thebryceharvey

Q: Macbook Air Advice

Hello Everyone!! I am interested in my FIRST MAC!! I can't wait to get rid of windows! I want a Macbook Air but am not sure if it could handle Adobe Premiere Elements 11 and Lightroom 5? Here is the model I would like to get... All help is appreciated.. 13-inch : 128GB Specifications 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz Intel HD Graphics 6000 4GB memory 128GB PCIe-based flash storage1 $999.00 Thanks Bryce

 

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Posted on Apr 18, 2015 8:51 PM

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Q: Macbook Air Advice

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Apr 18, 2015 1:29 PM in response to thebryceharvey
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    Apr 18, 2015 1:29 PM in response to thebryceharvey

    Elements:

     

    Mac OS

    • 64-bit multicore Intel processor
    • Mac OS X v10.8 through v10.10
    • 2GB of RAM
    • 5GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 5GB to download content
    • 1024x768 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
    • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD)
    • Compatible DVD burner required to burn DVDs; compatible Blu-ray burner required to burn Blu-ray discs
    • QuickTime 7 software
    • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*

    Lightroom 5:

    Mac OS

     

    • Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
    • Mac OS X Server v10.7, v10.8, v10.9, or v10.10
    • 2 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
    • 2 GB of available hard-disk space; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices).
    • 1024 x 768 display
    • Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services.†

     

    * Dual-core processor recommended for HD or AVCHD video functionality

  • by sberman,

    sberman sberman Apr 18, 2015 10:23 PM in response to thebryceharvey
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    Apr 18, 2015 10:23 PM in response to thebryceharvey

    One quick addition to Kappy's excellent comments:

     

    As Kappy points out, Elements may well require a DVD-ROM drive, depending on how you install the distribution.  The MacBook Air does not contain such a drive.  So you can either purchase an Apple USB Super Drive or use a drive from another computer as described here:

     

    Use the CD or DVD drive from another computer with your Mac - Apple Support

  • by thebryceharvey,

    thebryceharvey thebryceharvey Apr 18, 2015 10:46 PM in response to sberman
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    Apr 18, 2015 10:46 PM in response to sberman

    Thanks so much.. I have an extranal drive from HP. Would that work?

     

    About Kappy. Thanks for the help....

     

    So what I am seeing is the Macbook air would work? Thanks so much Everyone!

  • by sberman,Helpful

    sberman sberman Apr 19, 2015 2:02 PM in response to thebryceharvey
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    Apr 19, 2015 2:02 PM in response to thebryceharvey

    I believe you're in good shape!  The "external (sp) drive from HP" would not work, though, if you're thinking of plugging it in to the MacBook Air.  It would work on some other computer that accepts it, and then you can use the drive from another machine as described in the article above.

     

    If you have a few extra dollars to invest in the machine, spend it on RAM.

  • by thebryceharvey,

    thebryceharvey thebryceharvey Apr 19, 2015 2:02 PM in response to sberman
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    Apr 19, 2015 2:02 PM in response to sberman

    Ok Very cool! Thanks so much. Does the macbook air have any fans?

  • by sberman,

    sberman sberman Apr 19, 2015 2:21 PM in response to thebryceharvey
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    Apr 19, 2015 2:21 PM in response to thebryceharvey

    My MacBook Air (mid-2013) has a fan.  I'm not certain about the current model.