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 The Macintosh represents more than a computing platform among the tech-savvy, for many it's a way of life. Inside Mac brings the voice of experience to the people who live the Macintosh digital lifestyle. The show is currently syndicated every week across the country and around the world on terrestrial broadcast radio stations, Podcast, Audible, Macworld Magazine CD and streaming live on broadband web radio. Anchor Scott Sheppard and correspondents Desmond Crisis and Laura Burstein cover the latest tech stories with the Mac user in mind. Senior Mac Technologist Sam Levin keeps listeners updated on the latest products, and news correspondent Ken Ray brings it all into perspective with a regular roundup of the week's news headlines. Inside Mac is one of the most unique tech shows on broadcast radio today. 
The Inside Mac Show - February 26th 2005LIVE 1-3pm Pacific - Call Us At 800-490-0058Listen to the show LIVE on AM 1220 KNTS in the San Francisco Bay Area or on the web at http://www.universaltalknetwork.com/listen.htmThis week's Inside Mac Radio show is so big you'll need both ears just to hear it all! Join anchor Scott Sheppard, correspondents Desmond Crisis, Laura Burstein and Ken Ray with senior Mac technologist Sam Levin for another potent dose of radio that speaks directly to the life you live. Right out of the gate we've got the inside track on the latest iPod releases direct from Apple's Worldwide Director of iPod Product Marketing Stan Ng. Find out how they get that dramatically improved battery life and if we'll ever see an "iPod Movie" One of the smartest guys in tech, David Coursey joins us for his enlightened view of living with a Mac Mini where your Windows box used to be. We also talk about his columns at eWeek and his latest books that help you get the most out of your gear. Correspondent Laura Burstein joins us from her native habitat... a shopping center just outside of Tinseltown! Following up on the celebrity sightings at the Apple store at The Grove, Burstein camps out and gives us the dish. What does the new iPod pricing really mean? Mac Observer Brad Gibson joins us to talk about the intricacies of the "Halo Effect" and precisely how Apple will rule the world through digital music. Who owns that sleeping bag under the Genius Bar? It's senior mac Technologist Sam Levin and his Cool Mac Picks with the latest on books, bags, and sleeves. Can Mac geeks find love in Hollywood? Scott Rose stars in "Scott's Search For A Rose." Our Laura Burstein finds out what makes him tick and how he already lives the true Mac geek's dream all from trying to buy a T-shirt right off of someone's back! It's a good thing we offer it in format you can play over and over again, you might need to listen to this one a couple of times! This Weeks Guests - Hour 1Stan Ng - Apple Worldwide Director Of iPod Product Marketing
Apple Unveils New iPod mini Starting at Just $199
Apple unveiled the second generation iPod mini lineup with a new 4GB model priced at just $199 and a new 6GB model with 50 percent more storage priced at $249. Both iPod mini models feature increased battery life of up to 18 hours, USB charging and an ultra-portable, lightweight design available in four vibrant colors. "The iPod mini is now available at the magic price point of $199," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "At this breakthrough price point, and with more than twice the battery life, the new iPod mini should appeal to even more music lovers." iPod mini works effortlessly with Apple's iTunes, providing music lovers with access to the iTunes Music Store, the number one digital music service in the world. iPod mini features Apple's patent-pending Auto-Sync which works seamlessly with iTunes to automatically download an entire digital music library onto iPod mini with just one click, keeping it up-to-date whenever iPod mini is plugged into a Mac or Windows computer using USB 2.0. In addition to keeping the iPod mini up-to-date, plugging directly into the USB 2.0 port will also conveniently charge the iPod mini--so, one connection does it all. Apple's iPod, the iTunes jukebox and the iTunes Music Store are leading the digital music revolution. With over 10 million iPods sold to date, the iPod is the world's most popular digital music player, and the iTunes Music Store is the number one online music store with over 70 percent market share. The new iPod mini is a member of Apple's wildly popular iPod family for both Mac and PC which includes the fourth generation iPod, the iPod photo, the iPod U2 Special Edition and iPod shuffle. Pricing & AvailabilityThe 4GB and 6GB models of iPod mini for Mac or Windows are available worldwide immediately for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) and $249 (US) respectively, in a choice of silver, pink, blue or green through the Apple