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{{Correct title|Mac|Life}}
{{Infobox magazine|
{{Infobox magazine|
title = Mac|Life |
title = Mac|Life |
image_file = MacLife_February_2007_Cover.jpg |
image_file = MacLife_February_2007_Cover.jpg |
image_size = 200px |
image_size = 200px |
image_caption = ''Mac|Life'' #1, [[cover date]]d February 2007 |
image_caption = ''MacLife'' #1, [[cover date]]d February 2007 |
editor = Chris Hoffman <ref>{{cite web|title=About Us {{!}} MacLife|url=http://www.maclife.com/about_us|publisher=Mac{{!}}Life|accessdate=28 June 2014}}</ref> |
editor = Chris Hoffman <ref>{{cite web|title=About Us - MacLife|url=http://www.maclife.com/about_us|publisher=MacLife|accessdate=June 28, 2014}}</ref> |
frequency = monthly |
frequency = monthly |
circulation = 120,000 |
circulation = 120,000 |
category =[[Macintosh]] computing |
category =[[Macintosh]] computing |
company = [[Future US]] |
company = [[Future US]] |
firstdate = September 1996 (as ''MacAddict'')<br/>February 2007 (as ''Mac&#124;Life'')|
firstdate = September 1996 (as ''MacAddict'')<br/>February 2007 (as ''MacLife'')|
country = [[United States]]|
country = [[United States]]|
language = [[English language|English]] |
language = [[English language|English]] |
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issn = 1935-4010
issn = 1935-4010
}}
}}
'''''Mac|Life''''' is an American monthly magazine published by [[Future US]]. It focuses on the [[Macintosh]] personal computer and related products, including the [[iPod]] and [[iPhone]]. Between September 1996 and February 2007, the magazine was known as ''MacAddict'' (ISSN 1088-548X). In Germany, Mac|Life is published by "Falkemedia" from Kiel (ISSN 1860-9988).
'''''MacLife''''' (stylized as '''''Mac|Life''''') is an American monthly magazine published by [[Future US]]. It focuses on the [[Macintosh]] personal computer and related products, including the [[iPod]] and [[iPhone]]. Between September 1996 and February 2007, the magazine was known as ''MacAddict'' (ISSN 1088-548X). In Germany, MacLife is published by "Falkemedia" from Kiel (ISSN 1860-9988).


==History==
==History==
[[Image:MacAddict Jan01.jpg|thumb|left|Cover of the January 2001 issue of ''MacAddict'' (Issue #53)]]
[[Image:MacAddict Jan01.jpg|thumb|left|Cover of the January 2001 issue of ''MacAddict'' (Issue #53)]]
''Mac|Life'' is one of two successor magazines to the defunct ''[[CD-ROM Today]]''. First published in 1993 by Imagine Publishing (now [[Future US]]), ''CD-ROM Today'' was targeted at both [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Macintosh]] users, and each issue shipped with a [[CD-ROM]] of [[shareware]] and [[game demo|demo]] programs. In August 1996, ''CD-ROM Today'' ceased publication, with two magazines taking its place: ''MacAddict'' for Macintosh users, and ''boot'' (now ''[[Maximum PC]]'') for Windows users.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1996_March_11/ai_18079665 |title=Good News for Macintosh Consumers: Imagine Publishing Announces its second phase in the evolution of CD-ROM Today |accessdate=2008-04-04 |date=1996-03-11 |work=Business Wire}}</ref>
''MacLife'' is one of two successor magazines to the defunct ''[[CD-ROM Today]]''. First published in 1993 by Imagine Publishing (now [[Future US]]), ''CD-ROM Today'' was targeted at both [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Macintosh]] users, and each issue shipped with a [[CD-ROM]] of [[shareware]] and [[game demo|demo]] programs. In August 1996, ''CD-ROM Today'' ceased publication, with two magazines taking its place: ''MacAddict'' for Macintosh users, and ''boot'' (now ''[[Maximum PC]]'') for Windows users.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1996_March_11/ai_18079665|title=Good News for Macintosh Consumers: Imagine Publishing Announces its second phase in the evolution of CD-ROM Today|work=Business Wire|date=1996-03-11|accessdate=2008-04-04}}</ref>


As was the case with ''CD-ROM Today'', ''MacAddict'''s discs included shareware and demo programs, but also came with other added features, such as staff videos and previews of content inside the magazine's hard copy. The ''MacAddict'' website was updated daily with news relevant to [[Apple Computer|Apple]] products. ''MacAddict'' also had a mascot, a stick-figure named Max. By 1998, ''MacAddict'' surpassed ''[[Macworld]]'' as the Macintosh magazine with the highest consumer newsstand spending due to its $7.99 cover price.<ref>http://www.thefreelibrary.com/MacAddict+Magazine+Surpasses+Macworld+Magazine+in+Consumer+Newsstand...-a053162240</ref>
As was the case with ''CD-ROM Today'', ''MacAddict'''s discs included shareware and demo programs, but also came with other added features, such as staff videos and previews of content inside the magazine's hard copy. The ''MacAddict'' website was updated daily with news relevant to [[Apple Computer|Apple]] products. ''MacAddict'' also had a mascot, a stick-figure named Max. By 1998, ''MacAddict'' surpassed ''[[Macworld]]'' as the Macintosh magazine with the highest consumer newsstand spending due to its $7.99 cover price.<ref>http://www.thefreelibrary.com/MacAddict+Magazine+Surpasses+Macworld+Magazine+in+Consumer+Newsstand...-a053162240</ref>


