Posted by Chuck on 10th June 2008

MacJury #813 [54:36m]:
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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.
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James
Lee
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Jean
MacDonald
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Don
McAllister
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Chuck
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Posted by Chuck on 6th June 2008

MacJury #812 [1:00:33m]:
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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.
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Jeff
Gamet
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Chuck
La Tournous
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Jean
MacDonald
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John
Moltz
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Chuck
Joiner
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Posted by Chuck on 5th June 2008

MacJury #811 [1:02:19m]:
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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.
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Cyrus
Farivar
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Don
McAllister
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Tom
Negrino
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Ian
Schray
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Joiner
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Posted by Chuck on 4th June 2008

MacJury #810 [1:00:03m]:
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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.
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Posted by Chuck on 22nd May 2008

MacJury #809 [54:43m]:
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The MacJury takes the case of on-demand content delivery options, discussing the announcements of a NetFlix set-top box, the return of the TiVo lifetime service agreement, Amazon Unbox, the Apple TV, the iTunes Store and Adobe TV. Selection, price, speed, format and “happy cash” are all placed into evidence as the MacJury finds the studios guilty of manipulating content distribution, but the jury is still out on which options will find favor with consumers of all sophistication levels.
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Dave
Nanian
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Steve
Sande
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Andrew
Welch
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Terry
White
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Joiner
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Posted by Chuck on 13th May 2008

MacJury #808 [57:57m]:
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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.
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Gamet
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Paul
Kafasis
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Michael
Horton
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Jay
Nelson
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Chuck
Joiner
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Posted by Chuck on 5th May 2008

MacJury #806 [01:02:04m]:
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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.
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Jeff
Gamet
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Tom
Negrino
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Steve
Sande
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Matt
Neuburg
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Chuck
Joiner
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Posted by Chuck on 25th April 2008
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.
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Cyrus
Farivar
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Dan
Moren
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John
Moltz
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Matt
Neuburg
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Chuck
Joiner
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