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New MB Pro Question

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dedog45

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Aug 4, 2007
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I ordered a MacBook Pro that should be here in a couple days, and it will be my first non-Windows computer. I'm a student who won't be using it for too much editing or gaming, just everday tasks usually and watching some dvds. I was planning on getting MS Office, but was unsure what other software I should get that doesn't already come on the computer. Also, I heard that the computer can get a little hot, so I was planning on getting a cooling pad for it as well. Is the cooling pad necessary, and are there any other accessories you would advise getting?

Also, I got an 30 gb iPod with the computer and I haven't opened it yet since I heard they might be coming out with new ones. If they did, would I be able to exchange my unopened one for a new verision if I ordered mine on July 24th? Thanks a lot for your help, it's greatly appreciated.
 
Cooling pads aren't necessary no. I use mine fine without one. Mine doesn't get warm unless I am doing something intensive, like playing a game, graphic editing etc.

MS are bringing out Office 2008:Mac very very soon (no release date, but hopefully it'll be out within the next 2 months). You get a 28-day trial of MS Office 2004 on your Mac, so you can use that for pretty much a month and Office 2008 might be out by then.

Other software - Toast - great and very easy software for burning DVD's.

As for other accessories, I'd recommend a Hybrid USB TV Tuner, there is a few around for the Mac, but make sure whatever one you get (if you want one..) the software is EyeTV.
 
Kilamite said:
MS are bringing out Office 2008:Mac very very soon (no release date, but hopefully it'll be out within the next 2 months).
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Not until January I'm afraid.
To be honest, I'm yet to find something that MS Office does, that Neo Office (a free alternative) doesn't do.
 
Blimey, I feel a fool now!

Never noticed that - but I generally don't view the homepage much to be honest.
 
it doesnt get too hot if you dont touch it! or put it on your legs.

keep it on a desk and its fine.

I would suggest some sort of tray if you want to use it on your lap. Mine gets scaldingly hot under normal usage (which is different than other people's normal usage).
 
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due to the current apple edu promo any new ipods released will likely be excluded anyway so open your ipod and enjoy.
 
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