Suggestions Needed Please

By Lola Granola, 10 May, 2014

Forum
macOS and Mac Apps

First I'd like to say thank you to everyone who is responsible for making this site possible. I would be so lost at times without the invaluable knowledge freely given by the Applevis team and the site members.

On to my question! I currently have a MacBook Pro 2013 and I would like to install Windows 7 on it. From everything I've read, it would seem that Boot Camp would probably be my best option. I primarily want Windows installed for gaming purposes. Also, I am looking for an external keyboard with a numpad rather than remapping keys. I'm not particular as far as whether its bluetooth or USB. Any suggestions/advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Options

Comments

By riyu12345 (not verified) on Monday, May 26, 2014 - 23:36

Hi Lola Granola :) great username.
I live in the UK and know you can get USB keyboards very cheap here, for about 2 to 5 pounds.
I'm sure you can get the same in the US or Canada.
I've just learned that us and canada are to diffirent places. so that's why i put both down, but wouldn't the US cover the whole of America?

I'm sure if you look on amazon you'll find USB keyboards at very cheap prices.
I hope this helps.

By Siobhan on Monday, May 26, 2014 - 23:36

Hi Lola. I agree, your user name is awesome. :) Someone else can correct me but I am pretty sure you need windows eight now if you want to use boot camp. as the previous commenter said, Amazon will probably have the keyboard you need. Personally I wish I never used the riht side number pad, that's how I learned numbers, now when using the top row, I have to count like a dork. :) Hope you get it installed though.

By Michael Hansen on Monday, May 26, 2014 - 23:36

Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team

Windows 7 is still supported on everything besides the new Mac Pro, Apple's professional workstation solution.

By Lola Granola on Monday, May 26, 2014 - 23:36

Brad and Siobhan Thanks, I'm a big Berk Breathed fan. I wouldn't care so much as far as a numpad goes, but I've used it with jaws for more years than I care to admit. lol I suppose the thing to do would be to teach myself to use a different way via remapping keys, but I don't have the patience for that at this point in time.

Michael thank you for the knowledge concerning Windows 7. I was hoping that was the case. I may take the jump next week and try it out.