http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/feed/ http://www.macnotables.com The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From: An unparalleled panel of Mac experts deliver news, information and commentary. The MacNotables include Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin, Jim Dalrymple, Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko, Chuck Joiner, Ted Landau, Bob LeVitus and Dennis Sellers Feeder 1.2.3.1 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us MacNotables 2005 chuck@macnotables.com (Chuck Joiner) Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:43:55 -0400 Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:43:55 -0400 Technology 60 http://www.macnotables.com/graphics/mngraphics/MacNotables300x300.jpg http://www.macnotables.com 300 300 Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From: An unparalleled panel of Mac experts deliver news, information and commentary. The MacNotables include Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin, Jim Dalrymple, Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko, Chuck Joiner, Ted Landau, Bob LeVitus and Dennis Sellers The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From: An unparalleled panel of Mac experts deliver news, information and commentary. The MacNotables include Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin, Jim Dalrymple, Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, Dan Frakes, Andy Ihnatko, Chuck Joiner, Ted Landau, Bob LeVitus, Dennis Sellers, Jason Snell and Robin Williams MacNotables, Breen, Chaffin, MacObserver, Dalrymple, MacCentral, Engst, TidBITS, Take Control, Ihnatko, Joiner, Landau, LeVitus, Sellers, Macsimum, Snell, Macworld Chuck Joiner chuck@macnotables.com No http://www.macnotables.com/wordpress/macnotables-688-jim-dalrymple-on-the-eddy-awards-december-mac-news-gift-ideas/ Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral discusses the selection process involved in the Macworld Editor’s Choice Awards (the Eddys) and the volume of Mac news and product announcements at a traditionally slow time of year. Jim also talks about why gifts made on a Mac might be the best ones of all, delivers some holiday gift picks. Wed, 14 dec 2006 06:15:19 -0400 macnotables-jim Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral discusses the selection process involved in the Macworld Editor’s Choice Awards (the Eddys) and the volume of Mac news and product announcements at a traditionally slow time of year. Jim also talks about why gifts made on a Mac might be the best ones of all, delivers some holiday gift picks. 00:24:37 http://www.macnotables.com/ The MacNotables have a new web site and a new RSS feed! Be sure to visit the site and sample the new commenting options, site language translation and more. More importantly, be sure to subscribe to our brand new RSS feed so you don't miss a single episode. Sun, 03 dec 2006 02:15:19 -0400 macnotables-listener Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables have a new web site and a new RSS feed! Be sure to visit the site and sample the new commenting options, site language translation and more. More importantly, be sure to subscribe to our brand new RSS feed so you don't miss a single episode.The MacNotables have a new web site and a new RSS feed! Be sure to visit the site and sample the new commenting options, site language translation and more. More importantly, be sure to subscribe to our brand new RSS feed so you don't miss a single episode. 00:02:29 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/687.html MacNotables Adam Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner keep away the winter chill by roasting the newly released Microsoft Zune, the latest in a long line of iPod killer candidates. The panel discusses why the Zune is more likely to help sell iPods rather than inflict even flesh wounds. The questionable implementation of everything from the Zune's WiFi to music sharing, podcasting support (or lack of) to video capabilities, and even the method of buying music for the audio player turn into glowing embers in this politically incorrect edition, complete with Zune zingers. Mon, 26 Nov 2006 07:15:19 -0400 macnotables-687-macnotables Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From MacNotables Adam Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner keep away the winter chill by roasting the newly released Microsoft Zune, the latest in a long line of iPod killer candidates. The panel discusses why the Zune is more likely to help sell iPods rather than inflict even flesh wounds. The questionable implementation of everything from the Zune's WiFi to music sharing, podcasting support (or lack of) to video capabilities, and even the method of buying music for the audio player turn into glowing embers in this politically incorrect edition, complete with Zune zingers. 00:47:44 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/686.html Adam and Tonya Engst are back in a freewheeling edition that includes a discussion of the challenges of the Macintosh interface for children (especially one particular 7-year old), and the role of personal computers in today's parenting. The Mac power couple also discuss Constitution Day, how having your own web site can help you launch a national holiday, The Sims 2 Pets, aquarium simulators and more. Wed, 14 Nov 2006 07:15:19 -0400 macnotables-686-adam Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam and Tonya Engst are back in a freewheeling edition that includes a discussion of the challenges of the Macintosh interface for children (especially one particular 7-year old), and the role of personal computers in today's parenting. The Mac power couple also discuss Constitution Day, how having your own web site can help you launch a national holiday, The Sims 2 Pets, aquarium simulators and more. 00:41:04 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/685.html Christopher Breen delivers an in-depth look at the new iPod shuffle, including a discussion of the hiss issue and why, finally, we may have an iPod that is too small. Chris also talks about his new Mac Pro and why his Macworld co-workers (and you) will be jealous of his configuration, and how he is getting into digital photography...one step at a time. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:15:19 -0400 macnotables-685-christopher Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Christopher Breen delivers an in-depth look at the new iPod shuffle, including a discussion of the hiss issue and why, finally, we may have an iPod that is too small. Chris also talks about his new Mac Pro and why his Macworld co-workers (and you) will be jealous of his configuration, and how he is getting into digital photography...one step at a time. 00:38:04 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/684.html The MacNotables were well represented on the recent MacMania Geek Cruise. Dan Frakes, Andy Ihnatko and Ted Landau join host Chuck Joiner to talk about the experience and why they would go again in a second. The panel share some stories from the cruise and prove they really are Mac geeks, even when at sea. The panel then turns their attention to the latest edition of Apple's Aperture, the new iPod shuffles, and the three different hard drive options for the new MacBook Pro in the tuxedo edition of MacNotables. Thu, 09 Nov 2006 07:15:19 -0400 macnotables-684-macmania Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables were well represented on the recent MacMania Geek Cruise. Dan Frakes, Andy Ihnatko and Ted Landau join host Chuck Joiner to talk about the experience and why they would go again in a second. The panel share some stories from the cruise and prove they really are Mac geeks, even when at sea. The panel then turns their attention to the latest edition of Apple's Aperture, the new iPod shuffles, and the three different hard drive options for the new MacBook Pro in the tuxedo edition of MacNotables. 00:35:51 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/683.html Jason Snell discusses the soon-to-be-delivered annual gear guide edition of Macworld magazine, some of the picks, and why they don't limit themselves to strictly Mac products. This issue also covers iTunes 7, and Jason and Chuck discuss why the improvements are so important as the world of digital media has evolved. Jason also talks about the Slingbox and what the recent release of a Mac version of the software could mean to your video watching, no matter where you are. Jason also provides some thoughts on the re-branding of MacAddict magazine as Mac|Life, and comments on the publication's ambitions. Fri, 02 Nov 2006 07:15:19 -0400 macnotables-683-jason Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Jason Snell discusses the soon-to-be-delivered annual gear guide edition of Macworld magazine, some of the picks, and why they don't limit themselves to strictly Mac products. This issue also covers iTunes 7, and Jason and Chuck discuss why the improvements are so important as the world of digital media has evolved. Jason also talks about the Slingbox and what the recent release of a Mac version of the software could mean to your video watching, no matter where you are. Jason also provides some thoughts on the re-branding of MacAddict magazine as Mac|Life, and comments on the publication's ambitions. 00:35:02 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/682.html Dennis Sellers of Macsimum News discusses the latest, "Apple should license the Mac OS" report, his thoughts on why Apple needs to enhance Spotlight to compete with Google, the "threat" of Internet addiction, and his ascension to the exhalted status of analyst. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:15:19 -0400 macnotables-682-dennis Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Dennis Sellers of Macsimum News discusses the latest, "Apple should license the Mac OS" report, his thoughts on why Apple needs to enhance Spotlight to compete with Google, the "threat" of Internet addiction, and his ascension to the exhalted status of analyst. 