Macworld and Macheist
01.26.2008

mba.jpg Earlier this week I purchased the MacHeist shareware bundle but until this evening I haven't had much time to play with the new applications.  I got Pixelmator and CSSEdit installed on my Macbook. I was told Pixelmator would choke on larger images but, although I haven't really given it a workout, so far I have been pretty impressed. After using photoshop for ** years it's interesting to try and get things done through another interface. This application doesn't have all the tools that photoshop has but at $60 bucks it's a powerhouse. Most of your more advanced image editing needs can easily be handled here and the interface is really intuitive considering I haven't needed to open up the help menu yet. But then again I find the best way to learn most graphic programs is to mash buttons and see what it does. The second program I installed was CSSEdit built buy the too cool of a name, MacRabbit. I am in deep smit. Where has this program been all my life. Earlier today I was able to override the styles of a wiki application we installed and troubleshoot the designs without breaking a sweat; and the ability to organize your code in folders is nothing short of brilliant. I am just getting my feet wet with some of the more abstract features of the app such as Milestones and the Selector Builder  - but they had me a auto-format. The next program I am looking forward to installing is VectorDesigner, which won Best of Show at this years Macworld. I dropped by the booth at Macworld and was intrigued at the idea of a full featured vector design app for $70 bucks and the Flickr integration. The photo here is Brian checking out a line of the New MacBook Air's strung out for display (edited in Pixelmator of course). We got to play with the laptop for a while and they are feather light and cooler than you think. 


There are 2 Comments for Macworld and Macheist

I need a new laptop. I've been a PC user my whole life, but those MacBook Air's are tempting me to learn something new. I tried to use an Apple desktop at school once and I quickly realized how ignorant and useless I am with anything other than a PC. That is a very flat laptop though...I may have to take an intro course on how to use Apple computers though just so I can justify buying it.
from laura over 4 years ago
That new laptop is so sweet. I wish I could justify it. It's really only useful as a second computer. It just doesn't have the storage or power to process larger files. It'd be nice to use as a second computer for traveling - or for me: a sit on the couch and surf computer. Perfect for power biz guys and gadget freaks. I would imagine that you would do better with a large screen iMac to work with your photos. It does take a little getting used to working on a Mac but it's nice not having to worry about why you computer is grumpy.
from Danny over 4 years ago

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