Transferring data to a new Mac

Hello world

If I buy a new Macbook Air, I want to transfer data from my old Macbook. I have a number of questions about this.

My view Macbook is 4 GB. I would like to transfer everything on it in the new Macbook Air, which will be 8 GB. Is this enough GB last me at least 5 years? I'm going to do a data sharing and skyping in the short term.

If I myself do data transfer, I said I can do using my backup. Like my new Air will not have Office preinstalled, but my current MacBook a seat, all I need (I said) is the pin of the Office that I bought with the original). Nobody thinks that there may be problems in data transfer for my office documents? These are very important documents? Or do I I just the Apple Store is the transfer of data for me?

I'm surprised there is no CD player, I have to buy it. $79, "Super key USB." I should buy it on the Apple store, or I'd be able to get much cheaper elsewhere?

I also said that if the Apple Store has made my transfer of data, they can erase my old laptop to zero. Is this true? Is there a way I can delete my old laptop?

Thank you!

It's a lot of questions! Everything very basic but here is.

1. 8 GB is enough now, in 5 years it is difficult to say that we have no idea of what Apple has planned for the newer operating systems. It seems that each version or two requires more ram to work properly.

2. you can certainly transfer data yourself move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support

3. the Bureau should probably be reinstalled, as long as you have your product key, you should be fine. Your documents should transfer very well with the rest of your user files.

4. the people of Apple Store will do the transfer of your data, but I think that they will want to charge you for the service. I'd do it myself.

5. Once you are sure that all you have transferred to the new MBA and works as it should, you can delete the old computer yourself. ENSURE that pf all your documents are safe before wiping the disk hard what to do before you sell or give away your Mac - Apple Support

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