00:23:11 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/681.html Adam Engst, Jason Snell and Chuck Joiner discuss the Eudora Open Source announcement and what it means to Eudora die-hards. Two notable Eudora users discuss what they would like to see in future editions of Eudora's successor, Penelope, and the need for innovation in email programs in general. Under the banner of "Eudora is dead, long live Eudora," the panel encourages users of all talent backgrounds to get involved in the Penelope project. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:15:19 -0400 macnotables-681-adam Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam Engst, Jason Snell and Chuck Joiner discuss the Eudora Open Source announcement and what it means to Eudora die-hards. Two notable Eudora users discuss what they would like to see in future editions of Eudora's successor, Penelope, and the need for innovation in email programs in general. Under the banner of "Eudora is dead, long live Eudora," the panel encourages users of all talent backgrounds to get involved in the Penelope project. 00:47:13 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/680.html Mac troubleshooting expert Ted Landau gets in-depth on the many uses for an Airport wireless network. Think you know everything that your Airport network can do for you? Ted comes up with several that you probably didn't know about but should. Ted and Chuck also talk about the benefits of external antennas and the issuses surrounding the use of a VNC client to access Macs on Airport-equipped networks. Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:15:19 -0400 macnotables-680-ted Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Mac troubleshooting expert Ted Landau gets in-depth on the many uses for an Airport wireless network. Think you know everything that your Airport network can do for you? Ted comes up with several that you probably didn't know about but should. Ted and Chuck also talk about the benefits of external antennas and the issuses surrounding the use of a VNC client to access Macs on Airport-equipped networks. 00:45:54 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/679.html Andy Ihnatko has been enjoying the new iTunes 7, but recognizes it isn't without its challenges. Andy discusses the problems some Mac users have been having and how to correct them, provides some thoughts on cover art, why multiple sets of speakers may be better than streaming audio over a wireles network and more. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 07:15:19 -0400 macnotables-679-andy Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Andy Ihnatko has been enjoying the new iTunes 7, but recognizes it isn't without its challenges. Andy discusses the problems some Mac users have been having and how to correct them, provides some thoughts on cover art, why multiple sets of speakers may be better than streaming audio over a wireles network and more. 00:33:01 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/678.html Adam Engst performs a live review/demonstration of the Keyspan Cordless VoIP phone, not only commenting on the use, but allowing you to actually hear the product in action. Adam and Chuck then discuss the promise and challenges of Skype in particular and internet telephony in general and give you a peek behind the curtain at the MacNotables shows are put together. Fri, 28 Sep 2006 07:00:19 -0400 macnotables-678-adam Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam Engst performs a live review/demonstration of the Keyspan Cordless VoIP phone, not only commenting on the use, but allowing you to actually hear the product in action. Adam and Chuck then discuss the promise and challenges of Skype in particular and internet telephony in general and give you a peek behind the curtain at the MacNotables shows are put together. 00:28:32 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/677.html The MacNotables three-show Centennial celebration extravaganza concludes in Part 3 with the team delivering their final top 3 lists and discussing the success of the show. The panelists include Robin Williams with 3 tips to help you look good in print, Bryan Chaffin with a look at the 3 second most important events in Apple's history, and Adam Engest with his top 3 iPhoto tips. Chuck then wraps up the centennial shows with his 3 favorite things about MacNotables. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:15:19 -0400 macnotables-677-macnotables Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables three-show Centennial celebration extravaganza concludes in Part 3 with the team delivering their final top 3 lists and discussing the success of the show. The panelists include Robin Williams with 3 tips to help you look good in print, Bryan Chaffin with a look at the 3 second most important events in Apple's history, and Adam Engest with his top 3 iPhoto tips. Chuck then wraps up the centennial shows with his 3 favorite things about MacNotables. 01:29:47 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/676.html The MacNotables three-show Centennial celebration extravaganza contines in Part 2 with more information you can really use. The guests and Top 3 lists for this edition include Tonya Engst with her Top 3 Ways to Customize Microsoft Word, Jim Dalrymple on his Top 3 Music Programs for Musicians and Dan Frakes with his Top 3 Input Devices. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:20:19 -0400 macnotables-676-macnotables Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables three-show Centennial celebration extravaganza contines in Part 2 with more information you can really use. The guests and Top 3 lists for this edition include Tonya Engst with her Top 3 Ways to Customize Microsoft Word, Jim Dalrymple on his Top 3 Music Programs for Musicians and Dan Frakes with his Top 3 Input Devices. 01:24:06 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/675.html The MacNotables wanted to do something special to celebrate their 100th episode, and they succeeded, times three. Each member of the panel opted to deliver a Top 3 (or more) list of a topic of their choosing, and in typical MacNotables style, came up with some unusual, informative and entertaining topics. There was so much good information that just one show wouldn't hold it all, hence our three-show Centennial extravaganza. Thu, 22 Sep 2006 12:30:19 -0400 macnotables-675-centennial Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables wanted to do something special to celebrate their 100th episode, and they succeeded, times three. Each member of the panel opted to deliver a Top 3 (or more) list of a topic of their choosing, and in typical MacNotables style, came up with some unusual, informative and entertaining topics. There was so much good information that just one show wouldn't hold it all, hence our three-show Centennial extravaganza. 01:38:47 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/674.html Bryan Chaffin, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner deliver the MacNotables' perspective on the announcements at Apple's "It's Showtime" event. What is the panel's reaction to the revisions to all three iPod models? Who is the target audience for the new iTunes Store movie downloads? Why did Steve pre-announce the iTV? These and more questions are answered as Brian gets excited over the potential for Mac video on his flat screen TV, Andy dances with an NDA and Chuck spurs them on. Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:40:19 -0400 macnotables-674-bryan Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bryan Chaffin, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner deliver the MacNotables' perspective on the announcements at Apple's "It's Showtime" event. What is the panel's reaction to the revisions to all three iPod models? Who is the target audience for the new iTunes Store movie downloads? Why did Steve pre-announce the iTV? These and more questions are answered as Brian gets excited over the potential for Mac video on his flat screen TV, Andy dances with an NDA and Chuck spurs them on. 00:36:41 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/673.html Dennis Sellers of Macsimum News talks about his recent site re-design and why certain coverages warranted a space on the menu bar and his interaction with readers. Dennis also give us some thoughts on the proliferation of mobile devices, the possibilities of an Apple smart phone, the momentum of the iPod and more. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:30:19 -0400 macnotables-673-dennis Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Dennis Sellers of Macsimum News talks about his recent site re-design and why certain coverages warranted a space on the menu bar and his interaction with readers. Dennis also give us some thoughts on the proliferation of mobile devices, the possibilities of an Apple smart phone, the momentum of the iPod and more. 00:26:16 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/672.html The superiority of the iPod as the portable data device of choice is on Andy Ihnatko's mind as he talks about his upcoming book, "iPod Fully Loaded: If You've Got It, You Can iPod It," from Wiley. Andy discusses how you can put virtually anything (databases, spreadsheets, video, audio and more) on your iPod, and turn it into so much more than just a music player. Then Andy and Chuck discuss the current state and future of free content on the web, pay-for podcasts, why they won't shell out the money, and why it can be smarter to give content away than sell it. Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:30:19 -0400 macnotables-672-andy Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The superiority of the iPod as the portable data device of choice is on Andy Ihnatko's mind as he talks about his upcoming book, "iPod Fully Loaded: If You've Got It, You Can iPod It," from Wiley. Andy discusses how you can put virtually anything (databases, spreadsheets, video, audio and more) on your iPod, and turn it into so much more than just a music player. Then Andy and Chuck discuss the current state and future of free content on the web, pay-for podcasts, why they won't shell out the money, and why it can be smarter to give content away than sell it. 00:46:32 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/671.html Iconic Macintosh and design author Robin Williams takes center stage as the newest member of the MacNotables panel. Robin talks about getting her start in publishing, her legendary books, her latest Mac project that focuses on iWeb and podcasting, and her latest non-Mac project that investigates whether a woman actually authored Shakespeare's works. Describing herself as "pathologically practical," Robin covers what drives her crazy in the worlds of both print and web publishing, her user group roots, why she co-founded the Santa Fe Macintosh User Group and much more. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:07:19 -0400 macnotables-671-robin Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Iconic Macintosh and design author Robin Williams takes center stage as the newest member of the MacNotables panel. Robin talks about getting her start in publishing, her legendary books, her latest Mac project that focuses on iWeb and podcasting, and her latest non-Mac project that investigates whether a woman actually authored Shakespeare's works. Describing herself as "pathologically practical," Robin covers what drives her crazy in the worlds of both print and web publishing, her user group roots, why she co-founded the Santa Fe Macintosh User Group and much more. 00:36:47 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/670.html Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell has spent some quality time with the new Mac Pro machines from Apple and gives us an in-depth report on his conclusions, including some thoughts on whether you should upgrade now or wait. Jason also reveals his feelings about the Internet, and why it is such an important part of his, and your, life, and gives you a brief preview of the September issue of Macworld magazine. Mon, 20 Aug 2006 07:07:19 -0400 macnotables-670-jason Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell has spent some quality time with the new Mac Pro machines from Apple and gives us an in-depth report on his conclusions, including some thoughts on whether you should upgrade now or wait. Jason also reveals his feelings about the Internet, and why it is such an important part of his, and your, life, and gives you a brief preview of the September issue of Macworld magazine. 00:45:22 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/669.html Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral discusses what he learned at WWDC about the challenges facing developers in choosing which versions of the Mac OS to support (and, no we don't mean OS 9 or Classic). Jim talks about Apple's "second audience" and why they are important to all Mac users. Jim also comments on the completion of the transition to the Intel architecture in record time, how he recently became a virtualization convert and the passing of a Mac publication. Fri, 17 Aug 2006 07:05:19 -0400 macnotables-669-jim Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral discusses what he learned at WWDC about the challenges facing developers in choosing which versions of the Mac OS to support (and, no we don't mean OS 9 or Classic). Jim talks about Apple's "second audience" and why they are important to all Mac users. Jim also comments on the completion of the transition to the Intel architecture in record time, how he recently became a virtualization convert and the passing of a Mac publication. 00:30:06 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/668.html Christopher Breen and Bryan Chaffin talk with Chuck Joiner about summer vacations, the Apple options issues, why iTunes Music Store content is changing with the arrival of Metallica and Aquaman and why, after all this time, content is still news. The panel also talks about what WWDC delivered in both hardware and software and an unpublicized Leopard feature. Why are "fun" things an important part of the Mac OS? How did Chris upstage Bryan? Will there be a MacNotables spin-off? You'll find out in this unusually out-of-control edition of MacNotables. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:05:19 -0400 macnotables-668-christopher Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Christopher Breen, Bryan Chaffin talk with Chuck Joiner about summer vacations, the Apple options issues, why iTunes Music Store content is changing with the arrival of Metallica and Aquaman and why, after all this time, content is still news. The panel also talks about what WWDC delivered in both hardware and software and an unpublicized Leopard feature. Why are "fun" things an important part of the Mac OS? How did Chris upstage Bryan? Will there be a MacNotables spin-off? You'll find out in this unusually out-of-control edition of MacNotables. 00:43:57 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/667.html Adam Engst talks about the new Mac Pro machines and why they are a 2-for-1 value, why the Mac OS won't run on PCs, the hot spots of the Mac OS X Leopard preview, whether Microsoft is abdicating the running of Windows on the new Intel Macs and more. Adam tells us why he thinks Time Machine should be robust, what he wants in iChat, his position on Dashboard and the coming enhancements, what makes a killer app and more. Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:00:19 -0400 macnotables-667-adam Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam Engst talks about the new Mac Pro machines and why they are a 2-for-1 value, why the Mac OS won't run on PCs, the hot spots of the Mac OS X Leopard preview, whether Microsoft is abdicating the running of Windows on the new Intel Macs and more. Adam tells us why he thinks Time Machine should be robust, what he wants in iChat, his position on Dashboard and the coming enhancements, what makes a killer app and more. 00:59:06 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/666.html Dan Frakes, Ted Landau, Bob LeVitus, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple's announcements at the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco. The panel reveal their thoughts on the new Mac Pro and the fact there is only one standard configuration, the costs associated with the top end machines, and the most surprising aspects of the announcements. Time Machine, Spaces, the new groupware features of Mail and iCal, and changes to the Dashboard all get the MacNotables treatment. Wed, 09 Aug 2006 07:00:19 -0400 macnotables-666-macnotables-take Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Dan Frakes, Ted Landau, Bob LeVitus, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple's announcements at the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco. The panel reveal their thoughts on the new Mac Pro and the fact there is only one standard configuration, the costs associated with the top end machines, and the most surprising aspects of the announcements. Time Machine, Spaces, the new groupware features of Mail and iCal, and changes to the Dashboard all get the MacNotables treatment. 01:03:31 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/665.html Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus delivers his impression of the Nike + iPod running shoe utility for iPod nano users. Bob talks about why he finds the Nike + iPod a motivator in his exercise routine, the usefulness of the statistics provided on the Nikeplus web site and more. Bob also talks about his recent "Big 4 MUGs" Tour and why he also likes to do "virtual" apparances for Mac User Groups. Sat, 05 Aug 2006 10:18:19 -0400 macnotables-665-bob-levitus Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus delivers his impression of the Nike + iPod running shoe utility for iPod nano users. Bob talks about why he finds the Nike + iPod a motivator in his exercise routine, the usefulness of the statistics provided on the Nikeplus web site and more. Bob also talks about his recent "Big 4 MUGs" Tour and why he also likes to do "virtual" apparances for Mac User Groups. 00:20:05 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/664.html Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral reviews and analyzes Apple's Third Quarter financial results and why they came to such a suprise to the market, the sudden positive spike in the Macintosh market share, his thoughts on the probabaility of movies in the iTunes Music Store and why Apple's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) may hold news for more than just developers. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:18:19 -0400 macnotables-664-jim-dalrymple Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral reviews and analyzes Apple's Third Quarter financial results and why they came to such a suprise to the market, the sudden positive spike in the Macintosh market share, his thoughts on the probabaility of movies in the iTunes Music Store and why Apple's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) may hold news for more than just developers. 00:30:34 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/663.html Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses and expands on the content of the August issue of Macworld magazine. Jason examines how the Internet amplifies information, especially negative nformation and comments on the state of Apple's product reliability. Having your Mac interact with Windows, how and why Macworld covers games, their plans for the future of gaming coverage, and the world of modding your Mac all draw Jason's attention in this monthly review of Macworld's print publication. In preparation for the World Wide Developers Conference, Jason and host Chuck Joiner talk about how and when all the MacNotables find out what Apple's announcements will be. Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:40:19 -0400 macnotables-663-jason-snell Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses and expands on the content of the August issue of Macworld magazine. Jason examines how the Internet amplifies information, especially negative nformation and comments on the state of Apple's product reliability. Having your Mac interact with Windows, how and why Macworld covers games, their plans for the future of gaming coverage, and the world of modding your Mac all draw Jason's attention in this monthly review of Macworld's print publication. In preparation for the World Wide Developers Conference, Jason and host Chuck Joiner talk about how and when all the MacNotables find out what Apple's announcements will be. 00:48:01 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/662.html Adam and Tonya Engst give us an under-the-cover look at packaging a book for print. No, not just authoring, but packaging it for print, including all the layout work, the many decisions required and why they make such a difference in the book you buy at Amazon. Adam and Tonya also talk about why authors would rather take on that additional responsibility, why many publishers are more than hesitant to give it up, and relate some of the stories that have given them both the experience and the battle scars to to take on the task. Mon, 17 Jul 2006 10:11:19 -0400 macnotables-662-adam-tonya Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam and Tonya Engst give us an under-the-cover look at packaging a book for print. No, not just authoring, but packaging it for print, including all the layout work, the many decisions required and why they make such a difference in the book you buy at Amazon. Adam and Tonya also talk about why authors would rather take on that additional responsibility, why many publishers are more than hesitant to give it up, and relate some of the stories that have given them both the experience and the battle scars to to take on the task. 00:55:19 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/661.html Adam and Tonya Engst, Ted Landau and Chuck Joiner discuss the MDJ Power 25, the list of the 25 most powerful people in the Mac industry according to one source, and Adam's ascension to the Number 3 slot. The panel looks at how this list affects the Mac industry for better and for worse, the controversy of including Apple staff on the list, the methodology behind the selection process and how it might be improved (assuming Matt Deatherage is willing to forgo even more sleep), and more. Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:00:01 -0400 macnotables-661-examining-mdj Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam and Tonya Engst, Ted Landau and Chuck Joiner discuss the MDJ Power 25, the list of the 25 most powerful people in the Mac industry according to one source, and Adam's ascension to the Number 3 slot. The panel looks at how this list affects the Mac industry for better and for worse, the controversy of including Apple staff on the list, the methodology behind the selection process and how it might be improved (assuming Matt Deatherage is willing to forgo even more sleep), and more. 00:31:19 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/660.html Christopher Breen, "the guy with the hair," talks about the return of Breen's Bungalow, his video tutorial produced in conjunction with each issue of Macworld magazine. Chris discusses why the Bungalow went away and why it is back, and the kinds of topics he selects for his own unique video treatment. Also included are Chris' thoughts on Mac user groups, why he and Macworld magazine are making special editions of the Bungalow available to MUGs, and his desire to visit more Mac user groups, especially those in carefully chosen geographic locations. Wed, 5 Jul 2006 07:15:01 -0400 macnotables-660-christopher-breen Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Christopher Breen, "the guy with the hair," talks about the return of Breen's Bungalow, his video tutorial produced in conjunction with each issue of Macworld magazine. Chris discusses why the Bungalow went away and why it is back, and the kinds of topics he selects for his own unique video treatment. Also included are Chris' thoughts on Mac user groups, why he and Macworld magazine are making special editions of the Bungalow available to MUGs, and his desire to visit more Mac user groups, especially those in carefully chosen geographic locations. 00:19:38 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/659.html Bob LeVitus discusses his upcoming "Big 4 MUGs Summer Tour" that includes four Mac user group stops in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virgiinia, two Apple Store appearances, dinners, GarageBand sessions and more. Bob discusses his history with and apprecation of the user group community and also explains his connection to (of all people) pop star Shaun Cassidy and the Jackson 5 in this, the thunderstorm edition of MacNotables. Wed, 28 Jun 2006 07:00:01 -0400 macnotables-659-bob-levitus Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bob LeVitus discusses his upcoming "Big 4 MUGs Summer Tour" that includes four Mac user group stops in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virgiinia, two Apple Store appearances, dinners, GarageBand sessions and more. Bob discusses his history with and apprecation of the user group community and also explains his connection to (of all people) pop star Shaun Cassidy and the Jackson 5 in this, the thunderstorm edition of MacNotables. 00:26:17 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/658.html Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell outlines the highlights of this month's issue of Macworld magazine, including discussions of security both Mac specific and in general, their recent focus on iWeb as well as the iLife '06 suite, how Macworld decides on what product reviews to publish, the power of Disk Utility, large iTunes libraries and more. Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:30:01 -0400 macnotables-658-jason-snell Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell outlines the highlights of this month's issue of Macworld magazine, including discussions of security both Mac specific and in general, their recent focus on iWeb as well as the iLife '06 suite, how Macworld decides on what product reviews to publish, the power of Disk Utility, large iTunes libraries and more. 00:27:37 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/657.html Christopher Breen discusses the Apple-Hollywood connection, the possibilities for an iTunes Movie Store, pricing, accessibility issues and more.. Chris covers why this battle is different from the fight over music, how video is consumed, and creates his own definitions for different classes of video customers. Chris also covers how TiVo factors into the mix and names his pick of the best consumer video option...for now. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:30:01 -0400 macnotables-657-Christopher-breen Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Christopher Breen discusses the Apple-Hollywood connection, the possibilities for an iTunes Movie Store, pricing, accessibility issues and more.. Chris covers why this battle is different from the fight over music, how video is consumed, and creates his own definitions for different classes of video customers. Chris also covers how TiVo factors into the mix and names his pick of the best consumer video option...for now. 00:33:04 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/656.html Jim Dalrymple discusses problems with his PowerBook, the (sometimes) extreme methods he used to troubleshoot the problem (including a trip to Jim's own brand of isolation) and the final solution. Jim also talks about some recent Mac news headlines, how he approaches them and learns the power of iChat messages. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:06:01 -0400 macnotables-656-jim-dalrymple Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Jim Dalrymple discusses problems with his PowerBook, the (sometimes) extreme methods he used to troubleshoot the problem (including a trip to Jim's own brand of isolation) and the final solution. Jim also talks about some recent Mac news headlines, how he approaches them and learns the power of iChat messages. 00:31:53 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/655.html Adam Engst, Ted Landau, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner discuss the impact of the newest Apple ads, their effectiveness and whether they preach to the choir or attract new customers. At a listener's request, the panel also discuss the benefits (?) of File Vault, and the new Google Video Player for the Mac. Wed, 15 Jun 2006 07:06:01 -0400 macnotables-655-latest-apple Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam Engst, Ted Landau, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner discuss the impact of the newest Apple ads, their effectiveness and whether they preach to the choir or attract new customers. At a listener's request, the panel also discuss the benefits (?) of File Vault, and the new Google Video Player for the Mac. 00:35:17 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/654.html Bob LeVitus, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner provide some thoughts on the Net Neutrality legislation currently under consideration in the United States. Is it the way for internet traffic to be regulated, or just another attempt by corporations to control the internet? The panel also revisits MTV's Urge Music store in particular and subscription music services in general, and comments on the new U2 iPod. Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:02:01 -0400 macnotables-654-bob-levitus Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bob LeVitus, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner provide some thoughts on the Net Neutrality legislation currently under consideration in the United States. Is it the way for internet traffic to be regulated, or just another attempt by corporations to control the internet? The panel also revisits MTV's Urge Music store in particular and subscription music services in general, and comments on the new U2 iPod. 00:36:24 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/653.html Andy Ihnatko discusses the improvements he's seen since reconstructing his entire home network with high-speed hubs and cables, USB 2.0 hubs and more. Andy also updates us on his other activities, a new project and two upcoming appearances in Philadelphia, including a Macintosh reseller and a user group picnic. Fri, 9 Jun 2006 12:30:01 -0400 macnotables-653-andy-ihnatko Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Andy Ihnatko discusses the improvements he's seen since reconstructing his entire home network with high-speed hubs and cables, USB 2.0 hubs and more. Andy also updates us on his other activities, a new project and two upcoming appearances in Philadelphia, including a Macintosh reseller and a user group picnic. 00:19:02 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/652.html Adam and Tonya Engst talk about how, as a "Macintosh power couple," they make their relationship work, the benefits of working together, how the work load is divided inside the Tidbits and Take Control publishing empire. Who handles the money and who handles the tech, why working together strengthens their relationship and what shared characteristics make it work are all included in this candid interview. Adam and Tonya also issue a challenge to the other MacNotables in this, the (first?) couples edition. Mon, 5 Jun 2006 09:20:01 -0400 macnotables-652-adam-tonya Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam and Tonya Engst talk about how, as a "Macintosh power couple," they make their relationship work, the benefits of working together, how the work load is divided inside the Tidbits and Take Control publishing empire. Who handles the money and who handles the tech, why working together strengthens their relationship and what shared characteristics make it work are all included in this candid interview. Adam and Tonya also issue a challenge to the other MacNotables in this, the (first?) couples edition. 00:55:21 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/651.html Christopher Breen answers all your home theater questions as he discusses his new Macworld feature article, My multimedia Mac mini. From DVD to digital video recorder, terrestrial radio to streaming media between Macs, Chris covers it all in-depth and tells you what works, what doesn't and how to work around the problem. Chris also includes some infrared channel changing voodoo for those who simply won't settle for less than perfection. Thu, 1 Jun 2006 09:30:01 -0400 macnotables-651-christopher-breen Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Christopher Breen answers all your home theater questions as he discusses his new Macworld feature article, My multimedia Mac mini. From DVD to digital video recorder, terrestrial radio to streaming media between Macs, Chris covers it all in-depth and tells you what works, what doesn't and how to work around the problem. Chris also includes some infrared channel changing voodoo for those who simply won't settle for less than perfection. 01:07:02 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/650.html Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer and host Chuck Joiner revisit Apple's pursuit of blogger-released information and the ruling handed down by the California Court of Appeals. A victory for First Amendment advocates, with Bryan leading the way, Chuck still has concerns over how this ruling affects the ability of unscrupulous individuals to distribute confidential information with impunity. Or could this all be a masterful manipulation of the media to generate publicity and intimidate potential leakers? Listen to our impassioned arguments from both sides of the issue to help you decide. Wed, 31 May 2006 11:30:01 -0400 macnotables-650-bryan-chaffin Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer and host Chuck Joiner revisit Apple's pursuit of blogger-released information and the ruling handed down by the California Court of Appeals. A victory for First Amendment advocates, with Bryan leading the way, Chuck still has concerns over how this ruling affects the ability of unscrupulous individuals to distribute confidential information with impunity. Or could this all be a masterful manipulation of the media to generate publicity and intimidate potential leakers? Listen to our impassioned arguments from both sides of the issue to help you decide. 00:28:09 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/649.html Adam Engst, the MacNotables resident running enthusiast, is the perfect person to comment on the "Nike + iPod" product announcement and that's exactly what he does. Adam gives a "serious runner's" assessment of the newest addition to the ever-growing stable of iPod accessories and why it doesn't mean that we're about to see a flood of third-party iPod-integrating devices. Adam and Chuck also talk about an "iPod Moment," the differences in footware for runners vs. golfers, the effects of sleep deprivation and what could be the perfect marriage of cell phone and iPod...if anyone would make it. Fri, 26 May 2006 07:05:01 -0400 macnotables-649-adam-engst Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam Engst, the MacNotables resident running enthusiast, is the perfect person to comment on the "Nike + iPod" product announcement and that's exactly what he does. Adam gives a "serious runner's" assessment of the newest addition to the ever-growing stable of iPod accessories and why it doesn't mean that we're about to see a flood of third-party iPod-integrating devices. Adam and Chuck also talk about an "iPod Moment," the differences in footware for runners vs. golfers, the effects of sleep deprivation and what could be the perfect marriage of cell phone and iPod...if anyone would make it. 00:43:00 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/648.html Chris Breen, Dan Frakes, Ted Landau and Chuck Joiner provide some thinking points on how to choose your high-speed internet access. Tempted by the promise of the higher speeds of cable internet access? Thinking of saving money by switching to DSL? Hoping you can afford a T1? Stuck in the wilderness with satellite as your only option? Wondering if you can go back to dial-up and not suffer too much? The MacNotables provide some anticdodal information on their experiences with all of the above as well as managing your email if you change providers regularly, the security issues of the high speed options discussed and more. Wed, 24 May 2006 07:06:01 -0400 macnotables-648-tales-internet Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From hris Breen, Dan Frakes, Ted Landau and Chuck Joiner provide some thinking points on how to choose your high-speed internet access. Tempted by the promise of the higher speeds of cable internet access? Thinking of saving money by switching to DSL? Hoping you can afford a T1? Stuck in the wilderness with satellite as your only option? Wondering if you can go back to dial-up and not suffer too much? The MacNotables provide some anticdodal information on their experiences with all of the above as well as managing your email if you're changing providers regularly, the security issues of high speed options and more. 00:48:29 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/647.html Jason Snell has a new MacBook and discusses his experiences with it with Bryan Chaffin, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner. Black or white? Is the new glossy screen a good idea? The panel discusses these questions, the superior upgradability of Apple's new consumer laptop and all the details in between. The topic of the new 5th Avenue Apple Store, and the impact of Apple Stores in general, is also included in this, the Three Stooges version of MacNotables. Tue, 23 May 2006 07:04:01 -0400 macnotables-647-hands-on Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Jason Snell has a new MacBook and discusses his experiences with it with Bryan Chaffin, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner. Black or white? Is the new glossy screen a good idea? The panel discusses these questions, the superior upgradability of Apple's new consumer laptop and all the details in between. The topic of the new 5th Avenue Apple Store, and the impact of Apple Stores in general, is also included in this, the Three Stooges version of MacNotables 00:38:52 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/646.html Bryan Chaffin and Andy Ihnatko provide their thoughts on the lawsuit filed by Creative against Apple for allegedly infringing on patents relating to their Zen MP3 player. Is this just another "me too" suit to grab money or is there some meat to it? Bryan and Andy let you know. And speaking of lawsuits, the panel revisits the Apple v. Apple decision, and discusses the state of online music purchasing vs. the subscription options, including MTV's new URGE service. Fri, 19 May 2006 07:05:01 -0400 macnotables-646-bryan-chaffin Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bryan Chaffin and Andy Ihnatko provide their thoughts on the lawsuit filed by Creative against Apple for allegedly infringing on patents relating to their Zen MP3 player. Is this just another "me too" suit to grab money or is there some meat to it? Bryan and Andy let you know. And speaking of lawsuits, the panel revisits the Apple v. Apple decision, and discusses the state of online music purchasing vs. the subscription options, including MTV's new URGE service. 