[DM-MUG] User Group Benefits....for our members

Thu Apr 19 17:06:50 CDT 2007

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>    1. Apple User Group Bulletin - April 18, 2007
>       (Apple User Group Relations)
>3] - User Group University: Complete Sessions Available
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>Did you miss User Group University at Macworld? Now you can listen to
>podcasts of presentations by Steve Wozniak, Terry While, Bob LeVitus,
>Chris Breen, Adam Engst, Rick Ortiz, Pat Fauquet, Tom Piper, Lorene
>Romero, Larry Liang and Gordon Bell. It's almost as good as being there!
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>Hear the best of UGU.
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/mw07.html
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>Apple User Group Bulletin - April 18, 2007
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>COMMUNITY NEWS - MEMBERS
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>1] - MacCamp in the Forest: Portland MUG Makes it Happen
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>Deep in Oregon's rain forest, the folks who attend April's MacCamp will
>eat, sleep and talk Macintosh for three days. If you have been to one
>of Portland MUG's MacCamps you know how wonderful a weekend can be and
>this one - their 44th - is no exception. Learn about Mac OS X, iPhoto,
>iWeb, GarageBand and system preferences. Participate in a unique
>interactive presentation by Rob Griffiths, Macworld Contributing Editor
>and the founder of MacOSXHints.com. Want to know more? Email
>charles at pmug.org.
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>A little slice of heaven twice a year since 1985.
>http://www.pmug.org/mccamp/4-07.html
>
>(Congratulations to President Charles Devore and the hard working
>officers and members of Portland MUG.)
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>2] - Getting Together: Bob LeVitus Presents to Three Groups in May
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>Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus will be doing his Spring Mid-Atlantic User Group
>tour again this year with visits to PMUG (Princeton Macintosh Users
>Group), MLMUG (Mainline Macintosh Users Group) and Hershey Apple Core.
>This marks Bob's sixth consecutive appearance to MLMUG. The festivities
>include a Dr. Mac Dinner open to all area user groups and a special
>cookout presentation at MacOutfitters in Doylestown, PA (free and open
>to the public).
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>The culmination of his visit will be a special cookout and presentation
>at MacOutfitters in Doylestown, PA. It's free and everybody is invited.
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>Have a dinner to remember.
>Dinner registrations open until May 4, 2007.
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>http://www.whoscoming.com/LeVitus/2007.html
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>Visit the Princeton Macintosh Users' Group.
>http://pmug-nj.org/
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>(Thanks to Maria O. Arguello, Apple User Group Regional Liaison for
>Northeast US for this great tip.)
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>3] - Chris Breen and Silicon Mountain Macintosh: Colorado Fun
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>On May 3, 2007, the Silicon Mountain Macintosh User Group will be
>hosting Macworld Senior Editor Chris Breen for a troubleshooting
>presentation. If you have seen Chris at one of the User Group University
>sessions, you know how much humor and information he fits into each of
>his presentations.
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>Join in the fun.
>http://www.smmug.org/index.php?q=node/323
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>4] - The Mac Users of UK and Ireland: Photo Excellence
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>The Macintosh groups in the UK and Ireland have just successfully
>completed their photo contest and this year's entries were outstanding.
>MacUsersUK held the awards ceremony at the Regent Street Apple Store
>Theatre on April 12. Want to see what all the buzz was about? Check out
>their web photo gallery.
>
>Look and learn.
>http://www.macusersuk.org/photo/2007/
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>SPECIAL OFFERS - Apple User Group Bulletin - April 18, 2007
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>These User Group discounts are brought to you by the Apple User Group
>Advisory Board (special thanks to board member Tom Piper).
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>You must be a current Apple user group member to qualify for these
>savings. Not a member? Join an Apple user group today to take advantage
>of these special offers.
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>1] - SeeFile Software: 20 percent off
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>SeeFile 3.0 is a new Mac OS X application that lets creative pros share
>their work with clients, using their own Mac as a webserver. SeeFile
>creates private folders for clients (each with a private username and
>password) and creates live thumbnails of photos, PDFs, and videos. It is
>ideal for wedding and commercial photographers, design firms,
>videographers and print providers.
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>Specially priced at $395 (US), user group members receive 20 percent off
>the list price, for the five account entry version; upgrades and 
>eCommerce
>options are available as well. Order by phone or email with the coupon
>code provided.
>
>Coupon code
>AGXE
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>Order by phone.
>(617) 262-2421
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>Order by email.
>sam at seefile.com
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>Learn more.
>http://www.seefile.com.
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through July 31, 2007.
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>2] - CrossOver Mac: 20 Percent Off
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>CrossOver Mac allows you to run many popular Windows software
>applications on your Intel Mac. Your applications, documents and email
>attachments are seamlessly integrated into the Mac OS X. You work as you
>would in Windows, but with the freedom and ease of the Mac. You do it
>all easily and affordably, without needing a Windows license.