Store, Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. iPod mini includes earbud headphones, a belt clip case, a USB 2.0 cable, and a CD with iTunes 4.7.1 for Mac and Windows computers. An optional USB power adapter is available for $29 (US) which easily charges iPod mini when traveling. Other accessories include the iPod Dock for $39 (US) for desktop syncing and charging, in-ear headphones for $39 (US), an arm band for $29 (US), a lanyard for $19 (US) and FireWire(R) cable for $19 (US). Laser engraving is available for iPod mini for free from the Apple Store (www.apple.com) and can include two lines of text with up to 23 characters per line. iPod mini requires a Mac with a USB 2.0 port or FireWire* and Mac OS X version 10.2.8 or 10.3.4 or later; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 or FireWire port, or USB 2.0 or FireWire card and Windows 2000, with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later. All iPods include rechargeable batteries which have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. *Firewire options require an optional cable, sold separately. http://www.apple.com/ipodmini/Apple Updates iPod photo Lineup
New Slim 30GB Model Starts at Just $349Apple updated its iPod photo lineup by introducing a new slim 30GB model, holding up to 7,500 songs, for just $349 and a new 60GB model, holding up to 15,000 songs, for $449. Designed to take your entire music and photo libraries with you wherever you go, both iPod photo models feature a stunning high-resolution color screen for displaying photos and enhancing the entire iPod music experience. Both models hold up to 25,000 digital photos and will feature the ability to import photos from your digital camera via the new iPod Camera Connector for instant viewing and slide show playback on iPod photo. "The new slim 30GB iPod photo at just $349 lets music lovers enjoy their iPod in full color, including album artwork along with their personal photo library," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "And now you can import photos from your digital camera directly into iPod photo with the optional iPod Camera Connector." iPod photo works effortlessly with Apple's iTunes, providing music lovers with access to the iTunes Music Store, the number one digital music service in the world. iPod photo features Apple's patent-pending Auto-Sync which works seamlessly with iTunes to automatically download an entire digital music library onto iPod photo with just one click, keeping it up-to-date whenever iPod photo is plugged into a Mac or Windows computer using FireWire(R) or USB 2.0, the standard amongst both Mac and PC users to both charge and update any iPod. The new iPod Camera Connector is an optional accessory that enables customers to connect their digital camera to iPod photo and import their photos into the iPod. By simply connecting the iPod Camera Connector and a digital camera*, customers can easily transfer digital images to their iPod photo, providing tremendous storage space so they can take more pictures. Imported photos are immediately viewable on iPod photo's crisp color screen, and can also be brought back to iPhoto on the Mac or various photo applications on the PC. The iPod Camera Connector is expected to be available in late March for $29. Apple's iPod, the iTunes jukebox and the iTunes Music Store are leading the digital music revolution. With over 10 million iPods sold to date, the iPod is the world's most popular digital music player, and the iTunes Music Store is the number one online music store with over 70 percent market share. The new iPod photo is a member of Apple's wildly popular iPod family for both Mac and PC which includes the fourth generation iPod, the iPod mini, the iPod U2 Special Edition and iPod shuffle. Pricing & AvailabilityThe 30GB and 60GB models of iPod photo for Mac or Windows are available worldwide immediately for a suggested retail price of $349 (US) and $449 (US) respectively, through the Apple Store, Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. iPod photo includes earbud headphones, a USB 2.0 cable, a USB power adapter and a CD with iTunes 4.7.1 for Mac and Windows computers. Optional accessories with the following suggested retail prices include the iPod Dock for $39 (US), in-ear headphones for $39 (US), the iPod Camera Connector for $29 (US) and FireWire cable for $19 (US). Laser engraving is available for iPod for free from the Apple Store and can include two lines of text with up to 27 characters per line. iPod photo requires a Mac with a USB 2.0 port or FireWire**, Mac OS X version 10.2.8 or 10.3.4 or later and iPhoto 4.0.3 or later; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 or FireWire port or USB 2.0 or FireWire card and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, and Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 or Elements 3.0 or later. All iPods include rechargeable batteries which have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. Music capacity is based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes. *Support varies depending on make, manufacturer and model of digital camera. **Firewire options require an optional cable, sold separately. http://www.apple.com/ipodphoto/David Coursey - eWeek Technology Columnist / Author
