MacNotables #764 [43:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen has more iPods than anyone we know, making him the perfect person to provide wisdom on how to prepare and manage video for all of Apple’s video-capable devices. Whether you’re a new iPod or iPhone owner or have a long history with the devices, you’ll benefit from Chris’ thoughts on how to feed your mobile video habit. He discusses what programs to use to convert DVDs, capture and convert web video, record broadcast and cable television shows and even move content from your TiVo to your iPod. Since all that video (not to mention music) means that your iTunes library will swell to unprecedented proportions, Chris also provides some tips, techniques and strategies for how to store and manage your content using multiple libraries, multiple hard drives, smart playlists and more.

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 MacNotables #763 [48:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is back after a confluence of simultaneous projects to engage in a spirited discussion with host Chuck Joiner about the iPhone 1.1.1 update controversy, third-party iPhone applications and what the AmazonMP3 music store means for the iTunes Store. Bob gives nod to the iPod nano, is baffled by the iPod touch, and explains why Apple has something for everyone who wants a portable media player. Bob has also learned to love iMovie ‘08 for what it brings to the video editing world, and tells you why you should too.
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 MacNotables #761 [38:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Adam and Tonya Engst provide some insight into Apple’s handling of the iPhone price drop controversy, citing examples from Apple’s past at how the company has handled similar situations. The couple go on to discuss the new iPod line-up and what they would like to see in the ideal iPhone/iPod device, the Wi-Fi Music Store, how the Starbucks connection may be the first example of location-based services and more in the “Get Off My Lawn” edition of MacNotables.

Tonya Engst	Adam Engst	Chuck Joiner

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 MacNotables #760 [48:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Jim Dalrymple of Macworld checks in following Apple’s music event to share his insights into the latest product announcements from Apple, as well as some current events and where it all fits into the big picture. Jim discusses the importance of Apple’s new Wi-Fi Music Store in a market that is moving increasingly to instant gratification, and compares and contrasts the new iPod touch with the iPhone. Jim and Chuck take a couple detours on the costs of the Mac platform vs. others and how to save money when purchasing a Mac, then come back on track to discuss NBC’s decision to leave the iTunes Store in favor of Amazon in this, “The Way It Should Be” edition of MacNotables.

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 MacNotables #759 [46:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Ted Landau was on-site at Apple’s music media event in San Francisco and discuses the announcement of the iPod touch, the new designation of the iPod classic, the new video-capable ipod nano, the Wi-Fi Music Store and more. Ted provides his thoughts on where each of the new iPod models falls in the portable music and video market, comments on the iPhone price drop and also discusses the recent change of ownership of a web site he founded.

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 MacNotables #758 [39:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dan Frakes of Macworld examines some of the possibilities for Apple’s September 5 music-focused media event. Dan offers his perspective on what features might be included in the next generation of the iPod and why some features make more sense. Dan and host Chuck Joiner then veer off on a comparison of portable video playing options and wrap up with some preliminary thoughts on choosing noise-cancelling headphones from an upcoming article by Dan.
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 MacNotables #745: Countdown to the iPhone with The MacNotables [52:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The MacNotables take one last look around before the iPhone changes the planet. Jason Snell, Dan Frakes, Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner spend some time discussing how they will cover the iPhone the short and long term and debate how much will need to be written in the long term. The group question whether iPhone development take a similar path to the iPod, explain why users may be more interested in keeping up with the iPhone than with other smart phones and debate the apparent compromises in the iPhone plans.

Adam Engst	Dan Frakes	Jason Snell	Chuck Joiner

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 MacNotables #737: Dennis Sellers on WWDC Predictions, Comcast Voice, New MacBook Pro Laptops and More [34:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

MacsimumNews Chief Macsimizer Dennis Sellers is back for a give and take discussion with host Chuck Joiner about his conversion to the Comcast Voice Service (with some positive results that you can hear on the show) and some thoughts on the new MacBook Pro machines. Dennis delivers his WWDC predictions for Leopard, the iPhone, and the Apple TV, takes another look at the iPhone frenzy and debates whether the Beatles are the Holy Grail of digital music.

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 MacNotables #736: Christopher Breen's New Favorite Thing is iTunes Plus [35:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Apple has introduced DRM free-music in the new iTunes Plus, and the service has been adopted by Christopher Breen as his new favorite thing. Chris summarizes what may be the first real crack in the wall that is Digital Rights Management, the favorable pricing for albums vs. single tracks and the fact that this may be the first time in history that music is “upgradable.” Your questions about sound quality, whether you should avail yourself of the upgrade option, the potential impact on the music industry, as well as commentary on iTunes U, subscription music services and more are all answered by Chris in this in-depth examination of the latest upgrade to the iTunes Store.

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 MacNotables #724 Dan Frakes on Getting The Best Video from Your Apple TV and iPod [33:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dan Frakes of Macworld is back with a follow-up conversation about the hurdles you may face to getting the best possible video from your Apple TV. Dan discusses the impact of source of content, ripping options, Apple TV-television connections and more on the quality of your picture. Dan and Chuck also discuss the issues with processing your audio and video for optimum enjoyment on both the Apple TV and the iPod and some of the cool extras built into the Apple TV. Dan also talks about his latest project, the Macworld Mobile Mac blog.

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