00:39:57 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/645.html Dan Frakes and Ted Landau review the newly released MacBooks, discussing the feature set that is included, the choices Apple made and why you will want one. The new keyboard, glossy screen and price points all get the MacNotables treatment. Ted also answers a listener's question about his previous discussion about DVD recorders and DVD-RAM options, and the panel talks about why regular and frequent speed bumps, including those to the MacBook Pro laptops, may become a way of life for Mac users. Wed, 17 May 2006 11:15:01 -0400 macnotables-645-dan-frakes Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Dan Frakes and Ted Landau review the newly released MacBooks, discussing the feature set that is included, the choices Apple made and why you will want one. The new keyboard, glossy screen and price points all get the MacNotables treatment. Ted also answers a listener's question about his previous discussion about DVD recorders and DVD-RAM options, and the panel talks about why regular and frequent speed bumps, including those to the MacBook Pro laptops, may become a way of life for Mac users. 00:41:32 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/644.html Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses the content in this month's Macworld magazine as well as how he and the Macworld editorial staff put together their outstanding content and how the mix is constantly changing to address the reader's needs as well as the industry's evolution. Jason also talks about the evolution of Macworld as both a print publication as well as a web site, and why they information providers, not just magazine publishers. Tue, 16 May 2006 07:06:01 -0400 macnotables-644-jason-snell Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Macworld Editor-in-Chief Jason Snell discusses the content in this month's Macworld magazine as well as how he and the Macworld editorial staff put together their outstanding content and how the mix is constantly changing to address the reader's needs as well as the industry's evolution. Jason also talks about the evolution of Macworld as both a print publication as well as a web site, and why they information providers, not just magazine publishers. 00:33:58 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/643.html The MacNotables finally were able to get a group of our busy panelists together and celebrated with a bonus-length show reviewing the implications of the Apple Computer victory over Apple Corps, discuss why the dispute exists in the first place, cover the record companies' decision not to increase music download prices (and whether it really means that Steve won), what everyone can learn from TiVo, and deliver their reactions to Apple's new series of "Get a Mac" ads. Wed, 10 May 2006 07:15:01 -0400 macnotables-643-implications-of Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables finally were able to get a group of our busy panelists together and celebrated with a bonus-length show reviewing the implications of the Apple Computer victory over Apple Corps, discuss why the dispute exists in the first place, cover the record companies' decision not to increase music download prices (and whether it really means that Steve won), what everyone can learn from TiVo, and deliver their reactions to Apple's new series of "Get a Mac" ads. 00:52:33 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/642.html Ted Landau stars in The MacNotables' DVD Show. Ted covers the fight over HD-DVDs vs. Blu-Ray DVD formats, DVD-RAM video recorders, bootable DVDs and what they all mean (or don't) to Mac users. Mon, 01 May 2006 07:05:01 -0400 macnotables-642-ted-landau Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Ted Landau stars in The MacNotables' DVD Show. Ted covers the fight over HD-DVDs vs. Blu-Ray DVD formats, DVD-RAM video recorders and their benefits over other forms of DVD, bootable DVDs and what they all mean (or don't) to Mac users. 00:46:40 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/641.html Bob LeVitus profiles the new 17" MacBook Pro and discusses why it is superior to the current edition of the 15" MacBook Pro. Bob also tells us what he has been pulling out of Dr. Mac's toy box to work with and review, and reveals why he is now running Mac virus software. Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:30:01 -0400 macnotables-641-bob-levitus Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bob LeVitus profiles the new 17" MacBook Pro and discusses why it is superior to the current edition of the 15" MacBook Pro. Bob also tells us what he has been pulling out of Dr. Mac's toy box to work with and review, and reveals why he is now running Mac virus software. 00:38:48 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/640.html Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral joins us from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas to talk about how HD stole the show away from IPTV, Apple's high-profile presence, their announcement of the 17" MacBook Pro and their surprising use of it in their booth. Jim also shares a follow-up story on his time at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, this time complete with video of Jim on stage with Roger Daltry of The Who. Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:00:01 -0400 macnotables-640-jim-dalrymple Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral joins us from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas to talk about how HD stole the show away from IPTV, Apple's high-profile presence, their announcement of the 17" MacBook Pro and their surprising use of it in their booth. Jim also shares a follow-up story on his time at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, this time complete with video of Jim on stage with Roger Daltry of The Who. 00:16:30 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/639.html Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer reports on Apple's favorable quarterly financial results and the market's reaction to them, and the other announcements about more Apple Stores and a new Cupertino campus. Then, Bryan and host Chuck Joiner engage in a spirited discussion on Apple's lawsuits to obtain the identity of product information leakers and the potential impact on freedom of the press. (Don't worry: Bryan and Chuck are still friends.) Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:30:01 -0400 macnotables-639-bryan-chaffin Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer reports on Apple's favorable quarterly financial results and the market's reaction to them, and the other announcements about more Apple Stores and a new Cupertino campus. Then, Bryan and host Chuck Joiner engage in a spirited discussion on Apple's lawsuits to obtain the identity of product information leakers and the potential impact on freedom of the press. (Don't worry: Bryan and Chuck are still friends.) 01:00:07 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/638.html Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral talks about the Burst lawsuit and the negative publicity Apple received because of a third-grader, previews NAB, and discusses Boot Camp and why the decision to pull out of selling music in France may not be Apple's. Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:02:01 -0400 macnotables-638-jim-dalrymple Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral talks about the Burst lawsuit and the negative publicity Apple received because of a third-grader, previews NAB in Las Vegas, and discusses Boot Camp and why the decision to pull out of selling music in France may not be Apple's. 00:28:40 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/637.html Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer discusses the benefits of Boot Camp and why it will mean more Mac users and more Mac software in the long run, comments on the consistent errors of an anti-Mac columnist, why playing with Boot Camp needs to be done carefully, talks about the French court decision on Apple's DRM and shares an important event in his personal life. Mon, 17 Apr 2006 07:30:01 -0400 macnotables-637-bryan-chaffin Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer discusses the benefits of Boot Camp and why it will mean more Mac users and more Mac software in the long run, comments on the consistent errors of an anti-Mac columnist, why playing with Boot Camp needs to be done carefully, talks about the French court decision on Apple's DRM and shares an important event in his personal life. 00:43:29 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/636.html Chris Breen reveals, first-hand, the unlikely but possible dangers of the firmware update required to run Boot Camp and talks about why you might consider running Windows and even managing your iPod using the Boot Camp/Windows option. Wed, 11 Apr 2006 07:02:01 -0400 macnotables-636-chris-breen Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Chris Breen reveals, first-hand, the unlikely but possible dangers of the firmware update required to run Boot Camp and talks about why you might consider running Windows and even managing your iPod using the Boot Camp/Windows option. 00:29:54 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/635.html Ted Landau comments on the release of the public beta of Apple's Boot Camp, a utility that will allow the Intel Macs to run Windows XP. This is big news, and Ted tells you what this means for users, why you need to be careful if you decide to experiment, and who on the other side of the platform isle should be afraid. Ted also shares his experiences with his new TiVo, and how it compares to the Elgato EyeTV. Thu, 06 Apr 2006 07:03:01 -0400 macnotables-635-ted-landau Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Ted Landau comments on the release of the public beta of Apple's Boot Camp, a utility that will allow the Intel Macs to run Windows XP. This is big news, and Ted tells you what this means for users, why you need to be careful if you decide to experiment, and who on the other side of the platform isle should be afraid. Ted also shares his experiences with his new TiVo, and how it compares to the Elgato EyeTV. 