MacJury #1003: The MacJury Holds Court at Macworld 2010

In the Music Theater on the Macworld 2010 Show Floor, The MacJury convened to discuss the show, take questions from show-goers, and provide some favorite selections from the hundreds (thousands?) of products on display. The panel that attendees got to hear from, and see, included:

Tonya Engst	Jeff Gamet	Ted Landau	Chuck La Tournous	Chuck Joiner

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MacJury #1002: Judging the iPad

The wait is over. Apple’s new iPad is finally here, putting an end to months of speculation, predictions and wishful thinking. How close does it come to being the ultimate portable device? How does it measure up to the astronomical hype? Will it save the newspaper and magazine industry, dominate the ebook market and upend hand-held gaming? What about the price points, options for connectivity and the selection of AT&T as the provider of internet access? Deliberations on all these issues and more are conducted by the panel of:

Peter Cohen	Jeff Gamet	Joe Kissell
Jean MacDonald	Don McAllister	Chuck Joiner

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MacJury #1001: Social Networking in the Age of Earthquake Relief and Late Night TV Wars

The MacJury convenes to discuss the impact of social networks, framed by two very different recent events: the Haiti earthquake and the late night TV war over Conan O’Brien vs. Jay Leno. The panel examines the participatory environment that has evolved, the implications of instant social communication, and the different focuses of each of the major social networks. The importance of Bill Gates finally joining Twitter, why users are still figuring out LinkedIn, proactive vs. reactive participation, and some advice from Mark Twain that can be applied to online social interactions are all discussed by the panel of:

Shelly Brisbin	Victor Cajiao	Jeff Gamet	John Grzeskowiak
Maria Langer	Chuck Joiner

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MacVoices Group Update – January 12, 2010

In this MacVoices Group update:

• New web site design

• The new MacVoices iPhone App

• MacVoices t-shirts and sweatshirts

• MacVoices Group on the Macworld 2010 community

MacJury #920: Deliberations on the New 27″ iMac, Apple’s Acquisition of LaLa, the JooJoo Pad and More

The MacJury is called to order to discuss the new 27″ iMac and why, with its large display, i7 quad core CPU and hyperthreading, it is a game-changer in the desktop computer space. Is it just the best iMac yet, or a harbinger of a coming move to a true television-style device from Apple? Evidence is also heard on Apple’s purchase of LaLa and what it might mean for the future of Apple’s music business, how the North Carolina data center may figure in, and how it might just fit in to the much ballyhooed Apple Tablet. Speaking of tablets…the MacJury passes judgement on the JooJoo pad, the internet tablet that is rising from the ashes of the CrunchPad. The panel that gets all this done includes:

Victor Cajiao	Pat Fauquet	Mark Fuccio	John Martellaro	Chuck Joiner

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The MacJury’s “Real-Deal Black Friday/Cyber Monday List”

What are the best tech deals you’re seeing for the big shopping weekend? Tweet or email the details to me and we’ll add them to the list of favorites here. (Some may have expired by the time you see them; sorry about that if it happens to you.)

(When evaluating deals, think about sales tax and shipping before making a final decision on price.)

Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones with free shipping, in black or white, for $49.99 on Amazon.

Macworld 2010 Conference Special! Save 25% on any Macworld Conference Package or Get an Expo Pass For Only $10 (a $25 Value) 3 Days Only: Friday, November 27th through Sunday, November 29th.

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home & Student Edition for $89.99 plus free shipping at Amazon.

ScreenCastsOnline Membership discount – 50% off with code NOV2009 – up to Cyber Monday!

Softpress is offering real discounts on Freeway versions and bundles:

Freeway 5 Express: $47

Freeway 5 Pro: $149

Freeway 5 Pro + Intaglio: $199

MercuryMover and Highbrow are 20% off using the discount code FRIDAY on the Helium Foot Sofware web site.

50% off all SmileOnMyMac software at their store. (Black Friday only)

Up to 50% off Aquafadas software at their store. (Black Friday only)

50% discount on WooThemes WordPress theme subscription. (Black Friday only)

20% off new MacSpeech Dictate through the MacSpeech online store. Use coupon code MS2009 at checkout.

