New to Mac but need Office 2013 please help me

[mgipe]

But then, if the OP tries to run it on the rMBP itself, it's horrible.

I've tried it myself with VMware Fusion 7 on my 13" rMBP with 2.8GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD and Iris 5100. It just suffers a lot of frame drops and affects usability. Iris isn't up to the job when running VMware.

Iris Pro suffices, however.

Also, assigning 2 cores in a hypervisor actually means that you're only assigning one physical core. A bit pathetic, don't you think?

Frame drops in Excel? Huh?

 

[sjinsjca]

ok, got home and watched the video, amazing. So you can literally just go back and forth between OSX and windows so smoothly? That is awesome, its like best of both worlds

Yes. In my work I need to use multiple operating systems. Windows, of course, but also Linux and occasionally other things.

It is just really nice to be able to essentially have several computers all running at once... and virtualization makes that happen.

Today's virtualization is really great. Only a few USB issues seem to linger that might, in some highly technical applications, cause some frustration. Otherwise the VMs run identically to native installations. It's quite remarkable.

It does mean that RAM will be at a premium on your machine. Your new rMBP should be fully-stuffed, then. Max out that RAM when you order it.

I use VMWare most of the time, but VirtualBox too (and the price is right!). Had some issues with Parallels a few years ago and haven't felt the need to try it again.

You do need an installer for any OS you're going to be working with. Which means, you do need to purchase Windows. Be aware that most commercial versions of Windows are still not available downloadable from Microsoft or any other site. Which means you'll either need to use the OEM versions (which you should do with your eyes open and fully informed), or you'll need access to an external DVD drive to do the installation in the virtual machine, since your rMBP won't have one built in.

 

[Chicki]

Yes. In my work I need to use multiple operating systems. Windows, of course, but also Linux and occasionally other things.

It is just really nice to be able to essentially have several computers all running at once... and virtualization makes that happen.

Today's virtualization is really great. Only a few USB issues seem to linger that might, in some highly technical applications, cause some frustration. Otherwise the VMs run identically to native installations. It's quite remarkable.

It does mean that RAM will be at a premium on your machine. Your new rMBP should be fully-stuffed, then. Max out that RAM when you order it.

I use VMWare most of the time, but VirtualBox too (and the price is right!). Had some issues with Parallels a few years ago and haven't felt the need to try it again.

You do need an installer for any OS you're going to be working with. Which means, you do need to purchase Windows. Be aware that most commercial versions of Windows are still not available downloadable from Microsoft or any other site. Which means you'll either need to use the OEM versions (which you should do with your eyes open and fully informed), or you'll need access to an external DVD drive to do the installation in the virtual machine, since your rMBP won't have one built in.

Thank you. I need to do a lot of reading before doing this, especially since I still find it a bit confusing. I will definitely max out the RAM

 

[sjinsjca]

Thank you. I need to do a lot of reading before doing this, especially since I still find it a bit confusing. I will definitely max out the RAM

Enjoy! If you get stuck or have questions, you know where to find us.

 

[SlCKB0Y]

VMs run like a joke on a 13" rMBP. I've a late-2013 13" rMBP with 2.8GHz i7/16GB RAM/512GB SSD and it's a complete joke because the Iris 5100 isn't up to the job.

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Neither is going to cut it.

The rMBP is unsuitable because:
1. GPU is too weak to drive the VM in the internal display.
2. Only way to get it running smoothly is to use Boot Camp. If you don't mind constantly rebooting back and forth, go for it.

But then, if the OP tries to run it on the rMBP itself, it's horrible.

I've tried it myself with VMware Fusion 7 on my 13" rMBP with 2.8GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD and Iris 5100. It just suffers a lot of frame drops and affects usability. Iris isn't up to the job when running VMware.

Frame drops? What are you even talking about?

The guy just wants to run Office... he might not be able to smoothly change between apps every 1/4 of a second like in your video, but then, who works like that?

 

[yjchua95]

Frame drops? What are you even talking about?

The guy just wants to run Office... he might not be able to smoothly change between apps every 1/4 of a second like in your video, but then, who works like that?

Frame drops as in showing up the Charm sidebar, switching between Metro and Desktop (it's quite noticeable on a 13" with Iris. I shot the video on an nMP).

Overall experience is pretty meh on a 13".

 

[SlCKB0Y]

Frame drops as in showing up the Charm sidebar, switching between Metro and Desktop (it's quite noticeable on a 13" with Iris. I shot the video on an nMP).

Overall experience is pretty meh on a 13".

Ok, I'm pretty sure they will be able to work in office just fine. Maybe you're being a bit OCD?

 

[TraceyS/FL]

The Office 365 subscription is great, gives you the Mac and PC version, the tablet stuff, and a ton of cloud space. Your school probably lets you buy either version cheap though - I got a Mac and windows one free.

Pivot tables do NOT behave well in Office Mac. I had to use my virtual XP machine for those lessons in Excel. It was my only issue... Beyond knowing more than my teacher. Lol!

Good luck!

Of and I was running Office whatever it was on Fusion on my mid-2011 Mac mini in XP, it ran fine.