Q. I'm going to be a freshmen in September and I'm not sure which laptop would be best for me. I would get an 11 inch air with 64GB flash and 8GB of RAM for $1040 or standard pro for $60 more. Would it be worth it to spend that much more for a pro? I would only really use the laptop at home for typing up essays and PowerPoint, emails, YouTube, and maybe some minecraft and FaceTime. To get the standard pro would be 1100 because of my student discount. I have about 10Gbs of videos and music so will 64GB be enough? Answer
I suggest Macbook Pro
Round 1: CPU
The 13" MacBook Pro comes out strong in the processor department. The base model is equipped with a 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, with Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz, and sporting 3MB of L3 cache. The 13" MacBook Air, on the other hand, must rely on the ULV variants. The base model offers a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz, also with a 3MB L3 cache.
There's no way around itâthe MacBook Pro easily wins in this category, with a processor than can do more in any given second compared to its competitor.
Advantage: MacBook Pro
Round 2: GPU
Both machines feature Intel Core i5 processors with integrated Intel HD4000 GPUs. The core clock speed in the MacBook Pro is slightly higher, so in extreme cases it will likely outperform the Air slightly. But for all intents and purposes, it's the same GPU powering both machines, so this round is a draw.
Advantage: Draw
Round 3: RAM
Both base models come with 4GB of RAM, which we consider a minimum for anything more than light use. For this round, we're calling it a draw, but don't be surprised when RAM capacity comes into play in a later round.
Advantage: Draw
Round 4: Storage
The MacBook Air comes with a speedy SSD with what Apple claims is "4 times the performance" of a 5400RPM mechanical hard drive. The base model comes with a relatively paltry 128GB of storage space, however, which can quickly get eaten up with any serious photo, audio, or video work. You'll have to either pony up significant cash to Apple for extra internal storage, or rely on external storage.
A third-party upgrade may be forthcoming once the altered form-factor is reverse engineered, but don't bet on it being cheap, and the wait may be longer than you can handle.
The MacBook Pro, on the other hand, comes with ample 500GB of storage, though it is the relatively pokey spinning platter type. You can pay more for an optional SSD from Apple, but there are numerous options for either SSDs or larger HDDs from third parties.
Advantage: MacBook Pro
Round 5: Display
This round is tougher. The Air is equipped with a much higher resolution 1440Ã900 pixel display, giving users more screen real estate. The LED backlighting is bright, and the screen is sharp.
The Pro comes with a noticeably lower resolution screen, with just 1280Ã800 pixels. But in its favor, the screen does have a significantly wider color gamut and dynamic range. For general applications, this won't matter much, but for color-critical work (like photography, graphics, and video) it will be highly advantageous.
Given that some users will weigh the importance of color accuracy over screen real estate differently, we're going to call this round a draw. But the difference is something to keep in mind when making your own choice.
Advantage: Draw
Round 6: Ports
The latest Air model comes equipped with the still nascent high-speed Thunderbolt port. It includes two USB 3.0 ports, an audio port, and the redesigned MagSafe 2 power connector. The 13" MacBook Air also has an SD card slot.
Round 7: SuperDrive
This round was a fast one. The Pro still includes a built-in SuperDrive capable of burning dual-layer DVD-Rs at 8x speed, as well as CD-Rs. If you handle lots of optical media, the Pro is definitely the right choice.
You can buy the external USB SuperDrive for the MacBook Air, but it will cost you an extra $79, and, again, it's something extra to carry around. For occasional use, we think this is an acceptable alternative. The advantage here still goes to the Pro.
Advantage: MacBook Pro
Round 8: Weight
Both machines are from different weight classes, as we noted earlier. When it comes to toting around a portable device, less weight is always an advantage.
The 13" MacBook Air weighs just a hair under 3 pounds (2.96, Apple says), while the 13" MacBook Pro weights 4.5 pounds. Where every ounce counts, the Air takes this round easily.
Advantage: MacBook Air
Round 9: Battery life
The MacBook Air has a 50Whr lithium-polymer (li-po) battery, while the MacBook Pro has 63.5Whr li-po battery. That might seem to give the Pro the advantage, but the Air relies on an ultra-low-voltage processor, which uses less power. In the end, Apple rates both machines for seven hours of "wireless Web" use, which includes the screen at half brightness, WiFi on, and browsing the Internet. For average use, you should get a full day's work out of both machines on a full charge.
Advantage: Draw
Whats the best malware program to use to get rid of malware?
johndeere_
Answer
The Top Malware Removal Tools of 2012
Norton Antivirus 2012
Norton has long been a big name in computer protection. The newest edition of the Antivirus program makes it easy for malware to be stopped. This even includes protection against exploit programs that are often skipped by some other removal tools. You can even get real time information on any threats that the program stops as they come into your computer.
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Bitdefender has a program that is noted for having some of the industryâs best malware detection rates. It uses scheduled scans to find malware and works quickly to remove old malware files from a computer. It even uses quick scans that can be used in the background without causing your computer to slow down.
Kaspersky Antivirus 2012
The 2012 edition of Kasperskyâs flagship program has some of the best malware removal rates in the industry. It works on all major operating systems including Windows 7. It also uses detailed descriptions of individual malware programs to give you an idea of what is being removed from your computer.
F-Secure Antivirus
F-Secureâs program has a strong malware detection rating. What makes it particularly valuable is its customized scanning feature. This is where you can adjust the program to scan in specific spots in the computer including spots where you feel there might be some malware in that area. This could be used to control trouble spots quickly.
Avast Pro Antivirus 2012
Avast is another popular name in malware removal. This program has support for not only computer hard drives but also for flash drives and other portable hard drives that can link up to a computer. It makes for an easy to use device that is convenient and works well for anyone who is interested in getting a good program to scan items.
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