Western Digital 1.5 TB Caviar Green SATA Intellipower 32 MB Cache Desktop Hard Drive WD15EADS for $89.99 and free shipping at Amazon.

Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Green SATA Intellipower 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive for $69.99 with free shipping, at Amazon.

equinux has two Black Friday bundles with significant savings:

“Master Your Mail Bundle” – 260+ Greeting Cards for Mail for $49.95, 59% off regular price. Ad a TubeSTick hybrid for $59.95, $70 off.

“Boost Your Mac Life Bundle” – Everything from the “Master Your Mail Bundle plus two Seasons Greetings Templates for Mail, CoverScout, SongGenie, iSale and MediaCentral, all for $99.95, a savings of 65%. Ad a TubeSTick hybrid for $59.95, $70 off.

50% off Sandvox by Karelia on their web site.

NewerTech Voyager Quad Interface Hard Drive Docking Solution for $75.00

Other World Computing’s USB to DVI/HDMI/VGA Video Display Adapter for $59.00. (See it in action on MacVoicesTV #953)

ScotteVest is offering free UPS Ground Shipping for all orders over $75 through only midnight on Cyber Monday, November 30

Griffin AirCurve for iPhone for $8.99 from newegg

Seagate® Expansion Desktop USB 2.0 Hard Drive, 1.5TB for $99 from OfficeMax (Black Friday)

Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS Hard Drive – for $69.99 from TigerDirect

MacJury #914: New iPods, iTunes and More: Was It Really Only Rock & Roll? (Part 1)

Apple’s September music event was entitled, “It’s Only Rock & Roll, But We Like It.” But was it really? The MacJury consider the facts in the first of a two-part discussion. Do the iPod nano’s new features reflect Steve Jobs’ absence or do they address some specific aspects of iPod use? And why an FM radio? Is the decision not to put a camera in the iPod touch an oversight or a differentiator? Should you upgrade to iPhone 3.1 right away? And perhaps the biggest question of all…Norah Jones??? The MacJury take the case with a panel of:

Jeff Carlson	Adam Christianson	Glenn Fleishman
Keith Lang	Chuck La Tournous	Chuck Joiner

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MacJury #910: The MacJury, Tan, Rested and Ready, Convene to Discuss Vacation Tech

Several members of The MacJury took very different vacations this summer and convened to swap stories and discuss the tech they took (and didn’t take) with them. Tech on vacation? These are MacJurors we’re talking about. One went to an island, one to Disneyland, one to Sin City and one left the country. Which is which? What did they take? Find out about the destinations, the choices made and why from the panel of:

Christopher Breen	Chuck La Tournous	Don McAllister	Chuck Joiner

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MacJury #909: Cloud Computing, Google Docs, Office and Photoshop on the Web and What It Means for Mac Users

The MacJury convenes at a higher level to discuss some of the recent announcements about cloud computing, whether they affect Mac users now, and how they might in the future. Deliberations are held on the Palm Pre, Google Docs coming out of beta, Microsoft Office moving to the web for free, Adobe Photoshop Express, and the announcement of Google Chrome. Along the way, Microsoft is convicted, the new power of the customer is explained, and what is lacking in web apps (at the moment) is revealed. Is your Mac still the best productivity choice? Find out from the panel of:

Jeff Gamet	Joe Kissell	Dori Smith	Chuck Joiner

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MacJury #903: Evidence is Heard and Judgement is Passed on the iPhone 3.0 Announcements

The iPhone 3.0 news was big, and it takes a big MacJury to handle it all. That’s why the largest panel yet was convened to discuss every aspect of Apple’s special iPhone announcements. Opinions on favorite and long overdue features were offered, things expected that didn’t appear (so far) were discussed and the impact of it all was examined from a variety of angles. Expect the unexpected in the analysis provided by:

John F. Braun	Peter Cohen	Tonya Engst	Ted Landau
Chuck La Tournous	Don McAllister	Terry White	Chuck Joiner

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