Apple Music and video

The Bottom Line: iTunes 9 is a natural, yet relatively minor, evolution of Apple's popular media management software and is a required download for new iPod owners.

The Bottom Line: Apple iLife '09 is a great application suite for simple media organizing and editing, and the addition of features like face recognition, geotagging, and music lessons makes it worth the update.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.5.6 or later, Intel PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5 (867MHz or faster) 867 MHz, Intel Power Mac G5 (dual 2.0GHz or faster), iMac G5 (1.9GHz or faster), DVD-ROM, Intel PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5 (867MHz or faster), Intel Power Mac G5 (dual 2.0GHz or faster), iMac G5 (1.9GHz or faster), 867 MHz, MacOS, QuickTime 7.5.5 or later

The Bottom Line: Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.5.7 or later, 9, DVD-ROM, MacOS, QuickTime 7.6 or later

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.5.6 or later, 3, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, MacOS, QuickTime 7.6 or later

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.5.7 or later, 9, DVD-ROM, MacOS, QuickTime 7.6 or later

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, DVD-ROM, MacOS

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, DVD-ROM, MacOS, Garage Band 2, Logic Express 7

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 1.25 GHz, DVD-ROM, 1.25 GHz, MacOS, QuickTime 7.2 or later

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 1 GHz, 4.1, SXGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, 1 GHz, MacOS, QuickTime 7.0.4