00:32:16 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/634.html Andy Ihnatko of the Chicago Sun Times is back for the second in a two-part solo session series on the iWork '06 and iLife '06 suites from Apple. This time Andy covers the components of iLife '06 (iTunes, iPhoto, GarageBand, iMovie, iDVD, and iWeb. He tells you what hits the ball out of the park, what isn't ready for prime time and why. Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:03:01 -0400 macnotables-634-andy-ihnatko Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Andy Ihnatko of the Chicago Sun Times is back for the second in a two-part solo session series on the iWork '06 and iLife '06 suites from Apple. This time Andy covers the components of iLife '06 (iTunes, iPhoto, GarageBand, iMovie, iDVD, and iWeb. He tells you what hits the ball out of the park, what isn't ready for prime time and why. 00:38:08 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/633.html The MacNotables return in our second bonus-length show focused on thirty years of Apple. Solo and panel sessions continue the discussion about what Apple has meant to each of our panelists, the highlights of the company's history, the differences between being a Mac fan and an Apple fan, the impact of Steve Jobs and much more. Sat, 01 Apr 2006 08:03:01 -0400 macnotables-633-macnotables-on Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables return in our second bonus-length show focused on thirty years of Apple. Solo and panel sessions continue the discussion about what Apple has meant to each of our panelists, the highlights of the company's history, the differences between being a Mac fan and an Apple fan, the impact of Steve Jobs and much more. 01:53:49 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/632.html The MacNotables celebrate thirty years of Apple in the first of two special bonus-length shows focused on the past, present and future of the company. In both solo and panel discussions they talk about what Apple has meant to them personally and professionally, comment on the highlights of the past, the colorful characters who populate Apple's history, discuss the impact that the company has had on not just the personal computing industry, but on society as a whole, the empowering aspects of the Macintosh and much more. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:03:01 -0400 macnotables-632-macnotables-on Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables celebrate thirty years of Apple in the first of two special bonus-length shows focused on the past, present and future of the company. In both solo and panel discussions they talk about what Apple has meant to them personally and professionally, comment on the highlights of the past, the colorful characters who populate Apple's history, discuss the impact that the company has had on not just the personal computing industry, but on society as a whole, the empowering aspects of the Macintosh and much more. 01:44:37 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/631.html Adam Engst gets some time on the couch as he describes the challenges he faces in trying to upgrade the collaborative tools he, Tonya and the TidBITS team use to produce their publication and the Take Control eBooks. You'll be surprised at their current choices and why it is so difficult to replace them today's environment of multi-participant projects. Find out why the programs under consideration fall short and learn what you need to know to evaluate tools for your next group project. Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:05:01 -0400 macnotables-631-adam-engst Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam Engst gets some time on the couch as he describes the challenges he faces in trying to upgrade the collaborative tools he, Tonya and the TidBITS team use to produce their publication and the Take Control eBooks. You'll be surprised at their current choices and why it is so difficult to replace them in today's environment of multi-participant projects. Find out why the programs under consideration fall short and learn what you need to know to evaluate tools for your next group project. 00:46:55 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/630.html In a show taped live at Washington Apple PI, The MacNotables discuss the announced delay in the deliver of Microsoft Vista, the report that half of the Vista code may have to be scrapped, and the differences in the upgrade experience for Mac owners vs. Windows users. We also throw in some speculation on whether there will be any special product announcements and if so, what they might be. Mon, 27 Mar 2006 07:18:01 -0400 macnotables-630-the-vista Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From In a show taped live at Washington Apple PI, The MacNotables discuss the announced delay in the deliver of Microsoft Vista, the report that half of the Vista code may have to be scrapped, and the differences in the upgrade experience for Mac owners vs. Windows users. We also throw in some speculation on whether there will be any special product announcements and if so, what they might be. 00:16:38 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/629.html Think that the choice of email clients is easy and obvious? Think again. The MacNotables ride into town on their favorite email clients and you'll be surprised at what programs get the nod and why. Should you use the free option? Pay for a stand alone program? Use part of a productivity suite? Switch to web mail? There are no easy or obvious answers but the panel gives you some things to consider and talk about where they would like to see email go in this bonus-length session. Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:18:01 -0400 macnotables-629-shootout-at Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Think that the choice of email clients is easy and obvious? Think again. The MacNotables ride into town on their favorite email clients and you'll be surprised at what programs get the nod and why. Should you use the free option? Pay for a stand alone program? Use part of a productivity suite? Switch to web mail? There are no easy or obvious answers but the panel gives you some things to consider and talk about where they would like to see email go in this bonus-length session. 01:07:03 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/628.html he MacNotables do some follow-up on the issue of booting Intel Macs and G5 Macs from the same hard drive based on listener feedback, give some first impressions of the MacBook Pro, and the panel extols the virtues of external hard drives. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 07:05:01 -0400 macnotables-628-macbook-pro Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From he MacNotables do some follow-up on the issue of booting Intel Macs and G5 Macs from the same hard drive based on listener feedback, give some first impressions of the MacBook Pro, and the panel extols the virtues of external hard drives. 29:17 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/627.html Jim Dalrymple has been missing from MacNotables and now we know why: he was attending the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, hanging out with the likes of Jack Blades of Night Ranger, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Bruce Kulick of KISS and more. Jim tells all about it, his makeover, where the Mac fits in to his experiences and what it was like to play in front of a live audience backing Roger Daltry of The Who. Will Jim leave the Macintosh space for life on the rock and roll road? Find out, along with Jim's thoughts on the Motorola Slivr, why he prefers his new Blackberry, the Intel transition and more. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 07:08:01 -0400 macnotables-627-jim-dalrymple Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Jim Dalrymple has been missing from MacNotables and now we know why: he was attending the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, hanging out with the likes of Jack Blades of Night Ranger, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Bruce Kulick of KISS and more. Jim tells all about it, his makeover, where the Mac fits in to his experiences and what it was like to play in front of a live audience backing Roger Daltry of The Who. Will Jim leave the Macintosh space for life on the rock and roll road? Find out, along with Jim's thoughts on the Motorola Slivr, why he prefers his new Blackberry, the Intel transition and more. 32:56 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/626.html Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:10:01 -0400 macnotables-626-tonya-engst Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Tonya Engst compares and contrasts the notetaking applications Sticky Brain and NoteBook, delivers some thoughts on what each is especially good for, comments on the rescheduling of WWDC and talks about the Microsoft Origami announcement. 