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The MacVoices Briefing is the new show from MacVoices Group producer and host Chuck Joiner. In the first episode, Chuck introduces the new show, why it came to be, and what viewers and subscribers can expect to see. Then, as a sample, Chuck demonstrates PDF to Keynote, a small utility that solves the problem of moving multi-page PDFs into, you guessed it, Apple’s Keynote.Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group. You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacVoices Briefing (RSS podcast feed) The post MacVoices Briefing #1301 – Premiere Edition and PDF to Keynote appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacVoices Briefing #1301 – Premiere Edition and PDF to Keynote appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

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 of Karen Anderson, Steve Sande, Tim Verpoorten and host Chuck Joiner. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.  This edition of MacVoicesTV is sponsored by CrashPlan: Automatic, offsite, data backup. You’re data’s protected and accessible by you – anytime, anywhere.Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group. You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes   Karen Anderson is a Seattle-based writer and web content professional who brings common sense to social media. She develops online marketing communications materials for clients in the business, government, and nonprofit sectors. She conducts social media audits, leads web content seminars, and speaks at technology industry gatherings including Ignite Seattle and Macworld/iWorld. Karen worked as a writer and managing editor at Apple for six years, and after leaving Apple wrote the ebook Take Control of iPhone Basics. She blogs at WriterWay.com, SocialBusinessMaven.com, FitnessFoodandFashion.com, and iPhone4Tips.com. Steve Sande also writes way too much. He’s the Hardware Editor at TUAW, and recently logged over one million words written for the blog in just over three years. He’s written a number of books for Take Control Books and Apress, is married to a rocket scientist, and spends his days being bossed by a cat. You can watch what he says on Twitter, and see him every Wednesday on TUAW TV Live.  Tim Verpoorten has been a Mac Blogger for about 10 years. His blog, Surfbits.com, looks at Hardware, Software and Web sites that make using the Mac special. In 2005 he started the MacReviewCast Podcast and over the next 6 years Tim and group of talented podcasters and friends reviewed Mac software and gear. The MacReviewCast was best known for Tim’s look at the Mac Freeware of the week. You can still find him occasionally on the MacRoundtable and on his SurfBits blog.  Karen Anderson’s Picks LogMeIn  LaCie Rikiki 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive  Seagate Backup Plus 500 GB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive for Mac  BookBook, Hardback Leather Case for 13-inch MacBook Pro Twelve South BookBook for iPhone 4/4S Twelve South BookBook for iPhone 5, All-in-one leather iPhone case and wallet Twelve South BookBook Volume 2 for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Generation iPad  Dr. Who Robes  Membership in a Mac User Group - Find one near you  Naples MacFriends Macintosh Users Group Griffin Technology Elevator Laptop Stand Scrivener – Literature & Latte Take Control of Scrivener 2 by Kirk McElhearn   Steve Sande’s Picks: 27″ iMac Element Case Ronin Littlest Black Book by Pad and Quill   Raspberry Pi Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) Logitech Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam Pogo Connect Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Pen Sensu Brush and Stylus for iPad    Tim Verpoorten’s Picks:  Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover Wireless Backlit Keyboard for Mac, iPad + iPhone – Logitech Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Ink Pen Apple Gift Cards Moleskine 2013 12 Month Star Wars Limited Edition Daily Planner Black Hard Cover Large TWSBI Inc. Avernum: Escape From the Pit – Spiderweb Software (Mac) Avernum 6 – Spiderweb Software (Mac) Avernum: Escape From the Pit HD – Spiderweb Software (iOS) Avernum 6 HD – Spiderweb Software (iOS) Classic Match Foosball game table accessory Apple iPad sync dock Dolly Drive   Chuck Joiner’s Picks: Western Digital 1 TB WD TV Live Hub Media Center The Transporter ([...]

