It was so much fun the first time, we decided to do it again. A second MacJury panel takes on the question of holiday gifts and delivers yet another eclectic and intriguing set of picks that include both tech and non-tech options. It isn’t too late to get some great gift picks from the panel [...]
After spending a weekend using and experimenting with the iPad mini, members of The MacJury gathered to discuss the size, screen, and camera of Apple’s newest tablet. Is the iPad mini just another tablet, or does it represent the future of the iPad line? Where does it shine, and where does it fall down? Is [...]
After the dust settled from Apple’s stunning round of product announcements, The MacJury convened to discuss, analyze and pass judgement on the newest iteration of the iPad, the new iPad mini, and the newly redesigned iMac and Mac mini. Testimony is taken on prices, sizes, feature sets and Fusion Drives by the panel of Tonya Engst, Mark [...]
After spending a couple days with the bright, shiny new iPhone 5, members of The MacJury convened to share and compare experiences with each other and you. Discussing the new size and form factor, the new Lightning connector, the new EarPod headphones, the speed of the processor and how it affects real-world use, battery life, [...]
In the last few weeks, the options for cloud storage have exploded, but with minimal diversity. Are some options better than others? Who owns the data you upload to the cloud? How does each service perform? Who do you trust? These and other cloudy issues are pondered and discussed with humor, caution, and maybe a [...]
The MacJury convenes to provide some balanced perspective on Apple’s announcement of a stock dividend and buy back plan…and fails. The discussion starts there, then migrated to who gets credit for Apple’s recent successes, Apple’s offshore cash horde, the Apple TV, the entertainment industry, and more. Providing the less-than fair and balanced commentary are Peter [...]
Members of The MacJury convened in a late-night session to review their first weekend’s experiences with the third generation iPad. Entered into evidence are opinions on the new Retina display, the upgraded camera, the battery life, and much more. Buying experiences, the demand for the new iPad, and whether it is time for you to [...]
The details of Apple’s newest iPad and Apple TV are now official, so we empaneled a MacJury from the TidBITS staff to help us review the announcements and what they mean. The furor over the lack of a name, the impact of the retina display, how people will use the improved camera are all part [...]
The iPhone 4S didn’t seem to wow the crowd at its announcement, but the sales numbers clearly indicated there was lots to be excited about. The MacJury spent the weekend using their new iPhone 4Ss, and share stories of the shenanigans involved in acquiring the phone, SIM card swapping and surgery, and experiencing puppy love [...]
Shortly after the iPhone 4S announcement event wrapped up, The MacJury convened to evaluate the latest news from Apple, including the issue surrounding the naming convention, the new camera, Siri, and the internal hardware changes to the device. The role of voice recognition in gaming, how your relationship with your phone may change once you [...]
Photo manipulation is more popular than ever with the proliferation of cameras in iDevices and the cost of good digital cameras constantly getting better by the month. The problem is how to keep track of what you shot where, and how to easily move your photos from one device to another for editing and sharing. [...]
There has been lots of talk about an Apple television, but should they build it? What would make it different? Why would you want one? The MacJury contemplates these questions and more in a compelling discussion of a relocated digital hub, a Kickstarter for video programs, getting what you want where you want it when [...]
