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Q: New purchase help

My wife wants a new MBP, but I'm not ready to move on from my windows laptop. It looks like Apple Boot Camp is the way to go for us.

Any recommendations on what specs I should include in the new 15" MBP?

Posted on Mar 19, 2016 1:19 PM

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by Loner T,

Loner T Mar 19, 2016 4:00 PM in response to comosum
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Mar 19, 2016 4:00 PM in response to comosum

What is the version of Windows you want to install?
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comosum Mar 19, 2016 4:14 PM in response to Loner T
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Mar 19, 2016 4:14 PM in response to Loner T

I would have to install 7 and then upgrade it to 10.
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Loner T Mar 19, 2016 4:23 PM in response to comosum
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Mar 19, 2016 4:23 PM in response to comosum

Unless there is a need to heavy-duty Graphics work, the Intel Iris 2.2Ghz/Quad Core with 512G should be sufficient.

Please be aware that W7 is not supported on models after 2014 Macs. If you plan to upgrade from W7 to W10, you may also want consider 2014 models in the Mac refurbished store - http://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_pro/15 .
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comosum Mar 19, 2016 8:05 PM in response to Loner T
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Mar 19, 2016 8:05 PM in response to Loner T

Thanks for the heads up on the W7 support. Is W8 also limited to a particular year?
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Loner T Mar 20, 2016 5:45 AM in response to comosum
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Mar 20, 2016 5:45 AM in response to comosum

W8 and W10 have better support on 2014/2015 models. W8 has been supported from very well so far, as you can see in Use Windows 8.1 on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support .

Given a choice between W7 and W8, W7 is still the Classic WNT/WXP line, while W8 is closer to W10.
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