Archive for March, 2009
Apple Remote Desktop 3 2 10 Managed Systems
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Apple Remote Desktop 3 2 10 Managed Systems
Item #: 66556H. Apple Remote Desktop 3 is the best way to manage the Macs on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end-users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate your routine management tasks - all from your own Mac.
Product Description
Apple Remote Desktop 10 Managed Systems Edition - ( v. 3.2 ) - complete package
Category: Networking applications
Subcategory: Network - system & remote management
Version: 3.2
License Type: Complete package
License Qty: 1 administrator
License Pricing: Standard
Platform: MacOS
Distribution Media: CD-ROM
Package Type: Retail
OS Required: Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later
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Apple iWork 08 Family Pack OLD VERSION
Monday, March 30th, 2009Apple iWork 08 Family Pack OLD VERSION
Pages ‘08 offers an intuitive way to create beautiful, media-rich documents using impressive features such as Writing and Layout modes, Change tracking, Contextual Format Bar, Automatic list formatting, Graphics tools and templates. Pages ‘08 supports industry-standard formats to easily open documents from other word processing applications that were created on a Mac or a PC.
Amaze your audience with cinema-quality presentations using Keynote ‘08 and its new features Text effects & transitions, Action Builds, Instant Alpha, Voice-over Recording, Smart Builds and Apple-designed Themes.
Numbers ‘08 does everything from setting up your family budget to completing a lab report using Intelligent Tables, Interactive Print View, Flexible Canvas, Import & Export Excel, Charts, Images, Text Labels and Customizable Templates. Automatic list formatting - List and format on the fly New Templates - Use more than 80 new templates Keynotes ‘08 - Text effects & transitions - Captivate viewers with elegant transitions Action Builds - Move objects along a path Instant Alpha - Change backgrounds with simple click & drag Smart Builds - Add photos with sophisticated animations Apple-designed Themes - 9 themes for creating a professional presentation Numbers ‘08 - Intelligent Tables - Create multiple resizable tables Interactive Print View - Scale and arrange documents Flexible Canvas - Move objects wherever you like with comments, photos and graphics Import & Export Excel - Share spreadsheets with Microsoft Office Charts, Images, Text Labels - Add 2D & 3D charts, photos or a map Customizable Templates - For Home, School and Business System Requirements - Macintosh computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5 or PowerPC G4 (500MHz or faster) processor, 512MB RAM, 32MB video memory, Mac OS X Version 10.4.10 or later, QuickTime 7.2 or later, iLife ‘08 recommended, 1GB free space and DVD drive re
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Very functional for price
Covers much more than the basics for a low cost. There is a learning curve moving from other products. Let’s hope Apple can keep these productivity products updated and avoid dumping them in the future.
4 Stars iwork works
Great software for the price, but sure wish I had known the new version was coming out the following month! Upgrade is the same as buying the original. I write articles for magazines and I have to be careful about how I save my documents as they will not read on a PC unless they are exported as a word document so keep this in mind. However, this software is made for a Mac and works great as it integrates with existing software and makes your workflow a lot easier. Love the templates in Ink which are perfect for business and client letters and invoices.
4 Stars Excellent suite of applications.
Keynote and Pages are very good applications that will need some minor tweaks in the future.
Numbers definitely needs more functions built-in (those that are currently standard in Excel). No five star rating until this is fixed. For most users though, this program will perform fine.
5 Stars If you can go the extra mile it is well worth the trouble
This program is very intuitive and will not take that long to get use to. It has many features which are very handy especially in the area of document creation and inserting images and especially in the ease of formatting each document. It seems like it takes 3 less steps to achieve things with iWorks than it does with Office. However, Pages is the one program that I think is better than Word, Numbers and Keynote have great integration with pages, but still are not as good as Excel or Powerpoint.
5 Stars Huge improvement over iWork 06
I use iWork quite a bit and didn’t really take iWork 06 seriously due to severe limitations but when iWork 08 came out, I’ve become so accustomed to using it, I actually hate having to run anything Microsoft.
