Can I run final cut pro on a macbook air?
You can but... With 128 gbs of hard drive space it'll be hard. FCP (Final Cut Pro) is a large file size. And 4GBS of ram is very small. You would want at least 8GBS of ram for FCP or it'll be laggy and slow. Hope it helps
Can I use the hard drive on a 17-inch MacBook Pro which does not work as an external hard drive of my new Mac?
No problem. Just get an external casing that has a common connector type with your new mac. You should just be careful and get an enclosure that can function as a startup drive since that is what the laptop hard drive was. A lot of the externals won’t do that. It shouldn’t matter if you plan on re-purposing the drive just for data, at least the capability is there. I use a G-Drive mini that has worked flawlessly. OWC also makes some good models.
Should I buy a MacBook Pro with a smaller hard drive and purchase an external hard drive instead?
Unless we are talking about major amounts of date here, like a library of 4K videos, get all the memory you need onboard. If you have a ton of media type files and do NEED an external drive, it would probably be fine to limit the onboard storage and save a few bucks. It will be a hassle, but maybe you only edit video at your desk when your plugged into an external monitor. It would be fine for that. Thunderbolt 3 is super fast and even if you just went USB-C you would probably be fine. It's pretty quick too. Apple is notorious for overcharging for ram and memory upgrades. I got the 512 pro and was surprised after it was all set up how much headroom I actually have. I could have easily gotten away with 256. I have a large photo library, but apple must be storing the full photos online and smaller versions on my machine. That's fine with me. I think I've got like 70 gb in Dropbox and truthfully, most of that doesn't need to be on my machine. I'm thinking about reorganizing it so the cold storage files are just in the cloud. I don't really need to, but I'm curious. If you have a Mac now, I would do a factory reset (back up first of course) and then get the machine where you want it. Look at what you are actually using. Old computer tend to get filled up with a bunch of useless crap. Who knows. Having less memory might make you think before you download a bunch of junk you will never use.
Macbook Pro 13 inch or Macbook Air 13 inch?
Bottom line, the MacBook Pro is just the better computer. There's a reason it's called pro! The pro isn't all that much heavier than the air, so don't get the air... It's not as good as the pro and it's not significantly lighter. Pro can also handle more than the air. If a pro is too expensive for you, the air would still be a fine computer. Pro is just better. All laptops heat up to some extent, especially if it's laying against your legs instead of a table. I would assume it would still be better than a pc, though.
Is the MacBook pro 13 inch worth the money?
Really, it all comes down to personal preference. If money is no objection, say around and extra $300-$500, then go for the Mac. I don't really want to get into the whole Mac vs. PC argument here, but I will outline some key points here. First of all, since your daughter is in 8th grade, it is a bit early for her to have a laptop, but you are the parent, so it's your decision. But I think that the Mac would be a good choice for her, because Mac typically are more reliable than their Windows-based counterparts. They do not need any form of anti-virus or firewall protection, as Macs don't get windows-based viruses. That is to say, Macs are 99.9% virus free. And because she sounds like a big downloader, this is a good thing. People love to slip nasty little viruses into many files, especially torrents. Also, Mac construction is much better. They are machined from one solid piece of aluminum, so if she were to drop it, it more than likely wouldn't break. As far as Microsoft Office is concerned, There is a Microsoft Office for Mac. It is fully compatible with all Microsoft Office files, regardless of whether or not they are from a mac or a PC. As for speed, Macs are blazing fast. Sure, you can buy a computer with better specs for less money, but Mac OSX is really a game changer. It does feel snappier and more responsive than windows, and is also easier to use. So to sum up, if she wants a Mac, and you can afford a Mac, then go with a Mac. But if you want to save some money, then buy a PC. Macs really are great computers, but it really is all up to you.
Should I buy a Macbook Pro or Alienware Computer?
