Monday, September 24, 2007 by Joel Mueller

MUPromo extended promo discount store

MacUpdate has extended the time that users can purchase discounted Mac software on MUPromo. Typically, users have 24-hours to download and trial an application before deciding whether to take advantage of the discount price. But sometimes 24-hours just isn't enough for someone to download and trial a program they aren't already familiar with -- even if its price tag is 50% off.



So developers have struck gold with the idea of extending the normal 24-hour MUPromo and selling any remaining copies at a lower discount. For example, during the first 24-hours you can purchase Navicat for 53% off. But once the clock strikes midnight (east coast USA) that discount closes. But since the Navicat developer is participating in the extended sales program, you still have the opportunity to purchase Navicat for 23% off.

Keep in mind that waiting past the initial 24-hour sale period doesn't mean that the product will make it into the extended promo offers. You're taking a risk by letting the clock run out, so if you're sure you want the application at a big discount, make sure to pick it up during it's main 24-hour promo day.

Check out the new storefront at the bottom of the front page of MUPromo, just below the user comments. Good luck!

Tuesday, September 04, 2007 by Joel Mueller

Roxio Popcorn for an exclusive 10% discount


Roxio has given MacUpdate readers an exclusive 10% discount on the popular product, Popcorn. It allows you to burn and duplicate your DVD movies. Version 3.0 was just released days ago. Ahhhh, if only Roxio could get this discount to you readers sooner. ;)