Q&A Archive (November & December 2011) @ EveryMac.com

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How fast is the iPod touch 4th Generation compared to the iPhone and iPad in "real-world" use?

How can I save videos from YouTube and play them on my iPod?

Is there a way to record video, TV shows, or DVDs directly to the iPod?

How can I transfer or copy music from my iPod to my computer?

Which iPods can sync and charge via USB? Which iPods can sync and charge via Firewire?

What processor do the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod touch, and iPod shuffle models use?

How many songs does each iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod touch, and iPod shuffle hold?

How many movies can the video capable iPod models hold?

What are the minimum system requirements for each iPod? Will the iPod work with my computer?

What colors are available for each iPod model?

What are the Apple order numbers for every iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod touch, and iPod shuffle?

What are all the differences between the iPhone 4S and the iPhone 4? Which one is best for my needs?

What are all the differences between the iPhone 4S, the iPod touch 4th Generation (2011), and the iPad 2? Which one is right for my needs?

What is the battery life of the iPhone 4S in "real-world" tests? Is the battery replaceable?

What are the "pros and cons" of the iPhone 4S? Is the iPhone 4S "worth it" for me?

What processor or processors do the iPhone models use?

How much internal storage do the iPhone models have? Can storage be expanded? Does the iPhone have a MicroSD slot?

Does the iPhone have a SIM card? How do you remove the SIM card from the iPhone?

Does the iPhone Safari web browser support Flash?

What are the main differences between each iPhone -- the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and the original iPhone? How can each be quickly identified?

What are all the differences between the iPhone 4 (AT&T/GSM) and the iPhone 4 (Verizon/CDMA)?

What are all the differences between the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 3GS?

What are all the differences between the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 3G?

How much faster are the "Late 2011" MacBook Pro models custom configured with faster processors than the stock models? Is the extra performance worth the extra cost?

How fast are the "Late 2011" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the models each replaced?

How do you upgrade the hard drive in the "Mid-2009," "Mid-2010," "Early 2011" and "Late 2011" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models? What type of hard drive do these models support? Can one replace the hard drive with an SSD?

What is the "real-world" battery life of the "Early 2011" and "Late 2011"13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models? How does the battery life of each compare to the previous "Mid-2010" MacBook Pro line?

How do you replace the "non-upgradable" batteries in the "Mid-2009," "Mid-2010," "Early 2011" and "Late 2011" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models? Is doing so a "hack"?

Are there any adapters or "hacks" that make it possible to connect a second external display to a MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air model?

Is it possible to switch between graphics processors on the "Unibody" MacBook Pro models without restarting? Can you use both of them simultaneously for better performance?

What type of video processor is provided by the "Unibody" MacBook Pro models? Is it upgradable? Which models have "dedicated" and "integrated" video memory?

What are all the differences between the "Late 2011" 13-Inch MacBook Pro and the "Mid-2011" MacBook Air? Which is best for me?

What are the "pros and cons" of the "Late 2011" MacBook Pro models? Is one right for me?

How much slower is the education-only "Late 2011" Aluminum iMac than the regular "Mid-2011" Aluminum iMac models? Are the savings worth the reduced performance?

How do you upgrade the RAM in the Aluminum iMac models? How much RAM of what type do these systems actually support?

How do you upgrade the hard drive in the "Late 2009," "Mid-2010," "Mid-2011" and "Late 2011" (21.5-Inch and 27-Inch) Aluminum iMac models? What type of storage do they support? Is it even possible to upgrade these models?

Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Aluminum iMac models? How are these processors mounted?

What options are available for the "extra" eSATA connector on the 27-Inch "Mid-2010" and 21.5-Inch and 27-Inch "Mid-2011" Aluminum iMac models? How many drive bays do these models have?

What are all the differences between the education-only "Late 2011" Aluminum iMac and the regular "Mid-2011" Aluminum iMac models?

What are the differences between the displays used in the Intel-based "Aluminum" and "White" iMac models? What is the viewable angle and the brightness of each?

What type of video processor is provided by the Aluminum iMac systems? Is it upgradable?

How does the "ultra thin" keyboard provided with the Aluminum iMac models compare to a more traditional desktop keyboard? How does it feel?

What are the "pros and cons" of the Aluminum iMac models? Is one right for my needs?

What version of Mac OS X is pre-installed on the Aluminum iMac models?

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