Will I be able to use Pro Tools 10 HD on this laptop?
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Yes, just make sure that you update to OSX Lion. This specific laptop may be slow,but here are the requirements Mac Systems Computer: Avid-qualified Apple computer (see details) System Software (32 or 64-bit) Mac OS X 10.6.7 (Snow Leopard) through 10.7.4 (Lion) Total System RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB (or more) recommended
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Yes, just make sure that you update to OSX Lion. This specific laptop may be slow,but here are the requirementsMac SystemsComputer: Avid-qualified Apple computer (see details)System Software (32 or 64-bit) Mac OS X 10.6.7 (Snow Leopard) through 10.7.4 (Lion)Total System RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB (or more) recommended
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Absolutely. You won't have any trouble running 64bit Windows or apps like Photoshop CC.
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Yes if you have the Disk all you have to do if re-format the hard drive and do a fresh install. As long as you have a good disk and License you will not be running to problems and it should update. Another option is to partition the hard drive and add Windows 7 which is the option I would do. I would have a dual boot so I could boot into W 8 or W 7. I would want to keep the original operating system for future reference. As long as you know how to do these steps yourself as you will not get any tech help you will be fine with this laptop. Good luck.
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no i would not load anything higher than windows xp on this laptop, better off getting something with more compatibility!
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If your Surface Pro is a replacement for your laptop it should work. Any drivers needed contact manufacturer.
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Yes ! Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit runs great. Max out the memory and add an SSD for better performance if you can
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It should run photoshop perfectly fine. I run games and tons of productivity tools on mine. I have upgraded my RAM, but most programs are processor intensive over RAM. And the HP can handle most productivity software that you can throw at it.
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I had bought with Pro but I do not know about the newer models. Also I believe Windows 8.1 is now the Windows version and the drivers also
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The tools are pretty generic. I don't know the specific requirements for your Laptop but the tools will probably work unless your Laptop requires some oddly unique tool to open.
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It should be fine. If you have any usb 3.0 ports on your laptop it will run faster.
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Yes - you may need to update the hardware drivers for video, sound, etc ... but it will run fine on this machine.
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Educated guess ... Maybe. It depends on which distribution you plan on using and how new the hardware is (as to whether or not you'll be able to find drivers yet). Bored with windows already?
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go to dell.com for product specs. I just bought a studio 15 with 500GB / 7200 rpm
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Yes. The key factors are the size 2.5" small laptop size and the connection type (SATA). Doesn't matter what version of Windows you install.
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Yes, be sure to get a class 10 card for the fast read/write speeds HD video requires.
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Mine came loaded with Windows 8 Pro, which is downgradable to Windows 7 Pro. You will need to find someone who know what they're doing with computers, or call HP and request Windows 7 restore media. The laptop is a very good machine though.
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probably not. Acer makes things incompatible so you have to buy a new computer