Most of those apps use Markdown, which is basically plain text. So any document in Markdown can easily be opened as a Word file or anything else. I also use a custom font and have heard that the page count gets messed up on Windows with it. The programs I use that aren't OS X-exclusive just don't perform as well on Windows. So while my uses may be simple, a Mac is by far the superior platform for me. I also use some add-on apps to my programs that are exclusive to OS X.
What Sofware Do You Hope to Install on Your New rMB?
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Most of those apps use Markdown, which is basically plain text. So any document in Markdown can easily be opened as a Word file or anything else. I also use a custom font and have heard that the page count gets messed up on Windows with it. The programs I use that aren't OS X-exclusive just don't perform as well on Windows. So while my uses may be simple, a Mac is by far the superior platform for me. I also use some add-on apps to my programs that are exclusive to OS X.
mutsaers-vr.nl
macrumors 6502
Will the rMB12 fulfill the following :
- word, office, powerpoint (incl. presentations via a beamer)
- webbrowsing
- mail
- 6-sigma software like SPSS (statistical software)
- and most important view video mov files in 1920*1080 with a bit rate of 100 Mb/s without stuttering on the retina display or a beamer (this is something a really need)
- word, office, powerpoint (incl. presentations via a beamer)
- webbrowsing
- 6-sigma software like SPSS (statistical software)
- and most important view video mov files in 1920*1080 with a bit rate of 100 Mb/s without stuttering on the retina display or a beamer (this is something a really need)
fisherking
macrumors G4
i live on logic X, but...don't expect the new mb to be the right mac for it. will be interesting to hear reports, but...LX struggles often on my 2.4 i5 macbook pro, so for me, at least..a 'pro' is definitely my next mac (altho i love the design of this one)...
richwoodrocket
macrumors 68020
Photoshop, illustrator, maybe after effects.
Ulenspiegel
macrumors 68040
With WoW the problem will be the heating.
iRun26.2
macrumors 68020
There certainly seem to be a lot of people listing Xcode as an app they plan to use. I'm glad. I do hope there isn't too much of a slowdown (Core M chip throttling) when I want to compile my experimental program and simulate it. I don't use Xcode for my job but it is a hobby (which was the original reason I bought my first 2008 MBA).
As far as games go, I really don't know anything about what's available and what they are like. I'd be most likely to stick with old style arcade games like Pacman (I am a dinosaur). My iPhone does well with those types of games already.
mutsaers-vr.nl
macrumors 6502
What about :
- 6-sigma software like SPSS (statistical software)
- and most important view video mov files in 1920*1080 with a bit rate of 100 Mb/s without stuttering on the retina display or a beamer (this is something a really need)
Is it possible (read workable) on a RMB12 ???
- 6-sigma software like SPSS (statistical software)
- and most important view video mov files in 1920*1080 with a bit rate of 100 Mb/s without stuttering on the retina display or a beamer (this is something a really need)
Is it possible (read workable) on a RMB12 ???
iRun26.2
macrumors 68020
Since the new 2015 13" MacBook Pro doesn't support Windows 7, it's unlikely the 2015 MacBook will either. Might want to get a copy of Windows 8 before you order one
Actually, I will use Parallels which will allow me to install Windows 7. It's only in BootCamp that you now must use Windows 8.
Traverse
macrumors 604
A late reply, but you can copy and paste raw references from Endnote into Scrivener. When you export to Word for final formatting Endnote can update the references and Works Cited. Worked for my thesis with over 100 sources.
iRun26.2
macrumors 68020
Xcode works remarkably well on the new rMB. It is must faster than on my 2010 MBA.
troubleonline
macrumors 68000
Office 365 (I get free through work)
Amazon Music
Maybe Dropbox or similar and another web browser as Safari keeps crashing on me at the moment.
Otherwise the presinstalled / included stuff is perfect
Amazon Music
Maybe Dropbox or similar and another web browser as Safari keeps crashing on me at the moment.
Otherwise the presinstalled / included stuff is perfect
AppleFanatic10
macrumors 68030
Want to know the same thing. Have to use SPSS for school this upcoming semester. Have you tried it yet?