One thing I did notice is that Numbers is a fair spreadsheet tool if you’re only using it for personal reasons or if you’re not interacting with anyone else using Excel. Many of the formulas and formats I use in Excel don’t work with Numbers.
One other note, the formatting in Keynote doesn’t always play nice with Microsoft PowerPoint. When exporting to PowerPoint, I have to open PowerPoint in VMware’s Fusion and edit it before I can send it along to my coworkers who are running Windows.
Aside from that, iWork 08 is awesome and because I have several Mac’s at home and work, I buy the Family pack to keep everything under license.
Even though I’ve got some complaints with the interoperability between Apple and Microsoft, I still rate iWork with 5-stars for innovation, ease of use, function and presentation - Apple just gets it!
Spongebob Square Pants Typing
Monday, March 30th, 2009
Become more productive and work more comfortably, as you learn with SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs and the entire cast of “SpongeBob Squarepants”! Tracking and progress reports help you learn and improve your skills
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Excellent
sponge bob is currently popular with the kids and this utilises that to help educate them, great
1 Star stupid interface, won’t work on os x
On OS X 10.3, it worked when we installed it and has refused to run since then. No customer support we can find. I don’t feel bad criticizing them because encoresoftware.com, listed in their troubleshooting guide, isn’t even on the web any more. Why are they selling this crap in the Apple Store?
And the interface design is laughably bad. It took us quite a while to find the lessons–they’re under “Typing Tournament”
5 Stars A fun typing game
My eight year old daughter loves this game. This game teachs kids enough basic skills of typing but parents still need to be involved to make sure the kids use the right fingers.
1 Star won’t run on current Mac OS X 10.5.1 (Leopard)
Couldn’t get it to run AT ALL on recently purchased MacBook with 2GB of RAM and updated OS.
5 Stars Good product
My 8 yr old received this as a requested Christmas present. He is very happy with it, although he says “it is kinda hard.” He is, however, making improvements in his typing.
Broderbund 3D Home Architect Home Design Deluxe 6 OLD VERSION
Sunday, March 29th, 2009Broderbund 3D Home Architect Home Design Deluxe 6 OLD VERSION
3D Home Architect Home Design Deluxe makes planning your dream home a pleasure, instead of a chore. Floor plans, remodeling or working on additions is problems at all for this software. Begin planning the perfect home with software like that used by real architects & designers! Budgeting tools and materials lists make it possible for you to break ground with confidence Landscaping and garden modeling tools are included — create a beautiful yard to compliment the home of your dreams!
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Just fine for $13.50
Got it today. It is a little clunky, and you have to be patient when using “duplicate”, etc, but I have the first floor about done, and it works okay. Has stopped once but no big deal, just leave auto-save on. Have not used stuff like this before. It will really help my wife picture things. It isn’t real intuitive, but it suffices. The help menu and index is sparse. The views are okay, but the rotation in 3D is slow on this 1.X gigahertz 500MB ram 64MB video card machine. Good night. I hope to have my house plans done within a week.
Update after several weeks: still same opinion. Works, decent graphics, and my wife did appreciate the opportunity to view what things ‘might’ look like, so the rendering was acceptable. I would recommend to someone who is just wanting to visualize a home, and maybe play a little with sizing up rooms, re-locating doors and windows, etc.
1 Star User hostile program!
I began using 3D Home Architect years ago and found I could do most anything I wanted with version 4 deluxe. Then I tried this POS, which is as user-hostile as any program I’ve ever encountered. Not intuitive, takes ages to set up defaults to make it do what you want it to do, pitiful documentation and tech support, not able to import plans from previous versions (even using the industry standard DFX files - but the did warn me). Version 4 and earlier were written by Chief Architect; later versions by Punch Software. Go try something by CA, like Better Homes & Gardens Home Designer. The only reason I gave this product 1 star is because there is no lower rating!
4 Stars He loves it!
Ordered this for my fiance’s birthday. It arrived just on time, and he loves it!
