MacNotables #1005 [42:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus emerges from his secret authoring lair to talk about his new book, Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies. Even though naming aiming the best iPhone apps is is a moving target project, Bob points out that a cool app is always cool, regardless of the competition, and names some of his favorites. Bob also talks about the possibility of apps on a Kindle, how in-app purchasing on the iPhone has opened up content distribution in a new way, and then discusses what makes Macworld 2010 special and why it is in a class by itself.

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 MacNotables #929 [29:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dennis Sellers delivers a balanced perspective on Steve Job’s return to work, medical disclosure and SEC regulations, reviews the Vizio Sound Bar for those who want surround sound without the wires and talks about the new face…er…voice of the Macsimum Podcast.
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 MacNotables #910 [57:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Adam Engst discusses Apple’s once-again favorable quarterly results, how they happened, and how Carl Sagan figures in the conversation. (Hint: “billions and billions”) Along the way, Adam and Chuck discuss the relevance of netbooks, the Apple Stores, and how Apple products just may have moved from being a luxury to a necessity.

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 MacNotables #823 [29:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Subnotebooks come in all shapes, sizes and flavors, starting with the MacBook Air and going down. Ted Landau has been working with one of the least expensive options, the XO laptop from the “One Laptop per Child” initiative, and discusses how it stacks up to the competition. Ted covers everything from the XO’s operating system to the included applications, comments on the laptop’s communications capabilities and helps you decide whether you should try to track down one of these little gems, or if you should spend more money for more capabilities.

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 MacNotables #820 [53:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is back to tell us what rock he’s been hiding under and the project that put him there. Bob talks about his latest book, Office 2008 for Mac For Dummies, and gives us his bottom-line assessment of the latest version of the Microsoft productivity suite, and how each of the applications compare to their iWork ‘08 counterparts. Bob also discusses his upcoming Mid-Atlantic Mac User Group Tour, and where you can come to see one of his many presentations if you’re in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or near Washington D.C. The session wraps up with a discussion of what Bob wants to see in the next generation iPhone, and Bob’s most recent product picks.

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 MacNotables #819 [46:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

TidBITS is celebrating 18 years of Mac journalistic excellence, and Adam Engst talks about some of the things that make their publication special and how their style helped set trends in tech journalism. Age and experience changes perspective, and Adam explains how those factors affect what you read in TidBITS, how things have changed, and how they’ve stayed the same. Adam also provides some analysis of Apple’s quarterly financial results, including a discussion of their cash reserves, what could be done with them, and how Apple apparently has moved into the lead in yet another retail statistic. Also, as part of the whole show, Adam and Chuck deliver a live performance review of the Blue Snowflake Compact microphone. Find out how it sounds and whether it suits what you do.
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 MacNotables #815 [38:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Tonya Engst is the owner of an Amazon Kindle. Is she a proud owner? Find out as Tonya discusses why she felt this eBook reader was important enough to own, and why her Amazon shopping habit helped make the decision. The Kindle has received mixed reviews, and Tonya shares her perspectives on usability, readability and the superior buying experience awaiting new Kindle owners. She also covers what was left off of this first version of the unit, the ups and downs of putting your own documents on the Kindle, support for audio media, and the evolving mechanics of eBook ownership.

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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 #757 [35:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

MacsimumNews boss Dennis Sellers covers a variety of topics in his return to MacNotables after some time off. Find out what Dennis thinks of the New Jersey teen who unlocked his iPhone and why he wouldn’t want one, his hands-on opinion of the new iMac and keyboard, and a utility that helps keep your video clips and projects organized. Dennis also talks about how storage needs have increased for anyone interested in media, and reveals why he is now known as the MacNotables’ version of Spiderman.
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 MacNotables #731: Breakfast with Dr. Mac - Bob LeVitus' Favorite Inexpensive Picks [28:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is back in an in-person interview at the breakfast table in the middle of his Mid-Atlantic Macintosh User Group Tour for 2007. On Bob’s mind this time are some of his favorite inexpensive software and hardware picks for Mac users of every stripe. From utilities to games, audio to mouse control, Bob’s got it covered.

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