It's a bit of a shift but it's not as difficult as it seems. In the days of 250 Mbit internet connections, gigabit ethernet and wireless N; optical seems a little silly.
My current laptop has a DVD drive, I only ever use it when installing an OS. And when I finally figure out how to install Windows via USB I hope wont even use it then.
I'd much prefer a lighter machine without a DVD drive but require at least 15" with a built in number pad, so I'm still waiting on apple.
It's a bit of a shift but it's not as difficult as it seems. In the days of 250 Mbit internet connections, gigabit ethernet and wireless N; optical seems a little silly.
I came from a 15" MBP. The only thing I miss from that is the screen and vid card but not the DVD drive. I plan on going back to the pro next revision and it better NOT have a disc drive!
Make an ISO image Windows, then Bootcamp assistant will guide you through through putting it on a USB.
I"m getting an imac in a couple of days... upgrading from a G5. Can I make an ISO image of Windows on that old of a machine? Not looking for a step by step, if I can do it I'll go learn how!
Ya you can make an ISO anywhere, however, Bootcamp will want you to put that ISO on a USB in order to install windows. It needs that bootable media for the installation process.
mac jones said:I you miss these you are insane.
but space is a problem. I bought a Lacie TB drive. Problem solved.
I do miss it somewhat. Only because theres a new CD out that isn't on iTunes yet. Of course I also bought an external drive when I bought the MBA and haven't even removed the shrink wrap yet.
The only reason to go with a Pro over the Air is if you need the graphics card. That I **really** do miss. Illustrator and photoshop are noticeably slower on the Air.
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You spent $400 on an external hard drive and I'm the one that's insane?