3 Stars Powerful But Buggy
The most powerful of the consumer level design applications. Lots and lots of capability, but the bugs will drive you crazy. Walls disappear, cabinets stretch to infinity, the roof building feature will make you cut your wrists. Views add levels to themselves unbidden. Lots of hard reboots. They should have left in the capabilities and fixed the bugs, instead of dumbing down subsequent versions.
1 Star Absolutely awful
In a word. CRASH!!
The only thing good was Amazon gave me a full refund.
Dont waste your time on it.
Apple iWork 08 OLD VERSION
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Pages ‘08 offers an intuitive way to create beautiful, media-rich documents using impressive features such as Writing and layout modes, Change tracking, Contextual Format Bar, Automatic list formatting, Graphics tools and templates. Pages ‘08 supports industry-standard formats to easily open documents from other word processing applications that were created on a Mac or a PC.
Amaze your audience with cinema-quality presentations using Keynote ‘08 and its new features Text effects & transitions, Action Builds, Instant Alpha, Voice-over Recording, Smart Builds and Apple-designed Themes.
Numbers ‘08 does everything from setting up your family budget to completing a lab report using Intelligent Tables, Interactive Print View, Flexible Canvas, Import & Export Excel, Charts, Images, Text Labels and Customizable Templates. New Templates - Use more than 80 new templates Keynotes ‘08 - Text effects & transitions - Captivate viewers with elegant transitions Action Builds - Move objects along a path Instant Alpha - Change backgrounds with simple click & drag Smart Builds - Add photos with sophisticated animations Apple-designed Themes - 9 themes for creating a professional presentation Numbers ‘08 - Intelligent Tables - Create multiple resizable tables Interactive Print View - Scale and arrange documents Flexible Canvas - Move objects wherever you like with comments, photos and graphics Import & Export Excel - Share spreadsheets with Microsoft Office Charts, Images, Text Labels - Add 2D & 3D charts, photos or a map Customizable Templates - For Home, School and Business System Requirements - Macintosh computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5 or PowerPC G4 (500MHz or faster) processor, 512MB RAM, 32MB video memory, Mac OS X Version 10.4.10 or later, QuickTime 7.2 or later, iLife ‘08 recommended, 1GB free space and DVD drive required for installation
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars iWork as gift
I purchased iWork as a gift for two granddaughters, ages 11 and 13. I’ve enjoyed using it and I hope they will too.
4 Stars iWork, finally I can read…
My mother keeps sending me .pps files, which on a Mac I can not read or even open. However, I found out that Keynote, which is part of iWork, opens and plays them with no problem. There are a few files that should have sound, but I don’t seem to get the sound. However, despite that one flaw I can a least get the images and the slideshow effect that you usually get when on a PC. I’d say it’s worth the money to purchase this because the three programs that come in iWorks are similar programs found on PC so you can now do much more on a Mac than you could before!
4 Stars Pages works beautifully… with room for improvement
I’ve been a Mac user and Microsoft Word user since 1984.
I made the switch to Pages a year or so ago, and while I periodically still need Word, for the most part, I’ve converted to Pages. If I do use Word today, it’s more out of habit than anything else, because Pages has performed to my expectations and has done whatever I’ve asked it to do, including being able to read Word documents and “save as” Word docs for my Windoze friends.
As an author, I put Word through paces; as a Publisher, even more so. Pages is ahead of Word in that it is *ridiculously* easy to create a PDF file in Pages: Simply “save as” PDF. Word, however, involved needing to convert it which would “need distiller properly installed”, and you’d have to “print” it as a PDF file as opposed to saving it as one. It’s an additional and apparently unnecessary step, but typical of Microsoft.
Pages hasn’t frozen on me yet. Always a plus. However, one area that could use improvement is its standard templates. Word comes with far more templates of various types than Pages. There are other areas as well, but it could stem more from my being so used to Word, more than a deficiency on Pages’ part. One thing I wouldn’t want is for Pages to become excessively bloated and inappropriately priced like Word (and Office).
I haven’t needed to use the other software included in iWork yet, so no comments there.
For the price, Pages does the job, and it’s worth it to be free of the Microsoft monopoly.
