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MacNotables #1015: Jim Dalrymple Reviews One Million iPads, WWDC, His Review Philosophy and Anti-Trust Action Against Apple

Chuck — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:10:00 +0000

Jim Dalrymple of The Loop provides his analysis on the impact of 1 million iPads sold and its impact on his way of doing things personal and professional. Jim also examines the issues (or are they?) around Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), how he fearlessly approaches product reviews, and all the questions surrounding the Flash/no-Flash debate from both the user and the anti-trust perspectives.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Chuck Joiner on Twitter

The MacVoices Group

Subscribe to MacNotables in iTunes

Chorus review app????

Memo Connect

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Chuck Joiner on Twitter

The MacVoices Group

Subscribe to MacNotables in iTunes

Twitterrific for iPad in the iTunes Store

Need for Speed Shift for iPad in the iTunes Store

Real Racing for iPad in the iTunes Store

Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies for iPad in the iTunes Store

Scrabble for the iPad in the iTunes Store

WSJ – Wall Street Journal for the iPad in the iTunes Store

New York Times Editors Choice for the iPad in the iTunes Store

MacNotables #1005: Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus on Incredible iPhone Apps for Dummies, Kindle Apps and What Makes Macworld Cool

Chuck — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

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.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Chuck Joiner on Twitter

The MacVoices Group

Subscribe to MacNotables in iTunes

MacLevelTen – The Mac Media Group

Bob LeVitus on Twitter

Bob LeVitus Consulting

Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies

Google Mobile in the iTunes App Store

Reqall in the iTunes App Store

Instapaper Free on the iTunes App Store

Instapaper Pro on the iTunes App Store

Jay Leno: The Self-Styled Forrest Gump of Late Night? by Andy Ihnatko on The Celestial Waste of Bandwidth

comiXology on the iTunes App Store

Emoticons in the iTunes App Store

Red Laser in the iTunes App Store

Jaadu VNC in the iTunes App Store

MacVoices #1006: The Road to Macworld – Peter Cohen Profiles The iPhone App Business Development and Marketing Symposium

MacNotables #929: Dennis Sellers on Steve Job’s Return, the Vizio Sound Bar and Changes at Macsimum News

Chuck — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:15:00 +0000

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.

Links:

Chuck Joiner on Twitter

The MacVoices Group

Dennis Sellers on Twitter

Macsimum reviews: sounding off on the Vizio Sound Bar by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

Vizio Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer

Macsimum Podcast in the iTunes Store

Frank Petrie’s Video Sandbox podcast in the iTunes Store

MacNotables #910: Adam Engst Discusses Apple’s Quarterly Earnings, Netbooks and Why Apple’s Products Are A “Necessity”

Chuck — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0000

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.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Chuck Joiner on Twitter

Adam Engst on Twitter

TidBITS

Take Control Books

Apple Posts $1.21 Billion Profit for Q2-09 by Jeff Carlson on TidBITS

Why Snow Leopard Should Be (Almost) Free by Adam Engst on TidBITS

MacNotables #823: Ted Landau Evaluates the XO Laptop

Chuck — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:00:00 +0000

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.

Links:

XO Laptop

MacNotables #818: Andy Ihnatko on the Conference on World Affairs, the Eee PC and iPhone Knock-Offs

MacNotables #820: Bob LeVitus on Office 2008, His Upcoming Mid-Atlantic MUG Tour and More

Chuck — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:00:00 +0000

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.

Links:

Bob’s Mid-Atlantic MUG Tour:

Main Line Macintosh Users Group – May 10
MacOutfitters Apple reseller – May 10, demonstrating iLife ‘08
Princeton Macintosh Users Group – May 13
Hershey Apple Core – May 14
Washington Apple PI (Mac Masters Series) – May 30
Washington Apple PI (Mac Masters Series) – May 31
Washington Apple PI – May 31 (afternoon general meeting)

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home & Student Edition

Office 2008 for Mac For Dummies by Bob LeVitus

Dr. Mac Reviews Office 2008 by Bob LeVitus on The MacObserver

“Apple iWork ‘08″ (Apple)

Apple Time Capsule 802.11n 500 GB Network Backup Hard Drive

Flip Video Camcorder: 30-Minutes

Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes

Coolit USB Chiller

Apple Airport Express

MacNotables #819: Adam Engst on 18 Years of TidBITS, Apple’s Quarterly Results and the Blue Snowflake Microphone

Chuck — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:00:00 +0000

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.

