Access to mac app store without a mac?

[deskjetian]

I think I am going to switch to a mac soon but I wanted to browse the mac app store before I make the final decision.
Is there a way I can do this without first getting a mac ? e.g. from my iPad browser ?
Thanks.

 

[GGJstudios]

I think I am going to switch to a mac soon but I wanted to browse the mac app store before I make the final decision.
Is there a way I can do this without first getting a mac ? e.g. from my iPad browser ?
Thanks.

No, to access the Mac App Store, you need a Mac running 10.6.6 or higher.

About the Mac App Store

Minimum System Requirements

• A Mac computer with an Intel processor
• Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later (Mac App Store comes with OS X Lion)
• Internet access, fees may apply
• An iTunes or iCloud account, or you can create a new Apple ID in the Mac App Store

 

[deskjetian]

OK. Thanks for your reply.

 

[Variant]

Why do you need to access the app store? Its one of Apple's latest flops (IMO). The majority of the top downloaded apps are all made by Apple.

 

[TC400]

Sadly no maybe go to a best buy or Apple store and check out a mac with the App store on it.

 

[DoctorCrap]

Alternative.

Sadly, I have not heard of any way you can access the Mac App Store without using a Mac.
At least not through the Mac App Store Application
You could google the Application you want on a web browser and you can open that page (similar to the Mac App Store) there.

 

[bdrake47]

While not through the Mac App Store application, you can sort of preview Apps via browser by clicking around the website: http://www.apple.com/osx/apps/app-store.html

I actually use that sometimes as it loads a lot faster than the App Store on my hoopty internet connection....