Macheist bundle 2008

iPoodOverZune · 08:15 AM

Macheist bundle of this year is posted

http://www.macheist.com/

Some of the apps are pretty good in the bundle like snapz pro, appzapper, 1password, etc. But then I already have them except iStopMotion.

other choices are just craps. Awaken?!

ezekielrage_99 · Jan 9, 2008, 12:53 AM

I bought the MacUpdate Promo which I thought was much better value, however I might consider buying the MacHeist pack if Pixelmator is unlocked otherwise I wont consider it.

Most of the applications on MacHeist seem to be a little useless.....

iPoodOverZune · Jan 9, 2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezekielrage_99

I bought the MacUpdate Promo which I thought was much better value, however I might consider buying the MacHeist pack if Pixelmator is unlocked otherwise I wont consider it.

Most of the applications on MacHeist seem to be a little useless.....

Actually, appzapper, Snapzpro and Pixelmator may justify the price. These three are pretty good. 1password, iStopMotion are okay. (1password was free from Macworld just a while back; may be still).

ezekielrage_99 · Jan 9, 2008, 01:10 AM

If Pixelmator is unlocked it would justify the price however with the current applications I can't really justify spending the money now.

r88my · Jan 9, 2008, 05:09 PM

Although the apps aren't for everyone and i prob won't be using all of them, i still bought the bundle as the deal was too good to turn down for the price. If you consider pixelmator is $59 alone, it s kind of worth it if you were on the fence about buying it. I think the macheist bundle is better than the macupdate bundle IMHO which i also bought.

If you took part in the heists preceding the bundle you would have got it for $39 instead, and picked up a couple of free apps along the way (albeit not upgradable) such as voice candy or sofa control, which i would never have normally bought but were interesting to poke around with

EDIT If you purchase more than one bundle at the same time, you get a discount. I.E. 1 bundle = $49. 2 = $78, 3 = $98, so it might be worth buddying up with friends to get it for even cheaper. $33 for a bundle is quite good!

jstad · Jan 9, 2008, 05:12 PM

I purchased this for Cha-Ching 2.0 license and beta access. Also the fact that it is for a good cause (indie developers and also charitable foundations)

andiwm2003 · Jan 9, 2008, 05:14 PM

snapz pro and pixelmator seem to be worth it for me.

r88my · Jan 9, 2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstad

I purchased this for Cha-Ching 2.0 license and beta access. Also the fact that it is for a good cause (indie developers and also charitable foundations)

I think the charity aspect is very good. Also the developer thing, the past year or so (since i switched from windows) I have been blown away with the quality of shareware available for mac.

ezekielrage_99 · Jan 9, 2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andiwm2003

snapz pro and pixelmator seem to be worth it for me.

But they haven't been unlocked yet, I do know and understand that it's for some very good causes however until Pixelmator is unlocked I probably wont be buying yet...

Queso · Jan 9, 2008, 06:07 PM

I see the usual cycle of an app I've just purchased being immediately included in a bundle or ten continues

Oh well, Pixelmator is still worth the money on its own.

r88my · Jan 9, 2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezekielrage_99

But they haven't been unlocked yet, I do know and understand that it's for some very good causes however until Pixelmator is unlocked I probably wont be buying yet...

Problem is, for everyone sitting on the fence who are waiting for certain apps to be unlocked before committing to buy, if everyone does it they won't be unlocked!

ezekielrage_99 · Jan 9, 2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r88my

Problem is, for everyone sitting on the fence who are waiting for certain apps to be unlocked before committing to buy, if everyone does it they won't be unlocked!

I agree, but there's still 14 days left and only 2,226 copies sold.

Stitzu · Jan 9, 2008, 06:13 PM

I'm not familiar with how this actually works, so when will the other applications actually become "unlocked"?

r88my · 09:34 PM

I think the relevant totals will still be reached, after all i think its been around 24 hours now and they're passed the 2000 sales mark.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitzu

I'm not familiar with how this actually works, so when will the other applications actually become "unlocked"?

The first app (CSS Edit) will be unlocked once 5000 sales have been reached, the subsequent two locked apps will also be unlocked at some point but the details haven't been released yet as to how many sales need to be reached

ezekielrage_99 · Jan 9, 2008, 06:29 PM

Usually for the first unlock it's 5,000, then 7,500 then over 10,000, this could change however depending on sales.

