MacJury #916: Debating the Microsoft ZuneHD vs. the iPod, Subscription Music and More

Is the ZuneHD a serious competitor to the iPod? Does it even represent a decent alternative? The MacJury reviews evidence such as the usefulness of wireless syncing, HD radio and why it does or doesn’t matter, and the lack of a Mac client for MIcrosoft’s MP3 player. The panel debate subscription music in general and Rhapsody in particular, argue over the tagging features for songs on the radio, and determine exactly which iPod the ZuneHD is targeting. The panelists for this edition include:

Peter Cohen	Jonathan Cost	Chris Foresman	Jeff Gamet	Chuck Joiner

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MacJury #915: New iPods, iTunes and More: Was It Really Only Rock & Roll? (Part 2)

The MacJury continue their deliberations of Apple’s “It’s Only Rock & Roll” event by reviewing the new Home Sharing feature, discussing whether the iTunes Store redesign is a step forward, backward or sideways, and what the return of Steve Jobs means for future announcements. With the new version of iTunes, arranging your iPhone apps is no longer a frustrating game, apps can be shared between Macs, and the new album format premiers. All this and more are examined by the panel of:

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

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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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