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Inside Mac - March 13th 2004

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Alykhan Jetha (AJ) - Marketcircle

Alykhan Jetha (AJ) is the Founder and CEO of Marketcircle, maker of the award winning DayLite Contact and Sales Manager for Mac OS X. Marketcircle was founded in 1999 as a custom software development shop specializing in WebObjects, but has focused exclusively on establishing DayLite as a premier solution for Mac OS X-based Small Businesses since April 2002.

Prior to Marketcircle, AJ spent 10 years in NeXT based software development. He led several software development teams to build class leading law enforcement software for Comnetix, powerful DNA lab management systems for Visible Genetics and innovative e-business applications for companies such as GE & Moen.

Contact and Sales Management for Mac OS X

DayLite, a powerful new management tool from Marketcircle, makes managing all of your customer relationships, sales opportunities, and company projects a snap! DayLite is flexible enough to offer management a bird's eye view of the overall company or quickly drill down to examine each individual activity required to complete a sale. Catered to sales and business professionals and built upon a powerful SQL database, DayLite is the most sophisticated and advanced contact and sales manager for Mac OS X.

Adam C. Engst - TidBITS

Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS, one of the oldest and largest Internet-based newsletters, distributed every week to hundreds of thousands of readers. He has written and co-authored numerous Internet books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many articles for magazines, including Macworld, where he is currently a Contributing Editor. In addition, he has collaborated on several Internet educational videos and has appeared on a variety of internationally broadcast television and radio programs. He also holds positions as Chairman of the XNS Public Trust Organization, President of the Info-Mac Network, and Director of Charitable Licensing for the FreePPP Group. His indefatigable support of the Macintosh community and commitment to operating at a personal level resulted in him being ranked as the third most influential person in the Macintosh industry in the MDJ Power 25 survey of industry insiders and the fifth most influential in the "Most Influential Figure in the Mac Industry" poll of MacDirectory readers. And unlike Steve Jobs (who was number one in both surveys), Adam has been turned into an action figure.

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Digital Lifestyle Outfitters TransPod FM

Ultimate iPod peripheral for folks that do not have a tape deck (like many new car models).

TransPod FM broadcasts iPod to your car stereo via a digital, drift-free, stereo FM Transmitter. Custom-made to our specs just for iPod, TransPod FM is the ultimate car solution - it charges iPod while it is playing, transmits crisp, clear music through your car stereo speakers and mounts iPod using two jointed charger arms - so iPod is right where you can access it while driving, no matter where your cigarette lighter is located.

How it works:

Slide your iPod down into the cradle. Connect the modular auto charger arm to the back of the unit, plug it into your standard 12v cigarette lighter and you are mounted, powered and ready to roll. Dial an unused frequency on your car stereo's FM dial (nothing but static), then dial the TransPod FM's built-in FM Transmitter to match that frequency. FM transmitter operates from 88MHz to 108MHz, giving you the the full FM spectrum to choose from!

Also features an audio/out jack for use with a cassette adapter or auxiliary plug (cassette adapter and auxiliary plug sold separately). Two charger arms and a dash mount option included in the kit give you the flexibitily to position iPod anywhere you want it.

MSRP: $99.99

Tom Bihn's Empire Builder

This case is built like a tank! If you want a case that will outlast your grandchildren, this one's for you!

The Empire Builder is the result of 3 years of product development and 30 years of bag building experience. It is uniquely styled, superbly functional, and built to endure years of abuse. The asymmetrical front flap closes with a sturdy 2" side-release buckle and has three pockets: a horizontal zippered pocket to fit CD's or a CD player; a vertical zippered pocket to provide quick access to a cell phone; and a diagonal, open-top pocket for plane ticket, etc. Under the front flap, a large pouch has further 3-D pockets for PDA, cell phone, and pens, plus a snaphook for keys.

The main compartment unzips low on the sides, exposing a "bellows" that allows access to the depths of the bag. The front, back, bottom, and sides are padded and stiffened by 1/4" (6mm) closed-cell foam to protect contents and maintain sharp looks. Inside the main compartment, the Empire Builder comes with three hard plastic file dividers that make organizing your papers a snap & keeps those important files from getting damaged.

The dividers stay put inside the bag, but are easily removed if you don't want them, or you can order extras for even greater organization. Also in the main compartment, you will find clips for the optional Brain Cell, so you can turn the Empire Builder into a sophisticated and highly protective laptop briefcase.

Handles are amazingly comfortable - constructed of Ballistic nylon rolled around high-quality foam; they lay naturally together at the top of the bag, so there's no fishing around for your grip. Of course, you can always add the Absolute Shoulder strap when the load gets too heavy.

MSRP: $130.00

Scott Sheppard - Executive Producer / Host

Scott Sheppard is the founder and editor of the popular Macintosh Web Site, http://www.OSXFAQ.com He is also a monthly Contributing Editor to Macworld UK magazine and produces a daily audio broadcast of Mac news and information Inside Mac Radio.

Scott Sheppard previously hosted the Inside Mac Show broadcast by CNET Radio - KNEW 910 AM San Francisco.

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.

Sam Levin - Co Host & Senior Mac Technologist

Sam 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 initiatives for leading entertainment companies such as Virgin Interactive, Broderbund, and Mattel.

Sam has worked with numerous Mac companies such as: Aladdin, Apple, Broderbund, Connectix, IBM Multimedia, IXLA, Jiiva, Keyspan, Microsoft, MYOB, Meilenstein, Fathom Pictures, LandWare, Mattel, Nova Development, Totally Hip Software, Y-E Data and more.

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.