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At the launch of Mac App Store, the rumored iWork ’11 is nowhere to be found. Apple is still featuring iWork ’09 on Mac App Store.
It is interesting how Mac App Store automatically detects iWork ’09 installations on my MacBook Pro. Mac App Store also detects that iLife ’11 is installed. It is obvious that the application itself must be Mac App Store compatible so it would be detected when installed.
Along with iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2, Apple also releases GarageBand 5.0.2 update today.
GarageBand 5.0.2 | 108MB
This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include:
- Improved purchasing experience for Artist Lessons in the GarageBand Lesson Store
- Accessing installed Jam Packs in the loop browser
- The update is recommended for all users of GarageBand ’09 and required to use the Lesson Store.
June 01, 2009
GarageBand 5 is a part of iLife ’09 suite. Buy iLife ’09 from Apple Store.
iLife ’09 requires Mac OS X Leopard.
I upgraded my MacBook Pro hard drive to fresh install Mac OS X Leopard along with iLife ’09 and iWork ’09. I opted to get Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache notebook hard drive. I could have gotten a 500GB hard drive, but it is running at 5400RPM and only has 8MB cache.
I also need to get an external SATA FireWire/USB/eSATA enclosure or dock for the old hard drive.
My favorite 2.5-inch SATA hard drive enclosure with FireWire is none other than OWC Mercury On-The-Go. It is a little bit pricey, but by-far it has been the best enclosure I ever have.
At MacWorld San Francisco 2009, Apple announced that iLife ’09 would be shipping sometimes in late January. On Monday January 26th, 2009 Apple announced that iLife ’09 would start shipping on January 27th, 2009. Some reported that Best Buy had started selling iLife ’09 on Monday January 26th.
Apple has started fulfilling pre-orders of iLife ’09 and Mac Box Set on Monday and most are arriving on Tuesday January 27th. I’m waiting for the Mac Box Set to arrive at anytime today as it is being delivered by FedEx.
Mac Box Set offers a great value for those buying both iLife ’09 and iWork ’09. It comes with the latest Mac OS X disc for an extra $10 on the retail price. Remember that most of newer Macs comes with its own Mac OS X install disc that wold only work with specific models. If you bought a Mac Pro 6 months prior and you could not find your discs, Mac Box Set is the answer.
iLife ’09, iWork ’09, and Mac Box Set are now available for purchase from Apple and many other retailers.
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