Does anyone have a list (or link) for last years MacHeist software list and more to the point if all applications were unlocked?

r88my · Jan 9, 2008, 06:34 PM

I remember reading somewhere that the last bundle was completely unlocked. There is a list here:

http://www.macheist.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=90049

decksnap · Jan 9, 2008, 06:47 PM

Are these dinks going to fulfill their commitment to My Dream App one of these years? What a debacle. Maybe less time heisting, more time doin' the right thing?

ezekielrage_99 · Jan 9, 2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decksnap

Are these dinks going to fulfill their commitment to My Dream App one of these years? What a debacle. Maybe less time heisting, more time doin' the right thing?

Wasn't there some "issue" with some of the MacHeist application serial numbers last year (e.g. some of them not working)?

MacBytes · Jan 9, 2008, 07:13 PM

Category: Deals and Coupons
Link: MacHeist II Bundle: Up to 10 Apps. 1password, CoverSutra, Cha-Ching, Snapz Pro, Pixelmator, CSSEdit and more.... for $49.
Description:: Some items are subject to sales thresholds.

Posted on MacBytes.com
Approved by arn

decksnap · Jan 9, 2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezekielrage_99

Wasn't there some "issue" with some of the MacHeist application serial numbers last year (e.g. some of them not working)?

I don't know. There was also the whole 'screwing over the developers' thing, and the meltdown and lack of holding up their end of the bargain on My Dream App. Frankly I'm not impressed with anything Phyll Ryu has done 'for the Mac community.'

Moof1904 · Jan 9, 2008, 07:32 PM

Has anyone here used Cha-Ching? I'd be happy to find a replacement for Quicken. I'm not particularly fond of giving Intuit my money.

superleccy · Jan 9, 2008, 07:32 PM

I much preferred the MacUpdate bundle.

I'd have bought it for Pixelmator if I didn't already have Pixelmator, and if Pixelmator was mature enough to be useful.

SL

P-Worm · Jan 9, 2008, 08:05 PM

This is the first application bundle that I am seriously thinking about getting. A few of the apps would be really useful for me, especially if the last three are released. I'm looking at CSS edit in particular. I might just drop the money on this one.

P-Worm

NATO · Jan 9, 2008, 08:36 PM

If Pixelmator is unlocked, I'm in, otherwise I'll pass

Xtoo · Jan 9, 2008, 08:55 PM

Snapz Pro X is worth the whole package....

Jan 9, 2008, 12:49 AM	#1
iPoodOverZune macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2007	Macheist bundle 2008 Macheist bundle of this year is posted http://www.macheist.com/ Some of the apps are pretty good in the bundle like snapz pro, appzapper, 1password, etc. But then I already have them except iStopMotion. other choices are just craps. Awaken?! __________________ I will consider (to) iPo(o)dOverZune anytime Zune Zucks....flop show...then it may be too zoon to say yet Last edited by arn : Jan 14, 2008 at 08:15 AM.

Jan 9, 2008, 12:53 AM	#2
ezekielrage_99 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2005	I bought the MacUpdate Promo which I thought was much better value, however I might consider buying the MacHeist pack if Pixelmator is unlocked otherwise I wont consider it. Most of the applications on MacHeist seem to be a little useless..... __________________ "There is a world elsewhere" - Coriolanus

Jan 9, 2008, 01:10 AM	#4
ezekielrage_99 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2005	If Pixelmator is unlocked it would justify the price however with the current applications I can't really justify spending the money now. __________________ "There is a world elsewhere" - Coriolanus

Jan 9, 2008, 05:12 PM	#6
jstad macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007	I purchased this for Cha-Ching 2.0 license and beta access. Also the fact that it is for a good cause (indie developers and also charitable foundations) __________________ Black Macbook \| 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo \| 4GB DDR2 \| 160GB HD \| OSX 10.5 \| Windows Vista Software Development isn't that hard

Jan 9, 2008, 06:07 PM	#10
Queso macrumors 603 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sota el mar	I see the usual cycle of an app I've just purchased being immediately included in a bundle or ten continues Oh well, Pixelmator is still worth the money on its own. __________________ Gary Ablett's Blue and White Army