5 Stars perfect substitute of MS Office
Apple’s iWork 08 is a great product and the perfect substitute of MicroSoft’s Office suite.
5 Stars I Just Love Apple Software
It’s a personal choice. I prefer Apple and it’s software.
Simple and elegant!
Safe Eyes Parental Control Suite
Sunday, March 29th, 2009Safe Eyes Parental Control Suite
Did you know that 69% of teens regularly receive online messages from strangers and that 89% of sexual solicitations happen on the Internet? Even worse, 75% of kids who receive an online sexual solicitation don’t tell their parents. Safe Eyes Parental Control Suite keeps online predators away from your kids! It is the easiest and most effective way to ensure your children’s safety on the Internet. From blocking unwanted Web and email content to monitoring IM, social networking, and Internet usage, Safe Eyes provides powerful protection for your family, giving you peace of mind. BENEFITS: 1) Easy to set up and use. 2) Blocks access to inappropriate Web sites - sophisticated Internet filter blocks harmful content, such as pornography and drugs. Or you can set your own filters. 3) Monitors your child’s online interactions - tracks, blocks, and records instant messaging, email, and social networking communication. 4) Controls PC, online and program access - lets you set time limits or schedule the time (such as bedtime) that you want your kids to log off the Web. 5) Instant alerts quickly notify you by email, SMS, or phone when your kids attempt to access inappropriate Web sites. 6) Free yearly product updates - includes 1-year free product updates and upgrades. 7) 90-day money back guarantee. FEATURES: Shield your family from inappropriate content, harmful programs, and online predators with powerful controls. The Internet filter includes over 35 blocked Web site categories (or you can set your own) and blocks certain key words and phrases. Works on Google, Yahoo, MSN, AOL, MySpace, and Facebook. The tamperproof system clock allows you to control time spent on the computer or Internet. Safe Eyes Instant Message and email monitor records and saves IM and email conversations so you can review them at a later time. *Mac version does not log Instant Messages, contain social networking or email blocking features.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Fantastic! I feel so much safer with my kids on the internet..
After installing Safe Eyes on my kids three computers (the max allowed with the software, though you can have up to SIX user accounts), I tested the software by going to some nefarious websites. It didn’t allow me to go there. Perfect! A few minutes later, my wife called me from her work. “Is Johnny home?” she asked. Of course he wasn’t, and I told her so. She said, “I just got an e-mail from SafeEyes, saying Johnny was trying to go to some web site.” SafeEyes worked that FAST, that perfectly!
The options are SUPER customizable, allowing the blocking of ANYthing, but also specific categories: porn, guns, violence, language, chat, game sites, ANYthing!
Very simple to set up, and once it’s set up, it needs no maintenance. Time schedules, time LIMITS, it has it all!
I give my highest recommendation!
Walt D in LV
2 Stars Good protection - but incompatible with software
I’ve used Safeeyes on my children’s PCs for several years. While it is fairly solid in it’s abilities - the way in which it works prevents some software from functioning - such as anti-virus software.
Support is rather unresponsive.
The features and management controls are not intuitive. If you are intimidated by setting up software - look elsewhere…
5 Stars Excellent Software!!!
This is the best filtering software I’ve found yet. It’s running on multiple machines and has no conflict with the array of software I use daily (from AutoCAD to Sony Vegas). For anyone looking to keep crap off their computer and out of sight, this is great stuff. Let the world pollute its own; and let those who have an eternal hope live like the One who called us out!
5 Stars This is the one you want…
Excellent software. Easy to install. Bargain price. Each registered copy can be installed on up to three computers, allowing customized safety perimeters for multiple users on each. Safe Eyes makes it a breeze to control and monitor your child’s use of the internet. After typing in all the customized data for each of my six children, I was thrilled to see that Safe Eyes remembered all settings when I installed it on other computers in our home. Now each of my children has personalized log in information that allows them safe access to the internet on any computer we own, and they can’t lock me out with a password change. Even my computer savvy teens haven’t figured out how to beat this software without me knowing about it. Score one for Mom!