With the holiday season in full swing, The MacJury takes a break from the serious topics to deliver a truly eclectic set of suggestions for those on your gift list. Whether a serious geek or with no tech interest at all, your gift-giving problems are solved by the panel of Melissa Davis, Weldon Dodd, Jeff Gamet, Jean MacDonald and host Chuck Joiner. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group. You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes   Melissa Davis is a mother of two children and TheMacMommy to many and their Apple gadgets with her personal information technology consulting business. She lives in Tucson, AZ where she synchronizes with her science teacher husband and their two young fanboys. She enjoys social networking and helping people all over the globe and in her own back yard get more joy from their Apple hardware and software. Her website is The MacMommy. You can connect with her on Twitter and on Google+. Weldon Dodd, is the owner of Rewind Technology, a Mac-focused consulting firm based in Denver, CO, a contributor to TheAppleBlog on GigaOM, and the curator of ipadk12.com. You can find him on Twitter too. Jeff Gamet is the Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, and the author of Fresh Brewed Tales, a chronicle of Jeff’s strange adventures at coffee shops. You can find his regular updates on Twitter. Jean MacDonald is a partner and head of Marketing and PR at Smile, developers of PDFpen and TextExpander, as well as an active member of the tech community. A would-be rock ‘n roll star, you can follow all of Jean’s exploits on her Twitter stream.   EMTEC M316 Animal Series 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (Sea Turtle) Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker Apple TV Scosche Rhythm Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-Inch Laptop with Retina Display 8GB R2-D2 Star Wars MIMOBOT USB Flash Drive Solid State Drives (SSD) on Other World Computing iPad mini from Apple GelaSkins Finding Nemo (Five-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) Meninos Command-O Doormat Speck Products MacBook Pro (with Retina Display) 15-Inch See-Thru Hard Plastic Case TiVo Stream Digital Video Recorder Set of 10 “Numbers” Letterpress Coasters  Squier by Fender USB Stratocaster Guitar TrendyDigital WaterGuard Waterproof Case, Waterproof Cover for Apple iPad Epson LabelWorks LW-300 Label Maker Apple Ipad TPU Case 3 pcs Aqua Blue/Black/Red Capacitive Stylus/styli  rooCASE Dual-View Multi Angle Genuine (Purple) Leather Case for iPad SquareTrade Warranty for iPad   The post MacJury #1216: Holiday Gift Ideas from The MacJury appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1216: Holiday Gift Ideas from The MacJury appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

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 it a device for consumption or productivity? All of this and much more is examined by the panel of Katie Floyd, John Martellaro, Derrick Story, Julio Ojeda-Zapata and host Chuck Joiner. The audio-only version of this episode is available on MacVoices.Links Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Katie Floyd is a litigation attorney and the co-creator and host of the acclaimed Mac Power Users Podcast distributed through the 5by5 Network. Mac Power Users teaches listeners how to get the most from their Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. The show was ranked the number two technology podcast in iTunes and routinely featured featured by Apple. Katie is a regular speaker at Macworld Expo, a member of the influential Mac Roundtable Podcast featuring a panel of Mac luminaries and frequent speaker and consultant on all things Apple and technology related. Katie serves as the President of her local Macintosh Users Group. John Martellaro is the Senior Editor for Reviews and Analysis at The Mac Observer. Previously,he has worked for NASA, Lockheed Martin Astronautics,the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Apple. At Apple, he worked as a Senior Marketing Manager, a Federal Account Executive and a High Performance Computing manager. His interests include all things Apple, chess, science fiction and astronomy.You can follow John on Twitter Derrick Story is a professional photographer, writer, teacher, and photography evangelist for Lowepro.He’s authored several digital media books, including The Digital Photography Companion (O’Reilly Media, publisher). Derrick is a Senior Contributor for Macworld magazine where he writes a digital photography column, and he’s a regular presenter on the popular training site, lynda.com featuring titles on Aperture, iPhoto, Flickr, and photo technique. Derrick has formed a virtual camera club called The Digital Story that’s open to all photography enthusiasts.The site features weekly podcasts, daily posts, training videos, and reader-submitted photos. You can also join Derrick on Facebook where he features a “Member Photo of the Day” and provides weekly photography tips. Julio Ojeda-Zapata has been on the front lines of the Internet and technology revolutions as a columnist, editor and award-winning reporter for more than a decade. He covers consumer tech for TwinCities.com, a MediaNews Group and Digital First Media property, and its St. Paul Pioneer Press dead-tree counterpart. Julio reports on a wide range of tech topics, post daily to his Your Tech Weblog, and slap together tech videos from time to time (when I’m not in one). He is the author of iPad Means Business and Twitter Means Business, and is active on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook, among other networks. ZooGue iPad 3 Leather Case Genius (Black) Stump Stand The Jack by Insanely Great Products 3feet Stand for iPad / iPhone / Kindle / Nook – Black The post MacJury #1215: The MacJury Discusses The First Weekend with the iPad mini appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1215: The MacJury Discusses The First Weekend with the iPad mini appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

