So states Tom Yager (InfoWorld). “People buy Macs,” Yager reports, “because the platform as a whole is perfect, full stop. Leopard is a rung above perfection. It’s taken as rote that the Mac blows away PC users’ expectations. Leopard blows away Mac users’ expectations, and that’s saying a great deal.” Leopard, Yager says “is remarkable; it’s more and better software than anyone should sell for $129.”
With the photos you have in your iPhoto library, you can create memorable—and highly personal—gifts for someone this holiday season. Stunning photo books, gorgeous calendars, handsome photo cards, and professional prints up to 20×30 inches—all featuring your beautiful photographs. It’s fun and easy to create such gifts, but if you’d like someone to receive them by December 25, you’ll need to place your order by no later than December 14 (express shipping) or December 11 (standard shipping).
Visit the iPhoto website for more information. And if you’d like some help creating your iPhoto books, calendars, prints or cards, sign up for a Hands-on iPhoto Holiday workshop at your local Apple Store.
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