Mahjongg Master 4
Saturday, March 28th, 2009
The All New Version of the Classic Chinese StrategyGame!Product InformationThe entire family will want to test their tile matching skills with MahJonggMaster 4! This game includes 250 delightful tile sets that are rendered in 3D.You’ll also find over 130
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Good game, but nothing special
I bought this game to replace an older Mah Jong when I upgraded to a new computer.
The game works fine on Vista but isn’t a whole lot better then the Mahjong Tiles game that comes with Vista.
4 Stars A real seat warmer
Mahjongg Master 4 is great if you like the game, especially as an alternative to other solitaire games like Spider or Free Cell. The options for this game are many and the way it is organized is very user friendly. The thing I really like about it is that it was very easy to install on my laptop and PC and you don’t need the disk once its on your computer. The layout configurations are very challenging.
Norton SystemWorks 2008 Premier Edition 11 0
Saturday, March 28th, 2009Norton SystemWorks 2008 Premier Edition 11 0
Norton SystemWorks 2008 Premier gives you better protection from Viruses and spyware. This comprehensive solution offers enhanced protection by automatically backing up your photos, Personal files, and everything else on you computer. It also maintains your system and prevents common problems. When trouble does occur, it’s there to help you repair the damage and recover your system. It’s the first security tool to combine AntiVirus protection with the tighter Internet security you need. Whether you need to remove spyware or restore a corrupt hard drive, Norton SystemWorks Premier Edition will help get you up, running and enjoying your computer in no time. Norton AntiVirus 2008 offers the same level of protection along with new features and improvements. Backs up everything such as digital photos, family videos, key financial records, essential computer system files, and other data in one easy step Protects all files of a certain type (such as photos or documents) by finding and backing up the exact file types you indicate Automatically detects and fixes Windows problems Defragments and optimizes your hard drive for better performance Live Update Notice alerts you to new features, product updates and threat advisories as available throughout the renewable service period Email scanning supported for standard POP3 and SMTP compatible email clients Supported Instant Messenger Clients - AOL Instant Messenger 4.7 or higher, Yahoo! Instant Messenger 5.x or 6.x, MSN Messenger 6.0 or higher File System Support for Backup and Recovery Tasks - FAT16, FAT16X, FAT32, FAT32X and NTFS System Requirements - Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, 300MHz or higher processor, 256 MB RAM, 256 MB free space, CD-ROM or DVD drive for software distribution on media, Internet Explorer 5.5 (6.0 recommended), Super VGA (800×600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Symantec tech support could not get the program to operate
After three hours Symantec promised a senior tech would call back.
After numerous e-mails to them I gave up.
Shame on you Symantec/Norton!!!!
5 Stars A Really Good Product for the Money
I’ve been using Norton Systemworks for some time now and have been very satisfied with the results. It does a very good job of cleaning up your HDD, registry, etc. along with scanning for viruses and spyware. For those that don’t have a FAST internet connection- BEWARE. As soon as it installs, it will go to the Norton website to look for updates. If you have a dial up connection, you will be there for a WHILE!! Unless you need it, I would suggest you turn off some of the automatic features as it will slow down your computer. If you are smart about what you download and are careful NOT to open suspicious e-mails and stick to well known websites, you can manually scan most things and be just fine. GOOD LUCK and ENJOY this helpful product.
1 Star bug ridden mess that does more harm than good
I’ve been using Norton Utilities for many many years. Starting back in the early macintosh days, and now right up to windows vista. What’s really sad is to see their product get worse and worse each year. But I think this one is the last straw.
First I had problems with my rebate (for owning a prior version). Then I had problems with licensing. Although I went through the licensing procedure and registered my product, the backup utility that is part of this got installed as a “trial” and kept nagging me until it timed out. The product also crashes frequently, and after finally getting my license squared away, then the backup utility refused to work. I eventually learned that it had corrupted its internal database, making it useless.
Honestly, even though it is inexpensive for prior version users to upgrade to this version (assuming they honor their rebate), I still regret doing it. I would definitely recommend macafee for security and virus removal, and pretty much anything else for backups. It’s really sad to see what Symmantec did to this once great product.