David Coursey is a technology columnist, author, and consultant with more than 20 years' experience. His columns and blog appear on eWEEK.com and he is currently at work on his second book for Windows users who are "switching" to Apple's Macintosh. The newest title, focusing on the Mac mini as a second computer for Windows users, will be published this spring by Peachpit Press. Bill Gates once referred to him as a "technology expert" in an attempt to dodge a question about the Windows XP user interface. He has been quoted by both Gates and Apple's Steve Jobs in keynote presentations. David is the former producer and host of the DEMO and Showcase technology conferences as well as other executive events. He has a long background in broadcasting and worked with Scott and Desmond on CNET Radio, when he was also executive editor of ZDNet Anchordesk. An active volunteer, he is a member of the San Mateo County (Calif.) Sheriff's Search and Rescue and is also affiliated with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the American Red Cross, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, and other emergency service organizations. He is a member of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and holds a variety of other disaster service certifications. He is also a member of the American Birding Association and other environmental and conservation groups. You won't find anything interesting on his Web site at www.coursey.com as it is undergoing renovation. His columns appear at www.eweek.com. David owns six Windows and five Macintosh computers, used interchangeably. Bonus trivia question: David Coursey appears in the A&E Biography programs about two famous individuals. One used to be a rocker and the other is most often seen in eveningwear. Who are these men? Answer: Bill Gates, who used to "rock" back-and-forth during public appearances and the usually pajama-and-robe clad Hugh Hefner, in whose Biography appears David's byline from his years as a writer for USA Today. http://blog.ziffdavis.com/courseyThis Weeks Guests - Hour 2Brad Gibson - The Mac Observer
Brad Gibson is a veteran Macintosh reporter who currently works for MacObserver.com. He has previously worked for MacCentral, MacNN, MacInTouch, and MacUser UK magazine. In his 25-plus year journalistic career, Mr. Gibson has worked as a reporter and senior news producer for United Press International Radio, the Associated Press Radio Network, US Radio Network, CBS Radio News, and NBC News Radio. Mr. Gibson was also Assistant News Director for America Online News, based in Dulles, VA. http://www.macobserver.comScott Rose - Professional Actor - Host - Improviser
Scott Rose, 32, grew up in the idyllic town of Glenview, Illinois, where he spent most of his childhood playing piano, programming computer games, and performing magic tricks. Then one day, at the age of 9, Scott saw the movie "The Private Eyes" starring Don Knotts and Tim Conway as inept detectives solving a mysterious murder. When Scott went back home later that evening, he turned on the television only to discover Don Knotts again, this time playing Mr. Furley in "Three's Company." Confused, Scott turned to his mom and asked, "Is Don Knotts a detective in real life, pretending to be a landlord? Or is he a landlord in real life, pretending to be a detective?" And his mom responded, "Neither. He's an actor!" That was the moment when Scott realized the magic of acting. Stay tuned for the rest of Scott's biography... he'll be updating this as soon as his run of Scott's Search For A Rose is over! Scott's Search For A Rose
Scott's Search For A Rose is the new one-person-show by Scott Rose, that opened in January 2005! The show is a heartwarming, funny tale about a computer geek's lifelong search for his soulmate. If you've ever been in love, ever wanted to be in love, or ever thought you were in love, this is the show for you. The critics are raving about the show! Here's a sample of what people are saying about "Scott's Search For A Rose": "Recommended... very funny and endearing one-person play... Rose relates his tale with an engaging wit and rosy-cheeked enthusiasm... hilarious... [a] winning piece." - LA Weekly "A well crafted story... extremely well written... the show was funny and had the audience laughing from start to finish... at times philosophical and even cutting." - L.A. Splash Magazine "Adducting innocence, romanticism, magic tricks, and comedy -- Rose's one-man show is a