Hi,
I've gone thru few pages of this thread but somehow still kinda blur.
So which is actually better for Gaming?

Say if I run bootcamp, can I boot windows from an ext hdd cos my current is only 500GB. I dont think it's enough for me...

for gaming, or any programs that need a lot of computing power, boot camp is the solution. simple as that

parallels or fusion is for convenience. the performance of the latest versions are much better compared to the older ones, but can never ever beat performance of boot camp. just remember like that

but i imagine running windows from ext hdd would be really slow, so no point gaming like that. why dont u just upgrade ur hdd?

@neko alister88, you can't run/install/boot windows [using bootcamp] on an external HDD. rite dvlz?

imo, 500gb is more than enough to have a bootcamp partition in your mac. what i'd do is transfer some data to your external and allocate a generous amount of space for your windows bootcamp; as you can't change the directory/size after you've created the bootcamp partition; if i remember correctly.

yeah i dont think boot camp allows windows to be stored on an external drive. im sure there's a workaround somehow, just that i think it's pretty stupid to do that ;p

from what i've read, changing the size is possible but need 3rd party software like gparted. never tried it myself

i wonder how much you want to allocate your hard disk space for windows partition since 500GB is not enough for you?

Hey guys,

Thanks for yer feedbacks!
Well Im actually new to Mac and Im using iMac.
About upgrading my HDD i dont know how to do so unless it's windows or else i need to fork out some amount to get it done?

If 500 can handle both Windows and Mac then it would be great!
so what are the suggested partitions? 50-50 or does Mac need more?

Thanks again for the feedbacks! Appreciate it!

* then i can save few bucks from buying the software hehe...*

Guys,
I am going to buy a new iMac in 10 days time fully loaded with SDD and 2T Hard drive and 8GB ram, and want to know if I should Bootcamp or run Parallels on it;
The only windows things I need to run for now are;
To check my company mail via Citrix using a USB Smartbadge reader for authentication.
Run a Golf Swing annalist software program

yeap. install Parallels.

No problem with the Smartbadge reader????

actually... what is a smartbadge reader?
Sound like parallels more suitable for ur need since only very minor usage..

btw.. that gonna be a very fast (and expensive) computer

This post has been edited by LionheartTwb: Apr 3 2011, 08:33 PM

I checked online and it is +/-11k cant wait to get it
The smartbadge reader is a device to read a ID like a credit card size with a chip in it, it will allow me to access my company mail on a none company computer

hi ,,

Please advice as i am looking to buy a new macbook Pro 13" and would like to bootcamp install the win 7 starter .. on it ...

I am intending to use only IE of the win 7 on this macbook pro .. !!!

as the costing on various of win7 platform seems to different by the few hundred ringgit ..!!!


I am looking to SAVE cost .. !!!

@ suns8630 what's your question?

The current 2011 MBP 13" support only 32-bit or 64-bit editions of Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, or Windows 7 Ultimate, and do not support Windows Vista or Windows XP.

Source

Get one of those mentioned above to be save. Else if u wanna run Windows 7 (other versions) or even WinXp, you got to run in virtual machines (Parallels or VMWare Fusion).

Ok ..Ok ...thanks for the reply .......

then oem or retail ... it does not matter right laah ..both also can use ..right ...!!!!

Hi guys,

I am going to study in india soon. Using a Macbook for 1 year plus.

I plan to install windows XP in my mb.
1) My main purpose is to access some password protect file(lecture notes, tutorials) in Microsoft words, excel..etc.. Only windows can open(read only) but not mac office.
2) Watching PPStream
3) Light gaming (need for speed)

So bootcamp or parallel do you guys think i should use?

***another problem. In mac, I dont need to worry virus attack my machine. But, when i install windows, will it work the same way?! Or i have to install antivirus to secure my machine?!

Thanks

This post has been edited by uncontrolled: Apr 4 2011, 10:13 PM

it really depends on your personal usage.


there's a thread for ppstream discussion HERE

i myself would definitely go bootcamp with your needs.

any infections in windows side will be contained in its particular partition. it won't 'jump' to your mac os x partition afaik. you still need antivirus whenever you're booting in windows though.

good luck with ur studies

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Hi there,

Just bought a Macbook pro 13-inch 2011, I have installed the PD 6 with windows 7, it works well.
But there is some problem with the kmplayer that I installed on it, the kmplayer can play MKV file nice and smooth, but when comes to RMVB file the speed is double up. Is anyone did installed kmplayer on a PD? and do you have similar problem? Or some setting on the PD or Kmplayer will be able to solve this problem?

Thanks!!!

This post has been edited by avialite: Apr 6 2011, 10:19 AM

guys, is there a better deal for parallel desktop?