>
>CrossOver Mac offers user group members a special price of $47.96 (US),
>a 20 percent discount off the regular price of $59.95 (US).
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>Special Code
>macuser
>
>Order today.
>https://www.codeweavers.com/store/
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through July 31, 2007.
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>3] - Ovolab Geophoto: 25 Percent Off
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>Ovolab Geophoto is a new Mac OS X application for browsing and
>collecting digital pictures by location. You can now browse your photo
>albums by panning, zooming and flying through your pictures on a
>three-dimensional representation of the Earth. Once geotagged, photos
>can be shared with other users and will automatically appear in the
>correct location on the Earth when opened in Geophoto.
>
>User group members can purchase Geophoto at the special price of $14.95
>(US), a 25 percent off the retail price of $19.95 (US).
>
>Coupon code
>MUG4E7H
>
>Check it out.
>http://www.ovolab.com/geophoto/
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through July 31, 2007.
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>4] - Mushkin Memory: Reseller Prices
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>Mushkin Perfect Match products for Apple are specifically designed for
>Mac users. They have been creating enhanced memory for more than a
>decade, and believe in providing the highest quality products at the
>best value. Mushkin PerfectMatch upgrades are the smart choice. They
>carefully select components and program each module to match the
>manufacturer-installed memory and provide guaranteed compatibility.
>
>A user group web store is now available with the same pricing given to
>resellers (discounts of 20-40 percent) insuring the best possible price
>for all Mushkin Mac products.
>
>Visit Mushkin's special User Group Store.
>http://www.mushkin.com/doc/deals/appleusergroups/.
>
>This worldwide offer is ongoing.
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>5] - FastMac: Major Discount on TruePower High Capacity iBook Batteries
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>Does your iBook lose its battery life extremely fast? Replace it with a
>new larger capacity and longer lasting TruePower battery. Every
>TruePower battery comes with a one-year warranty and 30-day money back
>guarantee.
>
>Receive 20 percent off MSRP by using the following coupon codes on the
>FastMac store, or by mentioning the User Group when placing an order
>over the phone by calling (866) 416-FAST (3278).
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>- 12-inch iBook Battery - use coupon code "AUGB01"
>- 14-inch iBook Battery - use coupon code "AUGB02"
>
>http://www.fastmac.com
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>This worldwide offer is valid through July 30, 2007.
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>6] - MacAddict Reborn: 40 Percent Off New Mac|Life
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>The Mac market has evolved, and so has MacAddict. Starting with the
>February 2007 issue, MacAddict has become Mac|Life, the new Mac magazine
>that changes all the rules. This publication recognizes Apple's dynamic
>role in work, play, and life, and will appeal to core Apple users.
>Features include in-depth how-tos, stunning design and exclusive
>information. Mac|Life is the ultimate magazine about all things Apple.
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>Mac|Life is offering a one-time Apple User Group member charter
>subscription rate of $14.95 (US) for 12 issues, a savings of 40 percent
>off the basic subscription price.
>
>Subscribe today.
>http://www.maclife.com/mugsub
>
>This worldwide offer is ongoing.
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>7] - The MUG Store: A Resource for Old and New
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>The MUG Store offers great specials and blowouts your members should
>scour through every month. It's like an online garage sale on Mac odds
>and ends with extra special offers and deals!
>
>The MUG Store's consultants are available to talk about the latest and
>greatest Apple products, including all the great products introduced at
>the Macworld Expo. Be sure to give the store a try. With one percent of
>member purchases credited to your organization, everyone wins!
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>User ID: Leopard
>Password: Tiger
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>http://www.applemugstore.com.
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>This U.S. only offer is valid through April 31, 2007.
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>Updated access information is available at:
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>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers/vendorcodes.htm
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>8] - That's Easy: Apple User Group Market & Apple User Group Offers
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>Looking for information on a past offer? The Apple User Group Advisory
>Board also offers a colorful web page with all current offers (some of
>which have been updated), expiration dates and codes:
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>Current Offers
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers/vendorcodes.htm
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>Password - offer
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>Also, be sure to subscribe to the Apple User Group Market Report
>podcast, which this month is featuring Jon Parshall of Codeweavers
>(makers of CrossOver Mac), and Kevin Anderson of the Apple MUG Store
>(specifically designed for user group members). The AUG Market Report is
>a great source for information about Apple user groups, vendor
>discounts, special events and more:
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>Apple User Group Market Report podcast
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/resources.html
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>For public information about vendor offers and more visit
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers.html
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>Saundra Foderick,
>Editor
>Apple User Group Advisory Board
>ugbeditor at mac.com

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