MacJury #807 [58:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The MacJury hears more evidence on the on-again, off-again Microsoft/Yahoo merger…or buyout…or whatever it is as you read this. The panel discusses the latest information, Yahoo’s motivations, Google’s involvement in the developments, and why you should feel sorry for Microsoft. Also on the docket is the question of whether current software such as iWork ‘08, open source alternatives and cloud computing make it possible to abandon the Microsoft Office suite.

The members of the panel include:

Jacqui Cheng	Scott McNulty	Warren Williams	Chuck La Tournous	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #806 [01:02:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The MacJury examines the case of same-day-as-new DVD purchases from the iTunes Store, the market they’re going for, and who’s fault it is that there aren’t same-day-as-new rentals. The panel also discusses the value of DVD extras, the importance of movie selection in any rental situation, where the Apple TV Take Two stands in all of this. New iMacs are out, and the MacJury talk about why the performance bumps are important for everyone, debate glossy vs. matte and much more.

The members of the panel include:

Jeff Gamet	Tom Negrino	Steve Sande	Matt Neuburg	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #805 [55:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The MacJury discusses the death sentence issued to Adobe GoLive, the latest on the Psystar Mac clone story and who’s buying all those Mac. Along the way the discussion examines the web authoring market and what might or might not be needed, whether a low-priced Mac clone is a viable product, and some of the reasons that Apple’s quarterly results included a 51% increase in Mac sales.

The members of the panel include:

Jean MacDonald SmileOnMyMac	Dori Smith Dori.com	Dave Hamilton The Mac Observer Mac Geek Gab	Dan Pourhadi Pourhadi Perspective	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #804 [1:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The MacJury engages in a spirited discussion of the Mac OS and whether it needs to be simpler or more sophisticated, whether it needs a radical overhall or should continue to evolve in its present form. Along the way the panel examines the flexibility (or lack thereof), the idea of different interfaces for different types of files, and whether that is the best way to manage those files. NBC’s latest shots across Apple’s bow, how Twitter has been adapted to work the way you want it to work and more are included in a session that yields no clear conclusions…and that’s what makes a great discussion.

The members of the panel include:

Cyrus Farivar	Dan Moren	John Moltz	Matt Neuburg	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #803 [54:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The MacJury carefully considers the case of Apple’s .Mac service. Is .Mac still an integral part of the Mac experience, or has it seen better days? The panel discusses the .Mac’s offerings and how they compare with similar services from a variety of different sources, both in performance and price. Issues such as ease of integration with the Mac OS and the requirement of .Mac for some features such as Back to My Mac are discussed, and the question of a killer app that would make .Mac irresistible are all covered. The jurors also render a decisive verdict on the new Mac clones, and whether you should consider purchasing one.

The members of the panel include:

Nancy Gravley	Joe Kissell	Maria Langer	Don McAllister	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #802 [56:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The first issue before the MacJury is the future (or not) of the Mac mini, what it is good for, what it could be and why you should think outside the box when considering one. Then, the available evidence involving Microsoft’s attempts to buy Yahoo and how it will affect Mac users is examined, and the panel concludes their deliberations by discussing the iPhone’s position as the #1 mobile browser, and why Apple might be the only company who could decide to fix the mobile web problem on the client side.

The members of the panel include:

Chuck La Tournous	Daniel Jalkut	Paul Kafasis	Steve Sande	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #801 [58:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

MacVoices‘ host Chuck Joiner is launching a new show: The MacJury, and the first show is being included on the MacVoices’ site and in the newsfeeds to help introduce listeners to the latest program for Mac news and entertainment. Each show will feature a different panel of personalities from the Mac universe in a freewheeling discussion that will interest Mac users of all levels.

The very first MacJury empaneled consists of some of the members of MacLevelTen, discussing the rise (or not) of Blu-Ray and how it affects Mac users. Will it solve all your storage problems, prove to be just a stop-gap technology, or be leapfrogged by faster bandwidth as a video delivery medium? The jury members then take on the Apple TV, what it brings to the table beyond movie rentals, and what needs to be added to make it a true killer product. Why there is a trend toward in-person tech conferences, why podcasts and social media may be helping drive that trend, and the dynamics of Twitter are all entered into evidence in the first show.

The jurors for this show include:

Pat Fauquet	Don McAllister	Jay Nelson	Dan Pourhadi	Chuck Joiner

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