5 Stars SYSTEM WORKS 2008 JUST RIGHT FOR ME
I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF NORTON SYSTEM WORKS SINCE I HAVE OWNED A COMPUTER. THIS LATEST VERSION THE PREMIER EDITION 11.0 HAS ALL I NEED AND MORE. INSTALL EASY, SETUP EASY, UPDATES, IN SIMPLE TERMS IT WORKS GREAT. I WOULD RECOMMEND.
1 Star norton
WARNING to anyone thinking about buying this product! Please understand that you will not be buying this product only RENTING it. If you do not renew every year the product stops working….COMPLETELY! I’m not just talking about updates, etc. It actually tells you that it has stopped working and it won’t work unless you renew. I have just wasted more than 2 hours with Norton’s online tech support. This is the case with ALL Norton products and I am quoting the tech.
Bitdefender Total Security 2009 2Yr 3Pc
Saturday, March 28th, 2009Bitdefender Total Security 2009 2Yr 3Pc
Combines Superior Proactive Protection from e-Threats with Backup and PC Tune-up for the Ultimate in Security that won’t slow you down. BitDefender Total Security 2009 provides comprehensive proactive protection against all Internet security threats, along with system maintenance and backup, without slowing down your PCs. Confidently download, share, and open files from friends, family, co-workers and even total strangers. Scans all web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic for viruses and spyware in real-time. Proactively protects against new virus outbreaks using advanced heuristics. Manage the security of your home network from a single location. BitDefender software from other computers in the network can be remotely configured, while tasks such as scans, backups, tune-ups, and updates can be run on-demand or scheduled to run during off-hours. Hourly updates ensure that you are protected against the latest threats without pushing a button. Lost program files are not a problem either. In the rare event of file damage due to PC problems, BitDefender automatically repairs and updates itself. Backs up files and folders locally Provides secure on-line storage Connect securely to any network at home, in the office or away Automatically modifies firewall protection settings to suit location Wi-Fi monitor helps prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network Blocks access to inappropriate websites and e-mail Schedules and limits kids’ access to Internet and to applications Reduces the system load and avoids requesting user interaction during games Get fine-tuned performance from your computer Removes unnecessary duplicates of files and registry entries Irrecoverably erases unwanted files and traces of files System Requirements - Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32/64 bit) or higher, 800-MHz or higher processor, 512MB RAM, 300MB free space, Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher), and. NET Framework 1.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Bitdefender
So glad to get away from Nortons. So far this total security system has been everything it claims.
Great buy from Amazon
5 Stars The Best PC Security on the market…
I have used bit defender for a year or so now, and I have used all the other top brands, and I believe BitDefender is the leader in all around PC security compared to all other brands…Norton, Kaspersky, Trendmicro etc. The only area it is weak is in backup, but that pales in comaprison to the overwhelming benefits in every other area of pc security and internet security.
5 Stars An excellent security product.
Bitdefender Total Security 2009 2Yr/3Pc not only is an excellent security product, it also gives you two years and three computer usages.I purchased this fine product from Amazon.com for a very good low price at the time and have been using it ever since.Bitdefender does all it says and more. Buy it,try it, and see for yourself.
4 Stars safe and sinple
Loaded Bitdefender on three computers that I have networked in my house. I can run scans and general maintenance on the other two computers via my computer. The parental controls are great.
5 Stars Product was flawed, but the service was excellent.
I have been pleased with BitDefender Security AntiVirus product for the past 2 years on both of my computers. So when it was time to renew, I continued with BitDefender AntiVirus protection. Ordering was easy at Amazon, and I received the package before scheduled date.
The product loaded just fine, until I tried to load the “registry key” provided with the package. The key came up as not valid so I was stuck with the trial key which expires in 30 days.
I contact the company right away. They responded immediately and worked with me over several days, (via email, my choice), to no avail.
They problem was sloved by issuing a new BitDefender Security download.
It works just fine.
The 2009 security package has more features than the V10 package I had last time. Well worth the money, and it covers both my computers for 2 years as well.
Service is everything, and I am happy with BitDefender’s Customer Service to boot.
