Macbook vs. Macbook pro: Which internet wireless capabilities are more adaptable?
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I'm about to become a switcher (purchasing a macbook for my wife and an imac for myself) so i don't know first-hand, but as far as i've heard, the bottom line is -as usual- the use you'll have for the laptop: Unless you need heavy graphic capabilities (the GPU and the screensize, both for video editing, 3D gaming, etc), i'd say a macbook, not a macbook pro. You can upgrade RAM and HardDisk and have excellent performance without the macbook pro's high price. Hope this helps :)
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Yes, I now have a wireless router at home and I am able to use my safari browser with no problem. I have grabbed some ebooks from the webapps thru apple when I am using my safari browser on the itouch, there is a decent selection and I am sure it will grow as time goes on.I am glad the information was helpful:)
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It's a wireless router (in simple terms). Stick it between your home/work computers and your DSL/Cable/Internet provider. Great wireless coverage and reliability. Plus, apple simplicity and great additional features.
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Sorry, but it depends on the providers capabilities. Some can do it if you give them the MAC address of the device. In systems I have personally developed the MAC would be all we need.
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is there ANY workaround whatsoever to the original poster's question? Can you set up a password and security without the ethernet cable at all or is Netgear lost to macbook pro owners? (as in, find someone else's laptop to configure?)
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Can't say...it hates my Mac Book Air, but the next try is a new iMac. For me latency under 1/2 a second doesn't matter, since I'm broadcasting over Skype. So sorry, can't directly answer your question, but I'm pretty sure in this case latency is going to be directly related to what you're running on that Mac and how fast is that Mac.
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The Apple Airport Express A1264 54 Mbps Wireless N Router (MB321LL/A) is the one you'll need. I found two of them on eBay back in April but they're getting tougher to find, at least new.
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I have not used my MacBook Pro since I bought this.The iMac has a larger screen and I feel more comfortable using it and the Magic Mouse while working at my desk
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Yes definitely. I have a MacBook Pro and it works great with it, but I don't use it when I'm playing COD4 multiplayer as it interferes with the connection to the wireless router in gaming mode. But I love all the features it offers me. So my friend, go for it you won't regret it.
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Yes. I had an iMac and MacBook Pro. I used the Apple wireless airport. I like the 810. It works fine and has many features but plastic is flimsy. Just be gentle with it
660804
I have owned 2 macs and they both worked fine with my netgear router. It'll detect your network just like any other wifi device should.
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No it doesn't. I returned mine because it was super slow on the Internet and many times would lose the connection and lock up. Maybe I had a lemon? Bought a Mac and it's fantastic.
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I use this range extender with both my Apple MacBook and my ASUS Windows 7 PC.
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It mainly depends on what you would be using the Mac for. The MacBook is a newer model and will perform just as well if not better than the older MacBook Pro. It is very easy to upgrade the RAM and HD on the MacBook which would result in better performance. Video cards have the same amount of VRAM, so they are comparable in that regard. Either Mac would be a good option, but I would personally go with the newer MacBook.
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Hey. I'm a college student myself and here's my two cents. Wireless internet is very much available all over pretty much any campus. From personal experience attending Boston University I can tell you that for me it is available in all classrooms, the library, and study lounges and the student Union. The one place it is not provided is in the dormitories themselves where they also discourage hosting your own wireless networks, though I have managed to stay under the radar making the network hidden which is really quite simple. The lack of an optical drive could prove somewhat inconvenient. I'd suggest getting her the special external drive Apple makes to accompany it. That would take care of installing software and importing music CDs. The only place where it'd be a very serious inconvenience would be the inability to play dvds on the move without an external drive. The iTunes rental service is pretty neat but it is still an inconvenience. I personally think that trade off is well worth the benefits of having a lighter machine however. The Mac OS could prove to be a barrier if her school uses some Windows only software. The chances are working in a group she would really just need Word, Powerpoint and Excel compatibility. Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is a great program which plays very nicely with its Windows counterpart. A lot of specialized educational software solutions these days are browser based so operating system isn't even a problem. I have a cousin who was the proud owner of a Powerbook who made it out of law school a few years ago. She raved about her experience with it and I never heard any complaints of compatibility issues. I think a MacBook Air would be a really great and thoughtful gift. Good Luck.
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I set mine up wireless with my macbook pro- no problem. It was so easy that my mother who is totally computer illiterate decided to get one also and set it up with her regular macbook- also no problem. As long as you read (AND FOLLOW) the instructions you shouldn't have a problem. I will admit it's not as quick of a setup as a regular wired printer, but if you do it correctly the first time around it takes 30-45 minutes and then you are done!
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I have no problem connecting with Macs or PCs. I use my iPad to connect most of the time.