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New Macbook pro for christmas!

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SlickRick

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Hey guys,

I just ordered a new Macbook pro for work + for home. I told myself I need one amazing computer for at least the next 4 years and I believe it was worth the investment! What I got:
Macbook Pro 15”
2.4GHz quad-coreIntel Core i7
8GB ram
750GB HD @ 7,200rpm
Hi-Res Glossy Widescreen Display
+
Apple thunderbolt display 27”

This is a gift I did to myself for Christmas! I will be installing parallels so I can use era & manheim simulcast on it. Anyone know if contact management crm works with safari browsers on a mac?

I also got this beautiful stand to put it my house with the thunderbolt display:
BookArcPro.jpg

Anyone know any nice business bag for the Macbook pro ?
 
#2
Very nice :thumbup:

I switched back to Mac almost 3 years ago and couldn't be happier. In the dealership I had to use a virtual machine for a few things that needed Internet Explorer, but the two programs for doing that work very well:

VMWare Fusion (what I use)
Parallels

As for bags, there are five ba-million-ja-gillion of them. I started with the Thule Crossover Backpack and have been buying nothing but Thule stuff since (even replaced all my luggage): Search Results - Apple Store (U.S.)

Take a look at some of these DealerRefresh threads too:

http://forum.dealerrefresh.com/f39/apple-applications-youre-using-1686.html
Macs for Car Dealerships - how to make it work
 
#3
How do you compare VMWare to Parallels, I was reading a couple of reviews online and a lot of people are recommending parallels! Also using a virtual machine will it lag your computer?

Thanks a lot those bags look awesome, specially that messenger bag! I will definitely order one.

I tried searching but couldn't find if Reynold's contact manager i compatible with safari.

Happy Holidays, Rick!
 
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SlickRick said:
How do you compare VMWare to Parallels, I was reading a couple of reviews online and a lot of people are recommending parallels! Also using a virtual machine will it lag your computer?

Thanks a lot those bags look awesome, specially that messenger bag! I will definitely order one.

I tried searching but couldn't find if Reynold's contact manager i compatible with safari.

Happy Holidays, Rick!
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When we bought our first license here (my photographer and I both use Macs), it came down to cost--if you're using it like we are (Reynolds, Office, and IE), it doesn't really seem to make much difference. If you want to game or use high-end software (CAD, anyone?), then you'd probably want to pay more attention to specs.

ReyRey CM doesn't officially support Safari; I got it past the login screen, but no further.

As to whether a VM will bog down your computer: It depends on how you configure it. I run an iMac with 4 GB of RAM, and one gig is occupied by the VM I run--even at idle, the VM will consume that full amount of RAM you allow it. I never seem to miss it (or if I do miss it, I'd miss quick access to Excel and ERA more). How much RAM you allocate to the VM will depend on your Windows needs and hardware limits.
 
#5
Nice Christmas present for yourself!

I still quibble over my iPhone, missing some of the features I had on my BlackBerry but when it comes to my PC and Laptop - I have NOT looked back since moving over to Apple.

I have a MacBook Pro and a New MacBook Air. Moving over to the Apple OS was effortless for me. Alex told me a long time ago - "unlearn PC" and you will quickly grasp OS X. So true!!

How are enjoying it so far?
 
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I have the same computer you have. I have parralells and love it! I haven't done my home work on it but I have noticed there seems to be two ways to use it 1) run the windows desktop or 2) run windows in background. It has stuck on me a few times but I have been very happy with it. Well worth the money! That was the first thing I did when I brought my machine home. The thunderbolt is cool but nothing is ready for it yet. I need to go buy the larger screen and mouse/keyboard.
 
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