“A source within Apple has provided us with an internal memo announcing the end of Apple’s long-running rebate programs for both the MobileMe service and Apple’s iWork productivity suite of applications. The rebate allowed Apple customers to receive $30 off their purchase of the $99 MobileMe if the service was purchased alongside a new Mac or iOS device. The iWork rebate program, also $30 off, became an option with new Mac purchases,” Mark Gurman reports for 9 to 5 Mac.
“Apple cutting the rebate program may add credence to past reports claiming that MobileMe is becoming a free Apple service,” Gurman reports. “The iWork rebate program is also being cut. We don’t particularly think that iWork is becoming a free service, but it’s a safe bet that we will be seeing an iWork ’11 update later this year.”
Full article here.
Three months to wwdc.
My guess is that the new service will be rolled out with lion in June.
Funny, I just got a mail stating that my Mobile Me trial is ending, and that I would be billed for it starting next week if I didn’t cancel. Probably sop…
joe
I just renewed MobileMe because I don’t want to have to reload all of my content. I’ll give it another year to prove its worth to me.
I tried that. Nope. Just get your stuff down, wait for the “new” MobileMe and start again. IMHO
You know CT, I just renewed my MM and will do so again next year, because its a service I Value.
You could have said, I tried that. Nope. I’ll just wait for the “new” MobileMe and start again. IMHO
Your “humble opinion” should be delivered without conditions.
Awww, did the man on the internet telling you what to do hurt your feelings?
Feelings? Not a chance.
Why do you ask?
I’m touched by your sentiment. It’s nice to know there are still a few den mothers out there. Got any cookies?
Totally worth it. I will also renew today, because I rely on several-times-a-day iDisk and calendar syncing across my phone, iPad and 11″ Air. My most-used files have all been living in the MM “cloud” for a year or so and it’s working out great. That said, if they do make it free in 3 months a prorated rebate will be only fair!
Yay! Finally a new version of iWork to compete with Microsoft Office! 😀
I have a MMe acct and have for years. I have to say I have mixed feeling. It seems a bit pricey to me, but I do like the service.
I have to say that the new push on email is pretty darn good. When I forward an email from another cacti, it seems to arrive before I even send it 😛
The iDisk is great – tho it does not seem to be as reliable as Dropbox, and sometimes it churns. 🙁 So I have taken to using dropbox for works in progress and iDisk for once major work is complete.
The galleries are really nice and could not be simpler to do. I use it for all my family pix, tho i use Lightroom and a private site for more serious photography.
I also use iWeb – it’s a bit limited (how come no tables Apple??? – jeeze!) but I like EASY. Lets me concentrate on my real work (writing & photography & FMP programming).
I have high hopes for a MAJOR upgrade to iWork that will enable online collaboration, among other enhancements. C’mon Apple, it’s time!!
I need my 60 GB iDisk or more. I’ll pay for it.
How many GBs for free? 20? No more additional 40 GB?
i need 100 GB.
… that iWork.com will be leaving Beta and going “live”? I’ve actually found the service somewhat useful, though I’m a sorry choice for it. Don’t think I’d pay for it, it would just sit out there not doing much. For free? For free, I like it.
About MobileMe … I’ll be keeping it – my main e-mail account.
I’m shocked that Microstupid hadn’t yet announced an update to copy MME. Oh geez I forgot about their typical MO. Announce a couple of months after and declare to their drone that they have been developing their stuff years ahead of Apple.
Apple ENDS the rebate program, so Mobile Me (for a new Mac or iOS device customers) now costs $30 MORE than before, and THAT means “MobileMe is becoming a free Apple service.” What kind of logic is that…? 🙂
That’s called Switch Logic.
It’s a common trait found in converts, who are accustomed to receiving a butt-load of free software with a new computer, many of whom hope they’ll never have to buy any thing else.
No one is more price conscious than a Switcher. The first words out of their mouths is, How much does it cost?, followed by, does it come in beige?