Software : Education and reference
Apple iLife '04
Reviewed on 10/03/2008 11:17 AM This worthy upgrade brings some nice advances in features and power; the new addition, GarageBand, sweetens the deal.
Apple GarageBand Jam Pack 1: Instruments, Loops, and Effects
Reviewed on 10/03/2008 11:17 AMGarageBand users who want more sounds and instruments are better off with Apple/M-Audio's USB MIDI keyboard.
Norton SystemWorks 2004
Reviewed on 10/03/2008 11:17 AMNorton SystemWorks 2004 is a fine set of useful hard drive utilities, but advanced users will want Iolo Technologies' System Mechanic instead.
SeaWorld Adventure Parks Tycoon (PC)
Reviewed on 16/03/2008 03:36 AMSeaWorld Adventure Parks Tycoon (PC)
Sony Pictures Digital Vegas+DVD (Vegas 4.0)
Reviewed on 24/04/2008 03:36 AMThis powerful and flexible prosumer video-editing and DVD-authoring package holds a special appeal for audiophiles.
Empires: Dawn of the Modern World (PC)
Reviewed on 31/05/2008 03:36 AMEmpires: Dawn of the Modern World (PC)
Microsoft Encarta 2004
Reviewed on 30/06/2008 03:36 AM The addition of Discovery Channel videos and interface tweaks make Encarta 2004 an essential tool for both parents and children.
Norton SystemWorks 2003
Reviewed on 23/09/2008 03:36 AMIf you already have SystemWorks, don't bother with this extremely minor upgrade. But if you don't own SystemWorks, buy this version for its high-grade hard drive utilities and the PC protection it provides.
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