South Bound
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by South Bound on Apr 2, 2015 2:08:59 GMT 1, is a laptop better than a tablet these days? A laptop is always better IMO.
agreed, unless you just want to surf the web or play solitaire.
is a laptop better than a tablet these days? A laptop is always better IMO. agreed, unless you just want to surf the web or play solitaire. |
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Apr 2, 2015 2:30:57 GMT 1, Our laptop has shit itself  so we are thinking about getting a mac book. My wife and I have iphones. One thing is my wife's business is all on excel. I will google reviews but thought i would check here also - whats the spreadsheet 'numbers' like on Apple? can you convert existing excel files etc..? are there ther spreadsheet software apple use?
Our laptop has shit itself so we are thinking about getting a mac book. My wife and I have iphones. One thing is my wife's business is all on excel. I will google reviews but thought i would check here also - whats the spreadsheet 'numbers' like on Apple? can you convert existing excel files etc..? are there ther spreadsheet software apple use? |
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dreadnatty
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by dreadnatty on Apr 2, 2015 2:38:57 GMT 1, Our laptop has s**t itself so we are thinking about getting a mac book. My wife and I have iphones. One thing is my wife's business is all on excel. I will google reviews but thought i would check here also - whats the spreadsheet 'numbers' like on Apple? can you convert existing excel files etc..? are there ther spreadsheet software apple use?
www.microsoft.com/mac/excel
Our laptop has s**t itself so we are thinking about getting a mac book. My wife and I have iphones. One thing is my wife's business is all on excel. I will google reviews but thought i would check here also - whats the spreadsheet 'numbers' like on Apple? can you convert existing excel files etc..? are there ther spreadsheet software apple use? You can run Excel on Apple now www.microsoft.com/mac/excel |
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Black Apple Art
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Black Apple Art on Apr 2, 2015 2:41:24 GMT 1, Our laptop has s**t itself so we are thinking about getting a mac book. My wife and I have iphones. One thing is my wife's business is all on excel. I will google reviews but thought i would check here also - whats the spreadsheet 'numbers' like on Apple? can you convert existing excel files etc..? are there ther spreadsheet software apple use?
I can not recommended apple enough but to address your issues:
Yes, numbers will read and convert excel files but if she is using that program or its documents consistently then it's probably easiest to just buy excel for Mac. I myself use numbers but I know many that used excel and when they switched to Mac they bought the Msft OSX office package. The Mac eco system is hard to beat especially if you are using their phones ect. Better performance and little to zero spam or virus issues. Hard to compete with a company that makes its hardware and OS. Hope that helps
Our laptop has s**t itself so we are thinking about getting a mac book. My wife and I have iphones. One thing is my wife's business is all on excel. I will google reviews but thought i would check here also - whats the spreadsheet 'numbers' like on Apple? can you convert existing excel files etc..? are there ther spreadsheet software apple use? I can not recommended apple enough but to address your issues: Yes, numbers will read and convert excel files but if she is using that program or its documents consistently then it's probably easiest to just buy excel for Mac. I myself use numbers but I know many that used excel and when they switched to Mac they bought the Msft OSX office package. The Mac eco system is hard to beat especially if you are using their phones ect. Better performance and little to zero spam or virus issues. Hard to compete with a company that makes its hardware and OS. Hope that helps |
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Apr 2, 2015 3:43:13 GMT 1, cool, great help thanks both.. we will go and test drive one at apple and pick one up.. cheers
cool, great help thanks both.. we will go and test drive one at apple and pick one up.. cheers
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Mister Whisper on Apr 2, 2015 3:44:24 GMT 1, Our laptop has s**t itself so we are thinking about getting a mac book. My wife and I have iphones. One thing is my wife's business is all on excel. I will google reviews but thought i would check here also - whats the spreadsheet 'numbers' like on Apple? can you convert existing excel files etc..? are there ther spreadsheet software apple use?
Our laptop has s**t itself so we are thinking about getting a mac book. My wife and I have iphones. One thing is my wife's business is all on excel. I will google reviews but thought i would check here also - whats the spreadsheet 'numbers' like on Apple? can you convert existing excel files etc..? are there ther spreadsheet software apple use? If you don't like numbers, you can always just get excel for mac. The newest version's in beta, you can download it for free here (until the official release comes out later this year): products.office.com/en-us/mac/mac-preview |
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dotdot
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by dotdot on Apr 2, 2015 11:14:45 GMT 1, anyone here tried to edit 4k with a mbp ? how did it go ?
