Apple Updates .Mac

MacRumors · Aug 7, 2007, 02:11 PM

As rumored, Apple has updated its .Mac services suite.

In addition to Web Gallery, which was introduced as an integrated part of iLife '08, Apple is bumping up the standard storage size from 1 GB to 10 GB. The price remains $99 for a one year personal subscription. Family packs are available.

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pdpfilms · Aug 7, 2007, 02:15 PM

Unless we see some improved functionality, this is a pretty lame update. Certainly not worthy of mentioning months ago when asked about a .Mac revamp.

bearda · Aug 7, 2007, 02:15 PM

Not impressed so far. I'm canceling and not turning back as soon as someone comes up with a good way to sync my contacts between my Mac Mini and my iBook.

DamnDJ · Aug 7, 2007, 02:16 PM

Still not free

iomar · 02:22 PM

WOW, I think this is really sweet, I love the 10 GB upgrade. I have been using the 1 GB storage for a while and I was almost full with it. I will renew my subscription soon again!!!

ejg930 · Aug 7, 2007, 02:16 PM

Still not going to buy it... I'll wait for Back to my Mac in Leopard.

Merser · Aug 7, 2007, 02:17 PM

Any guess as to whether or not that is extended to current subscribers? I just renewed 1.5 months ago???

CmdrLaForge · Aug 7, 2007, 02:18 PM

I am really disappointed with the new dotMac. When Steve talked about it at D5 I really thought he knows that they should bring it to a new level. Maybe with integration of some Google services like documents etc.

I will not subscribe if thats all.

CANEHDN · Aug 7, 2007, 02:19 PM

At least it's 10GB. That's way more than I would have thought they would do. Hopefully they continue to add stuff in the near future.

kalisphoenix · 02:43 PM

Drat. That's fairly unimpressive.

appledrummer · Aug 7, 2007, 02:20 PM

is this the end of the event? I heard it was suposed to be 3 hours

Mac Pro 5GB · Aug 7, 2007, 02:22 PM

I am happy with the update to .Mac services. 10GB and seamless integration is worth it.

tribulation · Aug 7, 2007, 02:22 PM

That's seriously all they could do with it? I've never seen such a pathetic attempt by Apple, that's lasted this insanely long on the market. Well, the iTV is headed there I guess.

Really though, how many years has that service been around? How many ways do you really need to share a few photos? My god.

bravedeer · Aug 7, 2007, 02:23 PM

All members get 10GB. I just logged into .Mac and it says my account now features 10GB. Sadly I'll have to wait for iPhoto 7 to use the web galleries

CasinoOwl · Aug 7, 2007, 02:25 PM

This is a disappointing upgrade to dot mac. I use dot mac to sync info between two computers, publish calendars to the web, make iweb sites, and do backups. I know I can do all these things in other ways but I like the one button ease of it all. I would leave it if something as easy came along.

I know that people in these forums get upset when the announcement doesn't meet their expectations. So this is not a rant. But I hope that Apple delivers something much more in the near future.

Evangelion · Aug 7, 2007, 02:27 PM

I think I just might have to subscribe. I was expecting 8GB, so 10GB is a pleasant surprise. My current email is getting swamped with junk (mail.app does filter it, but it takes time and it fills up my webmail), so .mac email might be a nice change.

srobert · 02:43 PM

10GB is sweet but dang! I love the new web interface and upload/download speeds! It'S so responsive now!

CrackedButter · Aug 7, 2007, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merser

Any guess as to whether or not that is extended to current subscribers? I just renewed 1.5 months ago???

Yes, don't fret, they upgrade everybody. This is pretty sweet upgrade for me, every year I'm impressed and have suscribed now for 3 years.

Detlev · Aug 7, 2007, 02:33 PM

2:33 EST and I still have 1 GB of space...

waiting to upload

crazedbytheheat · Aug 7, 2007, 02:35 PM

I was going to let my subscription laps in October, but think I'll renew now. 10 GB and cleaner personal domains are sweet. I really like how easy it is to publish w/ iWeb, iPhoto, and iMovie. Not to mention the synch and offsite backups.

FriarTuck · Aug 7, 2007, 02:37 PM

I can now use my own domain name, and storage and bandwidth get significant bumps. Good enough for me.

izzle22 · Aug 7, 2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamnDJ

Still not free

Never Going To Be Free! Get yahoo if you want free. iPods arn't free either.

viccles · Aug 7, 2007, 02:39 PM

This may seem like a stupid question but does that space upgrade also include email storage?

Ok it looks like not. DOH

srobert · Aug 7, 2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viccles

This may seem like a stupid question but does that space upgrade also include email storage?

Ok it looks like not. DOH

Yes. You choose how much space gets alloted to .Mac Mail in the settings then the rest is used by iDisk.

Willis · Aug 7, 2007, 02:41 PM

argh... we added more space to our .Mac account about 2/3 months back... bah!

Aug 7, 2007, 02:11 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Updates .Mac As rumored, Apple has updated its .Mac services suite. In addition to Web Gallery, which was introduced as an integrated part of iLife '08, Apple is bumping up the standard storage size from 1 GB to 10 GB. The price remains $99 for a one year personal subscription. Family packs are available. Article Link

Aug 7, 2007, 02:16 PM	#5
iomar macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA	WOW, I think this is really sweet, I love the 10 GB upgrade. I have been using the 1 GB storage for a while and I was almost full with it. I will renew my subscription soon again!!! __________________ MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Due / 3 GB Memory Mac OS X Version 10.5.7 iPhone 3Gs, 32 GB Last edited by Doctor Q : Aug 7, 2007 at 02:22 PM. Reason: no need to quote first post

Aug 7, 2007, 02:16 PM	#6
ejg930 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007	Not just yet... Still not going to buy it... I'll wait for Back to my Mac in Leopard.

