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MacJury #817: Re-Ordering Apple’s iPhone Priorities

Posted by Chuck on 22nd July 2008

 
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The MacJury reviews Apple’s quarterly announcements and why the stock took an after-hours dive in spite of yet another stellar quarter, before focusing on Apple’s iPhone priorities. Much has been made of Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing for iPod Greg Joswiak’s statements about why cut-and-paste isn’t included (yet) on the iPhone. The panel assumes a variety of perspectives to discuss some of the features they feel should move to the top tier of the priority list. “Frozen state” applications, improved syncing to stability, Flash support, modifications to the iPhone App Store…all these and more are discussed before the MacJury renders judgement on the one feature that is absolutely necessary for the iPhone’s success.

The panel includes:

Jeff Gamet Galen Gruman Chuck La Tournous Terry White Chuck Joiner
Jeff
Gamet
Galen
Gruman
Chuck
La Tournous
Terry
White
Chuck
Joiner

(Note: The MacJury panel was plagued with Skype instability during this session. We’ve done our best to eliminate the worst of the problems, but please be patient with some of the rougher sections of the recording.)

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MacJury #816: What Went Wrong (and Right) with the iPhone 3G Launch

Posted by Chuck on 14th July 2008

 
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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 Dan Pourhadi Steve Sande Chuck Joiner
Pat
Fauquet
Don
McAllister
Dan
Pourhadi
Steve
Sande
Chuck
Joiner

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MacJury #814: The First All-Female MacJury On the iPhone and How the Mac Market Addresses (or Doesn’t) Women

Posted by Chuck on 7th July 2008

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

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MacJury #813: Apple’s WWDC Annoucements on the iPhone and MobileMe Take The Stand

Posted by Chuck on 10th June 2008

 
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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 Jean MacDonald Chuck Joiner
Jeff
Gamet
James
Lee
Jean
MacDonald
Don
McAllister
Chuck
Joiner

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MacJury #812: What We Want, What We Expect, What Would Be Nice at WWDC

Posted by Chuck on 6th June 2008

 
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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
Jeff
Gamet
Chuck
La Tournous
Jean
MacDonald
John
Moltz
Chuck
Joiner

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MacJury #811: WWDC Preview - iPhone Speculation, Apple TV Wishes and Mac OS Expectations

Posted by Chuck on 5th June 2008

 
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The case is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2008, and the MacJury reviews evidence of what to expect when Steve Jobs takes the stage next week. The panel discusses what’s in store for both the hardware and software of the iPhone, the possibilities surrounding the Apple TV, and the future of the Mac OS. The panel abandons their objectivity to discuss what they would like to see, and conclude with deliberations on the future of OS development in general and the Mac OS in particular.

The panel includes:

Chuck Joiner
Cyrus
Farivar
Don
McAllister
Tom
Negrino
Ian
Schray
Chuck
Joiner

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MacJury #810: Recovering Stolen Macs, Common Sense Security and Starbucks’ WiFi

Posted by Chuck on 4th June 2008

 
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The MacJury discusses stolen Macs, including the capabilities built into the Mac OS and some third-party software that can give you options to gather information about the thief. Various scenarios are reviewed and opinions on ways to make your Mac a little less attractive and a little more difficult to someone who shouldn’t have access to it leads to a general discussion of common sense security. The panel finishes up with a discussion of the Starbucks WiFi offer and how it could be the start of something big…if Starbucks is listening.

The members of the panel include:

Dan Pourhadi Chuck Joiner
Cyrus
Farivar

Glenn
Fleishman

John
Gotow

Don
Pourhadi

Chuck
Joiner

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MacJury #808: Apple Pro Apps For Sale, Adobe on the Block, Rumor Damage, Leopard for Graphics Pros and More

Posted by Chuck on 13th May 2008

 
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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
Jeff
Gamet
Paul
Kafasis
Michael
Horton
Jay
Nelson
Chuck
Joiner

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MacJury #807: More on the Microsoft/Yahoo Merger, and “Can I Get Rid of Office Yet?”

Posted by Chuck on 8th May 2008

 
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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
Jacqui
Cheng
Scott
McNulty
Warren
Williams
Chuck
La Tournous
Chuck
Joiner

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MacJury #806: iTunes Same-Day-As-New DVD Purchases, Movie Selection, the Apple TV and More

Posted by Chuck on 5th May 2008

 
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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
Jeff
Gamet
Tom
Negrino
Steve
Sande
Matt
Neuburg
Chuck
Joiner

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