Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has been spending some quality time with Apple’s new MacBook Pro, and has some thoughts on the new feature set. Bob provides his impressions of the glossy LED screen, the glass trackpad and the unibody construction. Bob reviews the benefits of the graphics systems, and has some advice on how to configure your new MacBook Pro with RAM and drive space, and what else you might want to get to complete the package.
MacNotables #839: Hands-On the New MacBook Pro with Bob LeVitus
MacVoices #8130: Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software Discusses Fotomagico , PhotoPresenter, iStopMotion and More
Oliver Breidenbach, the CEO of Boinx Software explains what the latest version of their digital storytelling app, Fotomagico, offers to both casual and professional photographers. Much more than just a slideshow application, Fotomagico lets the user upgrade their presentations with effects, transitions, music and more. Oliver explains why they support not just iPhoto, but Aperture and Lightroom as well, why it was so important to focus on both creation and delivery and the difference between the two flavors of the program. Oliver also talks about what PhotoPresenter brings to your photo collection, how iStopMotion lets you work with Stop Motion Animation, and as a bonus, gives us a sneak-peak at their upcoming product, BoinxTV.
MacJury #827: Apple’s Proposition 8 Position and Comcast’s Bandwidth Cap…One Month Later
The MacJury considers Apple’s decision to take a public stand on California Proposition 8. Companies often support political candidates or even parties, but individual initiatives are a different story. The group talks about the story behind the story and whether it will make a difference in Apple’s public perception.
A month after it was put in place, the jurors discuss Comcast’s bandwidth cap, how it has affected their internet usage, real or perceived, whether this is concern for the average consumer, and what Comcast could do to turn the situation to their advantage.
The panel taking on these challenging subjects includes:
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MacVoices #8129: Taking Control of Your 802.11n Airport Network with Glenn Fleishman
Glenn Fleishman has written the book (again) on making the most of your wireless network in Take Control of Your 802.11n Airport Network. Glenn talks about the benefits you’ll get by upgrading to 802.11n that you might not know about, especially if you’ve added a Time Capsule, Apple TV or other connected device to your network. Don’t get rid of your old base station however. Glenn explains how you can still use it to good advantage, how to tell what networking standards your hardware supports (and why you might have 802.11n capabilities without even knowing it), and the easy way to complete your upgrade, network security and much more. Your wireless network can do lots more than you think; Glenn explains how to get started.
MacNotables #838: Dennis Sellers on Apple Rumors, Analyst Thinking (Or Not), Apple Ads and More
Dennis Sellers joins host Chuck Joiner for a free-form conversation about all the Mac news that is news at a time when things are usually quieting down. Dennis provides his thoughts on rumors and Apple’s apparent lack of interest in enforcing silence, the ad duel between Microsoft and Apple, and the MacBook’s lack of FireWire. Chuck and Dennis also discuss some of the silly analyst thinking that is going on, Apple’s financial results, and the case against an $800 Mac laptop.