(spec ..?)
anyone here tried to edit 4k with a mbp ? how did it go ?
(spec ..?)
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elwheel
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by elwheel on Apr 2, 2015 12:26:42 GMT 1, CleanMyMac is a great app, just freed up 6gb of my MacBook air and I couldn't find the files. Cheers CG...
Is cleanmymac really ok then? I've always been reticent to download it as I find as many negative reviews as positive , but I've always wondered what is the best way to perform routine maintenance and cleaning on my macbookpro compared to the hundreds of options for the pc.
CleanMyMac is a great app, just freed up 6gb of my MacBook air and I couldn't find the files. Cheers CG... Is cleanmymac really ok then? I've always been reticent to download it as I find as many negative reviews as positive , but I've always wondered what is the best way to perform routine maintenance and cleaning on my macbookpro compared to the hundreds of options for the pc. |
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Mr. Francesco on Apr 2, 2015 13:15:29 GMT 1, I just went from a 2012 15" MBPR to a 2015 13" MBPR and I couldn't be happier.
I just went from a 2012 15" MBPR to a 2015 13" MBPR and I couldn't be happier.
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Spenie
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Spenie on Apr 2, 2015 14:57:19 GMT 1, CleanMyMac is a great app, just freed up 6gb of my MacBook air and I couldn't find the files. Cheers CG... Is cleanmymac really ok then? I've always been reticent to download it as I find as many negative reviews as positive , but I've always wondered what is the best way to perform routine maintenance and cleaning on my macbookpro compared to the hundreds of options for the pc.
Seems ok so far , early days but has worked well for me and pretty user friendly ...
CleanMyMac is a great app, just freed up 6gb of my MacBook air and I couldn't find the files. Cheers CG... Is cleanmymac really ok then? I've always been reticent to download it as I find as many negative reviews as positive , but I've always wondered what is the best way to perform routine maintenance and cleaning on my macbookpro compared to the hundreds of options for the pc. Seems ok so far , early days but has worked well for me and pretty user friendly ... |
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letiss
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by letiss on Apr 2, 2015 15:00:19 GMT 1, John Lewis did a black Friday or is it Black Monday deal last year which was decent. Interesting to know they do a 3 year warranty. I'm thinking about upgrading my 2011 MBP 13" to a 15" retna thingy. As I'm a part time student, it seems there's a 10% discount too if you go with Apple directly.
John Lewis did a black Friday or is it Black Monday deal last year which was decent. Interesting to know they do a 3 year warranty. I'm thinking about upgrading my 2011 MBP 13" to a 15" retna thingy. As I'm a part time student, it seems there's a 10% discount too if you go with Apple directly.
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Hubble Bubble on Apr 2, 2015 15:54:25 GMT 1, It is a constant mystery to me how anybody chooses PC over Mac - unless, of course, there is a specific reason. I'm not a gamer but I hear that PC is the better platform for this. But I simply find Mac soooo much more intuitive and user friendly that - for me at least - it's a no brainer.
Letiss - your student discount is triggered by you ordering through your university/college email address and furnishing them with details of such.
Have people talked about the Apple refurb site? That's always good and is worth looking at. Bought an iMac off there recently and saved 15% or so.
It is a constant mystery to me how anybody chooses PC over Mac - unless, of course, there is a specific reason. I'm not a gamer but I hear that PC is the better platform for this. But I simply find Mac soooo much more intuitive and user friendly that - for me at least - it's a no brainer.
Letiss - your student discount is triggered by you ordering through your university/college email address and furnishing them with details of such.
Have people talked about the Apple refurb site? That's always good and is worth looking at. Bought an iMac off there recently and saved 15% or so.
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South Bound
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by South Bound on Apr 2, 2015 16:09:12 GMT 1, It is a constant mystery to me how anybody chooses PC over Mac - unless, of course, there is a specific reason. I'm not a gamer but I hear that PC is the better platform for this. But I simply find Mac soooo much more intuitive and user friendly that - for me at least - it's a no brainer. Letiss - your student discount is triggered by you ordering through your university/college email address and furnishing them with details of such. Have people talked about the Apple refurb site? That's always good and is worth looking at. Bought an iMac off there recently and saved 15% or so.
I have never bought from the refurb site, but have a few friends that swear by it.
I'm Mac thru and thru, BUT I absolutely hate the OS "Yosemite".
