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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.

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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 #773: Bob LeVitus’s Holiday Gift Recommendations..and You Need To Start Now

Chuck — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0000

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.

The iPod Observer

iPhoto printed materials

Image Doctor by Alien Skin Software

“mstation 2.1 Stereo Orb

Review – mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb on The iPod Observer

B&W Zeppelin iPod Speakers

“Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere Compact Speakers for iPod

Review – Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere iPod speaker system on The iPod Observer

“Sportwrap for Ipod Nano 3G – B” (XtremeMac)

“XtremeMac SportWrap ArmBand for iPod Black” (XtremeMac)

“Belkin TuneBase FM for iPods

“Belkin TuneBase FM for iPod Nano

Review – TuneBase FM on The iPod Observer

radio-locator

invisibleSHIELD

Review – invisibleSHIELD on The iPod Observer

ClearCal by RadTech

BodyGuardz

“Pioneer DEH-P5900IB CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo Receiver Head with iPod Controls” (Pioneer)

Capitol Macintosh

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

“Mac OS X Leopard For Dummies (Bob LeVitus)

“GarageBand for Dummies” (Bob LeVitus)

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.

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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 #660: Christopher Breen on the Return of Breen’s Bungalow

Chuck — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 11:15:01 +0000

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.

MacNotables #659: Bob LeVitus On His Upcoming Appearances on the “Big 4 MUGs Tour” and More

Chuck — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:00:01 +0000

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.

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MacNotables #653: Andy Ihnatko on the Joys of High Speed Networking and His Philadelphia Trip

Chuck — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:30:01 +0000

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.

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