Links:

Blue Snowflake Compact USB Condenser Microphone

USB Microphone Snowball

Follow Along Through 18 Years of TidBITS by Adam Engst on TidBITS

Apple Reports Record Q2 Financials by Adam Engst on TidBITS

Take Control News: Save 50 Percent on All Our Ebooks by Adam Engst on TidBITS

MacNotables #815: Tonya Engst Provides a Users-Eye Perspective of the Amazon Kindle

Chuck — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:11:12 +0000

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.

Links:

Amazon Kindle

Apple iPod touch

O’Reilly Tools of Change Conference

Project Gutenberg

MacNotables #763: Bob LeVitus on iPod Selection, iPhone Updates, Amazon’s Music Store and iMovie ‘08

Chuck — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:00:00 +0000

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.

Links & Notes:

Bob’s iPhone

Bob Levitus’ Web Gallery

“iPhone For Dummies” (Edward C. Baig, Bob LeVitus)

Apple 8 GB iPod Nano with Video

Apple 8 GB iPod Touch

MacNotables #757: Dennis Sellers on Unlocking the iPhone, the New iMac, iDive and More

Chuck — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:00:25 +0000

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.

Links:

New Jersey teen cleans up with iPhone unlocking solution on MacsimumNews

Unlock the iPhone for money, and lawyers may come a’knockin’ on MacsimumNews

Apple iMac Desktop with 20″ Display

iDive 1.7 is a must-have for videographers by Dennis Sellers on MacsimumNews

iDive by Aquafadas

Mercury Elite by OWC

Join the Apple Nation Panel community on MacsimumNews

MacNotables #731: Breakfast with Dr. Mac – Bob LeVitus’ Favorite Inexpensive Picks

Chuck — Tue, 15 May 2007 11:00:00 +0000

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.

Links:

SRS iWow by SRS Labs

iQuiz from Apple

iQuizMaker from Aspyr

Amnesty Singles by Mesa Dynamics

LaunchBar by Objective Development

SpellCatcher by Rainmaker

“Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse”

“Kensington K64210 Turbo Mouse Trackball”

“Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse”

Future Sonics Atrio Series Earphones by Future Sonics

MacNotables #730: Breakfast with Dr. Mac – Bob LeVitus’ Favorite Freeware

Chuck — Fri, 11 May 2007 11:00:00 +0000

We catch up with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus at the breakfast table in the middle of his Mid-Atlantic Macintosh User Group Tour for 2007. Bob talks about the tour and some of the favorites he’s showing off this time around in his “State of the Mac Address” presentation. Bob talks about the current state of Mac shareware and freeware, offers some advice to shareware and freeware authors on what to produce and how to get noticed, and profiles a few of the free applications that his audiences get to see.

Links:

Bob LeVitus’ Mid-Atlantic MUG Tour 2007

Hershey Apple Core

Main Line Macintosh User Group

Princeton Macintosh User Group

“Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000″

MacNotables #724: Dan Frakes on Getting The Best Video from Your Apple TV and iPod

Chuck — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:00:00 +0000

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.

Links:

Doug’s Scripts

Mobile Mac blog by Dan Frakes

Macworld’s Apple TV page

MacNotables #717: Ted Landau Goes In-Depth on the Apple TV

Chuck — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0000

Mac troubleshooting expert Ted Landau has spent some quality time working with the new Apple TV and gets in-depth on the issues of wireless network speed impact on video performance and the initial set-up, whether you really need a widescreen television, and the similarities to an iPod from a content organization standpoint. Ted talks about the video file formats supported by the Apple TV and their impact on picture quality, the ways that people are already hacking the Apple TV, what the USB port is good for and how the Mac mini compares to it as a home theater option. Ted also goes beyond the video, commenting on the music and photo capabilities of the device. Thinking of buying an Apple TV? This is the interview you want to hear.

Links:

mac.column.ted: An Alternative FAQ for Apple TV by Ted Landau on MacFixIt

Apple TV: Apple Scores Again by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Apple TV

AirPort Extreme Base Station

Apple Mac mini(1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo

Elgato Eyetv 250 Digital TV Recorder for Mac

Apple TV Support

MacFixIt

MacNotables #716: Repairing Keychains, Upgrading (or not) to 10.4.9 and iPod Voice Recorders

Chuck — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0000

In the “Plugs” edition of MacNotables, the panel of Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner do a little listener troubleshooting, discussing things that can help when a good Keychain goes bad, then turn their attention to .Mac. The members speculate on the existence of a .Mac champion and provide their opinions on both the the value of the service and what they would like to see added in the future.