It is a constant mystery to me how anybody chooses PC over Mac - unless, of course, there is a specific reason. I'm not a gamer but I hear that PC is the better platform for this. But I simply find Mac soooo much more intuitive and user friendly that - for me at least - it's a no brainer. Letiss - your student discount is triggered by you ordering through your university/college email address and furnishing them with details of such. Have people talked about the Apple refurb site? That's always good and is worth looking at. Bought an iMac off there recently and saved 15% or so. I have never bought from the refurb site, but have a few friends that swear by it. I'm Mac thru and thru, BUT I absolutely hate the OS "Yosemite". |
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Cornish Crayon
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Cornish Crayon on Apr 2, 2015 16:31:56 GMT 1, I've read about Yosemite....... But not switched, is it shite then?
Also should I just use iPhoto or be going for something different........aaaannnnddd is there any free photoshop software avaliable ?
No worries
I've read about Yosemite....... But not switched, is it shite then?
Also should I just use iPhoto or be going for something different........aaaannnnddd is there any free photoshop software avaliable ?
No worries
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by pollywaffle on Apr 8, 2015 0:29:44 GMT 1, I use Yosemite and it seems fine. However, I just use my MacBook for uni work and nothing too intensive.
I think there's some open source Photoshop software you can get. I also believe older version of Photoshop is available from the Adobe website for free. Orrrrrrr, if you know where to look, you can get the latest version for free...if you know what I mean.
I use Yosemite and it seems fine. However, I just use my MacBook for uni work and nothing too intensive.
I think there's some open source Photoshop software you can get. I also believe older version of Photoshop is available from the Adobe website for free. Orrrrrrr, if you know where to look, you can get the latest version for free...if you know what I mean.
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South Bound
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by South Bound on Apr 8, 2015 3:11:09 GMT 1, Funny, Yosemite never gives me problems on more intensive projects (editing 4k video), all my issues are with real basic software and profile settings. Love my Mac, but real close to gutting the OS and reloading Maverick.
Funny, Yosemite never gives me problems on more intensive projects (editing 4k video), all my issues are with real basic software and profile settings. Love my Mac, but real close to gutting the OS and reloading Maverick.
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Aza
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Aza on Apr 8, 2015 7:01:05 GMT 1, Just about to dive in with a MacBook pro.
Can't decide on the new 13inch model or go for the 15 inch one, but it hasn't been upgraded just yet.
Should I wait?
Just about to dive in with a MacBook pro.
Can't decide on the new 13inch model or go for the 15 inch one, but it hasn't been upgraded just yet.
Should I wait?
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dotdot
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by dotdot on Apr 8, 2015 11:14:37 GMT 1, Funny, Yosemite never gives me problems on more intensive projects (editing 4k video), all my issues are with real basic software and profile settings. Love my Mac, but real close to gutting the OS and reloading Maverick.
What spec do you have to do 4k edit without too much hanging around ?
Ssd,16gb,i7...? Mbp ?
Funny, Yosemite never gives me problems on more intensive projects (editing 4k video), all my issues are with real basic software and profile settings. Love my Mac, but real close to gutting the OS and reloading Maverick. What spec do you have to do 4k edit without too much hanging around ? Ssd,16gb,i7...? Mbp ? |
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by searchandrescue on Apr 8, 2015 11:36:13 GMT 1, I'm thinking of switching from Windows to a Mac. Let us know how you get on with it over the weekend 
I'm thinking of switching from Windows to a Mac. Let us know how you get on with it over the weekend Do it now! |
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t3c
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by t3c on Apr 8, 2015 11:42:48 GMT 1, If anyone is potentially thinking about getting one of the new MacBook's announced late last week my advice to you is avoid like the plague, they may look nice, new colours and super thin but performance wise they are a 4 year step back to the 2011 MBA models in terms of processor
If anyone is potentially thinking about getting one of the new MacBook's announced late last week my advice to you is avoid like the plague, they may look nice, new colours and super thin but performance wise they are a 4 year step back to the 2011 MBA models in terms of processor
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by searchandrescue on Apr 8, 2015 11:45:03 GMT 1, 13" is fine for the basics but wouldn't like to do any work "work" on it, eg fcp express? or photoland.
Have 27, 21 and mbp all in studio and genuinely have to toggle between all three when some shitty update occurs or an external drive, printer, miscellaneous pice of shit software doesn't work on either and I am on a deadline
13" is fine for the basics but wouldn't like to do any work "work" on it, eg fcp express? or photoland.
