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 #811 [1:02:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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:

Cyrus Farivar	Don McAllister	Tom Negrino	Ian Schray	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #810 [1:00:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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:

Cyrus Farivar	Glenn Fleishman	John Gotow	Don Pourhadi	Chuck Joiner

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 MacJury #809 [54:43m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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.

The panel includes:

Dave Nanian	Steve Sande	Andrew Welch	Terry White	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 #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 #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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