Several Questions before I buy my SR MBP :)

1. I remember seeing an article about using boot camp partition in Parallels, but i cannot find it anymore. Does any one have a link to it? Can you use boot camp partitions in VMWare Fusion?

2. If I play games on my SR MBP, will I need a cooling pad? If so, any recommendations?

3. I am buying from apple.com online store, I will be able to exchange it if I am not satisfied WITHOUT affecting my free iPod rebate, right?

Thank you

 

1. I believe you're talking about Camel's post in this thread, http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=132007 . I believe it's using this feature, http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/transporter/ . The description under " Migrate Windows PC locally or to any removable media" sounds like what you would need to do if you wanted to use your boot camp partition as a VM.

I believe VMware Fusion will be able to do the same thing by using this, http://www.vmware.com/products/converter/ .

2. I guess it depends on how often you play and how long your gaming sessions usually last. If you're going to be spending your weekends playing games for like 6hrs straight then getting a cooling pad will help ensure your MBP lasts longer. I've heard some nice things about Antec, http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/antec_notebook_cooler.php , although I haven't used it personally.

3. I don't see why not as long as you don't return it.

 

I meant using the bootcamp partition in Parallels, not just sharing files. SO i only want to install one copy of windows and want to make it work both with boot camp and Parallels/VMWare Fusion.

 

I know. That is why I pointed out Camel's post where he/she said " I know Parallels has a feature where it lets you use your Boot Camp partition in Mac's OS." And if you look at the parallels link, these are the steps listed under " Migrate Windows PC locally or to any removable media"

Step 1: Install both Transporter and Transporter Agent on the Windows PC you would like to migrate
Step 2: Run Transporter on that Windows PC
Step 3: Follow the simple wizard to complete the migration process
Step 4: Deliver the resulting virtual machine to Mac/PC using any removable media

As you can see, the only file sharing mentioned between Mac and PC is the moving of the resulting VM from PC to Mac.

Update: Not sure when this thing was posted, but it must be recent since the Parallels he is using makes it easy to use your boot camp partition as a VM, http://www.askdavetaylor.com/use_winxp_boot_camp_partition_in_parallels.html .

 

Yes, Apple will allow 14 days exchange after opening it however keep in mind that the restocking fee you'll pay basically buys the Nano.

 

What? I'll need to pay an restocking fee for an exchange? How come?

If I am exchanging it, there must be something wrong with the MBP itself and it is not my fault to receive a bad unit. Why do i need to pay a restocking fee?

I live far from the closest Apple store and I have to buy online, but I really need to be able to exchange it in case it doesn't work well WITHOUT a restocking fee

 

if there is something wrong with it i don't think you have to pay, but if you just want to return it and get a free ipod then it's not really free.