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 Fuccio, Dave Hamilton, Omaha Sternberg and host Chuck Joiner. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes  Tonya Engst spends her days immersed in Apple technology, serving as editor-in-chief at TidBITS Publishing, which she co-founded. She works behind the scenes on the TidBITS Web site (Apple news for the rest of us) and on the front lines of theTake Control ebook series (highly practical, tightly focused ebooks about technology, mostly Apple-related), where she thinks about the big picture, edits many ebooks, and occasionally gets to write one. Follow her on Twitter. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as an marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990′s selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through his web site or through Twitter. Dave Haminton is a co-founder The Mac Observer, an online magazine and one of the leading daily news sites for the Macintosh community. Dave is also President and co-founder of BackBeat Media, a publisher service agency representing the advertising and operations activities of consumer technology-focused websites and podcasts, helping them to grow their businesses. Additionally, Dave is the publisher and co-host of Mac Geek Gab, launched in 2005 and one of the top Mac podcasts in the market today. A popular speaker everywhere from local user groups to Macworld, you can follow Dave on Twitter. Omaha Sternberg is the Chief Producer of iGame Radio, covering gaming on the Mac and iOS devices. You can also see her reviews on Mac|Life, Macworld, and iPhone Life magazines. Follow Omaha on Twitter or Google+.   Apple Revs the iPad and Introduces the iPad mini by Tonya Engst on TidBITS Digging Into Apple’s Fusion Drive Details by Dave Hamilton on The Mac Observer The post MacJury #1214: The MacJury Discusses the Apple News: iPad and iPad mini, Mac mini and iMacs appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1214: The MacJury Discusses the Apple News: iPad and iPad mini, Mac mini and iMacs appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

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, the new camera and panorama capability, and a whole lot more are the panel of Adam Engst, Katie Floyd, Mark Fuccio, Chuck La Tournous and host Chuck Joiner.Links Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes MacLevelTen - The Mac Media Group   Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS and Take Control Books. He has written numerous books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many magazine articles – thanks to Contributing Editor positions at MacUser, MacWEEK, and now Macworld. His innovations include the creation of the first advertising program to support an Internet publication in 1992, the first flat-rate accounts for graphical Internet access in 1993, and the Take Control electronic book series. His awards include the MDJ Power 25 ranking as the most influential person in the Macintosh industry outside of Apple every year since 2000, inclusion on the MacTech 25 list of influential people in the Macintosh technical community, and being named one of MacDirectory’s top ten visionaries. And yes, he has been turned into an action figure. Want more? Follow Adam on Twitter for 140-character musings on a variety of topics. Katie Floyd is a litigation attorney and the co-creator and host of the acclaimed Mac Power Users Podcast distributed through the 5by5 Network. Mac Power Users teaches listeners how to get the most from their Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. The show was ranked the number two technology podcast in iTunes and routinely featured featured by Apple. Katie is a regular speaker at Macworld Expo, a member of the influential Mac Roundtable Podcast featuring a panel of Mac luminaries and frequent speaker and consultant on all things Apple and technology related. Katie serves as the President of her local Macintosh Users Group. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as an marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990′s selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through his web site or through Twitter. Chuck La Tournous (follow him on Twitter) is a writer, marketer, musician, speaker, podcaster, pundit, art director, web developer and all-around geek. Chuck is a Contributing Editor for The Mac Observer, speaks about technology and marketing issues at places like Macworld Conference and Expo and appears on podcasts like The MacJury and Your Mac Life. Once a year or so, he dusts off his bass guitar to play with the Macworld All-Star Band. The post MacJury #1213: The First Weekend With The iPhone 5 appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1213: The First Weekend With The iPhone 5 appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

