Printing through apple

sanith · 29th April 2008

Hi all,

Anyone used the Apple photo book service for printing before. I just ordered a picture book from apple, yet to recieve it. Its has almost 10 days, now i am not sure whether i made the right choice in printing through apple. Anyone has any experience with using the apple service. Are you happy with the results? Anything particular you like or dislike?

Any other online service that you recommend for creating a book, portfolio etc.

Thanks.

aquacocoa85 · 1st May 2008

I believe Apple book printing service is only for USA residents. THats what I read some time back.

Not too sure, but don't think it'll work if you stay in Singapore.

madmacs · 1st May 2008

it is now available to singapore. some have tried already with mixed feedback. if you print the book, it is done and shipped from US. should take about 2 weeks to reach you.

dankar · 2nd May 2008

You could try Shutterfly, do take note that the finish product is more of a offset based printing (Like magazine) than colour prints. This method I feel gives the coffee-table book a more genuine look and feel. As printing is done in US, you can save a lot on postage using Vpost (Sing Post).

aquacocoa85 · 2nd May 2008

I do have a Vpost account.. So do I pretend to be a USA resident? So all i needa do is click submit and you pay through credit card? All will be settled?

Sounds pretty easy..

When it says mixed feedback.. do you know what are the common errors? or problems they are facing? Coz I am thinking of doing one myself too. Btw, how much is the cost?

NikonD100 · 6th May 2008

Hi, I've printed before.

The book is printed in USA. It takes them about 10 working days to post it here. Mine took longer due to some holidays in US. I complained via the website and they rushed another copy out. In the end, I have 2 copies of the same book.

Be patient... it will come, someday...

Munster · 6th May 2008

Well, I did try the service and received them in 2 weeks.
The cover page fold cracks.
the print quality is lousy... Good luck.

adept1 · 8th May 2008

I've been printing the calendars as Christmas gifts for my parents for a few years now. They are very well done. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.

riotvan · 3rd June 2008

try blurb

bousozoku · 7th June 2008

I wonder if the TS ever got his photo book and if it was acceptable or not.

29th April 2008	#1
sanith Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 61	Printing through apple Hi all, Anyone used the Apple photo book service for printing before. I just ordered a picture book from apple, yet to recieve it. Its has almost 10 days, now i am not sure whether i made the right choice in printing through apple. Anyone has any experience with using the apple service. Are you happy with the results? Anything particular you like or dislike? Any other online service that you recommend for creating a book, portfolio etc. Thanks. __________________ D80 - 18-135,70-300VR,50 F1.4

1st May 2008	#2
aquacocoa85 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 411	Re: Printing through apple I believe Apple book printing service is only for USA residents. THats what I read some time back. Not too sure, but don't think it'll work if you stay in Singapore.

1st May 2008	#3
madmacs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,436	Re: Printing through apple it is now available to singapore. some have tried already with mixed feedback. if you print the book, it is done and shipped from US. should take about 2 weeks to reach you. __________________ My Photos On Multiply

2nd May 2008	#4
dankar Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 105	Re: Printing through apple You could try Shutterfly, do take note that the finish product is more of a offset based printing (Like magazine) than colour prints. This method I feel gives the coffee-table book a more genuine look and feel. As printing is done in US, you can save a lot on postage using Vpost (Sing Post).

2nd May 2008	#5
aquacocoa85 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 411	Re: Printing through apple I do have a Vpost account.. So do I pretend to be a USA resident? So all i needa do is click submit and you pay through credit card? All will be settled? Sounds pretty easy.. When it says mixed feedback.. do you know what are the common errors? or problems they are facing? Coz I am thinking of doing one myself too. Btw, how much is the cost?

6th May 2008	#6
NikonD100 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 13	Re: Printing through apple Hi, I've printed before. The book is printed in USA. It takes them about 10 working days to post it here. Mine took longer due to some holidays in US. I complained via the website and they rushed another copy out. In the end, I have 2 copies of the same book. Be patient... it will come, someday...

6th May 2008	#7
Munster Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 53	Re: Printing through apple Well, I did try the service and received them in 2 weeks. The cover page fold cracks. the print quality is lousy... Good luck.

8th May 2008	#8
adept1 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 37	Re: Printing through apple I've been printing the calendars as Christmas gifts for my parents for a few years now. They are very well done. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.

3rd June 2008	#9
riotvan Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: at your bedroom window Posts: 1,317	Re: Printing through apple try blurb

7th June 2008	#10
bousozoku Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: No dust, no auto focus area Posts: 807	Re: Printing through apple I wonder if the TS ever got his photo book and if it was acceptable or not. __________________ Excellence is only adequate