is this a good laptop for email, facebook, downloading my pictures from my digital camera? Not sure how apple macbook works, I have a Hp laptop now
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yes, for email, FB, Photos and photoshopping, the MacBook 13" is a perfect laptop! It is still very fast, and should be relatively modern for another 5 years or so before becoming outdated.
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Hello,Yes, it work just fine. It has no problems with Facebook, Netflix, Hulu, or any type of pics you need to import off a camera. Thanks,ChrisBetamacs
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Yes it is good for all of those functions. Some sellers do offer extra software. Make sure to read the description from each individual seller!
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Don't know anything about Macbooks and how tolerant the memory is for those products. I am a Windows based person.
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I would say you probably need the pc download. It's because you have an HP and not a "Mac" or "i" computer. Those are Mac downloads.
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It was just like the pic... And I needed to download osx with my money at mac store! I mean it wasn't bad condition, but It wasn't that healthy too... Well now I am trying to sell this laptop again. This is my response of the macbook, enough?
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In response to your post. The processor difference in terms of ghz won't be major, the ram should compensate for that although it serves a different purpose. Check what cache and front bus speed is for the HP, the apple's is 600+ mhz and 4 mb cache. So check those up. It really depends on ur use. If u require a larger screen then go for the hp. If u want more portability and a better os (my opinion at least), go for the mac. Just remember that if u go for the hp, u can't load mac os on it, whereas with the mac u can load both vista and tiger. Also, I would say the build quality on the apple is much better than Hp's i've seen (the plastic is much higher quality). Be sure check the model out IN PERSON to see the build quality. Check if ur down with that new shiny fimsy plastic Hp's been using.
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no there is no app that you can download to help the computer out. This is an older computer that only has one processor so when watching youtube or hulu will not really work out for you. You cannot upgrade this computer to that level either. This computer is good for just searching the web or writing a paper for work or school. The technology just isn't there for this computer. If you want something that can do what you want you will have to get a macbook, macbook pro, or even a macbook air. I have a macbook pro which will do everything that you want. You will just have to spend more money or get something like a toshiba or hp. They are less money but not in my opinion on the level as a macbook no there is no app that you can download to help the computer out. This is an older computer that only has one processor so when watching youtube or hulu will not really work out for you. You cannot upgrade this computer to that level either. This computer is good for just searching the web or writing a paper for work or school. The technology just isn't there for this computer. If you want something that can do what you want you will have to get a macbook, macbook pro, or even a macbook air. I have a macbook pro which will do everything that you want. You will just have to spend more money... » Read More no there is no app that you can download to help the computer out. This is an older computer that only has one processor so when watching youtube or hulu will not really work out for you. You cannot upgrade this computer to that level either. This computer is good for just searching the web or writing a paper for work or school. The technology just isn't there for this computer. If you want something that can do what you want you will have to get a macbook, macbook pro, or even a macbook air. I have a macbook pro which will do everything that you want. You will just have to spend more money or get something like a toshiba or hp. They are less money but not in my opinion on the level as a macbook « Show Less
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this is a wonderful laptop. though it may not be the optimal time yet, but half a year after your precious daughter's graduation, the transtion should be pretty smooth by then, and dual-booting windows XP and OS X on mac book pro would be much more pleasant. at any rate, even now photoshop still runs well. not as fast as it could POTENTIALLY run a bit later, but still very good. it is always good to have the choice of running windows and os x on the same machine. (while doing so on a non-apple pc is illegal)
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its nice. the hp laptop itself is nice, but the operating system is crap. windows is the wrost operating system. it lacks security in which a virus has slipped through one of the best virus protection (webroot). if you want something reliable, get apple. cause now for the second time we must factory reset the computer. its nice dont get me wrong. but the operating system itself is crap. the virus has also effected the performance and functonality of the computer (encluding the webcam not working) so just make sure ur laptop doesnt get a virus.
