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I would like to say thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide. I am getting a Macbook 2.4ghz for Christmas. Can't wait for the Mac experience!
1. I am getting a Western Digital external HD 500gb to use for Time machine. Will I be able to use it for other things as well as use it for Time Machine? The Macbook's HD is 250gb so can I use the other 250g for whatever I like?
2. I am in the market for an external monitor. Looking for a 22-24 inch. Is their any monitors out there that are REALLY great that are under $400 you would recommend?
3. When I buy a monitor is there an input that I should be looking for? Like HDMI? I would like to get the most out of my monitor. Does it make a difference which input I use?
4. I am looking into buy the Logitech VX Revolution (The Mx revolution doesn't fit my hand well and seems a little big). Does anywon have this mouse and do you like it?
5. Upon getting my new macbook I would like to have a complete copy of my 80gb HD from the computer I am replacing (Windows) due to the fact that I don't know what all is on the HD and would like to have a copy just encase. Can I do this with the 500gb WD HD that I am buying and still use it for Time Machine and be able to access the files on a different windows computer? And maybe even on Parallels?
6. When getting my new Macbook I would like to also add about 20-30 movies onto it. When getting these onto my Macbook with Handbrake should I wait awhile between each movie? I really don't want to mess up the Disc drive.
7. Also when I get parallels on my Macbook can I get a virus using windows? And should I download Virus Protection Software? Any recommendations?
8. Also When buying a monitor What are the best specs? Do I want low or high response time? And I am guessing highest resolution as possible? And what contrast ratio do I look for? Anything else I should look for?
9. I was going to buy a usb hub off ebay. Bad idea?
10. Are there any good wireless headphones any one recommends?
If you are still Alive after reading all this thank you for any input!
1. I am getting a Western Digital external HD 500gb to use for Time machine. Will I be able to use it for other things as well as use it for Time Machine? The Macbook's HD is 250gb so can I use the other 250g for whatever I like?
2. I am in the market for an external monitor. Looking for a 22-24 inch. Is their any monitors out there that are REALLY great that are under $400 you would recommend?
3. When I buy a monitor is there an input that I should be looking for? Like HDMI? I would like to get the most out of my monitor. Does it make a difference which input I use?
4. I am looking into buy the Logitech VX Revolution (The Mx revolution doesn't fit my hand well and seems a little big). Does anywon have this mouse and do you like it?
5. Upon getting my new macbook I would like to have a complete copy of my 80gb HD from the computer I am replacing (Windows) due to the fact that I don't know what all is on the HD and would like to have a copy just encase. Can I do this with the 500gb WD HD that I am buying and still use it for Time Machine and be able to access the files on a different windows computer? And maybe even on Parallels?
6. When getting my new Macbook I would like to also add about 20-30 movies onto it. When getting these onto my Macbook with Handbrake should I wait awhile between each movie? I really don't want to mess up the Disc drive.
7. Also when I get parallels on my Macbook can I get a virus using windows? And should I download Virus Protection Software? Any recommendations?
8. Also When buying a monitor What are the best specs? Do I want low or high response time? And I am guessing highest resolution as possible? And what contrast ratio do I look for? Anything else I should look for?
9. I was going to buy a usb hub off ebay. Bad idea?
10. Are there any good wireless headphones any one recommends?
If you are still Alive after reading all this thank you for any input!