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| Apple .Mac 5.0 [OLD VERSION] | ![Apple .Mac 5.0 [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Syg23tJYL._SL160_.jpg)
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Category: Software
List Price: $99.95
Buy New: $44.95
You Save: $55.00 (55%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 583
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Mac Os X, Macintosh
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: Standard
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5.3 x 1
MPN: MA927Z/A
Model: MA927Z/A
UPC: 718908999653
EAN: 0718908999653
ASIN: B000BX7GAI
Release Date: August 11, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
.Mac: Still developing but a good product February 7, 2008
I've been on .Mac for four years now. For those that aren't familiar with .Mac, you're basically buying some storage space, some software and an email address. Doesn't sound like much, does it? That's a really stripped down description, because most of the cool stuff you can do with .Mac you do on your Mac. Me, I use .Mac for syncing my preferences, internet favorites, Keychain passwords, mail, and more. I also use it with iWeb, which is a beautiful partnership, they work together seamlessly. Apple recently upgraded the standard .Mac storage from 1 GB to 10 GB, which makes it a somewhat more realistic backup destination. Speaking of backup, .Mac comes with an excellent backup program appropriately named Backup. Yes, we have Time Machine in Leopard, but Backup is every bit as good, better in some cases, but not as pretty interface-wise.
iPhoto, that wonderful program that is part of iLife, now has a feature called Web Gallery. Now this is cool: You publish full resolution photos to Web Gallery and, depending on how you choose to use it, anyone can upload or download photos. This is all stored on your .Mac account. Not revolutionary, but a nice added feature. My only gripe is that I wish it was better integrated with iWeb.
You also get some Jam Packs for GarageBand, which expands your loops library greatly. And a program called iDisk Utility along with another called Mac Slides Publisher, neither of which I use but some may find useful.
My only gripe with .Mac is that, compared to some other programs or features offered by other vendors, it's somewhat pricey for what you get. Yes, it's superior in many ways to Shutterbug or a Google account or whatever, but I'd really like to see more storage space for the price, somewhere in the 100 GB range. That would make it an honest-to-Pete backup solution. And I'd also like to see tighter integration with the iLife apps. And while I'm at it, maybe see .Mac become part of the iLife bundle. But if you're use your iLife programs regularly, you should definitely get .Mac.
I Love .Mac January 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been using .Mac several years now-since I first got it as a gift from my son. Even when it had only 1GB of storage I found it very handy. Now that it has 10GB it's definitely a much better deal. I use Backup several times a week-you can configure many different backup plans & backup to wherever you want. The only problem I had with that, was, one year I did a "Clean ERase & Install" and restored from the Backup program and I did not get all my mail that was previously on my computer back. Since then I switched to gMail which is good. However, you could also back up mail separately & also with your regular backup in case there's a glitch.
I have 2 family websites and it's so easy to publish them with .Mac. Also, syncing is a GREAT feature. If I'm on the road and log into my .Mac account my bookmarks, addresses are right there. Also your calendar is available from any web browser.
I used the iDisk feature when I was working on a video for hubby's birthday. Friends & family added pictures to the iDisk, I downloaded them for the video.
All in all, if you have a Mac I would recommend this program. I only give it 4 stars because uploading at times can drag, but other than that, it's great.
 Seldom works- Save your money January 12, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
This program seldom works. You will be frequently locked out of your account for no particular reason. The help option will generate a computer email assuring you that your dot Mac account works, password has been reset and/or everything is fine. When in fact it doesn't work. Your password has not been reset and no one is answering the mail. This program is a horrible waste of money.
Well Worth It so Far January 8, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
.Mac is worth the money so far. Though you could get some of the facilities for free elsewhere, it is so well integrated into the apps., it is worth it e.g. the Web Gallery is A1. Buy it here at Amazon - cheaper than on Apple. One silly thing is sending you a big bloody box with a number in it! Should be done electronically.
Great for Mac user's! A little pricey January 2, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had .Mac for a few years now and if you shop around you can renew for around $60 a year. For me that's cheap for what you get. Even if you don't use iDisk much or even publish a web page. It's there when you want too. But Mail is more then worth the $60. It is even better when you have two Mac's because iSync keeps both computer's sync up. It's Great!
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