Mac Pro Just got a MacBook Pro!! :)

[Booyow1204]

Hi Everybody!!,

Super stoked, finally bit the bullet and purchased my first MacBook today, I purchased the Pro at my local Best Buy. Before that I was using a PC on Windows 8.1 (happy to say bye to Windows lol). I am totally new to Mac OS (I have an iPhone and an iPad). Besides getting used to the new software I am also getting used to the smaller screen, my previous laptop was a 17" HP Pavillion that I bought in 2009. It's a solid laptop but over the years has just slowed down.

My model is the MacBook Pro Retina 13" (2015).
Specs: 2.9GHz Dual-core i5, 8GB 512GB Flash storage

I'm loving it so far, if anyone has any tips for me being new to Mac I would appreciate it. Anyone have any apps, software, or even tutorials to recommend for me?

Thanks guys, I love my Mac so far

 

[Europa]

Congrats on your new MacBook! Let us know if you have any questions.

Here are are couple of links to get you started.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236

https://www.apple.com/support/macbasics/

 

[MoneyMaker79]

Very awesome! I've had my Macbook Pro for 8 years now. All good. I wish I could convince my grandmother to get one but she has so much stuff on her Dell that wouldn't be compatible. She's used to her apps she has. I tell her there are alternatives but it's not working.

 

[Booyow1204]

Very awesome! I've had my Macbook Pro for 8 years now. All good. I wish I could convince my grandmother to get one but she has so much stuff on her Dell that wouldn't be compatible. She's used to her apps she has. I tell her there are alternatives but it's not working.

Yah it took me some time to jump on the bandwagon, mainly I have been using Windows for so long and price was a deterrent, new job so recently can afford it. I was getting sick of windows and its random slowdowns and all of a sudden things that you have been using for years are no longer compatible lol... I'm loving the machine so far, its so beautiful.

 

[MoneyMaker79]

Yah it took me some time to jump on the bandwagon, mainly I have been using Windows for so long and price was a deterrent, new job so recently can afford it. I was getting sick of windows and its random slowdowns and all of a sudden things that you have been using for years are no longer compatible lol... I'm loving the machine so far, its so beautiful.

Glad to hear you're enjoying it! I haven't had any issues with mine besides one time with the battery. It cost me $50 for a authorised company to test computer only to find out the battery needed to be taken out and out back in. How rude! They shouldn't have charged me haha.

 

[Booyow1204]

Yah, I hear that Mac's rarely have any problems, my biggest sigh of relief is the lack of viruses, one thing I am still sorta researching on is the best warranty for it (just got it today so still have time). Whether through AppleCare or through Best Buy's warranty replacement program (bought it at Best Buy my particular model was 100.00 off compared to the Apple Store...any thoughts?

 

[MoneyMaker79]

Yah, I hear that Mac's rarely have any problems, my biggest sigh of relief is the lack of viruses, one thing I am still sorta researching on is the best warranty for it (just got it today so still have time). Whether through AppleCare or through Best Buy's warranty replacement program (bought it at Best Buy my particular model was 100.00 off compared to the Apple Store...any thoughts?

If you feel that you may need something so if an issue comes up, then be my guest. I haven't ever spent extra money for warranty etc with anything Apple related. I would compare what you get with the warranty through Apple and through Best Buy. Also, do you have an Apple Store nearby? That is the issue for me. I would have to mail it in.

 

[bballrob]

Welcome to the club. MacBooks are awesome. The other night I made a trip to the big city and stopped by the local Apple Store and I left there coveting the new 2 lb., Golden MacBooks. But I'll probably suffer with my MBP till at least late fall.

 

[Booyow1204]

Yah, the golden Macbook is a beauty, I decided against it because I know it won't be my main machine and I was searching to replace my primary computer which was an HP (lasted me 6yrs, I got tired of it before it got tired of me LOL), I wanted more ports and more power even though the new MacBook can still hold its own, how old is your MBP?