Members of the MacJury assembled virtually from some very different and unique locations under sometimes adverse circumstances to discuss and dissect the (almost) $1.5 billion verdict awarded to Apple in their patent suit against Samsung. Aspects of the verdict covered included the speed of the decision, the fact that Apple was not cited for any infringements, the probability of an appeal, and more. What this decision means for Google, Microsoft and other tablet makers, who the real winners are, and what it means for us are just some of the questions examined by the panel of Mark Fuccio, Ken Ray, Michael T. Rose and host Chuck Joiner.Links Links Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as an marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990′s selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through his web site or through Twitter. Since May of 2005, Ken Ray has eaten, slept, and breathed Apple news and news related to Apple news in order to produce a daily Apple news show. and he does just that with Mac OS Ken, with content that includes most stories directly related to Apple, many stories indirectly related to Apple that stand a chance of affecting Apple’s business or its users, and tangentially related stories that are funny.A slightly skewed, sometimes cynical, obsessive look at Apple news, five-days-a-week. Ken also produces an extra day of content in Mac OS Ken: Day 6, a subscription show that features one-on-one interviews with fellow podcasters, industry analysts, experts and whoever Ken wants to talk to. His most recent venture is Mission Log, a Roddenberry Star Trek podcast that explores the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. You can connect with him on Twitter. Michael T. Rose claims his first Mac (a 128K original) served him well through high school and its successors (a 512KE, SE, SE/30 and IIsi) were loyal stalwarts during editorial jobs at the Carnegie Mellon college newspaper, followed by a 10-year career in editorial technology at Time Inc. titles Entertainment Weekly & LIFE. Since leaving the print publishing world, Mike has helped manage IT and now works as a creative director for MJM Creative Services, an NYC events and face-to-face marketing agency. He has written for The Unofficial Apple Web Log (TUAW) since November 2006. Mike & his family live in Brooklyn, NY. His personal blog is GeekParent, and you can find him on Twitter. The post MacJury #1212: Analysis of the Apple v. Samsung Verdict appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1212: Analysis of the Apple v. Samsung Verdict appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

iPhone 5 anticipation is reaching fever pitch, and rumors are rampant. The MacJury attempts to introduce some sanity to the discourse by looking at what its members want to see in the next version of the iPhone, and what the device will need to complete, not just at introduction, but throughout its lifespan. Size, power, camera, hardware and software all figure in the perspectives offered by John Martellaro, Jim Tanous and host Chuck Joiner. This edition of The MacJury is sponsored by Apalon, the makers of Pimp Your Screen for iOS and Pimp Your Screen for Mac.Links Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. John Martellaro is a senior scientist and author. A former U.S. Air Force officer,he has worked for NASA, White Sands Missile Range, Lockheed Martin Astronautics, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Apple Computer. During his five years at Apple, he worked as a Senior Marketing Manager for science and technology, Federal Account Executive, and High Performance Computing Manager. His interests include alpine skiing, SciFi, astronomy, and Perl. John lives in Denver, Colorado. He serves as a Senior Editor at The Mac Observer. You can follow him on Twitter. Jim M. Tanous is a photographer and technology enthusiast based in Erie, PA. He has professional experience with both Windows- and Mac-based systems and networks. Jim contributes to news, how-tos, and quick tips for The Mac Observer and can be found on Twitter. The post MacJury #1211: iPhone 5 Wants and iPhone 5 Needs appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1211: iPhone 5 Wants and iPhone 5 Needs appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

