MacNotables #773: Bob LeVitus’s Holiday Gift Recommendations..and You Need To Start Now
Posted by Chuck on 8th December 2007
Bob LeVitus delivers his annual set of gift recommendations. From speakers to cases to accessories, Bob has a recommendation for iPod owners of every stripe, but his t#1 recommendation isn’t iPod related at all. Find out what you should be shopping for this holiday season straight from Dr. Mac, and then learn where you can join Bob at an upcoming user group appearance where he will present his trademark “State of the Mac” address.
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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, 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.
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.
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.