spectacle of original thought... truly inspiring. - Apple-X.net "With an amiable face and likable personality, Scott wins the audience over in his struggles to find a soul mate... filled with humor, honesty and poignancy." - The Tolucan Times "Scott's lofty observations of the universal search for a soulmate makes his one-man show irresistible. Laughter is the best medicine, and this show evaporates misconceptions encountered during one's search for their better half. Cute as a button and smart as a tack, Scott keeps the message simple and oh so funny." - Maggie Rowe (Producer, "Sit N Spin", "Hollywood Hellhouse") "Tight, compelling, insightful, specific, charming, honest and original. Scott is willing to poke fun at his innocence, nerdiness, fears and desires... an unmitigated success." - Paget Brewster (Actress, "Friends", "Huff", "Andy Richter Controls The Universe") Sam's Cool Mac Pick's - Feb 26th - 2005The iPod Book (Doing cool stuff with the iPod and the iTunes Music Store) by Scott Kelby
Scott Kelby's book provides simple tips and tricks to the most popular selling Mp3 player - iPod. Complete with colorful illustrations of many cool iPod accessories. Award-winning author Scott Kelby shows you step-by-step how it's all done, using the same casual, plain English style that made him one of the world's bestselling technology authors. You'll learn how to do only the most important, most requested, and just plain cool things you're going to want to do with your iPod so you can start having fun with it today. Right now! Each page covers just one topic, complete with full color photos making it easy to find just what you're looking for fast. Plus, it shows you how to get the most from the iTunes Music Store, how to integrate your iPod into your car, which iPod accessories are hot, and there's even entire chapters on using Apple iPod photo and the new iPod shuffle! It's all here--in the only book of its kind, and you're gonna love it!
http://www.peachpit.com Axio's Hybrid Pack
Wish to carry a 17" PowerBook, Canon i-P90 portable printer, Digital Rebel camera, and even another notebook? Your 'weight is over'. This lightweight wonder carries all your important digital toys effortlessly within a well balanced and sleek designed backpack. At 2671 cubic inches, the Hybrid is big in scale and equally big on features and with its semi-rigid foam construction it'll take whatever you throw at it or in it. Three massive storage compartments provides all the storage space you'll need for daily or business life, with plenty of space for pens, notepads, cables and keys. Innovative removable 17" laptop sleeve allows you to use the Hybrid as a business pack or remove the sleeve and it turns into a daypack.
http://www.axio-usa.com Bang & Olufsen's A8 Earphones
Perhaps the most versatile earphones on the market. What I enjoy about the A8 Earphones are the way B&O provide maneuverability of each component (i,e.: height, earphone swivel, earpiece adjustment..) The A8 is also built to last.. something hard to find these days with hundreds of headphones. Bang & OlufsenÕs Earphones are designed to fit the individual ear comfortably and offer the highest sound quality, compromising with neither. The adjustable fit ensures that very little sound escapes, a typical problem with earphones. The Earphones provide a sound quality at a level beyond expectations, even if you are running a marathon. In fact, the sound quality is so good that you can use the Earphones at home with the two meter extension cable, when listening on stationary audio equipment. The ergonomic design fits the ear like a pair of spectacles, meaning that each earphone adjusts easily to the contours and curves of the individual ear. Whatever your level of activity, the Earphones always sit firmly and precisely, ensuring that the sound experience is for your ears only. Crafted in robust aluminium and hard rubber and weighing only eight grams each, the Earphones ensure that you can concentrate fully on the excellent sound, rather than on the earphones themselves. Bang & OlufsenÕs Earphones are supplied with a robust and practical carrying case, and include a two-meter extension cable and an extra set of ear pads for the speaker units.
http://www.bang-olufsen.com Waterfield's Sleevecase
Inner geek meets style and portability. What do you get when you wrap your laptop in a neoprene and ballistic shell? A nearly bullet-proof SleeveCase that holds its own - in or out of a bag. And if that weren't enough, it's designed for one-hand access. The famed Waterfield Bag company make a great computer Sleevecase that's hand crafted (like the bags). These Sleevecase come in vertical and horizontal offerings. The revised Sleevecase even has a nifty outer side pocket that allows one to carry 8x10" paperwork. The Sleevecase is a must for anyone wanting to protect their PowerBook/iBook with style.
