Mark Fuccio, the Senior Director of Products & Markets for Data Robotics points out that, even if your Mac doesn’t have eSATA, it probably is iSCSI capable, and compatible with one of Drobo’s fastest interface options. Mark describes just how fast and easy it is to implement this capability, why Drobo has opted to become a sponsor of the MacVoices Group of internet shows, and announces a contest to celebrate, where you can win a Drobo simply by describing your frustrations with mass storage solutions.
MacVoices #1098: Mark Fuccio of Data Robotics on the Speed and Ease of iSCSI, Their MacVoices Group Sponsorship, and a Drobo Contest
MacVoices #1097: Steve Sande Takes Your iPad to the Max
Steve Sande, along with Erica Sadun and Michael Grothaus, have released the new Taking Your iPad to the Max from Apress, and talks about how the need for a book about Apple’s latest hit hardware device. The iPad can be almost anything you want it to be. Steve talks about how he and his co-authors approached both the built-in applications as well as third-party apps, and where the iPad fits into both your work and play lifestyle. Designed for both the iPad novice as well as the experience iPhone/iPod touch user, Steve cites several examples of how you can take your iPad to the max.
MacJury #1019: The Verdict on Microsoft’s ‘PC versus Mac’ Site (Part 2)
Microsoft recently published a PC versus Mac section on their web site to tout the benefits of Windows 7. How did they do? The MacJury takes the case, dissecting each of the focused areas, including Having Fun, Simplicity, Working Hard, Sharing, Compatibility, and Choice, as well as the Top 10 Reasons and the many flavors of Windows. Legitimate points are recognized, false information called out, and the overall delivery and message of the site are considered in deliberations that become heated at times, laughable at others. The panel who question the photoshopping of the model on the site and the contrived Twitter feed include John F. Braun, Peter Cohen, Pat Fauquet, John C. Welch and Tim Robertson.
MacJury #1018: The Verdict on Microsoft’s ‘PC versus Mac’ Site (Part 1)
Microsoft recently published a PC versus Mac section on their web site to tout the benefits of Windows 7. How did they do? The MacJury takes the case, dissecting each of the focused areas, including Having Fun, Simplicity, Working Hard, Sharing, Compatibility, and Choice, as well as the Top 10 Reasons and the many flavors of Windows. Legitimate points are recognized, false information called out, and the overall delivery and message of the site are considered in deliberations that become heated at times, laughable at others. The panel who question the photoshopping of the model on the site and the contrived Twitter feed include John F. Braun, Peter Cohen, Pat Fauquet, john C. Welch and Tim Robertson.
MacNotables #1027: Jim Dalrymple on the State of Pad Computing, Papermaster’s Break with Apple and More
Jim Dalrymple of The Loop delivers his thoughts on the past, present and future of “pad computing,” evaluating the players and their chances of success. Why Microsoft appears to be clueless, Android is compelling, RIM may have the best competitive chance, and HP is the dark horse in the race are discussed, along with the fact that they all seem to have ceded the top spot to Apple. Jim also talks about Mark Papermaster’s departure from Apple, Yoko Ono’s position on The Beatles in the iTunes Store, and how he differentiates The Loop from other Mac sites.
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