Thinking of installing the latest upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.9? You might want to listen to the team discuss why waiting for Leopard may be a good idea instead, and the fact that all software has bugs and probably always will.

Andy has been playing with three different hardware solutions that let you use your iPod as a recorder and provides a first look at the results, with Chuck weighing in with his own field use results from Macworld Expo.

Tonya Engst	Adam Engst	Andy Ihnatko	Chuck Joiner

Links:

Keychain First Aid

Take Control of Passwords in Mac OS X

The Mac OS X Tiger Book” (Andy Ihnatko)

Take Control of .Mac

“Apple .Mac 4.0 Online Service” (Apple)

“iPod Fully Loaded: If You’ve Got It, You Can iPod It” (Andy Ihnatko)

Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (Intel)

“Griffin Technology iTalk Pro Voice Recorder/Dock for iPod”

“MicroMemo Voice Record/iPod” (XtremeMac)

“XtremeMac Micromemo Digital Voice Recorder for iPod Nano 2G (Black)”

“iPod 5G Tunetalk Stereo Black” (Belkin Components)

Griffin

MacNotables #712: Dennis Sellers Discusses His Satellite Internet Access Experiences

Chuck — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:00:00 +0000

Dennis Sellers shares a problem with many Mac owners: he lives in an area not serviced by either DSL or cable. What’s a MacNotable to do? Watch the skies! Dennis opted for the latest generation of satellite internet connectivity and he’s here to tell us about the experience. While not a perfect solution, you’ll find Dennis’ experiences interesting, especially if you have been thinking about signing up for this flavor of internet access.

Links:

MacsimumNews

HughesNet

Satellite Internet access on a Mac, part I: the costs

Satellite Internet access on a Mac, part II: the Hughes HN7000S modem

Satellite Internet access on a Mac, part III: setting it up

Some final thoughts (for now) on satellite Internet

MacNotables #688: Jim Dalrymple on the Eddy Awards, December Mac News & Gift Ideas

Chuck — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:15:11 +0000

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 of his own, and why you don’t have to spend a fortune to give a very good, very useful Mac gift.

Links:

The 22nd Annual Editors’ Choice Awards

Phone Valet

AppZapper

Apple MacBook (2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo)

Apple Mac mini MA608LL/A (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo

MacNotables #678: Adam Engst’s Live Review of the Keyspan Cordless VoIP Phone

Chuck — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:00:19 +0000

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.

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MacNotables #676: The MacNotables Centennial Celebration (Part 2) – Input Devices, Music Software and Microsoft Word Customization

Chuck — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:20:19 +0000

The MacNotables three-show Centennial celebration extravaganza continues 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.

Tonya Engst

Jim Dalrymple

Dan Frakes

Chuck Joiner

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MacNotables #675: The MacNotables Centennial Celebration (Part 1) – iPods, Shareware, Maintenance and More

Chuck — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:30:19 +0000

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.

Jason Snell

Andy Ihnatko

Christopher Breen

Ted Landau

Bob LeVitus

Dennis Sellers

Chuck Joiner

The guests and topics for Part 1 include:

Jason Snell - Top 3 Andy Ihnatko’s
Andy Ihnatko – Top 3 Things I Hate About All Podcasts In General That I Ignore Because I Enjoy Doing This Podcast So Much
Bob LeVitus – Top 3 Shareware Programs
Christopher Breen – Top 3 Favorite iPod Tips
Ted Landau – Top 3 Things To Do When Things Go Wrong With Your Mac
Dennis Sellers – Top 3 Apple News Stories

Links:
- Synergy
- Carbon Copy Cloner
- SuperDuper
- LaunchBar
- SpamSieve
- Weeds
- Handbrake
- Time Machine
- MacFixIt
- DiskWarrior
- Data Rescue II

MacNotables #666: The MacNotables’ Take on Apple’s WWDC Announcements

Chuck — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 11:00:19 +0000

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.

