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<blockquote data-quote="carrieann" data-source="post: 935529" data-attributes="member: 129994"><p>I'm about to get a 13" 2.26 ghz macbook pro, that comes with 2GB memory. This is my first Mac, but I have been trying to do research from friends and coworkers who switched from PC's, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I am looking to replace my HP laptop with something that can better handle Photoshop and home movie (digital, HD movies) editing... as it stands right now, my HP overheats when I try to edit photos and just shuts off.</p><p></p><p>So any recommendations on how to make sure this works? Would bumping up the ram to 4gb improve performance that much?</p><p></p><p>I am also a .NET programmer (windows forms and web), so I'm interested in making a windows VM work... do I need a bigger hard drive/more memory for that? What would you guys suggest for the minimum amount I need?</p><p></p><p>Since the 13" screen size is on the small side, I'm getting a monitor to act as a dual screen... but the macbook pro will still be my main computer.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for any/all advice!!</p><p></p><p>- Carrie -</p><p><a href="mailto:me@carrie.cc">me@carrie.cc</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="carrieann, post: 935529, member: 129994"] I'm about to get a 13" 2.26 ghz macbook pro, that comes with 2GB memory. This is my first Mac, but I have been trying to do research from friends and coworkers who switched from PC's, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive :) I am looking to replace my HP laptop with something that can better handle Photoshop and home movie (digital, HD movies) editing... as it stands right now, my HP overheats when I try to edit photos and just shuts off. So any recommendations on how to make sure this works? Would bumping up the ram to 4gb improve performance that much? I am also a .NET programmer (windows forms and web), so I'm interested in making a windows VM work... do I need a bigger hard drive/more memory for that? What would you guys suggest for the minimum amount I need? Since the 13" screen size is on the small side, I'm getting a monitor to act as a dual screen... but the macbook pro will still be my main computer. Thanks for any/all advice!! - Carrie - [email]me@carrie.cc[/email] [/QUOTE]
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