Desktop publishing and design expert Jay Nelson talks about the next revolution in desktop publishing, and how the upcoming QuarkXPress 9 will fit into the picture. We’re talking about the rich-media environments offered by mobile devices in general, the iPad and iPhone in particular. Jay introduces us to the next standard you’ll be hearing about, the Blio reader, and what it offers. Even though it is a Windows-only option right now, the Apple platform versions are on their way, and could change the game. How it could change the game for major book publishers, where it fits in to the desktop publishing spectrum, and how the tools that Quark will offer to the Blio and all other forms of content delivery are all part of Jay’s summary of what’s coming soon.
MacVoices #1164: Jay Nelson on Quark 9, the Blio Reader and Desktop Publishing 3.0
MacVoices #1163: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Big and Easy Backups in Mac OS X
Mac expert Joe Kissell has been busy, this time updating not one but two of his most important books, Take Control of Easy Mac Backups and Take Control of Mac OS X Backups, Fifth Edition. You’ve got a backup strategy, so you’re done, right? Wrong. Joe discusses his three-prong approach to backups and why it is important to periodically review your procedures. why two backup books, the latest changes to the world of backups, and some new entries with some new capabilities are all part of the conversation.
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MacJury #1102: A Weekend with the iPad 2
After a busy and intense weekend working with the new iPad 2, The MacJury covenes to discuss their findings and render a verdict on such things as their buying experiences at different stores, the crowds and lines they encountered and their initial impressions that occasionally defy the specs. Who got which configuration, their impressions of the speed, the size, the weight, the screen, the cameras, the Smart Case, and the inevitable question of whether to upgrade or not and more are discussed by the panel of Adam Christianson, Victor Cajiao, Jeff Gamet, Pat Fauquet, Nancy Gravley, Don McAllister, Terry White and host Chuck Joiner.
MacNotables #1105: Rounding Up Ted Landau’s Thoughts on The iPad 2
Ted Landau has been focusing on the iPad 2 recently, and even though not in his hands yet, has plenty of thoughts on Apple’s latest effort. Ted talks about who the audience is or isn’t for iMovie on the iPad 2, what history teaches us about the importance of price in tech products, the runaway success of the iPad, and more.
MacVoices #1162: John Martellaro Talks About His Disappointment in the iPad 2
When Steve Jobs left the stage in San Francisco following the iPad 2 announcement, everyone was happy with the new model. Well, almost everyone. John Martellaro of The Mac Observer wasn’t as wowed as he would have liked, and wrote an article that drew plenty of interesting responses. John joins us to talk about why he was disappointed, but will buy an iPad 2 anyway, and the many and varied comments that have been directed his way.