The Mactopian

Zip.ca is a service that lets you automate DVD video renting by sending you automatically, one or more DVD selection(s) from a user created list.

Your start off by choosing which plan you would like to subscribe to.  The differences between the plans are the number of allowed DVD(s) which are “out” at the same time and the number of free DVD shipments per month.  The plans vary from 1 DVD to 8 DVDs out at a one time and from 22 free to Unlimited DVD shipments.  If you find that you would like to rent more outside of your plan you can also rent a DVD for a small fee + $2.49 for shipping and handling fee.

I have subscribed to the 3 DVD Unlimited plan for the last 2 months and I have been pleased with the service.  The only downside to this is that unless you want to pay an additional fee, there is no way of predicting the order in which your DVDs will be sent out.  They do have a ranking system on your list to set which DVD would be preferred but doesn’t seem to have done a difference in my case.  I can only assume that their computer automatically sends out the next DVD available on the list after trying to match it with the titles on top of your list.

In my first month, I was sent a total of 28 DVDs which comes to $1 per movie including taxes which saved me a lot of money on DVD rentals.

You can go to their site to have a free 7 days trial.

Link: http://www.zip.ca

Best Buy currently has a promotion for all college and university student.  You get iWork 08 installed by Geek Squad, an Apple AirPort Express and an HP Printer with any Mac Computer purchase [excluding the Mac Mini].  This is a great deal and its not to be missed.

Link: http://www.bestbuy.ca
Link: http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/dept.asp?logon=&langid=EN&catid=26217

Warhammer Online is coming!!!  I know Warhamme Online is scheduled to only be released on the PC but for those who have Boot Camp the new iMac's are more than capable to run this fantastic game.  I have had the chance to be part of the Closed Beta and from what I have experienced so far, it will be amazing!  Due to the no-disclosure agreement from the Closed Beta and cannot say much but I can confirm that with Microsoft Vista running on my iMac this game runs smoothly and have spectacular visual effects.  

There is a site that was created for those who are eager to know start fighting, in a manner of speaking, for the Order or for Destruction.  Its called Road To War and is an interactive website that will prepare you for what Warhammer Online has to offer.  Check it out and pledge your alligance to a side.

 Link: http://www.road-to-war.com/

A while back I was surfing the internet in the anticipation of receiving my new iMac and I discovered this great Canadian Mac community called ehMac.ca.  Its one of my top source for information when it comes to Apple Products in Canada and has a incredible forum full of knowledgeable users that are always willing to help.  Its a must for any mac users in Canada and world wide.

Link: http://www.ehmac.ca/

If you are looking for a fun, relaxing and affordable game for your Mac look no further, SPORE is here. 

Spore Creature Creator is a fun, simplistic and creative game for all ages.  It lets you create, animate, play & share your creature.  You can even record a movie using the animate and video tools provided in the game.  Even though its a simple concept, it can get quite addictive.

Spore Creature Creator is the first game in a series of game in development by EA.  Future releases include such titles as Spore for Mac & PC, Spore Creatures for the Nintendo DS and Spore Origins for your mobile devices including the iPhone, iPod and iPod Touch.

Spore Creature Creator is currently available for both, Mac and PC, on one CD-ROM.
If you would like to download a trial simply go to the Spore Official Spore and Spore Creature Site.

Link: http://www.spore.com/
Link: http://www.spore.com/trial