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Agnella Caamano

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Jun 30, 2024, 7:46:50 AM6/30/24
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Especially do NOT use a screen protector. The clearances between the display panel and the keyboard are very small to begin with, even without a screen protector. Adding one is not a good idea.

Depends what you mean by "case". I use a computer backpack every time I change the location of my Mac. I've taken my Mac all over the world using the backpack and have never had any issues. Make sure the computer is powered off before placing it in the backpack. Some prefer to use a sleeve rather than a backpack. These work well too.

As I indicated in my response on your other post, I use AutoCAD on the Mac and like it quite a bit. An alternative to AutoCAD for Mac might be to run Windows AutoCAD in Bootcamp on the Mac. I run both configurations and both offer different features and experiences.

The MacBook Pro is a good machine, but as others have alluded, you may need to install extra software, depending on what version of the program you want to use.

Option 1: Use AutoCAD for Mac, which doesn't have the full feature set of the Windows version yet. No extra software is needed for this option.

Option 2: Use AutoCAD (Windows version) in Boot Camp. Boot Camp is free, but you'll have to buy a copy of the Windows software to install on it. This will also require you to reboot between Windows and macOS (formerly Mac OS X).

Option 3: Use AutoCAD (Windows version) with virtualization software on macOS. This may require that you buy the virtualization software, depending on what you get. This option will have a slight performance hit running AutoCAD, but you probably won't notice it unless you're working with large/3D drawings and/or rendering. You won't have to reboot to switch between AutoCAD and you macOS programs.

I understand that you are leaning towards the MacBook option currently. I would advise that you avoid some of the virtualization products out there that allow you to have Windows and MacOS running concurrently as this means you are using resources in a less efficient manner. If you elect to purchase a copy of Windows I suggest that you run it in a Bootcamp partition.

HI . EVERYONE, I AM USING MACBOOK PRO 13" WITH AUTOCAD 2018 AND IT'S WORK INCREDIBLY FANTASTIC ON IT WITH NO OTHER ISSUES AND MACBOOK PRO 13" IS QUITE LIGHT AND SMALL THEN MACBOOK 15". WELL BOTTOM LINE IS THAT MACBOOK PRO 13" IS COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOCAD 2018..

MacBook Pro is good for using Autocad, but sometimes you may face some problem regarding this. if you are using any router then for sometimes you may face some issues while you are using AutoCAD. So for that, you need to know how to Solve Netgear Router Password Issues and then you can do your work properly.

Paul, you don't necessarily need an antivirus program in Windows either (although Windows 10 has basic antivirus software built-in that performs very efficiently). However, it would be silly to run an internet-connected Windows or MacOS (formerly OS X) computer without it. The security through obscurity that Apple used to get by on just doesn't fly in this century.

I apologize for my error in reporting the operating system of the Mac, which is different from the iPhone and iPad, and the virus requirements for Apple. I stand corrected by nrz13 and maxim, and thank them for their corrections. I must say, though, that I like a lot of the security features that Apple has.

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It would depend on your budget however the new M1 MacBooks run v2021 pretty well for 2d drawings (I haven't done much 3d yet on the M1s). Most of the MacBook Pros from the last couple of years are good. Check the current Tech specs tho here: -

The amount of graphics memory is probably the most important part of computing for Vectorworks, so you need a separate GPU with as much VRAM as possible. Clock speed is more important than cores for the CPU. Make sure you get plenty of RAM, and plenty of hard drive space. The new M1 chips are very exciting but they are limited to only being able to have 16GB RAM. This isn't enough for high end users. I'd hold out until Apple make any announcements about their M2 chips and new line up.

In all seriousness, all of the people I trust with technology decisions have indicated that the new Macs are fine with 16MB of RAM due to their different way of addressing memory and processing instruction. Benchmarking indicates a significant increase over my current system, yet here I am happily plugging away on my old computer not really needing anything faster. Working smartly and being efficient with the software makes it faster than any amount of RAM you throw at it.

