iLife '11 and FaceTime for Mac

[bwana]

The new slideshows look nice but I think I'll give '11 a miss, at least until it comes on my next machine. The Macbook Pros are getting a bit long in the tooth so I'm thinking new models early in the new year.

 

[manesh]

On a pc or iPod touch it goes on the email address which I assume you have to setup on your device or facetime app. On the iPhone I have seen that Apple magically has access to your device. You can check it with stuff like Mobile me where you remote lock the device, send popup notifications and so on, so I guess they use that same tech to get into contact with your device (over GSM network) and start the call which switches over to wifi. I think I remember something from the previous keynote that the call gets started of on GSM and then switches to wifi, and that is why it works only when you are on wifi network.

</random thoughts fart>

I just tested facetime between my mac and iphone. It works great.

Steps to test it yourself - for free...

1. Connect the Mac to the internet using USB modem
2. Create a network connection with Airport
3. Set your iphone to "airplane mode" so you can be assured that you are not accessing ISP Data
4. Connect the phone to Mac using the Wifi
5. Make a call from your cell to your 'email address' which should be linked to your itunes id
6. Once connected - you can remove the USB modem, and Facetime will still be active.

You need the initial internet access so that your phone can 'find' the email address of your mac. Once connected - you no longer need the USB.
No Internet connection through USB + No COnnection to your Cellphone provider = Free Facetime

PS: Your Modem COnnection should have shared internet access so your iphone can use the internet for initializing the call.

M

 

[Basilrsa]

Beginners luck. I ordered a copy of iLife '09 from the States two days before the iLife "11 announcement @R327. It was delivered 6 days later. This weekend I ordered a copy of iLife "11 @R326 and should be here in about a week plus. So when it arrives I will sell the unopened copy of iLife '09.
Looking at Aperture 3 now as well. With the R/$ exchange rates as they are, imports are a bargain.

 

[rapidblue]

Beginners luck. I ordered a copy of iLife '09 from the States two days before the iLife "11 announcement @R327. It was delivered 6 days later. This weekend I ordered a copy of iLife "11 @R326 and should be here in about a week plus. So when it arrives I will sell the unopened copy of iLife '09.
Looking at Aperture 3 now as well. With the R/$ exchange rates as they are, imports are a bargain.

True!! I need to purchase a copy of Aperture 3 too

 

[manesh]

Beginners luck. I ordered a copy of iLife '09 from the States two days before the iLife "11 announcement @R327. It was delivered 6 days later. This weekend I ordered a copy of iLife "11 @R326 and should be here in about a week plus. So when it arrives I will sell the unopened copy of iLife '09.
Looking at Aperture 3 now as well. With the R/$ exchange rates as they are, imports are a bargain.

Did you order from Apple website - to be delivered in RSA ? I need to order a MBP - and the cost in SA is pathetic. But I need my MBP pre-configured. I tried the Apple Website - but they require a USA address. If you could guide me I would really appreciate it.

Thanks
M

 

[Pooky]

Did you order from Apple website - to be delivered in RSA ? I need to order a MBP - and the cost in SA is pathetic. But I need my MBP pre-configured. I tried the Apple Website - but they require a USA address. If you could guide me I would really appreciate it.

Thanks
M

Do you know anyone that lives in USA that can post it or bring it over?

The best way is to get someone to bring it over when they come, then you don't need to pay customs etc... I am saving A LOT of money on mine. Paying +- 19000 for top spec 17"

 

[Basilrsa]

Did you order from Apple website - to be delivered in RSA ? I need to order a MBP - and the cost in SA is pathetic. But I need my MBP pre-configured. I tried the Apple Website - but they require a USA address. If you could guide me I would really appreciate it.

Thanks
M

I ordered this software off eBay. If you don't have anyone comming fro the USA, I would suggest you look at myus.com. But when you add the cost of transport and VAT into the sum, the deal is not so attractive anymore. After my experience with the MBP I don't know if I would spend that kind of cash without a SA warranty, not matter how bad Core's service is.