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Apple .Mac 3.0 Retail [Old Version]
 
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Apple .Mac 3.0 Retail [Old Version]

by Apple
Mac OS X
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)


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System Requirements

  • Platform:   Mac OS X
  • Media: CD-ROM
  • Item Quantity: 1

Product Features

  • Now with Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger," .Mac members can also sync keychains and Mail preferences such as accounts, rules, signatures, and the new Spotlight-driven Smart Mailboxes right from System Preferences.
  • Members now get quick access to many features of .Mac right from the main .Mac web page, including the ability to compose new email messages, see the number of waiting messages, quickly add and search for an address, and easily visit published HomePages.
  • A host of Apple-designed training modules for every type of customer from novice to advanced have been added, including the following topics: Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger", iLife '05, iWork '05, Final Cut Pro, Motion, DVD Studio Pro, Shake, and Logic.
  • Thirteen new HomePage templates have been added to help .Mac members easily create elegant photo albums, iMovie pages, and more.
  • .Mac membership continues to provide automatic virus scanning of all the email sent to your mac.com email addresses, regardless of the operating system you are running.

Product Details

  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
  • ASIN: B0009319QC
  • Item model number: M9888Z/A
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: April 27, 2005
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,818 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Synchronize your key information wherever you go. Instantly update your Address Book contacts, iCal calendars, and Safari bookmarks across multiple Mac computers. And with Mac OS X Tiger installed, you can sync your keychain and Mail settings, including accounts, rules, signatures and Spotlight-driven Smart Mailboxes, too. Store your stuff online. Quickly transfer and retrieve files online using your iDisk storage space on Apple servers, accessible from any Mac or Windows PC connected to the Internet. Access your personal data. Wherever you go, your personal information is there — even if your Mac isn't. Access contacts, calendars, bookmarks, email and files using any Mac or Windows PC connected to the Internet. Keep in touch. Get world-class, ad-free email with powerful virus scanning of incoming messages. Use your Mac.com member name to chat and video conference with iChat AV.* Share your memories. Using Apple-designed templates, easily create a custom web page or publish your photos and movies directly from iPhoto and iMovie in just a few clicks. Back up your files. Use Backup software to protect all your important data by automatically copying documents to iDisk, external hard drives, CDs, DVDs and even your iPod. Master your Mac. Master your Mac with the .Mac Learning Center. Get exclusive tips, tutorials and QuickTime movies on Mac OS X Tiger, iLife and iWork, as well as your favorite pro applications like Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Shake, Logic and more.

Product Description

With .mac, or Dot Mac, you'll unlock powerful features in new Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger." An annual membership to .Mac gives you innovative software and services, plus exclusive discounts, free downloads, and online Apple training. Preserve your data with hassle-free Backup software

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars .Mac = Convienence, August 18, 2005
This review is from: Apple .Mac 3.0 Retail [Old Version] (CD-ROM)
Who would pay Microsoft, for an email account, backup solution, light web hosting, and a few other seemingly trivial features? However, with Apple, it does not seem like such a bad deal. Why? Like a Macintosh, .mac services simply "work."

.Mac Mail is a convenient mail service. Why? You can access your mail from just about any mail client using SMTP and POP3, or you can access your email from mac.com. The choice is yours: web based, or client (application) based. Your mail is available to you however you need it. Furthermore, if you change Internet Service Providers, you will not have to tell your contacts your new email address, if you stick with your .mac address as your permanent address. Afraid of junk mail? .mac Mail allows you to setup several alias addresses. These alias addresses forward mail to your real account, but should one of the aliases begin to receive too much spam (perhaps the alias you use to sign-up for online offers), simply delete that alias and use a new one. Meanwhile, your close family and friends can continue using the original mail address.

After mail, the web hosting features of .mac service is probably the most used feature, by .mac subscribers. There are templates to post photo albums, movies, diaries, resumes, and more. However, the best feature is your .mac websites' integration with iPhoto. Simply select however many photos you want in iPhoto, click the homepage icon, and iPhoto will post the images on your .mac website. It is simple, convenient, and fun. There is no quicker way to share your images with family and friends.

iDisk & Backup - iDisk and Backup are two superb features included with .mac services. iDisk is an Internet-based hard drive. You can store some files on it, share files via iDisk, or backup some of your important data via iDisk. Apple includes 250 MB of storage with .mac, which is shared between your iDisk, web site, and mail account. Additional storage can be purchased, for an extra charge. However, the backup application does not backup only to your iDisk. It will also backup to CD or DVD media, hard drives, and your iPod. Backup helps you put your mind to ease, for it helps keep your valuable data safe.

Bonuses - It doesn't stop there. .Mac services allows you to sync your contacts and calendars. This allows you to check your schedule, or share it with others, who have an Internet connection. Syncing your contacts and bookmarks gives you access to that data via mac.com even if you're not on your mac. Finally, Apple has some tutorials for .mac members, which offer tips on using some of Apple's most popular software titles. There are other bonuses offered from time to time, such as sample loops from the Garageband JamPacks.

Overall, .mac provides quite a few services, for just under a hundred dollars a year. Of course, when that renewal date rolls around each year, it can be a bit tough to take. However, the convenience the service provides is something you will likely utilize every-time you use your Macintosh. Amazon makes .mac an even better value, with a a fantastic savings over renewing direct with Apple. Give .mac a try, and you'll likely be surprised at how much easier email, the sharing of files and photos, backing up your data, and syncing data can be.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Can be bargain method to renew existing account!, October 10, 2005
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Fred Von Lohmann "fvl" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple .Mac 3.0 Retail [Old Version] (CD-ROM)
The authorization code in the box can be used not only to open a new dot Mac account, but can also be used to renew an existing subscription (normally $99). If you're a renewing subscriber, you can usually save money by purchasing the retail box here at Amazon.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars . mac is now a better value, September 23, 2005
This review is from: Apple .Mac 3.0 Retail [Old Version] (CD-ROM)
I have subscribed to .mac since the beginning, but always stopped to think if it was worth the cost of renewing. After the recent upgrade in service, I will no longer hesitate to renew. First, the Backup software is finally decent - it was totally lame before this new version (what took so long?). The increase to 1 GB of storage is nice and the new 10GB (monthly) limit on data transfers (up from 3 GB) now makes .mac a viable option for distribution and and exchange of files with a moderate size group of people. The new "group" feature appears to make this type of exchange easy, although I haven't tried it. This service is finally starting to mature into a nice set of features that complement the best OS available.

Amazon is clearly the place to buy this service and save some $
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