Mac App Store

[lurch]

Has anyone tried the Mac App Store yet? I notice that it is much cheaper to buy iWork apps separately via the App Store than buy the total package via the Apple Store or a dealer. I wonder if buying iWork apps separately has any integration issues.

[fos]

I just DLed the new update to OS X. I'll be checking out the new app store this weekend.

[danieldk]

Has anyone tried the Mac App Store yet?

I tried it, and downloaded some free apps (Twitter, Alfred, SketchBook Express). The process was effortless, and I like it how you see and can install purchases on other Macs as well.

Though, I am waiting until more applications become available. I am tempted to buy Pixelmator, because it has a low price now ($25) and apparently gives a free update to 2.0.

I notice that it is much cheaper to buy iWork apps separately via the App Store than buy the total package via the Apple Store or a dealer.

Also not the price of Aperture, a professional photo management and editing app (79.95 rather than 199).

I wonder if buying iWork apps separately has any integration issues.

No, that should be exactly the same. It uses normal system frameworks for integration.

PS. A Happy New Year to everyone!

[lurch]

Thanks for app tip Daniel. I also wish everyone all the best for 2011 (especially the Libranet survivors).

[fos]

I tried it last night. The process is just as easy as it is for the iPhone, almost too easy. Easy enough that I can chip away at my checking account.

A belated happy new year to everyone!

[danieldk]

Still works great. However, it's a bit surprising they make the XCode 4 purchase download an installer.