has a hard drive whereas the new computers have flash drive. I need to research the main differences and which one is better still. I am just looking for a lot of space. I want to be able to keep a lot of my videos and pics on my actual computer. My current computer is super small harddrive. I bought the lowest of the low 5yrs ago because I just wanted a macbook like NOW and couldn't wait to save up more money for a bigger one lol. I wouldn't personally get an Air unless you were just surfing the internet and checking e-mail type thing. But I did hear the battery life is fantastic on it. It just seems so breakable to me. |
You can compare macbooks here Apple - Why You?ll Love a Mac - Compare Mac notebook computers. |
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My dad is retired from computer programming and he suggested the mac pro 13 inch since I do absolutely nothing except browse the internet, download music and sometimes put together word documents. And yes, I want it NOW, too. Lol |
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