Charles Kraus: Apple Mac App Store hands-on tour

Apple's new Mac App Store has finally arrived! With plenty of well-known Mac apps, desktop versions of favorite iPhone and iPad apps, and even some brand new offerings, it's already looking like every Mac user's dream. We're here to walk you through the Mac App Store and show you how it compares to the iOS App Store or the experience of purchasing OS X apps on the web.

First things first, though: how do you get the Mac App Store app? It's actually incredibly easy. Just run Software Update and install OS X 10.6.6. Don't forget to back up first! When your Mac restarts, the App Store icon will be right at the top of your Dock. Sorry, Leopard users: OS X 10.5 can't run the App Store app, and it's not being offered as a standalone app.

With that out of the way, here's our look at what you can expect from the Mac App Store.

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