28:51 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/625.html Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:55:01 -0400 macnotables-625-Andy-Ihnatko Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Andy Ihnatko of the Chicago Sun Times delivers the first in a two-part solo session series on the iWork '06 and iLife '06 suites from Apple. In this edition, Andy talks about the goods and could-be improved aspects of Pages and Keynote and where he would like to see Apple's productivity suite go from here. 28:51 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/624.html Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:06:01 -0400 macnotables-624-the-oscars Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables take on the Oscars, discuss whether you really should keep all your applications open all day, reports of a "difficult transition to Intel" and the thinking (or not) of analysts, the misquoting of Steve Wozniak and sharing photos and iTunes on TiVo. 38:00 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/623.html Tue, 07 Mar 2006 07:09:01 -0400 macnotables-623-ted-landau Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Ted Landau, the MacNotables resident troubleshooting guru, takes us on an in-depth tour of how some of the new Mac "viruses" actually work - what they do, what files they access, where they place themselves, how they propogate and more. No punches are pulled, so be prepared for a healthy dose of technical information that will help you understand what's going on with the little programs that have been making big news on the Mac web and beyond. 28:41 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/622.html Thu, 02 Mar 2006 07:10:01 -0400 macnotables-622-more-macnotable Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The second MacNotables panel to address the introduction of the new Intel Mac mini and iPod Hi-Fi includes opinions on the released products, what they offer, what is missing and some alternative choices for iPod speaker systems and cases. 36:02 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/621.html Wed, 01 Mar 2006 07:03:01 -0400 macnotables-621-up-close Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Apple's announcements are less than 24 hours old, but the MacNotables are on the case with an on-the scene report and a detailed look at the new Intel-powered Mac mini, the iPod Hi-Fi and the soon-to-be-legendary leather iPod case. Dan Frakes, who was there for the announcements, delivers a Cupertino's-eye view of the event and joins Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner to discuss the new products and what they mean to you. 42:34 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/620.html Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:20:01 -0400 macnotables-620-bryan-chaffin Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer examines how one web site's reporting of speculation (rumor?) cascaded into erroneous reporting by a major newspaper site, and gives us some solid reasons that Apple won't buy Disney. 38:43 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/619.html Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:30:01 -0400 macnotables-619-neeeded-iapp Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables discuss which iApps are in need of updates, the virus issue, why Andy hates computers, Tonya's revelation, universal truths about computer use and the pros and cons of iWeb. 38:43 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/618.html Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:01:01 -0400 macnotables-618-chris-breen Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Chris Breen gives some sound advice on understanding the recent flurry of news about Mac viruses, trojan horses and malware, solves the mystery of slow-sounding audio in GarageBand, discusses how and why the time has come to end your relationship with those Classic applications you've been holding on to, and why you should pay attention to the latest iLife '06 updates. 30:28 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/617.html Wed, 22 Feb 2006 07:05:01 -0400 macnotables-617-chris-breen Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Starting to gleen the truth about the MacNotables on the Mac Mania cruise, why you want to be *very* careful if you're going to photocast using iPhoto 6, excuses to use when sharing your iTunes music library, black or white leather, 1 gig nano, FLAC, Og Vorbis, AutoFill, and more are all covered by the panel of Chris Breen, Dan Frakes and Chuck Joiner in this bonus-length edition. 52:33 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/616.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:05:01 -0400 macnotables-616-adam-engst Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Apple is being sued for iPod volume and the design of iTunes. Adam Engst and Ted Landau share their thoughts on why that's just plain wrong, and discuss the iPod nano 1 GB and iPod shuffle's places in Apple's product matrix. 33:54 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/615.html Wed, 15 Feb 2006 07:09:01 -0400 macnotables-615-dennis-sellers Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Dennis Sellers, Chief Macsimizer of Macsimum News is back to discusses his site's latest expansion into both podcasting and vodcasting, thoughts on the iPod nano and more. Will Dennis challenge Howard Stern as the "King of All Media?" Find out in this solo session. 19:20 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/614.html Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:30:01 -0400 macnotables-614-macnotables-at Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables hit the high seas, delivering a show from the Mac Mania Geek Cruise. Or was it Jason's apartment? Who knows. The panel talks about why a geek cruise is unlike any other Mac experience, introduce the Macworld Trio (keyboards, guitar and...ukilalie?), touch on the new iPod nano 1 GB, and disappear from the show under mysterious circumstances. Perhaps it was last call for the dessert course? 21:41 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/613.html Fri, 10 Feb 2006 11:45:01 -0400 macnotables-613-ted-landau Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Ted Landau gets technical with the new Intel iMac in a discussion of Open Firmware vs. Extensible Firmware Interface, GUID partitions and more. He also talks about why you might want to run certain Universal Binary applications in PowerPC mode, and outlines a few "gotcha's" for the new or soon-to-be-new Intel Mac owner. 27:25 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/612.html Tue, 07 Feb 2006 07:00:01 -0400 macnotables-612-booting-intel Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Adam Engst, Bob LeVitus and Andy Ihnatko talk about the new Intel iMac and external drive booting issues, playing your iPod in the car, some new thoughts on the changes in viewing and distributing video, and how Apple is facilitating the revolution. 44:04 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/611.html Wed, 01 Feb 2006 11:25:01 -0400 macnotables-611-dennis-sellers Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Dennis Sellers returns to tell us about his experiences at and after Macworld Expo and why he is having to replace all his Mac equipment, why Macsimum News has contributors from all over the world and the increasing pervasiveness of the iPod. 23:47 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/610.html Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:25:01 -0400 macnotables-610-intel-imac Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Ted Landau and Andy Ihnatko have been working with their new Intel iMacs and share their experiences running programs both as Universay Binaries and under Rosetta, talk about what works, what doesn't and what's in between and tell you why you didn't fare so badly if you bought a new iMac G5 right before Expo. We also find out why Chuck and Andy both bow to Ted's courage in the pursuit of knowledge. 47:15 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/609.html Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:02:01 -0400 macnotables-609-macnotables-609 Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and iPod Observer talks about covering Macworld Expo, who gets the best in the Pixar-Disney deal, the iTunes Mini Store privacy controversy and his take on the newest vehicle to get the iPod treatment. 30:37 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/608.html Mon, 23 Jan 2006 11:01:01 -0400 macnotables-608-macworld-expo Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The second of two Macworld Expo wrap-up shows includes Expo highlights, a detail-filled "desert island product" discussion, coverage of the photo-sharing duel: iPhoto's new capabilities vs. FilmLoop's new approach, and some real-time research into who came up with "photocasting" first. 42:07 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/607.html Thu, 19 Jan 2006 07:01:01 -0400 macnotables-607-macworld-expo Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The first of two Macworld Expo wrap-up shows finds the MacNotables reviewing the week in San Francisco, discussing booth size, the type of exhibitors at the show, the mix of Mac vs. iPod products, delivering an initial report on the Intel Macs and answering the "desert island product" question. 27:00 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/606.html Fri, 13 Jan 2006 02:15:01 -0400 macnotables-606-macworld-live Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables were back on stage in the Macworld (magazine) Live booth on Wednesday talking about show favorites, discussing backups and why they will improve your life, the new MacBook Pro, the switch to the Intel chip and answering audience questions. 51:51 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/605.html Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:05:01 -0400 macnotables-605-macworld-live Chuck Joiner The Mac Experts You Want to Hear From The MacNotables were on stage in the Macworld (magazine) Live booth on Monday, and we have the session for you. Well, part of the session - a technical problem made part of the recording unusable. Sorry about that. You'll join the session during a discussion of Apple's post-keynote stock price increase. 16:15 http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/604.html Tue, 10 Jan 2