MacHeist 2 Bundle For Sale

Most will remember the recent controversy surrounding the MacHeist 2 lead-up. Thankfully, this is in the past and the MacHeist 2 bundle is now for sale. It’s those two weeks again, the two weeks which were labeled as the week of indie Mac developers by many last year.

This years MacHeist bundle features eleven popular software titles for just $49 USD, the bundle is an excellent deal for anyone interested in trying out new applications. This years bundle is of excellent value, you’d pay $10 more for Pixelmator along (an excellent image editing application in comparison to Photoshop).

Phillip Ryu, MacHeist founder stated “Last year, our members were offered a choice of charities to have 25% of their purchase donated to. This initiative became a spectacular success, with $200,000 raised by the end of the event. This year, we’re hoping to shatter last year’s record numbers, and show how generous the Mac community can be.”

ChaChing
1Password
Awaken
TaskPaper
iStopMotion
CoverSutra
Speed Download
AppZapper
CSSEdit (Locked)
Snapz Pro (Locked)
Pixelmator (Locked)

Purchasing the bundle today will give you access to seven of the ten applications, the other three unlocked when certain sale milestones are accomplished. 25 percent of sale proceeds will be donated to various user-chosen charities.

If you’re into Mac software, supporting developers and charity, and want to stretch your dollar and receive great value for money, check out the MacHeist 2008 bundle. At $49, you can’t go wrong.

I have one bundle to give away thanks to Phillip Ryu and the great folks at MacHeist. To be into win all of the eleven applications free of charge, simply leave a comment below.

Comments

#1
Peter

Hey glenn
I’ve been following your blog for about 1 month and its of of the best i’ve read about mac stuff!! congrats. I’m a mac user since about 1 year ago and i’m loving it!!
Great work. !!
Best regards
#2
Henrik Christiansen

You might want to add that Speed Download from Yasoft is a bonus download free to all who purchased already and future purchasers.
#3

adam jackson → dailytechtalk.com/live.php

Thanks Glenn. 1st Comment! I love ChaChing. Snapz would be awesome.
#4
Alex

Wow, that’ s a nice bundle !

Thank you Glenn.
#5
Joao Pereira

Wow! Only $49 for that awesome pack full of usefull apps. It would be nice to win it free of charge though. If I don’t I’ll buy it fot sure.
#6
marieboyer

Thanks a million. Love your blog.
#7

Alex → aheidinger.com

Bought this last time and loved all of the apps, would love to win it this time.
#8
Aaron Waters

Hey Glenn
I’ve been considering buying the bundle too add a few apps to my new Macbook (I’m a new switcher)
Looks like if I don’t win one off you.. I’ll be purchasing it myself!

Cheers,
Aaron
#9

Zach → www.zachkollegger.com

I have the demo of CSSedit and Pixelmator. Love to be able to keep them, as their very useful to me and great to work with.
#10

Sam → web.mac.com/theblacktree

WOOOO GLENN!!!! LOVE YOU!!!
#11

wphj → wphj.wordpress.com

Nice giveaway Glenn.
I haven’t bought the bundle yet, for fear that Pixelmator won’t be unlocked. Hopefully with this contest, I won’t have to worry about it!
#12

Greg → www.flickr.com/photos/iamgregabbott

^_^ I’d like to win.
#13

Nick Cotton → cottonon.carbonmade.com

Hey Glenn,

You might want to recount those apps, there’s actually 11 altogether now.

Will you be buying it yourself? Or do you already own most of them?
#14

Ryan Gonzalez → ionizedmedia.com

The bundle’s a great deal (and makes us feel good because were donating to charity as well.) Love what Phillryu and Co. have done with Macheist 2.

Peace,
Ryan Gonzalez
#15

Michael Mistretta → michaelmistretta.com

I find the bundle this year really amazing. There is a lot of nice software, as well as stuff that I use everyday.
#16

Jonathan → www.jonathandavies.org.uk

Good post Glenn, even if I don’t win here I’ll be sure to pick up a copy.
#17
Tom

Ooh. Me! You’re a good man, Glenn.
#18

rmaspero → www.rmaspero.com

Great post, I have a $8 reduction on the bundle so it is a great deal for me!! I can’t wait to buy it I will do so a bit later because I just don’t have the free time to do so now. The bundle has some great apps in it. I did not know the history behind Macheist.
#19
Jeremy

I am waiting to buy the bundle to see if Pixelmator will be unlocked. Maybe I can win it anyways. By the way Glenn are you planning on doing any videos soon?
#20
Brad

I sure hope I win :)
#21

Shaun Farrar → surfworth.com

Pixelmator is something I’d like to try out.. haven’t heard much about it in a while.
#22

Pemmax → mojmac.pl

I really like big discount… on software too ;-)
#23
Ondra Soukup

I’m in for the free one…

@Shaun Farrar: that’s why they have demo…
@rmaspero: history ? well, lemme link to DF about the last one…
http://daringfireball.net/2006/12/iniquities_of_the_selfish
#24
Jack

Glenn,

Let’s cut the crap, you know I won’t pay for this bundle. Therefore as my “Neighbour” you should kindly offer me the bundle, which I will then refuse, to which you will reply, no I insist. I will then accept your gracious offer and be on my merry way.