http://www.sfbags.com The Inside Mac Radio StaffScott Sheppard - Executive Producer / Anchor
Scott Sheppard is the founder and editor of the VERY popular Macintosh Web Site, http://www.OSXFAQ.com/. He is the Executive Producer/Anchor of the nationally syndicated broadcast radio show "Inside Mac" and a Contributing Editor for Macworld UK. Scott has been using Apple computers for more than 25 years, as well as spending many years as a Wintel user, giving him the unique perspective of having spent a lot of time on both sides of the computer fence. Scott Sheppard previously hosted the Inside Mac Show broadcast by CNET radio. Desmond Crisis - Correspondent
If you look in the Cyberpunk Handbook, you'll find Desmond Crisis. Having founded the Otaku Patrol Group in 1993 he quickly found his way to the front lines of emerging technologies. One of the pioneers of technology television, Desmond was the anchor of CNET Television's "Cool Tech" and correspondent to "CNET Central", "The New Edge", and "The Web" seen on USA Network, Sci-Fi Channel and international stations. He has also hosted the "The Desmond Crisis Program" a daily call-in talk show on the CNET Radio Network, including terrestrial AM stations coast-to-coast and one of XM Satellite Radio's launch channels. Before he got his press badge, Desmond was a game developer and part of the team that produced several titles including "Zero Tolerance", the first 3D behind-the-gun shooter which was also the first multi-console networked game for the Sega Genesis. When not broadcasting, Desmond volunteers his time and skills to various homeland security agencies. He is an avid communications enthusiast holding both a General Mobile Radio Service license as well as the amateur radio callsign KC6VHG Desmond Crisis has been called "the cult leader of the cyberpunks" Laura Burstein - Correspondent
Laura Burstein is a Silicon Valley native with more than a decade of combined experience in broadcasting, writing, and new media. Laura graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State University. Before and during college, Laura worked at local radio and television stations around the Bay Area. Laura was a Web Producer at ZDTV (later TechTV) in early 2000. Eventually, Laura appeared on-air as an Interact Host on the network's daily news show, Tech Live and occasionally filled in as co-host of Call for Help. Laura also co-wrote Leo Laporte,s 2003 Technology Almanac, which sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide. Today, Laura,s love of tech can only be rivaled by her love of food. Ken Ray - Correspondent
Ken Ray has worked both sides of the radio mic for over ten years. He has written and produced comedy bits for an alternative station in Boston, anchored two and half hours of news daily on TechTV Radio, was morning drive personality on an FM country station in the middle of nowhere, was operations director for an AM in Boston, was operations director for an AM in San Francisco, and has logged countless hours in production studios, tearing out everything from down and dirty :30 spots that need to hit the air yesterday to agency spots to long-form infomercials and even longer-form CD projects. Writing news, spots, promos and interstitials also fits somewhere in his repertoire. And he runs a mean radio board for in studio as well as remote broadcasts. Outside of radio, Ken wrote for the magazine Global Technology Business. He also makes a darn good bread pudding. Sam Levin - Senior Mac Technologist
Sam Levin Co-Founded the Stanford Mac Users' Group in 1985, and has worked with leading Macintosh developers on business development, licensing, and strategic market development. Sam Directed licensing and business development initiatives for leading companies such as Axio, Virgin Interactive, Broderbund, Chronos, Mattel, Connectix, IBM Multimedia, IXLA, iSkin, Jiiva, Keyspan, Microsoft, MYOB, MacMice, Fathom Pictures, LandWare, Nova Development, Totally Hip Software, Y-E Data and more. Sam has been using Macs for 20 years, as well as tied into the world of handheld and digital imaging, providing him a special angle on personal computing and consumer electronics. Greg Douglas - Director of Network Operations
Gregory Douglas has fifteen years of experience in the radio, television and computer- related areas. He was the Director of Network Operations for Personal Achievement Radio, which included responsibilities for the production, operation and distribution of the "PAR" format. As the primary individual in charge of the on-air sound for "PAR", Mr. Douglas interacted with the motivational authors, Nightingale-Conant, ABC Radio Networks, PAR O & O's and affiliates and the broadcast talent. He pioneered the transition to digital for the flagship PAR studios. In addition, Mr. Douglas was M.I.S. Manager for Douglas Broadcasting Inc. where he was responsible for the traffic and business computer functions as well as the computer networking of DBI/PAR radio outlets. Previously, he was the General Manager of DBI's Seattle operation and Station Manager at WBPS-AM in Boston. Also, Mr. Douglas has been involved in almost all areas of broadcasting, including traffic, business, engineering, production and sales. For more information contact:
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