MacJury #816 [1:05:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Members of MacLevelTen spent the weekend reviewing and contemplating the highs and the lows of the iPhone 3G launch, and provide an in-depth examination of what went wrong, what didn’t, and who should be held responsible. Buying experiences and frustrations are shared, performance results compared and some favorite applications are picked. From iPhone supply shortages to stupid wait list policies to amazing new software, the MacJurors call ‘em as they see ‘em.

The members of the panel include:

Pat Fauquet	Don McAllister	Dan Pourhadi	Steve Sande	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #814 [58:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The first all-female Mac Jury panel provides some thoughts on the impending iPhone 3G release before diving in on what is needed in the Macintosh market from the women’s perspective. The group discusses some software they like, some software that they would like to see developed, and some product design that needs to be expanded with women in mind. These ladies aren’t bashful about their views, and no, they don’t answer to “MacChick.”

The members of the panel include:

Pat Fauquet	Nancy Gravley	Jean MacDonald	Dori Smith	Chuck Joiner (host)

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 MacJury #813 [54:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The MacJury convenes to discuss the announcements made by Steve Jobs at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2008. The iPhone 2.0 and the inclusion of GPS capabilities and 3G connectivity are reviewed in detail, AT&T’s increased charges for data are debated, and MobileMe is evaluated. The panel discusses the mechanics of the iPhone Store and the questions that remain unanswered, and touch on the announcement of the next version of the Mac OS, Snow Leopard.

The panel includes:

Jeff Gamet	James Lee	Jean MacDonald	Don McAllister	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #812 [1:00:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The anticipation for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2008 is so intense that we had to convene a second panel to discuss it. A wish-list kicks off the session, with the jury agreeing on one product they would like to see while disagreeing on others. (Would *you* want a pink MacBook Pro?) The analysis then slides to what we can realistically expect and why, including thoughts on the iPhone and Mac OS. Chuck reveals why rumors are banned from MacJury deliberations, and the group wraps up thoughts on WWDC and Star Trek, The Google Factor, an enhanced .Mac and, of all things, styli.

The panel includes:

Jeff Gamet	Chuck La Tournous	Jean MacDonald	John Moltz	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #808 [57:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The MacJury takes on multiple, overlapping cases when they look at the rumors of the Apple pro applications being for sale in preparation for a bid for Adobe, and why irresponsible rumors hurt all parties involved…and parties not involved as well. Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard may not be the best choice for graphics professionals, and the panel discusses who’s at fault, issues surrounding application upgrades, the challenges of working with Apple and more.

The panel includes:

Jeff Gamet	Paul Kafasis	Michael Horton	Jay Nelson	Chuck Joiner

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 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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