In February 2007, ''MacAddict'' was relaunched as ''MacLife''.<ref>{{cite news|title=MacAddict Rep Discusses New Magazine|url=http://www.macobserver.com/article/2006/10/09.8.shtml|author=Brad Cook|date=2006-10-09|accessdate=2006-10-10|publisher=MacObserver}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MacAddict to rebrand as MacLife|url= http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/10/06/macaddict/index.php|accessdate=2006-10-23|publisher=Macworld|author=Peter Cohen|date=2006-10-06}}</ref> The new magazine is physically larger than the old magazine and was focused on the creativity of Mac users, and no longer comes with a CD-ROM.
In February 2007, ''MacAddict'' was relaunched as ''MacLife''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.macobserver.com/article/2006/10/09.8.shtml|title=MacAddict Rep Discusses New Magazine|publisher=MacObserver|first=Brad|last=Cook|date=2006-10-09|accessdate=2006-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/10/06/macaddict/index.php|title=MacAddict to rebrand as MacLife|publisher=[[Macworld]]|first=Peter|last=Cohen|date=2006-10-06|accessdate=2006-10-23}}</ref> The new magazine is physically larger than the old magazine and was focused on the creativity of Mac users, and no longer comes with a CD-ROM.


Current editorial line-up for the magazine and website include: Jon Phillips, editorial director; Robin Dick, art director; Susie Ochs, senior editor; Nic Vargus, associate editor; and Florence Ion, online editor.
Current editorial line-up for the magazine and website include: Jon Phillips, editorial director; Robin Dick, art director; Susie Ochs, senior editor; Nic Vargus, associate editor; and Florence Ion, online editor.


==Reviewing system==
==Reviewing system==
From 1996 to mid-2002, there were four rating icons, which depicted Max. There was "Blech" (the lowest), "Yeah, Whatever" (a mediocre product), "Spiffy" (a solid yet not perfect product), and "Freakin' Awesome" (the highest). From 2002 to 2009, it was replaced by a more conventional five-point system. Then, in 2010, Mac|Life created a 10-point system that included half stars.
From 1996 to mid-2002, there were four rating icons, which depicted Max. There was "Blech" (the lowest), "Yeah, Whatever" (a mediocre product), "Spiffy" (a solid yet not perfect product), and "Freakin' Awesome" (the highest). From 2002 to 2009, it was replaced by a more conventional five-point system. Then, in 2010, MacLife created a 10-point system that included half stars.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.maclife.com/}}
*{{Official website|http://www.maclife.com|MacLife}} – official site


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Revision as of 13:11, 13 January 2016

Mac|Life
File:MacLife February 2007 Cover.jpg
MacLife #1, cover dated February 2007
EditorChris Hoffman [1]
CategoriesMacintosh computing
Frequencymonthly
Circulation120,000
First issueSeptember 1996 (as MacAddict)
February 2007 (as MacLife)
CompanyFuture US
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.maclife.com
ISSN1935-4010

MacLife (stylized as Mac|Life) is an American monthly magazine published by Future US. It focuses on the Macintosh personal computer and related products, including the iPod and iPhone. Between September 1996 and February 2007, the magazine was known as MacAddict (ISSN 1088-548X). In Germany, MacLife is published by "Falkemedia" from Kiel (ISSN 1860-9988).

History

File:MacAddict Jan01.jpg
Cover of the January 2001 issue of MacAddict (Issue #53)

MacLife is one of two successor magazines to the defunct CD-ROM Today. First published in 1993 by Imagine Publishing (now Future US), CD-ROM Today was targeted at both Windows and Macintosh users, and each issue shipped with a CD-ROM of shareware and demo programs. In August 1996, CD-ROM Today ceased publication, with two magazines taking its place: MacAddict for Macintosh users, and boot (now Maximum PC) for Windows users.[2]

As was the case with CD-ROM Today, MacAddict's discs included shareware and demo programs, but also came with other added features, such as staff videos and previews of content inside the magazine's hard copy. The MacAddict website was updated daily with news relevant to Apple products. MacAddict also had a mascot, a stick-figure named Max. By 1998, MacAddict surpassed Macworld as the Macintosh magazine with the highest consumer newsstand spending due to its $7.99 cover price.[3]

In February 2007, MacAddict was relaunched as MacLife.[4][5] The new magazine is physically larger than the old magazine and was focused on the creativity of Mac users, and no longer comes with a CD-ROM.

Current editorial line-up for the magazine and website include: Jon Phillips, editorial director; Robin Dick, art director; Susie Ochs, senior editor; Nic Vargus, associate editor; and Florence Ion, online editor.

Reviewing system

From 1996 to mid-2002, there were four rating icons, which depicted Max. There was "Blech" (the lowest), "Yeah, Whatever" (a mediocre product), "Spiffy" (a solid yet not perfect product), and "Freakin' Awesome" (the highest). From 2002 to 2009, it was replaced by a more conventional five-point system. Then, in 2010, MacLife created a 10-point system that included half stars.

References

  1. ^ "About Us - MacLife". MacLife. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  2. ^ "Good News for Macintosh Consumers: Imagine Publishing Announces its second phase in the evolution of CD-ROM Today". Business Wire. 1996-03-11. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  3. ^ http://www.thefreelibrary.com/MacAddict+Magazine+Surpasses+Macworld+Magazine+in+Consumer+Newsstand...-a053162240
  4. ^ Cook, Brad (2006-10-09). "MacAddict Rep Discusses New Magazine". MacObserver. Retrieved 2006-10-10.
  5. ^ Cohen, Peter (2006-10-06). "MacAddict to rebrand as MacLife". Macworld. Retrieved 2006-10-23.
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