2011 Color Management Conference

November 30th, 2011

Most of you know us from our retail store, but The MacPac is one of the largest Apple Specialists in the corporate and business to business market. We sponsor and attend many of the top technology and creative conferences locally and nationally. We are members of several industry associations like Oregon Multimedia Producers Association, Printing Industry of America, ASMC and many others, giving us direct insight into current trends in the business and creative space.

Jason Knopp and Kevin Wilson are our Network and Creative account managers. Kevin has 15 years in the color management and printing industries and Jason is our network and mass storage (Xsan) specialist.

You can contact them at corporate@macpac.com

The next event we are attending is the 2011 Color Management Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on December 3rd through the 6th.

Click on the banner below for more information:

Tailored solutions for creative businesses.
The Apple Specialists at The MacPac live and breathe Mac. We can help you choose which Mac or solution is right for you; give you impartial advice on every aspect of your purchase; and provide Apple-certified training on many aspects of the Mac platform. The MacPac offers the complete range of Macs, Mac based solutions, together with a full complement of software and accessories, so you can find everything you need in one place. We’re also the place to get expert advice if you’re a business or professional user wanting to do more with your Mac.
The MacPac is an independent reseller and Authorized Service Provider who can help you purchase, finance, install and support Apple and complementary third-party solutions.
The Apple Specialists at The MacPac are industry experts and have been selected by Apple for our proven expertise in the creative markets – such as video, audio, color management, photography – as well as the mixed environments that are increasingly widespread in today’s marketplace. With in-depth technical knowledge and years of industry experience, The MacPac offers comprehensive implementation and integration services for creative companies large and small.

We have deep expertise in a variety of solution areas (system design, system admin, mass storage, security, mobile deployment…) and are specialists in the following creative areas:

Color Management
Digital creatives require a solid workflow, allowing for professional creation, editing and preparing of files for web, print and mobile delivery. The MacPac combines a deep understanding of the creative workflow with superior knowledge of professional software, color calibration, printers and color-managed workflows to recommend, build and support the best solutions for your business.

Video
The MacPac has an explicit understanding of the video, analog and digital sources that are at the core of your projects, and can help you design the best, most efficient digital post-production solutions. The MacPac experts can help you acquire and manage digital assets, collaborate more effectively, deliver large projects on time and increase your overall production values.

Audio
The Mac is the platform of choice for many audio professionals, and The MacPac has the skills and training to give you peace of mind when purchasing the solution you require. We are experts in the field, and can help you chart a path through the vast array of audio interfaces, mixing consoles, keyboards and other third party products available on the market today, helping you build and maintain your dream audio solution.

Certified Professionals
Trained professionals holding Apple and complementary third-party certifications.
Industry Expertise
Industry-specific knowledge and experience with a wide range of business types and sizes.
Multi-Platform Services
Fluent in multi-platform solutions, platform switching and integration, and heterogeneous environments.
Onsite Availability
Provide warranty and out of warranty services and assistance on site at your location or remotely wherever you are.
The MacPac
12310 NE Whitaker Way
Portland, Oregon 97230
503-256-5210 • www.macpac.com • corporate@macpac.com

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Black Friday Sale

November 23rd, 2011




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Pre-Holiday Sale

November 20th, 2011

The perfect gift for anyone on your list. Beat the rush. Enjoy the best customer service. Get the big one out of the way. This awesome 13″ MacBook Pro has the Intel Core i5 processor, ThunderBolt and 4GB of Ram. A big 320GB Hard Drive, HD FaceTime camera, SuperDrive DVD-R, FireWIre, USB, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It comes with the New OS X v10.7 (Lion), iLife ’11 – (that’s iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand) Safari for browsing the web, Mail, iCal calendar, AddressBook and three free classes to learn how to use it all! It’s light and powerful and you can even add an additional monitor if you need a bigger screen on your desk.

Key Specifications
• 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1280 x 800-pixel resolution).
• 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with 3 MB shared L3 cache for fast multitasking.
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory.
• 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; supports up to 8 GB)
• 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Built-in FaceTime HD camera for video chatting
• Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
• Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as
keyboards, mice and cell phones
• Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
• SDXC card slot
• Thunderbolt port with native Mini DisplayPort output plus support for DVI, VGA,
dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
• Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control with support for inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate,
swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
• Full-size backlit keyboard
• Stereo speakers
• Dimensions: 12.78 x 8.94 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 4.5 pounds
• Up to 7 hours of battery life
• Meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements
• Rated EPEAT Gold

MSRP $1199
MacPac Pre-Holiday Sale only $1,099

previous generation – new in box – limited to stock on hand

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TIPS AND TRICKS: All My Files and Arrange By

November 3rd, 2011

When you upgrade to OSX 10.7 Lion, two new Finder features make it easier to find your documents – All My Files, and Arrange By. In combination, I can rearrange my files and folders to locate just what I need.

When you open up a new Finder window (click on the blue guy on the left side of your Dock), look at the left sidebar. You’ll see a new item at the top: All My Files. When you click on it, you see a list of every file you created on your computer. It brings all the documents together, no matter what subfolder you have them stored in.

The new Arrange By button allows you to regroup the files on the fly. You can group them by the date you opened them, so that all of Today’s files are at top – handy!

You can group them by the Application that made them, so all your Word documents are together, or your Mail messages.

You can also arrange them by the type of file – all your emails, pdfs, and jpgs will be grouped.

Use a 2-finger slide from right to left to skim through the files, or use your mouse to drag.

Once you have the Arrange By set, you can hold down your Option key and click on the Action button, with the gear on it. Look for Sort, and then choose a subgrouping. For example, once you use Arrange By to group your files by Kind, you can then Sort them by Date Last Opened, so that the newest items are on the left.

Note that this won’t work for all of the Arrange options – if you have them Arranged By Date Last Opened, or by Name, there are no further sorts you can do.

I have found that using All My Files Arranged By Date Modified has been handiest – that way, whatever I’m working on is always right on top!

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