Dan Frakes

Ted Landau

Bob LeVitus

Andy Ihnatko

Chuck Joiner

Links:

Mac Pro
Mac OS X Leopard Sneak Peak
You Control Desktops Multiple Desktop Software
ChatFX
Chicken of the VNC
NetNewsWire
Bloglines
Amnesty Singles

MacNotables #665: Bob LeVitus Reviews the Nike + iPod, and Discusses Virtual Appearances via iChat

Chuck — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 14:18:19 +0000

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.

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MacNotables #663: Jason Snell on the August Issue of Macworld Magazine, Apple Product Reliability, Game Coverage, What They Know When and More

Chuck — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:40:19 +0000

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.

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MacNotables #661: Examining the MDJ Power 25 Methods and Results

Chuck — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:00:01 +0000

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.

Adam Engst

Tonya Engst

Ted Landau

Chuck Joiner

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MacNotables #658: Jason Snell on This Month’s Macworld Magazine, Mac Security, iLife ‘06 and Review Product Selection

Chuck — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:30:01 +0000

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.

MacNotables #651: Christopher Breen on Building the Ideal Mac mini Media Center

Chuck — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:30:01 +0000

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.

Links:

My multimedia Mac mini by Christopher Breen
Mac mini 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo
Apple DVI to Video Adapter
Griffin Xpress Digital Audio Cable
Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 5-Piece Speaker System with Subwoofer
Elgato Eyetv 250 Digital TV Recorder
IRTrans
ZeffIR
Vidcan
UltraSharp 2007FP 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height-Adjustable Stand
How to shift iTunes libraries
Griffin Technology RadioShark
RadioTime
Salling Clicker
Belkin Media Pilot

MacNotables #648: Tales of Internet Access: Cable, DSL, T1, Satellite and Dial-Up

Chuck — Wed, 24 May 2006 11:06:01 +0000

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 anecdotal 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.

Christopher Breen

Dan Frakes

Ted Landau

Chuck Joiner

Links:

Powerline / Home Plug Networking Guide

MacNotables #621: Up-Close and Remote Perspectives on the Mactel mini, the iPod Hi-Fi and Leather iPod Case

Chuck — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:03:01 +0000

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.

Dan Frakes

Andy Ihnatko

Chuck Joiner

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MacNotables #514: Holiday Gift Guide: The Gifts You Want to Receive

Chuck — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 11:00:01 +0000

Ready to head out into the holiday throngs, but not sure what you’ll be shopping for? Let the MacNotables help. In our first holiday gift giving guide, the panel members tell you what is at the top of their lists and why. Be sure to put this show in your iPod so you can listen while standing in the long lines at the checkout counter.

Christopher Breen

Jim Dalrymple

Andy Ihnatko

Ted Landau

Chuck Joiner

Links:

iTunes gift certificates
Power Sentry Power Squid Power Multiplier
Podner
Handbrake
Palm T/X
iPod nano 4GB – Black
iPod nanoValet case by difusi
iMac G5 20 2.1GHz
PodXT Live by Line 6
Black Box from m-Audio
M-Audio Keyboards
Ozzy Osbourne
Deep Purple
ColorWarePC.com
Elgato Eyetv 200
TiVo Series2 80-hour Digital Video Recorder
Elgato Eyehome Digital Media Player
UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1-inch Wide Aspect Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand
GarageBand Jam Packs
Bandmate Loops
Beta Monkey Music
Mackie Mixers
Shure SM58 microphone
iPod with video
Showcase iPod case
RoadTrip
Sony 32 Inch BRAVIA XBR LCD Flat Panel Integrated HDTV
Xbox 360
Sony Playstation Portable
iPod shuffle

MacNotables #513: Covering the Apple World, the Sony Rootkit Issue, Jim Dalrymple Arrives and Dan Frakes Joins the Panel

Chuck — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:01:08 +0000

An all-Macworld panel discusses the challenges of covering the Apple industry, how they differentiate and leverage both print and online publishing options, the Mac vs. iPod split, the Sony Rootkit controversy and more. Jim Dalrymple comes off the road for his first MacNotables appearance, and the panel welcomes our newest member, Dan Frakes. This edition includes commentary from:

Christopher Breen

Jim Dalrymple

Dan Frakes

Jason Snell

Chuck Joiner

Links:>

Macworld Magazine
Playlistmag
MacCentral
The Mac mini: Comparing Apples and Oranges
The Mac mini: Apples and Oranges, A Follow-Up
The Mac min: Apples and Oranges and Software
Sony deathwish: Rootkits and responsibility