MacBook Air Vs MacBook Pro

[schweppes]

Oh… and check with the seller if the MS Office for Windows and Creative Suite (adobe…) comes bundled with the Mac. It shd be much much cheaper getting from the school IT vendor than if u purchase them outside.

[try]

I am just wondering if there is financial aid to buy macbook for students who can’t afford to pay.

[schweppes]

try:

I am just wondering if there is financial aid to buy macbook for students who can't afford to pay.

I'm quite sure there is. A teacher friend did mention that financial assistance is provided for needy students. But not sure if there are minimum requirements to be fulfilled. Best to check with the school.

[sandunes]

U can order Adobe software (student price) from this store http://www.mine.com.sg/productlisting;jsessionid=BA4592F1F331C7FBB2223AC072CD42FF

[sandunes]

phankao:

I'm using a mb pro. It's quite light compared to my old laptop. I wanted to have that dvd/cd drive. What if I want to install programmes? I have this MS Office next to me staring me in the face, but I haven't installed it (had bought it on offer and it's good for 3 or 4 users). And like when my kid's teacher passes me a CD of their videos or photos. Then I have to buy a cd drive? Sian, lah.

For software installation, u can use the remote disk function (ie. borrow the Drive from another iMac desktop or laptop - but they have to enabled Remote disk first). http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.7/en/mh19568.html

For audio CD and video, I only know via external drive. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.7/en/mh21662.html

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try:

I am just wondering if there is financial aid to buy macbook for students who can't afford to pay.

Dd's sch has it. U should find out from your child's school.

[Funx3]

schweppes:

Funx3:

My Boy Can, But Unfortunately ....
My Gal's Sch Cannot - They Will Start Using it in Term 2 = Mid-Mar .... :sad: :sad:

Oic... in that case, then get the mac with the faster processing speed. Personally, I wd go with the 13\" - there are 2 models for that. Get the higher tier one in that category. It shd help to see her through her sec school years. In any case, it's not as if she is a gamer or an IT programming student who needs all the sophisticated RAMs and speed, so don't think she will lose out much.

The Mac Air is light but if not mistaken the RAMs and processing speed is slightly lower than the Pro.

Not an IT expert so please take my sharing from a very amatuerish viewpoint.

Thanks schweppes for your sharing from the User View Point!
:hugs: :hugs:

[Trapwithin]

Get the 13.3\" MBA with 256G Storage.

I am going to get mine for work Q3 when my laptop warranty expires

BTW, if you are interested to know when the new model will roughly be released, you can check on this wensite. http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

[Funx3]

Trapwithin:

Get the 13.3\" MBA with 256G Storage.

I am going to get mine for work Q3 when my laptop warranty expires

BTW, if you are interested to know when the new model will roughly be released, you can check on this wensite. http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

Thanks for the Link!
Hmmmmmmmm ....
With the Impending New Release, Maybe shd just get a BAsic Set ....
Then Can Upgrade to Newer Model later ....

[Trapwithin]

Funx3:

With the Impending New Release, Maybe shd just get a BAsic Set ....

Then Can Upgrade to Newer Model later ....

One way is to get the Macbook first since they just upgraded it Oct 2011.
Let your dd get use to the new OS, then get the Mac Air when the new model come out. You can always use the Macbook at home after you buy the Mac Air for your dd to bring to school.