QuickTime Pro has long been Apple’s paid upgrade to the QuickTime media player software, unlocking some minor features in the software such as video encoding, iSight / mic recording, and the ability to save videos from the Internet. It currently costs $29.99 for either the Windows or Mac version. The latest seeds of of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard are suggesting that Apple may in fact be eliminating the QuickTime Pro upgrade entirely

Mac applications have always been great gifts for the holidays. They are easy to purchase and often very helpful for the receiver. To help you find Mac gifts for people on your list, I have compiled of some of the best paid applications that are now available.

• TextExpander
• Wallet
• Coda
• Aperture
• QuickTime Pro