Oh yes I agree and good to see - working efficiently is so important. It does depend a lot on the work being done of course. A lot of users have multitudes of RAM and it's just the 16GB limit that has been pointed out in some other forums as not being enough in spite of the processor accessing memory 5 times faster. Anyway if I was in the market I'd wait. To answer Evie's question I'd say the new M1 13" MBP is going to be fine.

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I'm looking at getting a new Mac and I would like to know what people think about running programming applications such as Jshell, Netbeans etc on the new MacBook? I do not wanna go ahead and a year later have to worry about performance. Let me know what you think! Here are some of the specs:

You may be better off with the cheapest 13" MacBook Pro, and purchasing extra RAM from a third party. The installation of RAM is pretty simple. You'd be looking at about $100 more if you upgraded it to 512GB hard drive. You'd also have a faster processor, and better graphics card. Personally, I don't think the MacBook, or MacBook Air are really made for programming outside of casual web development.

Whatever you decide to get, be sure you can upgrade your RAM. One thing I've learned from having Macs is that your available RAM gets eaten up quickly with the simplest of applications (like Chrome or Safari). You could even look at 2012 MacBook Pro models. They're definitely more than good enough.

I do believe this advice in regards to ram is not accurate. For the past few years my understanding is that the ram is soldered in to the board, making it not upgradable. So however much ram it comes with from apple, is all the more ram it's every going to have.

I have a MacBook Pro 2012 model. Honestly, I wouldn't upgrade to a newer model for anything besides flash storage. If the programs you're building now and in the future don't involve a lot of graphics, then you may be able to skate by with a MacBook. You will experience some lag here and there for sure. The current MacBook Pro models are definitely expensive. If 256GB won't be enough for you, then there's always the option of buying an external in future. Considering the MacBook should come with a Fusion drive, that may make up for the processor.

The thing about Apple is, they build there devices to last a while. That's why I strongly suggest you at least look into an older MacBook Pro model if you're not looking to enroll in something like AppleCare.

There's tons of comparisons out there that can help you make your decision. I just recently bought my new iMac, so I know how hard it can be to decide. I tried a few forums, but simply googling things like "which iMac is best for me" helped more than anything.

July 2022's M2 MacBook Air updated the design of the 13-inch laptop for the Apple Silicon era after the M1 Air's external design played it safe. And the first-ever 15-inch MacBook Air, released over a year later, was an appealing option for people who wanted a larger screen but didn't need the extra power or cost of a MacBook Pro. Together, they were a comprehensive rethink of Apple's approach to its mainstream laptops, modeled after the similarly dramatic Apple Silicon MacBook Pro redesigns.

By and large, I think the newer design holds up pretty well; I don't mind the loss of the taper, even if it makes the laptop look a bit more boxy and less sleek. The full-height function row and tweaked keyboard are both good, and I don't generally have issues with trackpad palm rejection on either the 13- or 15-inch models. It's nice to have MagSafe back, though in the end, I almost always charge the Air with one of the many USB-C chargers I have strategically tucked into most rooms in the house.

I'm also reminded anew just how much I like the 15-inch MacBook Air, as someone who likes a big screen but doesn't use a laptop for much gaming or anything heavier than Photoshop or Lightroom. The combination of size and weight really is close to ideal, and though the 15-inch Air is unmistakably larger and heavier than the 13-inch model, the difference isn't so large in daily use that I spend a lot of time thinking about it. The improved speaker setup is also nice to have when you're playing music or using that bigger screen to watch something.

The biggest downside of the design remains the display notch. As we and others have noted multiple times, you do get used to it, and in typical desktop use (especially in dark mode and with a dark wallpaper), you can often forget it's there. But in the absence of FaceID or some major other functional addition, it feels like a lot of space to take up for not a lot of user-visible benefit.

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