Windows 7 on MacBook Air Has anyone attempted this yet? If so, how well does it run? Will it return from sleep instantly as with OS X?
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it does not recover from sleep as fast as osx. in osx in comes back as if the display was just off. you open the lid and your workspace just appears. in windows 7 you have to hit the power button to come out of sleep and it first shows the windows flag animation first then goes to log in screen. however windows 7 is very very speedy with the 1.4 and 2 gb ram version. i am not however trying to open 8 gb sized adobe files or decoding movies. just regular usage it feels like a standard 2.0 ghz machine.
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I own a Mac & PC. Works like a charm on both these Operating Systems! Read my review in the 5 stars section for more details
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It only works on Windows. I downloaded windows onto my mac and then I was able to use it, But that is a bit excessive for one program.
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Yes it works fine on windows machine. Gets confusing with the mac layout but it is really good.
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I have tested this in Bootcamp with a 2013 MacBook Air, and it worked for me. I installed the Windows drivers from CalDigit.I leave the lid closed (clamshell mode) when the Air is connected to the dock, and I have a monitor connected to the HDMI port. I use the gigabit Ethernet port, and one of the USB ports for a keyboard and mouse. This setup works for me in Bootcamp with Windows 7. I didn't try hot-plugging the dock in Windows 7. Given what I've read about the Apple Thunderbolt Display, I don't think it work work in Windows, but I haven't tested it.
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I have the iMac and went ahead and bought Windows 7 to do work stuff on it through Bootcamp. Then, just recently bought the VC500 - downloaded it on the Windows 7 side and was able to connect my camcorder to the VC500 which was connected to my Mac and recorded it on Windows 7. Makes sense?In a nutshell, buying a full version of Windows and installing on my Mac was the best thing I could ever do. It's the best of both worlds - really.
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Also, give BootCamp a shot. It's a free download on the Apple website. The only downside is that you would have to dual-boot the Mac, which means, if you want to use the Windows apps, you would have to reboot your Mac into the Windows OS. I would recommend Parallels, but if $80 is not in the budget, BootCamp is the best alternative.
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I have not been able to make it work with my Mac so far. Works well with Win 7.
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Works on windows system. But haven't tried on a mac. Sorry... If it's not working id try to return it and get a refund. Maybe a faulty unit.
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I have an iMac running Snow Leopard and it works great. Highly recommend it. Sorry, no knowledge of functionality with any Windows operating system.
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Sorry I am a windows user, hope you find your answer on their product site or ask fellow mac users.
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How DOES one disable the Auto Defrag? Is that something that needs to be done from the recovery CD?(Sorry, new to Windows 7. Coming off of Macs at work)
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Hi The device was design for Windows, and we will arrange some test with Mac OS.X. Please give us a few days, and we will post the result again next week
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I've owned my MAC for 24 hours after using Windows for 24 years. Not much of a learning curve, which I'm happy to report! Don't be scared like I was...just dive into it. It's so nice to know it will never be obsolete like XP is about to be. Bill Gates, you should realize that people get mad when you discontinue a great OS like XP. Now I'll use a MAC forever.
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This item did not work on my Macbook Air. I had the same issue. I sent it back. Still trying to figure it out. I have to take a trip to the apple store...THere is No MIRRORING option.
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I am using mine on Apple products (IPod, MacAir and an older MacBook. However, I think the key is using ITunes to enable the AirPlay feature. Don't know anything about Windows 7 capability. instructions should help you. Seems logical if ITunes works, the speakers will work too.
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Yep. I use a macbook pro. The setup is slightly different than with windows, but it works the same.