Fair, don’t you think?
#25
Barry

Also in for the free one
#26
Brad2

Thanks Glen, I’m a new Mac user and while the rocky road of transition is in my rear view mirror, this is a pretty slick set of apps. If I don’t win it here, I’ll definitely be a purchaser.
#27
Heyoka Happiness

Count me in
#28
Pat

Im in.
#29
John

Seems to be one hell of a deal =)(about how long will it take for the apps to get unlocked?)
#30
Alex

I’ll give it a try.
#31
Lars

Count me as well :-)
#32
NKJ

I have never won anything.
Maybe this bundle will be my first win!?
I sure could use one.
#33
Anton

With Speed Download added, this bundle is now even more awesome!
#34

Will Wilkins → iamww.com

I would love to try out Pixelmator and have a copy of ChaChing.
#35
Brandon

Cool, glad to see they’re supporting some of the bigger Mac bloggers with MacHeist 2. I wasn’t as excited about this bundle as the last one, but I still may go for it.
#36
Frank

This year’s bundle is definitely better than the last one.
#37

Sam → www.samcrockett.us

Have use Cha Ching in the past and loved its simple and straight forward interface. Speed Download really does seem to speed up my downloads.
#38

Ashwin → ashwinr.com

Thanks Glenn! I hope to win.
#39
James

Hey Glen I’m In.
Keep up the good work.
James
#40

Sirton → www.mega-email.uni.cc

Wooow! MacHeist Is amazing, I just ordered a bundle for a present (Sister)!
Thanks Glenn Wolsey for bringing this to my knowledge, I will be using this more often as a resource!

-OMG Givaway

And Again Many Thanks

-Sirton
#41
Zachary Jones

I’d appreciate being considered. Recently switched to Mac and curious what all this thing can do.
#42
Jeff

I have AppZapper but would really love to have many of the other apps that are included in the MacHeist 2 bundle.
#43

Alex → doubleu.uk.to

Ooh, the bundle is back! I’d completely love to win a bundle since I have no way of paying for the bundle. So, I’m in!

Also, I’m looking forward to some new content on this blog soon, you’re posts are incredibly good, and I miss them!
#44

Elliott Cost → www.elliottcost.com

I love MacHeist! Great bundle this year.
#45
Christian

I have been testing most of these applications. Luckily I haven’t bought any yet. 6 out of the whole bunch would personally make a purchase worthwhile. Maybe I am lucky…

Other than that, I am a reader of your blog for about 5 days now. shawnblanc.net had only good things to ‘link’. I am liking it so far. Keep it up. All you folks inspire me to blog myself. However, I have yet to get started. ’tis always a big step not to drown in the vaste see.

Cheers, Christian
#46
Bob

And another comment…
#47

Cloudyboy → homepage.mac.com/cloud.e/myblog

I wrote a poem about bundles and it so happens it shall be my comment!
B - is for bundle
U - is for ummm…. Bundle?
N - is for ‘I Need this bundle’
D - is for ‘what’s the Deal’ with this terrible poem
L - is for Love; as in ‘I Love this bundle’
E - is for my screen names ‘y’ associated vowel sound!
Great bundle though! Really looking forward to getting pixelmator unlocked!
#48
bricklayer

Did I win?
#49

rmaspero → www.rmaspero.com

@Ondra Soukup thanks for the info very interesting
#50

Indraneel → indraneel.thepurohits.net

50th Comment! Kinda symbolic of the bundle, isn’t it -cough- :]
#51

Stephen → macslice.com

51st comment! Hope I win. Thanks Glenn.
#52
Alex

Well, I still hope they will add more apps to the bundle - Speed Download was addet so probably more are on the way. And I’m more then sure every app wuold bw unlocked!
#53
Josh Walker

Great blog, Glenn! Hope I win.
#54
Justin

Sounds like another good idea. I will have to look into it!
#55
Bill

Had my eye on a few of these apps for a while. Getting them for free would be splendid!
#56
Yay

N1 Blog Glenn!
#57
Andrew

i was a little disappointed when the apps were finally outed, as there isn’t really anything huge that i want on the list. but hey, if i can get it for free, why not?!
#58

David → www.thinkdavid.net

It would be great to get these apps for free :)
#59

Chris Thomson → chris24.ca

I hope Pixelmator gets unlocked soon!
#60
Milo

OOOOOO Hope i win :)
#61

Adam Fisher-Cox → freewebs.com/adamfishercox

I’ll put myself in. I don’t really think it s terribly great bundle this year, but iStopMotion and PixelMator would be great.
#62
jeff

I’ll take it glenn. Btw what happen to the video podcast I miss that.
#63
Maggi

Would love to get those apps :D
#64

Michael Sherlock → michaelsherlock.com

I’m a new mac user and I would love to have those apps.
#65

Arthus Erea → myfla.ws

I’d love to get those apps.

