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Adam and Tonya Engst provide some insight into Apple’s handling of the iPhone price drop controversy, citing examples from Apple’s past at how the company has handled similar situations. The couple go on to discuss the new iPod line-up and what they would like to see in the ideal iPhone/iPod device, the Wi-Fi Music Store, how the Starbucks connection may be the first example of location-based services and more in the “Get Off My Lawn” edition of MacNotables.

Tonya Engst	Adam Engst	Chuck Joiner

Jim Dalrymple of Macworld checks in following Apple’s music event to share his insights into the latest product announcements from Apple, as well as some current events and where it all fits into the big picture. Jim discusses the importance of Apple’s new Wi-Fi Music Store in a market that is moving increasingly to instant gratification, and compares and contrasts the new iPod touch with the iPhone. Jim and Chuck take a couple detours on the costs of the Mac platform vs. others and how to save money when purchasing a Mac, then come back on track to discuss NBC’s decision to leave the iTunes Store in favor of Amazon in this, “The Way It Should Be” edition of MacNotables.

Ted Landau was on-site at Apple’s music media event in San Francisco and discuses the announcement of the iPod touch, the new designation of the iPod classic, the new video-capable ipod nano, the Wi-Fi Music Store and more. Ted provides his thoughts on where each of the new iPod models falls in the portable music and video market, comments on the iPhone price drop and also discusses the recent change of ownership of a web site he founded.

Dan Frakes of Macworld examines some of the possibilities for Apple’s September 5 music-focused media event. Dan offers his perspective on what features might be included in the next generation of the iPod and why some features make more sense. Dan and host Chuck Joiner then veer off on a comparison of portable video playing options and wrap up with some preliminary thoughts on choosing noise-cancelling headphones from an upcoming article by Dan.

MacsimumNews boss Dennis Sellers covers a variety of topics in his return to MacNotables after some time off. Find out what Dennis thinks of the New Jersey teen who unlocked his iPhone and why he wouldn’t want one, his hands-on opinion of the new iMac and keyboard, and a utility that helps keep your video clips and projects organized. Dennis also talks about how storage needs have increased for anyone interested in media, and reveals why he is now known as the MacNotables’ version of Spiderman.