Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Architect4122

macrumors regular
Original poster
Mar 2, 2007
172
24
When I first got my MBP I played around to see what it could do. Well, part of that was using the Aperture and iWork. So this means that when I started playing with these my 30 days started.

Well, that was a few months ago so I can't use those trials without buying the product.

For christmas I received a dSLR that shoots RAW. I didn't know I was going to get this at the time I was seeing what Aperture was all about.

So, I downloaded the demo of Adobe Lightroom to compare to Aperture. I knew my Aperture 30 days was up, but now I really needed to use it. So I called seeing if there was any way to try it out, get a new s/n or something.

All they told me was one time trial, and thats it. I could possibly completely reinstall the OS and see if it works....ummm no!

So, I guess I can't try Aperture from the comfort of my home, but I can Lightroom. They just lost the sale of one of their Pro Applications.

Oh well, I was looking forward to playing with them both :(

[any ideas?]



**CLIFF NOTES**

Used up Aperture trial months back not knowing I would be receiving a nice camera.
Have new camera and want to see which application is best for photos: Aperture or Lightroom
Called to see if Apple would give me another 30 days for Aperture to compare to Lightroom, as the first time I used Aperture I didn't have a camera to fully utilize its features.
Stuck with only lightroom trial now...want to compare it to Aperture, but can't.
Self-owned due to unforeseen acquisition of nice camera.
 
I don't advocate piracy - but if you google this - you can find a way around it. (to extend it for another 30 days) Without reinstalling your OS.
 
I know Lightroom won't, but I'm actually using it right now to trial.

After I play and decide I will buy a legal copy. I just wish I could play with Aperture and Lightroom at the same time to compare.
 
Why would you use up the free trial if you weren't going to use it? If you don't have a camera, don't use up a free trial that is for cameras...
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.