On a side note, you are one of the few youth bloggers who are inspiring and useful to read.
#66
Umair Ata

Nice bundle. I wish I could have SnapZ.
#67

pjan → www.pjan.be

Hello Glenn,

I’ve been a lurker for some months now, and this is really the time to delurk.
I never liked the idea of MacHeist, and I think I never will. It’s true that Phill put a spotlight on supporting developers by paying for software, but $49 is no money for 11 titles, especially when 25% goes to charity.
MacHeist is in the first place a marketing stunt created by Phill to win money for himself and he does play hardball with the indie-developers discussing about their earnings. Moreover, the ‘Delicious Generation’-applications offered do look nice, but most of the time it is to cover up their great lack of features…

To my opinion, if you really want to support developers, choose the applications you will use, and pay for them individually.
#68
Luke

Looks like a great package.

By the way, awesome blog!
#69

Ted Winder → www.tedwinder.org

I’d really love those apps, but I can’t affird them, even at that rock-bottom price. :(
#70
Frank Burcaw

What a great opportunity for a recent switcher to purchase some quality applications and feel good about helping a charity. I’ll be sure to forward the MacHeist details to our local Macintosh user group email list.

I hope they double the proceeds from the last event. Also, a big thanks to the organizers and participating developers.
#71

Jordan Green → www.jordangreendesign.com

Its a better bundle this year and I love the fact that 25% goes to charity that just makes it that much more worthwhile!
#72
Jack

sounds good, and 25% goes to charity- even better
this is just what my new (first) mac needs
i have just switched and love it!
#73

Josh → www.joshholat.com/personal

MacHeist is awesome! I don’t know how those people figure out those missions sometimes…
#74
Mary

Another amazing bundle from MacHeist,
and Good Lord so reasonably priced!
I’m desperate to try it,
so I think I might buy it,
unless Glenn is kind enough to give it to me for absolutely nothing.
#75
alain

Hey Glenn, looks like a handful bundle! I’d be pleased to try it! By the way your blog awesome! Greats topics, thaughts and reviews. Have a nice day!
#76

Andrew → www.infectedproject.com

Count me in, who doesn’t enjoy free stuff? =D
#77
Mary

But what I forgot to say
when I posted earlier today
is that Glenn is the king
of this kind of thing
(and the bundle I win I pray)
#78
Mary

Not that I’m desperate at all
nor at Glenn’s feet do I crawl
I’m simply saying
that I’m delaying
buying the bundle in case Glenn (who’s the King of the Kiwis) likes my prose and decides that it should be rewarded with this very lovely prize. That’s all. Honest.
#79
Alain

Hey Glenn, CSSEdit is finally unlocked! :)
#80

Duncan → themacbox.co.uk

Bundle looks great! Fingers crossed eh? Only started reading your website after the whole MacHeist 2 thing but I’m glad I do now!

Duncan :-)
#81
David

this really is a great deal. got the one from mac update last month too. the charity element is great. love to check pixelmator out.gonna have to get this one. collecting software for my new macbook. fingers crossed that they’ll be revised at mac world. great blog!
#82
Bryan

Looks like a great bundle!
#83
Jonathan

Great!
I just switched (from Linux) and this seems like a great bundle to start with!
#84

Calvin Chu → www.calvinchu.net

Pretty sweet bundle they have this year. And at that price it’s a steal.
#85
vectran

Pick me!
#86
Tony Forgan

Pick me please! I too am a new Mac convert and would love this software.
#87
Richard

What a great bundle!
#88
theskyisfalling16

Wow, thats a great package. I hope I win!
#89
Stefan

Sweet! This years bundle is really good, it includes some of the really awesome mac gems. And that at a very good price!
#90
kronos

Do I still qualify? :D
I really really want it.
haha.
#91
Ben

Would be cool to win, I am a student and sadly don’t have $50 to spend on software.
#92
s c o t t

Today is the last day to puchase the MacHeist bundle which now includes 14 strong Mac apps. I was happy to pick up the whole lot for less than what I was going to pay for Pixelmator alone.

If you have not purchased your copy yet . . . Please consider using my referral link
https://www.macheist.com/buy/invite/95740

I would appreciate your help in obtaining some bonus perks. 8)

Spread some karma around . . . Thanks!
#93

/gradster(1)/ → r.ompo.us

Count me in for the drawing - unfortunately I don’t have the funds or the time to convince my parents to buy it for me, as there are less than four hours left - so I need all the help I can get to obtain this.

/gradster(1)/ - student blogger

- http://r.ompo.us/
#94

peter → blog.peterschrock.com

Hi Glenn

I’ve been traveling out of reach of email only to come home today and find out a few hours too late that I’ve missed something big. Would be really happy to get my hands on most of those apps. Please include me in your drawing. Thanks!

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Written by Glenn Wolsey on Jan 11, 2008.
Filed Under: Apple, Software