MacJury #1002: Judging the iPad

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The wait is over. Apple’s new iPad is finally here, putting an end to months of speculation, predictions and wishful thinking. How close does it come to being the ultimate portable device? How does it measure up to the astronomical hype? Will it save the newspaper and magazine industry, dominate the ebook market and upend hand-held gaming? What about the price points, options for connectivity and the selection of AT&T as the provider of internet access? Deliberations on all these issues and more are conducted by the panel of:

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Jean MacDonald Don McAllister Chuck Joiner
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MacVoices #1008: The Road to Macworld – Mark Fuccio of Drobo On Their Macworld Video Contest and Their Booth Schedule

On The Road to Macworld 2010, Data Robotics Senior Director Mark Fuccio announces the Spirit of Macworld 2010 video contest that can win you a bright, shiny new Drobo S. Mark provides all the details, names the distinguished judging panel, and invites you to stop by the Drobo booth to learn all about the various flavors of Drobo. Mark also covers the apps that extend Drobo beyond its commonly recognized secure storage role. The Drobo booth will also feature some guest speakers, including the host of MacVoices. Find out who will be there, what they will be presenting and more.

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The Road to Macworld 2010 is a special MacVoices series produced in partnership with Macworld to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at Macworld 2010 in San Francisco from February 9 – 13 at the Moscone Convention Center.

MacVoices #1007: The Road to Macworld – Adam Engst Discusses The Email Client Showdown Session and Why He Switched

On The Road to Macworld 2010, Adam Engst of TidBITS and Take Control Books makes a guest appearance from MacNotables to talk about what to expect from the panel discussion on email that he is moderating at the show. Adam confesses to switching from his beloved Eudora to Gmail, why he made the leap, and how it will factor into the session that features some very strong proponents of different approaches to email. Adam discusses email client strengths and weaknesses, and why there is no perfect client, then warms up by debating filing vs. search email management with host Chuck Joiner. Regardless of your position on email, or what problems, Adam’s panel at Macworld 2010 will help you find the answers (if there are any answers).

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The Road to Macworld 2010 is a special MacVoices series produced in partnership with Macworld to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at Macworld 2010 in San Francisco from February 9 – 13 at the Moscone Convention Center.

MacVoicesTV #1003: The Road to Macworld 2010 – Christopher Breen Previews His iPhone SuperSession and Macworld’s Ask The Editors

As part of The Road to Macworld 2010, Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen provides a preview of the two official sessions he’s part of at this year’s show. The iPhone SuperSession will help everyone, novices and veterans alike, get more out of their iPhone. Everything from the coolest apps to jailbreaking is fair game in this comprehensive look at Apple’s mobile device. Chris will also be joining his colleagues from Macworld in the Ask The Editors session. What’s fair game to ask? You’ll want to find out before you mention any of the forbidden subjects…like Chris’ hair. Not content with just two sessions, Chris will be spending some time atop the Macworld booth producing podcasts live from the show, playing with the Macworld All-Star Band, and more.

Macworld 2010
The Road to Macworld 2010 is a special MacVoices series produced in partnership with Macworld to preview some of the exhibitors and presentations at Macworld 2010 in San Francisco from February 9 – 13 at the Moscone Convention Center.

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

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Bob LeVitusBob “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.

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