So I'm getting a Mac..., Curious to know if... Options

[berkshire0]

Curious to know if we get programs for a Mac cheaper than the stores. I'd like to get Aperature, Final Cut Express HD, and Logic Express 7. With student prices and what not on the store I can get any of ONE of those for $150...but I want all three.

For those of you who use a Mac, are those programs worth it? I'd really like to use a decent program for making videos and music. I'd like something comparable with Photoshop for pictures too.

But yeah, I was curious to know if we have the hook up on some of those. Thanks.

[psidancer]

As for the whole "I have Mac" or "Mac Sucks" argument, I think most of that is simple unfamiliarity. I know for years I would sit down at a Mac, quickly become frustrated by all the simple difference like menus and button locations. You get so used to the Windows environment that its all intuition and suddenly its all different. So you quickly declare your disdain for this and move on. But then by odd happenstance I ended up getting a Mac and actually having a chance to sit down and learn all the little quirks and I have to admit I've grown quite fond of it. Granted, I rarely use any computer for more than web browsing and occasional Word/Excel/Powerpoint homework, so even being an older G4 with Jaguar works fine for me.