Have 27, 21 and mbp all in studio and genuinely have to toggle between all three when some shitty update occurs or an external drive, printer, miscellaneous pice of shit software doesn't work on either and I am on a deadline
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by searchandrescue on Apr 8, 2015 11:48:35 GMT 1, I've read about Yosemite....... But not switched, is it s**te then? Also should I just use iPhoto or be going for something different........aaaannnnddd is there any free photoshop software avaliable ? No worries
I've read about Yosemite....... But not switched, is it s**te then? Also should I just use iPhoto or be going for something different........aaaannnnddd is there any free photoshop software avaliable ? No worries was scared of switching to yosemitite or whatever the fuck its called, no probs so far with the new 27 or mbp but don't really want to switch if it's running snow cat ok now? Also, have been time machineing all from start, does it save your eye tunes? |
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South Bound
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by South Bound on Apr 8, 2015 13:55:30 GMT 1, Funny, Yosemite never gives me problems on more intensive projects (editing 4k video), all my issues are with real basic software and profile settings. Love my Mac, but real close to gutting the OS and reloading Maverick. What spec do you have to do 4k edit without too much hanging around ? Ssd,16gb,i7...? Mbp ?
With my Mbp I have yet to be brave enough to try cutting 4k, I've been transcoding everything down to H264 to cut. But with the specs you mentioned I have yet to have edit issues, BUT Yosemite with will change my profile settings for literally no reason... It is incredibly frustrating to try and transfer 3TB worth of footage and have absolutely no idea how long it will take (and that is just one of many issues Yosemite has given me).
Funny, Yosemite never gives me problems on more intensive projects (editing 4k video), all my issues are with real basic software and profile settings. Love my Mac, but real close to gutting the OS and reloading Maverick. What spec do you have to do 4k edit without too much hanging around ? Ssd,16gb,i7...? Mbp ? All of the 4k is being cut on the Pro tower with the specs you mentioned accept I have 32gb of ram and even then I need to cut using camera raw because for some reason the mac (or maybe avid) is getting along with ProRes4444. Will probably upgrade to 64gb of RAM soon. With my Mbp I have yet to be brave enough to try cutting 4k, I've been transcoding everything down to H264 to cut. But with the specs you mentioned I have yet to have edit issues, BUT Yosemite with will change my profile settings for literally no reason... It is incredibly frustrating to try and transfer 3TB worth of footage and have absolutely no idea how long it will take (and that is just one of many issues Yosemite has given me). |
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Mr. Francesco on Apr 8, 2015 14:53:46 GMT 1, Just about to dive in with a MacBook pro. Can't decide on the new 13inch model or go for the 15 inch one, but it hasn't been upgraded just yet. Should I wait?
If you're considering a 15" model, it may make sense to wait since they were not recently updated.
Just about to dive in with a MacBook pro. Can't decide on the new 13inch model or go for the 15 inch one, but it hasn't been upgraded just yet. Should I wait? There's always going to be something new around the corner. Whether you buy today or tomorrow, eventually something new will be released. If you're considering a 15" model, it may make sense to wait since they were not recently updated. |
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by 11 on Apr 8, 2015 15:34:40 GMT 1, Just about to dive in with a MacBook pro. Can't decide on the new 13inch model or go for the 15 inch one, but it hasn't been upgraded just yet. Should I wait? There's always going to be something new around the corner. Whether you buy today or tomorrow, eventually something new will be released. If you're considering a 15" model, it may make sense to wait since they were not recently updated.
The fact it hasn't had an upgrade might mean chance to get a top-end unit with some discount. I'd also consider the point made in the earlier post re. Performance of the new model against previous specs.
I love my Mac but as every year goes by I struggle more and more to distinguish between Mac and windows. It's not that MS has caught up or anything, apple just don't seem to have evolved other than to become thinner and lighter.
