Not a member? Join an Apple user group today to take advantage of these special offers.

1] – Take Control Books: 30 Percent Discount on All Ebooks

Whether you’re looking to upgrade to and get started with Snow Leopard or you want to set up a rock-solid backup strategy, there’s a Take Control ebook for you. There are also books offering expert advice on maintaining your Mac, troubleshooting, AirPort wireless networks, iWeb, GarageBand and more. Take Control ebooks are written by the most-trusted names in the Mac world and published by Adam and Tonya Engst of TidBITS.

An exclusive 30 percent off their already low prices is offered to Apple User Group members on all Take Control ebooks.

Discount Code (enter this code on the eSellerate cart page): CPN90219MUG

Purchase Take Control books:
http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/

TidBITS http://www.tidbits.com

This worldwide offer is valid through February 28, 2010.

2] – SmartMotion SwingChair: 20 Percent Off

SmartMotion Technology produces one of the the best office chairs for computer users. The SwingChair is especially helpful to those who sit for long periods of time, providing continual support. Satisfaction is guaranteed with a 30-day money back guarantee.

The SwingChair is regularly priced $495 (US), but Apple User Group members can purchase one for $445 (US), with shipping and handling of $49 (US) free in the continental United States. If outside this area, SmartMotion will cover the first $49 (US) in shipping costs. Ask about discounts on accessories.

Discount code: Mac comfort

To order, ask questions or get a free DVD, call: 1-800-409-3350

Get more information.
http://www.swingchair.com/

This worldwide offer is valid through March 15, 2010.

3] – Strider Software TypeStyler: 25 Percent Discount

TypeStyler is an extremely sophisticated, yet simple and intuitive, page layout and graphic design tool that allows users to create spectacular graphic designs by applying special effects and distortion to type and graphic images. The new version takes TypeStyler’s unequaled control over text shaping, styling, flow and layout even further by exploiting Apple’s latest technologies such as Unicode, Core Image, OpenGL, QuickTime and Quartz compositions.

User group members can buy TypeStyler, regularly $179.95 (US), for $134.95 (US), and TypeStyler Upgrade for $74.95 (US); both are 25
percent discounts.

Discount code: macgroup

Download a 60-day tryout and purchase at:
http://www.typestyler.com

This worldwide offer is valid through February 28, 2010.

4] – That’s Easy: Get the Apple User Group Market & Apple User Group Offers From One Site

Looking for information on a past offer? Tom Piper from the Apple User Group Advisory Board publishes a single page with all current offers, expiration dates and codes. Watch for intermittent special offers.

Password: special

http://web.me.com/ugab/offers/vendorcodes

Be sure to subscribe to the Apple User Group Market Report podcast. The AUG Market Report and Resource blog are great sources for information about Apple user groups, vendor discounts, special events, interesting reviews, stimulating training and more:

Apple User Group Market Report podcast:
http://web.me.com/ugab/resources.html

For public information about vendor offers and more visit:
http://web.me.com/ugab/offers.html

For information about vendor offers, UGAB activities and more visit:

http://web.me.com/ugab/

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