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Just got a new MacBook Pro and have a few questions
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<blockquote data-quote="MacKid" data-source="post: 490839" data-attributes="member: 38514"><p>First of all I want to congratulate you on your new purchase. Your asking a lot of questions and I think that's great. I grew up using Mac computers and I still have a lot of questions. I'm not going to be able to answer all your questions but I'll see what I can do.</p><p></p><p>1) Either you bought the 2.2GHz or the 2.4GHz, Apple doesn't make a 2.5GHz version. Yes, there is no reason to reinstall the operating system. If in case you do, Apple provides the necessary cds.</p><p></p><p>2) Your going to get the rotating color wheel sometimes because some programs weren't written for an Intel based Mac, and it lags a little bit.</p><p></p><p>3) I'm surprised you upgraded to the 200 GB Hard Drive. Since it only runs at 4200 rmp it's going to slow everything down just a tad. 2 GB of RAM is plenty unless you use programs that involve rendering. Sometimes when you download Apple's software update and restart, it can take a little longer to reboot.</p><p></p><p>4) Apple will not offer a free upgrade, it's their new operating system, they want to make money! I heard a rumor that Apple will give a free copy of Leopard to anyone that has bought a Mac computer 3 months before the release date. Again, don't quote me on this.</p><p></p><p>5) I just deleted all trial versions</p><p></p><p>6) Don't know anything about wireless mighty mouse</p><p></p><p>7) I recommend LimeWire, it's free and works well. If you download via torrents I would use either Bits on Wheels, or Transmission.</p><p></p><p>8) iPhoto is great, all you have o do is get used to it. If it really annoys you, I would look at Aperture.</p><p></p><p>9) Google free apps for backing up your computer, your not going to have a problem with your hard drive's format. Apple know's what their doing.</p><p></p><p>10) Can't give you much advise about putting Windows on your Mac. I would wait until Leopard comes out and BootCamp is integrated into their operating system. Either programs are going to have their flaws. I've used Parallels and loved it. But remember you can't run anything that has 3d graphics, like games, with Parallels or VMWare.</p><p></p><p>11) It's going to take some time to get used to your new machine. Good choice on the MBP, I bought one in July.</p><p></p><p>I hope I answered some of your questions, and GOOD LUCK!</p><p></p><p>The MacKid!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacKid, post: 490839, member: 38514"] First of all I want to congratulate you on your new purchase. Your asking a lot of questions and I think that's great. I grew up using Mac computers and I still have a lot of questions. I'm not going to be able to answer all your questions but I'll see what I can do. 1) Either you bought the 2.2GHz or the 2.4GHz, Apple doesn't make a 2.5GHz version. Yes, there is no reason to reinstall the operating system. If in case you do, Apple provides the necessary cds. 2) Your going to get the rotating color wheel sometimes because some programs weren't written for an Intel based Mac, and it lags a little bit. 3) I'm surprised you upgraded to the 200 GB Hard Drive. Since it only runs at 4200 rmp it's going to slow everything down just a tad. 2 GB of RAM is plenty unless you use programs that involve rendering. Sometimes when you download Apple's software update and restart, it can take a little longer to reboot. 4) Apple will not offer a free upgrade, it's their new operating system, they want to make money! I heard a rumor that Apple will give a free copy of Leopard to anyone that has bought a Mac computer 3 months before the release date. Again, don't quote me on this. 5) I just deleted all trial versions 6) Don't know anything about wireless mighty mouse 7) I recommend LimeWire, it's free and works well. If you download via torrents I would use either Bits on Wheels, or Transmission. 8) iPhoto is great, all you have o do is get used to it. If it really annoys you, I would look at Aperture. 9) Google free apps for backing up your computer, your not going to have a problem with your hard drive's format. Apple know's what their doing. 10) Can't give you much advise about putting Windows on your Mac. I would wait until Leopard comes out and BootCamp is integrated into their operating system. Either programs are going to have their flaws. I've used Parallels and loved it. But remember you can't run anything that has 3d graphics, like games, with Parallels or VMWare. 11) It's going to take some time to get used to your new machine. Good choice on the MBP, I bought one in July. I hope I answered some of your questions, and GOOD LUCK! The MacKid! [/QUOTE]
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