I would suggest an i5 as a minimum and get plenty of SSD in there too - a big benefit of my mac is the ability to run a windows VM as well so if there is any issue between Mac OS and windows based file systems I just fire up the VM and deal with it
Just about to dive in with a MacBook pro. Can't decide on the new 13inch model or go for the 15 inch one, but it hasn't been upgraded just yet. Should I wait? There's always going to be something new around the corner. Whether you buy today or tomorrow, eventually something new will be released. If you're considering a 15" model, it may make sense to wait since they were not recently updated. The fact it hasn't had an upgrade might mean chance to get a top-end unit with some discount. I'd also consider the point made in the earlier post re. Performance of the new model against previous specs. I love my Mac but as every year goes by I struggle more and more to distinguish between Mac and windows. It's not that MS has caught up or anything, apple just don't seem to have evolved other than to become thinner and lighter. I would suggest an i5 as a minimum and get plenty of SSD in there too - a big benefit of my mac is the ability to run a windows VM as well so if there is any issue between Mac OS and windows based file systems I just fire up the VM and deal with it |
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lha
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by lha on Apr 13, 2015 7:40:02 GMT 1, I'm thinking of switching from Windows to a Mac. Let us know how you get on with it over the weekend
Interesting thread, have been thinking of switching to Mac after my windows laptop gave up on me and realising the chaper windows laptops weren't the spec I needed.
So far pretty certain I'll switch to a MacBook Pro RD 13. Not to fussed about CD drive and there seems other benefits to the RD in comparison although I'm sure either would be fine. Partners sister works in an Apple Store so 17% discount also
I'm thinking of switching from Windows to a Mac. Let us know how you get on with it over the weekend Interesting thread, have been thinking of switching to Mac after my windows laptop gave up on me and realising the chaper windows laptops weren't the spec I needed. So far pretty certain I'll switch to a MacBook Pro RD 13. Not to fussed about CD drive and there seems other benefits to the RD in comparison although I'm sure either would be fine. Partners sister works in an Apple Store so 17% discount also |
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Aza
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Aza on Apr 13, 2015 10:24:29 GMT 1, I bought the top end MacBook pro 15 inch.
Loving it so far.
I bought the top end MacBook pro 15 inch.
Loving it so far.
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Cornish Crayon
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by Cornish Crayon on Apr 13, 2015 12:09:06 GMT 1, Winner 
Winner |
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cmodart
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by cmodart on Apr 13, 2015 13:05:24 GMT 1, Macs last longer and work better than PC. I own lots for company and home. If it's a desktop replacement, I would go for the MBP with a big HD. If not, the MB air is an excellent machine and is lightening fast to power up and handle ordinary computing.
Macs last longer and work better than PC. I own lots for company and home. If it's a desktop replacement, I would go for the MBP with a big HD. If not, the MB air is an excellent machine and is lightening fast to power up and handle ordinary computing.
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dotdot
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MacBooks ...... Talk to me ?, by dotdot on May 14, 2015 22:48:24 GMT 1, What spec do you have to do 4k edit without too much hanging around ? Ssd,16gb,i7...? Mbp ? All of the 4k is being cut on the Pro tower with the specs you mentioned accept I have 32gb of ram and even then I need to cut using camera raw because for some reason the mac (or maybe avid) is getting along with ProRes4444. Will probably upgrade to 64gb of RAM soon. With my Mbp I have yet to be brave enough to try cutting 4k, I've been transcoding everything down to H264 to cut. But with the specs you mentioned I have yet to have edit issues, BUT Yosemite with will change my profile settings for literally no reason... It is incredibly frustrating to try and transfer 3TB worth of footage and have absolutely no idea how long it will take (and that is just one of many issues Yosemite has given me).
Thanks for info , I have a 4k cam on my phone .. with a 3axis gimbal , the footage is fantastic... Editing is another matter..
What spec do you have to do 4k edit without too much hanging around ? Ssd,16gb,i7...? Mbp ? All of the 4k is being cut on the Pro tower with the specs you mentioned accept I have 32gb of ram and even then I need to cut using camera raw because for some reason the mac (or maybe avid) is getting along with ProRes4444. Will probably upgrade to 64gb of RAM soon. With my Mbp I have yet to be brave enough to try cutting 4k, I've been transcoding everything down to H264 to cut. But with the specs you mentioned I have yet to have edit issues, BUT Yosemite with will change my profile settings for literally no reason... It is incredibly frustrating to try and transfer 3TB worth of footage and have absolutely no idea how long it will take (and that is just one of many issues Yosemite has given me). Thanks for info , I have a 4k cam on my phone .. with a 3axis gimbal , the footage is fantastic... Editing is another matter.. |
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so we are thinking about getting a mac book. My wife and I have iphones. One thing is my wife's business is all on excel. I will google reviews but thought i would check here also - whats the spreadsheet 'numbers' like on Apple? can you convert existing excel files etc..? are there ther spreadsheet software apple use?