Aug 7, 2007, 02:17 PM	#7
Merser macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ	1GB to 10GB Any guess as to whether or not that is extended to current subscribers? I just renewed 1.5 months ago???

Aug 7, 2007, 02:18 PM	#8
CmdrLaForge macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: around the world	I am really disappointed with the new dotMac. When Steve talked about it at D5 I really thought he knows that they should bring it to a new level. Maybe with integration of some Google services like documents etc. I will not subscribe if thats all. __________________ Macbook Pro 17" 2.8 GHz ; Cinema Display 23"; iPhone 3G 16GB; TimeCapsule Final Cut Pro 2; Aperture 2

Aug 7, 2007, 02:15 PM	#2
pdpfilms macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vermontana	Unless we see some improved functionality, this is a pretty lame update. Certainly not worthy of mentioning months ago when asked about a .Mac revamp.

Aug 7, 2007, 02:15 PM	#3
bearda macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2005	Not impressed so far. I'm canceling and not turning back as soon as someone comes up with a good way to sync my contacts between my Mac Mini and my iBook.

Aug 7, 2007, 02:16 PM	#4
DamnDJ macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Denver, CO	Still not free

Aug 7, 2007, 02:19 PM	#9
CANEHDN macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Jordan, UT	At least it's 10GB. That's way more than I would have thought they would do. Hopefully they continue to add stuff in the near future. __________________ :Macbook Pro 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 512MB VRAM :20" Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz, 2GB RAM, 256MB VRAM :1.25GHz G4 Mac Mini w/ 1GB RAM :iPhone 3G

Aug 7, 2007, 02:20 PM	#10
kalisphoenix Banned Join Date: Jul 2005	Drat. That's fairly unimpressive. Last edited by Rower_CPU : Aug 7, 2007 at 02:43 PM.

Aug 7, 2007, 02:20 PM	#11
appledrummer macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007	is this the end of the event? I heard it was suposed to be 3 hours

Aug 7, 2007, 02:22 PM	#12
Mac Pro 5GB macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Silicon Valley	I am happy with the update to .Mac services. 10GB and seamless integration is worth it.

Aug 7, 2007, 02:22 PM	#13
tribulation macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: jackson hole, wy	That's seriously all they could do with it? I've never seen such a pathetic attempt by Apple, that's lasted this insanely long on the market. Well, the iTV is headed there I guess. Really though, how many years has that service been around? How many ways do you really need to share a few photos? My god.

Aug 7, 2007, 02:23 PM	#14
bravedeer macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2006	Yes! All members get 10GB. I just logged into .Mac and it says my account now features 10GB. Sadly I'll have to wait for iPhoto 7 to use the web galleries

Aug 7, 2007, 02:25 PM	#15
CasinoOwl macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007	A crumb This is a disappointing upgrade to dot mac. I use dot mac to sync info between two computers, publish calendars to the web, make iweb sites, and do backups. I know I can do all these things in other ways but I like the one button ease of it all. I would leave it if something as easy came along. I know that people in these forums get upset when the announcement doesn't meet their expectations. So this is not a rant. But I hope that Apple delivers something much more in the near future.

Aug 7, 2007, 02:27 PM	#16
Evangelion macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2005	I think I just might have to subscribe. I was expecting 8GB, so 10GB is a pleasant surprise. My current email is getting swamped with junk (mail.app does filter it, but it takes time and it fills up my webmail), so .mac email might be a nice change. __________________ Anyone who thinks that Obama is a "Marxist" is so clueless that it's scary. Consider getting some education.

Aug 7, 2007, 02:30 PM	#17
srobert macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada	10GB is sweet but dang! I love the new web interface and upload/download speeds! It'S so responsive now! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Zapp: The alien mothership is in orbit here. If we can hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate. Last edited by srobert : Aug 7, 2007 at 02:43 PM.

Aug 7, 2007, 02:33 PM	#19
Detlev macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2003	2:33 EST and I still have 1 GB of space... waiting to upload

Aug 7, 2007, 02:35 PM	#20
crazedbytheheat macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2003	I was going to let my subscription laps in October, but think I'll renew now. 10 GB and cleaner personal domains are sweet. I really like how easy it is to publish w/ iWeb, iPhoto, and iMovie. Not to mention the synch and offsite backups. __________________ MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, iPhone, AppleTV, Airport Extreme, Airport Express, and iPod Shuffle. Apple loves me

Aug 7, 2007, 02:37 PM	#21
FriarTuck macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago area	I can now use my own domain name, and storage and bandwidth get significant bumps. Good enough for me. __________________ Respectfully yours, FriarTuck

Aug 7, 2007, 02:39 PM	#23
viccles macrumors 68030 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia	This may seem like a stupid question but does that space upgrade also include email storage? Ok it looks like not. DOH __________________ iMac 3.06ghz 4GB ram\|5th gen 8GB blue iPod nano\|Alu Macbook 2.4 ghz 2GB ram\|32GB white iPhone 3GS Follow me on twitter

Aug 7, 2007, 02:41 PM	#25
Willis macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks	argh... we added more space to our .Mac account about 2/3 months back... bah! __________________ MacBook Pro 17" Antiglare 500GB 7,200rpm iPhone 3G 16GB Black

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