So your boss tells you to go on Amazon.com and pick a laptop

Started by PhillyGirl, December 10, 2009, 12:47:52 PM

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PhillyGirl

#60
December 12, 2009, 07:53:53 PM
ok, I guess I will see what I've got when I get it.

Sus, I might hit you up for some help if need be, ok?
"Oh, yeah. They'll still boo. They have to. They're born to boo. Just now, they'll only boo with two Os instead of like four." - Larry Andersen

Susquehanna Birder

#61
December 12, 2009, 08:07:19 PM
Well, considering that I've never done any of the dual OS things, I'm not sure I'll be of much help. But I can give plenty of moral support.   :sly

PhillyGirl

#62
December 12, 2009, 08:10:24 PM
hahaha ok
"Oh, yeah. They'll still boo. They have to. They're born to boo. Just now, they'll only boo with two Os instead of like four." - Larry Andersen

QB Eagles

#63
December 12, 2009, 08:23:17 PM
I've dual-booted a Mac without significant difficulty for the past 3 years. You'll be just fine.

The biggest pain is transferring files from the Mac partition to the Windows partition (vice versa is easy). Hopefully you can minimize the amount you do that. Otherwise, things just kinda work.

The dual-booted version of Windows runs identically to how it would on a Dell. The most complex software works fine. When you start getting into Parallels, things get more iffy. I don't use it and have limited experience with it.

Sgt PSN

#64
December 12, 2009, 08:23:53 PM
mussa is a mac guy i believe so he'd probably be able to give you some pointers. 

Susquehanna Birder

#65
December 12, 2009, 08:34:44 PM
Quote from: QB Eagles on December 12, 2009, 08:23:17 PMWhen you start getting into Parallels, things get more iffy. I don't use it and have limited experience with it.

This is my understanding, as well. Most things work with Parallels, but not all. The best option, if you can put up with it, is the dual boot.

QB Eagles

#66
December 12, 2009, 09:07:48 PM
Ideally she can migrate everything she does over to Mac. The Windows partition will hopefully just be there as insurance.

I only use Windows for games (ironic since there are still some people who think Macs are toys). It's exceedingly rare these days that I need to do something else I can only do in Windows.

PhillyGirl

#67
December 12, 2009, 10:46:27 PM
well, he just told me to go ahead and tell him exactly what I want and he'll get it for me. Money no object, so not to worry.

Do I go for the 15.4 Macbook Pro or stick with the 13.3 Macbook?
"Oh, yeah. They'll still boo. They have to. They're born to boo. Just now, they'll only boo with two Os instead of like four." - Larry Andersen

Susquehanna Birder

#68
December 12, 2009, 11:24:11 PM
Depends on whether you think that size matters.

PhillyGirl

#69
December 12, 2009, 11:26:20 PM
ha!

Well, I get headaches easily....so I requested the 15.4" as I think it might be easier on my eyes/head...as I work 10 hours a day on it.

I'm so excited. I requested the XP/Parallels combo and Office. He's ordering it tonight and it should ship tomorrow.
"Oh, yeah. They'll still boo. They have to. They're born to boo. Just now, they'll only boo with two Os instead of like four." - Larry Andersen

PhillyGirl

#70
December 12, 2009, 11:51:00 PM
one question....I use Outlook for all of my email...is it hard to transfer that to Entourage in Mac Office?
"Oh, yeah. They'll still boo. They have to. They're born to boo. Just now, they'll only boo with two Os instead of like four." - Larry Andersen

PhillyGirl

#71
December 13, 2009, 08:30:42 AM
ok, another question....since I am getting it from MacMall, I am assuming I will have to do the install of Parallels/Windows/Office? It won't come preinstalled? How hard is that?

Muss, you might be making a trip to visit sooner rather than later. LOL
"Oh, yeah. They'll still boo. They have to. They're born to boo. Just now, they'll only boo with two Os instead of like four." - Larry Andersen

PhillyPhanInDC

#72
December 13, 2009, 10:07:57 AM
You should have gotten the boot camp setup. Usually when you order it with a specific config, it comes that way, already setup. Even if it didn't, it's ridiculously easy to setup, as you will find most things in the Mac world are.

Here is the mail bit: http://www.riches.com.au/articles/export-outlook-entourage.htm


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PhillyGirl

#73
December 13, 2009, 10:26:31 AM
why should i have gotten boot camp set up if i got Parallels? I had the option of BootCamp, Parallels or the vm fusion. I chose Parallels because after reading a ton online, it seemed that was the best choice.
"Oh, yeah. They'll still boo. They have to. They're born to boo. Just now, they'll only boo with two Os instead of like four." - Larry Andersen

Susquehanna Birder

#74
December 13, 2009, 10:46:16 AM
No worries; you'll do just fine as is.
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