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False selma , I was easily able to download Microsoft office on my ibook G4. The laptop has been very beneficial for me when studying, writing papers,etc... definately worth the 99 dollars I spent on it.Sincerly , College student
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Robert-- I'm glad you found it useful, but I don't want to be the basis of your buying decision. I have the MBP because I sell software that has to run on a Mac, but I don't think I'd spend my own money on it for personal use. It's a beautiful piece of machinery, but it is very tied to the Apple view of the world; anyone who buys an iMac, for example, throws out the goofy Apple mouse and plugs in a Logitech, but you can't do that on a notebook where the keyboard and mouse are built into the case. On the notebooks you're stuck with control-click where everyone else has a right button on the mouse. That's an example, and you get used to it, but the entire world is providing multiple input channels that Apple just doesn't think are useful, and thus they make little accommodation for them on this computer. If I were spending my own money, I'd get another Dell Precision. If you're comfortable with Mac usage, this is a fantastic piece of hardware. Just make sure-- go to a store and try it out before you buy it. Luck, BillR
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That is one of the reasons I got it. I'm a professional photographer and this is such a better deal than a Mac, performance per $. Very upgradable too. Ditch the HDD and get another Solid drive. Runs Lightroom and Photoshop like a boss. It's also great for video, runs Davinci Resolve and Premiere great.
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Good question. I've been having issues with my hard drive lately. It says my memory is too low and to add memory. I've purchased an iPad to replace this product. For what I spent on this ASUS, I am not happy that it only lasted just over 1 year before major problems. I would look at an HP. Good luck.
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I have a Samsung Chromebook. The Samsung has a better compliment of input/output ports, in that it includes USB 3, an SD card slot, and HDMI, but if you don't plan to use it with peripherals often, that won't really matter much. I prefer the Samsung's keyboard and trackpad to those on the HP, but that's a subjective thing. The speakers on the HP are under the keyboard, while on the Samsung they're on the bottom of the chassis. Neither is hi-fi, but the HP's might have the edge, I think. The Samsung reportedly has better battery life by about a half hour, but I myself can't confirm that. Either way, you get a good six hours, which is good for the price. The HP is described as being sturdier than the Samsung, and I'm not entirely sure I agree. The bottom of the chassis does feel more rigid, but its lid does not. The HP I tried out had a couple of noticeable gaps in the plastic surface around the palm rests. Nothing bad, especially considering the price, but not "MacBook quality" as I've seen some say. The power cord on the HP is oddly short, but if you use it on battery most of the time (which is the point of a laptop, isn't it?), it won't make much difference. Bottom line is that I prefer the Samsung by a small margin for myself, but if I were giving one as a gift might choose the HP for its looks. They're close in price, and in routine use they are more alike than they are different. You can afford to make your choice on a single feature you like or their appearance, and you won't go wrong either way.
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Just few questions..Are there any dents / scratches ? Do you supply the OS CD with it ? How much is the battery life ? How much is the hard drive memory ? Do you supply the adapter with it? Suppose if this laptop's APPLE id is already with previous owner, are the login details provided so that I can change the ownership or can I create a new ID online ?
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Depending on the video editing that you are trying to do, this may not be the best solution. While the video on this Macbook is definitely sufficient for most normal needs and would be fine for light video editing but not heavy professional editing. That being said, the hard drive can be updated, and the RAM memory can be upgraded to 16GB, but the processor speed can not. I hope this is helpful information.
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It is great for surfing the Internet, but since it is an older laptop it is slower than New Macs but still faster than the newest windows based laptops even desktops. Mac is just a faster computer. That said you'd need to check what games you wanted for the requirements which should be on box and in App Store if you try to buy an app that doesn't work on the laptop there will be a pop up saying it won't work and you can't download it. As for the games and apps that it does use you just need to always clear history and cookies in the settings&gt; Safari. That will help when it slows down which every computer does but it's not so easy to cleanup other brands . Plus this laptop us way inexpensive, pretty sturdy and the one I got works great , even holds its charge for over a week when I forget to turn it off which most laptops and tablets will not do. Just be sure to check the descriptions for the one you want to be sure it has a good battery. A new battery on amazon is about 25 dollars. My computer still works fine.
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I have a Mac and the pics and video upload easily and the quality is great. I use iPhoto and iMovie.