I currently own a 13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008 Macbook. I am looking to get a newer laptop, but I'm not sure if I should buy a Macbook Pro or Alienware computer. Here's the thing, I love Mac's OSX software. Imovie, Photo Booth, Being able to dictate in Microsoft Word (or this message currently) using my Mac. HOWEVER, I do have Windows 7 installed via Boot Camp for gaming. It's all I use the Windows partition for on my Hard drive. Now that I'm looking to get a newer laptop, I'm wondering if I should buy a MacBook Pro or Alienware computer. I'm leaning towards the MacBook Pro because of everything like iMovie, iDVD, FaceTime, and so on. But I want to be able to play better games on the computer as well, which is why I was looking into the Alienware. Can someone give me an idea as to what they think is best? Here are the current specifications of my computer: 13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008 Macbook Processor 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Memory 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3 Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256 MB Storage: 1TB Here is the MacBook Pro and currently looking at getting: 13-inch: 2.5GHz 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz 4GB 1600MHz memory 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive Intel HD Graphics 4000 Built-in battery (7 hours) Here is the Alienware laptop that I'm looking into: Alienware M17x 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English Up to 32GB , 1600MHz memory performance boost Dual HDD options with boot, caching, SSD and RAID drives Optional 2GB NVidia GTX 680M Optional 17.3" Full HD 1920x1080 120Hz display with NVIDIA 3D Vision bundle Considering I'm just a casual gamer, and don't really plan on playing multiplayer online or other online games such as World of Warcraft, I'm just trying to figure out which laptop would be better, play games such as: the walking dead: survival instinct, Tomb Raider (2013), Grand theft auto IV, Grand theft auto V, San Andreas, Vice City, Etc. And emulators such as ones for super Nintendo? Thank you for your time and help!
Is a 3TB hard drive for back-up from one Macbook pro excessive (assuming minimal to moderate use of photo and video applications)? Is a 2TB drive likely sufficient for standard use?
There are two goals of any backup, but most people forget the second one. The first is disaster recovery: If my hard drive fails right now, will I have a second copy of everything that was on it? The second is archive: If I delete a document, and realize a month later that I really needed it, can I get it back?The first one is relatively simple, and as long as your back up drive is at least as big as your laptop drive you're covered. In fact, it doesn't even have to be as big because there is a lot of stuff on your laptop's drive that can be restored another way, like reinstalling apps you downloaded from the App Store. The biggest issue here is how often you are backing up. If you only back up once a week, there could be seven days of work lost. Fortunately Time Machine (or CrashPlan, or...) is very good at keeping your backup copy up to date, within an hour or less usually.The second purpose for backup is the reason you really want space on that drive. Backup software can then keep multiple versions of files, so all those changes you made over time to a diagram or your great work of fiction can be "rolled back" to any date you want. If you have trash regret, you can restore files that you threw out months ago. I would say everyone should have enough backup space to keep at least a full year of archive, because things frequently come up on an annual basis (where is that tax form I did last year?).To answer your question, for most people 2 TB will give you a year of archive, but it very much depends on how many changes you make to local documents. With cloud services now, I actually keep very little local on my hard drive, so 2 TB would go a long way. If you do a lot of work and keep it all in "My Documents", the 3 TB drive might be a good investment.
Is 128gb enough for dual boot in MacBook air 13 for os x and windows?
Yes and no. Technically it is enough. Windows without any software will take about 30 GB. OS X, uses considerably less. However, when you install applications, it's reasonable to expect your windows hard drive to grow to be upwards of 40 or 50 GB. If you manage to never install any large programs that me excessive Drive space, and you avoid storing any music or photos, then it is conceivable that a 128 gig SD is capable of dual booting windows and OS X with a little bit of room to grow
Can I buy a low storage laptop and then use an external SSD drive for files?
An SSD is best used as a fast internal drive for the operating system, applications and frequently used files.For external file storage, use a hard disk drive if you need lots of storage space or use USB flash drives for less storage. I use Samsung 128 GB USB mini flash drive FIT.A fast external SSD is not needed for file storage.You can also use cloud storage for files not used frequently.