Why MacMan?

MacMan has been providing consulting, sales and repair services for Macintosh users in West-Central Wisconsin since 1994. These same services are available to you and your school system.

Certified Apple technicians will work with you to determine the best software, server and hardware necessary to meet your educational goals and stay within budget.

Local customer-service "the way it was meant to be" is exactly what you will receive from our staff. Our technicians are available to assist with installation and repair of your Apple products. No computerized voice or long wait times-real people with real answers and solutions is what you will find when you call our office.

MacMan has what you need..from computers, accessories, software, printers, copiers, office supplies, cameras, video equipment, and more.

For special school pricing and service options, contact Mike Ohren at 715-834-7074, by email: mike@macman-inc.com. or download the service terms PDF File.

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Intel MacBook
The superfast, ultra-affordable, high achiever!

Spark an Interest with Google Earth

Google Earth is a software tool that you will easily be able to integrate into all education classes. Google Earth combines imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to bring the world's geographic infomration to your computer screen and into your classroom.

Gain student interest by having them type in their address and watch as the screen shows a photo image of flying from space directly to their neighborhood.

Your school budget may not allow you to take your class to the Eifel Tower or to the Rocky Mountains, but Google Earth will.

To learn more about Google Earth and to download your free, personal version,
visit http://earth.google.com.

Rent Canon

We sell the entire line of Canon cameras, accessories and other Canon products and we also have Canon products available for rent.

If you have a class trip, special project, or sporting event coming up and you need a camera or accessories, why not try a Canon camera for the week?

What's New with iLife '08

Teachers across the country are using iLife enliven lessons, meet instructional standards, and guide their students toward more productive futures. Whether students are making visual records of science experiments, producing historical documentaries, or creating digital stories, with iLife '08, every subject comes to life.

iPhoto
Now iPhoto automatically organizes your library by Events

iMovie
Completely redesigned to help you make movies in minutes

GarageBand
Make music, audition instruments, even create your own virtual bank.

.Mac Web Gallery
iLife and .Mac let you share photos and movies online with a click.

iWeb
Create websites that are move custom, more complete, more you.

iDVD
Create Hollywood-style DVDs featuring your movies and slideshows.

	A healthier college experience. Think viruses are just part of using a computer? Think again. While no system is ever 100 percent immune from attack, Mac OS X is built on a rock-solid UNIX foundation with security features that don’t come with PCs.
	Home is only a click away. Video chatting with a Mac is as easy as turning it on. Use iChat and the built-in iSight camera to have a face-to-face talk with up to three friends or family members at the same time
	Run Microsoft Office, Windows XP, and Vista. Every new Mac runs Microsoft Office. And with Parallels Desktop, you can run Mac OS X side by side with Windows XP or Vista. So you can use any Windows application you need for your major.

ProScope™



Compatible with Mac and PC systems, the ProScope™ is a handheld USB microscope that allows you to display and capture microscopic images with your computer.

Many teachers use the ProScope™ with their desktop computers in the classroom to present magnified images to the entire class in real time! Invite students to bring in something to view under the microscope and the findings can be displayed on the larger screen with the use of the ProScope™.

The ProScope™ design allows for teaching in any environment. Lightweight, yet durable enough to withstand the use of crime scene investigatiors and field scientiests. There are no cords or batteries needed-the ProScope™ connects through the USB port on your computer and draws power from your computer.

The ProScope™ design allows for teaching in any environment. Bring the labroatory to your classroom or try the ProScope™ with the new MacBook Pro for a completely mobile experience--take your students out of the classroom and into the field!

Looking for new ways to use your ProScope?
Click here to check out a weekly video podcast that will give you lots of ideas for using The ProScope and related products in your classroom!

Stop by at our Altoona location today to test drive The ProScope and experience the magnifying power of The ProScope for yourself!

Pearson to Acquire PowerSchool
Pearson & Apple Expand Education Relationship

LONDON—May 25, 2006—Apple® and Pearson today announced an expansion of their relationship to enhance teaching and learning through technology. Pearson will acquire PowerSchool, Apple’s award-winning student information systems (SIS) division, and develop educational content for teachers and students compatible with iPod®.

“Apple’s commitment to education has never been stronger, which is why we’re excited to broaden our relationship with Pearson,” said John Couch, Apple’s vice president of Education. “Our customers will love having Pearson’s education content on their iPods, and we’re confident that PowerSchool will continue to flourish and grow with Pearson.”

Click here to read the entire article and learn more about this great collaboration!

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iPod in Education

iPod-Not Just for Students
Many educators are already using iPod in their curricula with great results. They’re integrating audio and video content including speeches, interviews, artwork, music, and photos to bring lessons to life. By using the iLife suite of multimedia applications, educators and students can create their own iPod content. In all, it’s a great way for educators to create, organize, and distribute content. All of which add new and exciting dimensions to learning

iPod at a Glance
Music. Supplement a history lesson and bring rich cultural, historical, and educational value to all subject areas.

Podcasts. Sync education podcasts created by students and teachers for learning on the go.

Audiobooks. Download audiobooks on a multitude of subjects from authors including Elie Wiesel, William Shakespeare, and Mark Twain.

Photos. Bring new life to science experiments, art history, and journalism projects.

Videos. Experience a wide range of visual content, from short documentaries to foreign language lessons, for even more learning opportunities.

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ACL24TD	Equipment Cabinets by AcoustiLock
Eliminate extra noise in your computer lab or your IT office with specially designed cabinets from AcoustiLock. With these cabinets you do not have to keep noisy servers and computers in separate rooms to hear yourself think! These cabinets can be purchased directly from MacMan. Visit our AcoustiLock web page for more information.

Airport Extreme Base Station

The sleek, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station is the perfect wireless access point for home, school, or small business. Blazing fast, it delivers up to five times the performance and up to twice the range compared to 802.11g routers.1 And you can use it with Macs, PCs and other Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone and Apple TV.

• Easy wireless networking
  
• Up to 5x the performance, 2x the range
  
• Print without wires
  
• Share your hard drive
  
• Strong security and access control
  
• Works with Apple TV and more

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The New Apple Keyboard

The Apple Keyboard has been completely redesigned, inside and out. It features an elegant, ultra-thin anodized aluminum enclosure with low-profile keys that provide crisp, responsive feel. It also has function keys for one-touch access to a variety of Mac features such as screen brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, fast-forward and rewind, Expose, and Dashboard. Its extended layout includes document navigation controls and a numeric keypad. And two USB 2.0 ports provide high-speed connectivity for your iPod, Mighty Mouse, digital camera, and other USB-based electronic devices.