Jan 9, 2008, 05:09 PM	#5
r88my macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manchester UK	Although the apps aren't for everyone and i prob won't be using all of them, i still bought the bundle as the deal was too good to turn down for the price. If you consider pixelmator is $59 alone, it s kind of worth it if you were on the fence about buying it. I think the macheist bundle is better than the macupdate bundle IMHO which i also bought. If you took part in the heists preceding the bundle you would have got it for $39 instead, and picked up a couple of free apps along the way (albeit not upgradable) such as voice candy or sofa control, which i would never have normally bought but were interesting to poke around with EDIT If you purchase more than one bundle at the same time, you get a discount. I.E. 1 bundle = $49. 2 = $78, 3 = $98, so it might be worth buddying up with friends to get it for even cheaper. $33 for a bundle is quite good!

Jan 9, 2008, 05:14 PM	#7
andiwm2003 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston, MA	snapz pro and pixelmator seem to be worth it for me.

Jan 9, 2008, 06:13 PM	#13
Stitzu macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand	I'm not familiar with how this actually works, so when will the other applications actually become "unlocked"?

Jan 9, 2008, 06:29 PM	#15
ezekielrage_99 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2005	Usually for the first unlock it's 5,000, then 7,500 then over 10,000, this could change however depending on sales. Does anyone have a list (or link) for last years MacHeist software list and more to the point if all applications were unlocked? __________________ "There is a world elsewhere" - Coriolanus

Jan 9, 2008, 06:34 PM	#16
r88my macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manchester UK	I remember reading somewhere that the last bundle was completely unlocked. There is a list here: http://www.macheist.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=90049

Jan 9, 2008, 06:47 PM	#17
decksnap macrumors 68030 Join Date: Apr 2003	Are these dinks going to fulfill their commitment to My Dream App one of these years? What a debacle. Maybe less time heisting, more time doin' the right thing? __________________ My cat's breath smells like catfood.

Jan 9, 2008, 07:13 PM	#19
MacBytes macrumors bot Join Date: Jul 2003	MacHeist II Bundle: Up to 10 Apps. 1password, CoverSutra, Ch... Category: Deals and Coupons Link: MacHeist II Bundle: Up to 10 Apps. 1password, CoverSutra, Cha-Ching, Snapz Pro, Pixelmator, CSSEdit and more.... for $49. Description:: Some items are subject to sales thresholds. Posted on MacBytes.com Approved by arn

Jan 9, 2008, 07:32 PM	#21
Moof1904 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2004	Cha-Ching? Has anyone here used Cha-Ching? I'd be happy to find a replacement for Quicken. I'm not particularly fond of giving Intuit my money.

Jan 9, 2008, 07:32 PM	#22
superleccy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England	I much preferred the MacUpdate bundle. I'd have bought it for Pixelmator if I didn't already have Pixelmator, and if Pixelmator was mature enough to be useful. SL __________________ 15" MBP: 2.4GHz C2D SR; now 4GB RAM; 160GB 5400rpm HD; Matte; 20" Cinema Disp. 14" iBook G4: 1.33GHz; 768MB RAM; 80GB HD. Switched Nov '04.

Jan 9, 2008, 08:05 PM	#23
P-Worm macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UT	This is the first application bundle that I am seriously thinking about getting. A few of the apps would be really useful for me, especially if the last three are released. I'm looking at CSS edit in particular. I might just drop the money on this one. P-Worm __________________ Follow my show The Movie Audit as well as watch my other videos on my YouTube Channel!

Jan 9, 2008, 08:36 PM	#24
NATO macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern Ireland	If Pixelmator is unlocked, I'm in, otherwise I'll pass __________________ iMac 27" 2.8GHz Core i7 Intel X25-M 160GB SSD MacBook Pro 17" 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo 64GB Samsung SSD Mac Mini 1.66Ghz Core Duo iPhone 3G S 32GB

Jan 9, 2008, 08:55 PM	#25
Xtoo macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Valencia, CA	Snapz Pro X is worth the whole package.... __________________ Stuart Ferreyra Colorist / Online Editor Timecode Multimedia www.timecodemultimedia.com Los Angeles, Ca.

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