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World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Macintosh
from: Blizzard Entertainment

November 13, 2008
The expansion is very well done. The new content is inventive, engaging, and very well produced. So why only 2 stars? The new instances and raid content are way too easy. Blizzard didn't just dumb this game down, they emasculated it.

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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home & Student Edition

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Macintosh
from: Microsoft Software

January 15, 2008
I'm particularly pleased with Microsoft Office 2008, because it enables me to download the Attachments I receive without any of the problems I had previously. It was a good investment for a 91-year-old woman who likes to keep in touch with family and friends.

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Spore

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Macintosh
from: Electronic Arts

September 07, 2008
First, the game's concept is awesome.

Second, the implementation is crap. For example, you would think that if you wanted to create a warlike creature, you would gain some benefit by placing weapons and spikes all over the creature. However, this is not the case. It doesn't matter if you give him a dozen spikes, he will do the same damage as a pacificist blob with no spikes. Where is the role playing experience here? The only thing your design changes is the way the creature looks, not his stats or abilities... thus its a dumbed down evolution sim. Imagine Darwin's surprise when the monster shark that evolved huge jaws and teeth was killed by a pacifist sloth...

Finally, this is an EA title, thus it installs SecuROM, ... Read More:

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World of Warcraft Battlechest

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Macintosh
from: Blizzard Entertainment

October 02, 2007
Ok so after years of making fun of friends who play, I broke down and now I am addicted to this game. Sorry guys for the years of jokes.

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World of Warcraft 60 Day Pre-Paid Time Card

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Macintosh
from: Blizzard Entertainment

November 29, 2004
If you play the game regularly, sure it's convenient to sign up with the bliz plans. But, why pay the tax bliz charges when you can pay the same rate (or better, if you normally go shorter plans) by getting this from Amazon? Always makes a great gift, and never spoils in the mail.

Plus, with the recent release of the expansion (Wrath of the Lich King), your gamer may need a few of these.

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Mac OS X Version 10.5.4 Leopard

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Macintosh
from: Apple

June 12, 2007
Like Tiger before it, Leopard is worth every penny. Time machine works seamlessly (if you don't make the same mistake I did and use a LaCie drive for backup - it will fail sooner rather than later). Most new features are excellent. Unfortunately, the new X11 that ships with Leopard is badly messed up (at least when I installed it a while ago). Luckily, you can download the latest build from http://xquartz.macosforge.org is you need to use X11 professionally. Overall, Leopard is great and worth the upgrade!

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Rosetta Stone Version 3: Spanish (Latin America) Level 1, 2 & 3 Set with Audio Companion

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Macintosh
from: Rosetta Stone

June 16, 2008
Apprehension finally put aside, I'm learning!

Runs perfectly on my Apple and takes a small commitment of about an hour a day to get up to speed. NO problems on updates, etc. and only wished that I'd have loaded it onto a laptop for daily "downtime" practicing, because I'd be miles ahead just working in public. ROSETTA STONE SPANISH is the best of the best!

An all-inclusive BOX of gear and lessons that teach very simply and clearly. Choose your level of learning options and wire yourself in: my nephew thinks it rocks and navigates through it with ease, so this is perfect for a wide range of ages and aptitude.

I practice on one of my friends at work, which always is a good thing and welcomed. The sign of respect anywhere ... Read More:

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 (Mac)

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Macintosh
from: Adobe

April 01, 2008
If you have a Mac running OS 10.5.4 or 10.5.5 (or above) you should be aware that NONE of the Photoshop Elements software versions--including 6-- is compatible with it. It won't work.

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MobileMe Retail

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Macintosh
from: Apple

July 12, 2008
I see lots of complaints on these and other boards. I have used this service since it's inception. Sure there are some bugs and annoyances. But it does the basic job.

I have two desktops, one laptop and an ipod touch all synced with MobileMe. (Though I do hate that name.) Any change on any one device automatically gets sent to all other devices.

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VMware Fusion 2

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Macintosh
from: Smith Micro Software Inc.

October 05, 2008
I bought VM Ware Fusion 1 and then upgraded to VM Fusion 2. The initial version worked fine and was most effective.

As soon as I upgraded to Fusion 2, I received a notice of "failure to connect peer process." I have been completely unsuccessful at correcting the problem; so I cannot use my virtual machine.
I have tried to get help from Smith Micro and from VM Ware. Smith says they cannot help because I bought the upgrade through Amazon. VM Ware sends you in every direction but one that offers assistance to the non technician. It is almost impossible to speak to a human being at VM Ware unless I sign on and pay for support, even though I have just purchased the basic and upgraded program.
The result is I have a Mac and no ability to use the ... Read More: