the macbook air is designed to be a netbook computer in a sense. due to it's size, weight and lack of an optical drive, it's designed to go into a woman's handbag or briefcase, etc. in terms of speed it's got plenty of power to handle most general needs. If you think of the macbook air as a pocket computer but just a little bigger (like the days of the HP iPaq and others like it) then you're pretty much there.
the macbook pro as it's name states is a pro laptop where all the hardware you need is available. the DVD+/-RW drive, USB's Ethernet and more are stocked in and can be as powerful as you like with larger screens from 13" to 17", with the option of antiglare displays, etc. the other beauty behind the macbook pro is user upgrades. the HDD drive installed on a macbook pro is a standard SATA hard drive and can be replaced, as well as RAM. the macbook air is reliant on solid state technology for a drive, thus no hard drive wining away or clicking, hence it's speed in terms of data throughput. depending on what you want to achieve with your notebook, the two main options are the macbook pro and macbook air. it's worth noting that the macbook pro can be tailor made to use SSD drives at expense to the user. as SSD is still a new technology, it's still rather expensive. either way, you're getting a mac that delivers results you can rely on. the macbook air is an instant on system because of SSD storage, so between powering on and desktop, that's a few seconds. then quick access to applications. however the CPU isn't as fast as say the new quad core macbook pro's or my dual core i7 system but it's horses for courses. lew On 5 Feb 2012, at 13:43, Joanne Chua wrote: > Welcome Chris. > > I'm pretty new Mac user myself, and i'm glad i make the switch. It > wasn't as bad as i thought when i started, ones you get the logic of > Mac OS and the way it works, its definitely way more advantage than > Windows. > > > I have the question tto the group though, what is the advantage of > getting a MBA compare to MBP beside liter and doesn't have a optic > drive, and how the two in compare in terms of speed? > > Thanks > > On 06/02/2012, Mr. L. Alexander <turningbyto...@gmail.com> wrote: >> hey and good to hear from you. >> >> depending on whether you need a machine that's going to travel with you or a >> desktop solution, for me, I'd always recommend a macbook pro. I have the 15" >> model which is about to take a serious upgrade shortly. about to install 8gb >> ram and a 1tb drive for data storage, etc. so the macbook pro in my opinion >> is a solid choice. it's built like a tank, very comfortable and the keyboard >> feels like a dream unlike windows based systems. mind you I've grown up with >> laptops mainly as well as working with desktops both windows and mac. >> >> the mac mini is a really nice system to go for but there are a few slight >> disadvantages here as a few users have noticed. one issue is that the mac >> mini when using voiceover needs access to a monitor. this is a hardware and >> software issue but the cheat from what I notice is getting the apple DVI or >> VGA adaptor and connecting it, that way it finds a monitor port as a >> reference. >> >> if you want a machine that has a really warm sound to the speakers, I would >> also recommend the iMac. the speakers really do offer a nice balanced and >> warm tone. >> >> best thing to do is go into your nearest apple store and get a feel for each >> machine. be aware that apple store staff are not trained in voiceover and >> accessibility requirements other than basics. >> >> are you in the UK? >> >> if so, drop me a line off list at freemacsforthebl...@mac-access.net and I'd >> be happy to help where possible. >> >> lew >> >> On 5 Feb 2012, at 13:19, chris hallsworth wrote: >> >>> Thanks Lu, that sounds interesting your job. Well done on that. Keep it >>> up. While the mac technology is so expensive, you can see just why. Apple >>> both designs and makes the equipment, instead of hiring out contractors to >>> do the work themselves. Also, unlike the PC, you don't get any crapware, >>> excuse the explicits, on a mac. So again, you can see just why they are so >>> expensive. >>> >>> >>> Christopher H >>> >>> On 05/02/2012 10:34, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >>>> Hi chris, welcome aboard. >>>> >>>> you'll find the mac an easy OS to handle, voiceover as intuitive as >>>> windows and stable. If you need any help, feel free to ask whatever >>>> questions re the mac, voiceover, etc and we're all here to help. >>>> >>>> I'm a mac systems engineer and founder of a charity here in the UK >>>> called Free Macs For The Blind which caters for supply of working older >>>> macs for blind users who can't afford new technology. so have a >>>> background in system repairs and advanced maintenance / instalations. >>>> >>>> I use a macbook pro 2010 edition for all my contract needs from >>>> diagnostics to recovery work and love voiceover to bits. couldn't be >>>> without it. >>>> >>>> I'm using windows though on a separate system to run some tools of the >>>> trade but hey, computers are computers. >>>> >>>> lew >>>> >>>> On 5 Feb 2012, at 10:29, chris hallsworth wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello all. >>>>> I have just joined this list. Thanks to the owners for approving my >>>>> membership. Much appreciated. >>>>> I am here because I am thinking of getting a mac, purely for a change, >>>>> as my next computer. I have been using Windows since 1997, and I am >>>>> willing to take the challenge. If I can operate an iPod Touch or an >>>>> iPhone, surely I can operate a mac. That's my philosophy anyway. >>>>> So thought I would come here. >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Christopher H >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Founder: Mr. L. Alexander. >>>> Free Macs For The Blind. >>>> E-Mail: freemacsforthebl...@mac-access.net >>>> <mailto:freemacsforthebl...@mac-access.net> >>>> Direct Contact: 07936 877500. >>>> WEBSITE: http://freemacsfortheblind.wordpress.com. >>>> Twitter: @macsfortheblind. >>>> Skype: freemacsfortheblind >>>> >>>> Free Macs For The blind is a charity project supplying older but working >>>> apple macs for blind and visually impaired people throughout the UK FOR >>>> FREE! >>>> >>>> Do you have an old unwanted mac, any hardware, software, old PC's, etc >>>> or a copy of outspoken 9.2 you would be willing to donate? please get in >>>> touch. >>>> >>>> Mac Access Dot Net; The British Mac Accessibility Network, we're here to >>>> help anybody disabled with anything Apple! >>>> http://www.mac-access.net <http://www.mac-access.net/> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> Founder: Mr. L. Alexander. >> Free Macs For The Blind. >> E-Mail: freemacsforthebl...@mac-access.net >> Direct Contact: 07936 877500. >> WEBSITE: http://freemacsfortheblind.wordpress.com. >> Twitter: @macsfortheblind. >> Skype: freemacsfortheblind >> >> Free Macs For The blind is a charity project supplying older but working >> apple macs for blind and visually impaired people throughout the UK FOR >> FREE! >> >> Do you have an old unwanted mac, any hardware, software, old PC's, etc or a >> copy of outspoken 9.2 you would be willing to donate? please get in touch. >> >> Mac Access Dot Net; The British Mac Accessibility Network, we're here to >> help anybody disabled with anything Apple! >> http://www.mac-access.net >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > Founder: Mr. L. 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