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MacMall.com - MacBook Pro
i can increase the ram to 8gb and have them install parallels to run xp and qb
what do you think?
MacMall.com - MacBook Pro
i can increase the ram to 8gb and have them install parallels to run xp and qb
what do you think?
That's about twice the price of the windows laptop i got last month (600gig hard drive with 8gig of ram), Tibs. You can set up an XP partition on a Windows 7 computer or Windows 8.1 computers have back compatibility. I was able to install all but one of the of XP programs that wouldn't run in Windows 7. I went ahead and had win8.1 put on my work desktop too, it doesn't matter at all that the desktop doesn't have a touch screen.
I think this Tibs:
But that's me. In the end it's personal preference. Some people love Macs. I'm not one of em. I don't hate them either....they are just way overpriced IMHO. But get one if you want. RAM, Graphics speed and Drive space are major factors in any computer (multi-tasking is nice too
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I kinda like the new "it's a laptop, it's a tablet" things....If I ever win the lottery and have $$$$ to burn. They are touch-screen tablets with keyboards that detach if you wish and they clam-shell fold into a laptop.
Limited power and storage...but compared to what you are used to....still a mega upgrade. Let me find some links.....Bbiab.
But that's me. In the end it's personal preference. Some people love Macs. I'm not one of em. I don't hate them either....they are just way overpriced IMHO. But get one if you want. RAM, Graphics speed and Drive space are major factors in any computer (multi-tasking is nice too
)I kinda like the new "it's a laptop, it's a tablet" things....If I ever win the lottery and have $$$$ to burn. They are touch-screen tablets with keyboards that detach if you wish and they clam-shell fold into a laptop.
Limited power and storage...but compared to what you are used to....still a mega upgrade. Let me find some links.....Bbiab.
OK. 1st question:
Are you sure you want a laptop?
If the answer is "Yes"....... so you want it portable. What are you doing with it? Do you care if it's a tablet with a detachable keyboard and touch screen capable?
Are you sure you want a laptop?
If the answer is "Yes"....... so you want it portable. What are you doing with it? Do you care if it's a tablet with a detachable keyboard and touch screen capable?
no desktop for sure and i'm really getting tired - with all precautions taken - of virus intrusions and ms trying to force upgrades
i visit the forum, check fb occasionally, read the news and might look at ebay - no questionable sites and still
i visit the forum, check fb occasionally, read the news and might look at ebay - no questionable sites and still
OK. The macbook air PCs get good reviews. Can't tell ya much about macs though.
So you want Mac because you think it's safer....
If it makes you feel more comfortable, that's a win. I don't want to prejudice you.
IDK how much safer it is...you still want virus protection. But it's probably safer than Windows just because Win is more popular. That doesn't mean safe though....just safER.
OK, Maybe check the "air" series too and compare. IDK if weight matters to you.
So you want Mac because you think it's safer....
If it makes you feel more comfortable, that's a win. I don't want to prejudice you.
IDK how much safer it is...you still want virus protection. But it's probably safer than Windows just because Win is more popular. That doesn't mean safe though....just safER.
OK, Maybe check the "air" series too and compare. IDK if weight matters to you.
The "air" series is more expensive but your needs are...modest so you don't have to have the top one.
I like that config you listed also.
IDK if you want to add the wireless mouse or not.
Also, I'd opt for an SSD over a larger HDD if you don't think you will have to store a lot. They don't fail as fast. They have come down in price quite a bit. No moving parts. but....I wouldn't get less than 128 GB these days. Depends on how much you want to store.
Make sure whatever you get is haswell processor, not the older one (older is on the 13 inch displays).
I like that config you listed also.
IDK if you want to add the wireless mouse or not.
Also, I'd opt for an SSD over a larger HDD if you don't think you will have to store a lot. They don't fail as fast. They have come down in price quite a bit. No moving parts.
but....I wouldn't get less than 128 GB these days. Depends on how much you want to store.Make sure whatever you get is haswell processor, not the older one (older is on the 13 inch displays).
most macs do not have a cd rom drive that's why i liked the one above and weight is not much of a factor since it'll be stationary most of the time
OH, and you may want the 8GB RAM option.....only because it's more "future proof".
At my age (NOT commenting on your age, mind you) I like bigger displays. Don't have to be "Retina" displays...but a bigger display helps to read those dang small print websites.
easy decision - 15'' screen is as small as i'm willing to go
so .................. no air for me
more details on the specs
http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook-Pro/product~dpno~9232229~pdp.hgcijcd
and yes, 8gb ram would be a chosen upgrade
http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook-Pro/product~dpno~9232229~pdp.hgcijcd
and yes, 8gb ram would be a chosen upgrade
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Cool. I'd get an SSD if I could. But that's me. If it mostly sits on a table/counter then it's not much concern to have an HDD and it is more storage for the $$$$ than SSD.
It ships with "Mountain Lion" but the next software version is a free upgrade:
OS X Mavericks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It ships with "Mountain Lion" but the next software version is a free upgrade:
OS X Mavericks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
while i'm leaning toward a mac i hate to make decisions under duress!
quickbooks opened in safe mode this morning but the print spooler won't load. then i found this
Print In Winxp Safe Mode. - Windows XP - All Editions - The Elder Geek on Windows
if i can print in safe mode i wouldn't feel all that rushed and can take my time weighing pros and cons
so - my question, atty - should i give this fix a try?
quickbooks opened in safe mode this morning but the print spooler won't load. then i found this
Print In Winxp Safe Mode. - Windows XP - All Editions - The Elder Geek on Windows
if i can print in safe mode i wouldn't feel all that rushed and can take my time weighing pros and cons
so - my question, atty - should i give this fix a try?
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