Member of The MacJury convened to compare notes and share their first impressions of the newest Mac OS, Mountain Lion, less than 48 hours after release. Their experiences demonstrate the importance of multiple backups when performing a major upgrade, even if the upgrade itself is flawless. The bumps in the road, application upgrades, favorite features, what isn’t working exactly as expected and  a whole lot more are shared by the panel of Jeff Carlson, Pat Fauquet, Katie Floyd, Jeff Gamet, and host Chuck Joiner. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson on Twitter) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a senior editor for the weekly electronic newsletter TidBITS , and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photoshop Elements Techniques. He is also the author of The iPad 2 Pocket Guide, The iMovie ’11 Project Book, Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide and the new Meet The iPad (third generation) . He believes there’s never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory. Katie Floyd is a litigation attorney and the co-creator and host of the acclaimed Mac Power Users Podcast distributed through the 5by5 Network. Mac Power Users teaches listeners how to get the most from their Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. The show was ranked the number two technology podcast in iTunes and routinely featured featured by Apple. Katie is a regular speaker at Macworld Expo, a member of the influential Mac Roundtable Podcast featuring a panel of Mac luminaries and frequent speaker and consultant on all things Apple and technology related. Katie serves as the President of her local Macintosh Users Group. Pat Fauquet is a partner at >Dr. Mac Consulting, the author of MacMouseCalls, and part of the Moms Gone Geek team. You can follow her exploits and wisdom on Twitter. Jeff Gamet is the Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, and the author of Fresh Brewed Tales, a chronicle of Jeff’s strange adventures at coffee shops. You can find his regular updates on Twitter. OS X Mountain Lion – Apple MailTags by indev Mailplane – uncomplex gmbh DragThing SpamSieve by C-Command Growl – The Growl Project Mountain Lion theme for Growl Reeder – Silvio Rizzi NetNewsWire Subscribe To Feed Safari Extension from Red Sweater Software (Daniel Jalkut) Mr. Reader – Oliver Fürniß OmniWeb by The Omni Group Xmarks by LastPass AirParrot by SquirrelsLLC Take Control of Using Mountain Lion by Matt Neuburg MacVoices #12114: Matt Neuburg Takes Control of Using Mountain Lion MacVoices #12114: Matt Neuburg Takes Control of Using Mountain Lion The post MacJury #1210: The MacJury Enter Their First Impressions of Mountain Lion Into Evidence appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1210: The MacJury Enter Their First Impressions of Mountain Lion Into Evidence appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

The MacJury waited 24 hours before convening to discuss the announcement of Microsoft’s Surface tablet. Call it a cooling off period. Or a priming-the-pump period. Whatever. This serious-but-fun discussion covers not only the Surface itself, with all of its unanswered questions, but also thoughts on the event itself, and why Microsoft made the choices they did on both. What is the purpose of the Surface, who is it targeted to, and can it compete with the iPad and Android tablets, present and future? What are its strengths and weaknesses? All this and much more are considered by the hanging jury of Weldon Dodd, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont and host Chuck Joiner.  Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes MacLevelTen - The Mac Media Group Weldon Dodd, is the owner of Rewind Technology, a Mac-focused consulting firm based in Denver, CO, a contributor to TheAppleBlog on GigaOM, and the curator of ipadk12.com. You can find him on Twitter too. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as an marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990′s selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through his web site or through Twitter. Kelly Guimont is a longtime Apple geek, sitting down (on a telephone book) in front of an Apple IIe in 1983. She can still hear the ticking of the ImageWriter. Thanks to the miracle of the adjustable leg desk, she no longer needs the phonebook. Kelly is one of the regular hosts of the TUAW Talkcast, appearing live from her House of Crackpot theories. She is also an occasional guest host on Angry Mac Bastards, an occasional guest on the International Mac Podcast, and yet still has more to say which she saves for Twitter . The post MacJury #1209: An Examination of The Microsoft Surface Launch appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1209: An Examination of The Microsoft Surface Launch appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

Less than an hour after Tim Cook wrapped up the keynote address for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2012, The MacJury convened to discuss hardware and software announcements, their picks for the most useful or interesting, and some general discussion on the event. Get the scoop from the panel of Jean MacDonald, Ian Schray and host Chuck Joiner. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.Jean MacDonald is a partner and head of Marketing and PR at Smile, developers of PDFpen and TextExpander, as well as an active member of the tech community. A would-be rock ‘n roll star, you can follow all of Jean’s exploits on her Twitter stream. Ian Schray is a founder of WellRedApps. He has been in the Mac/iOS marketing world since the “dark days” of the late 90s, and worked successfully on dozens of products, a few of which have even won an award or two along the way. He specializes in marketing and planning, and is a regular contributor to a number of podcasts, including Your Mac Life and The MacJury. He has a Political Science degree from University of Oregon, but has never been asked to prove it. WWDC Keynote 2012 The post MacJury #1208: Deliberations on The WWDC 2012 Keynote Announcements appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1208: Deliberations on The WWDC 2012 Keynote Announcements appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

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 little paranoia. Then, with equal seriousness, the panel talks about some products that don’t exist just yet, but that they would like to see and have. No science fiction here, just some options that developers might want to pay attention to. All this and more is offered by the panel of Mark Fuccio, John Martellaro and host Chuck Joiner. (Note: There were some fidelity problems as we tested something a little new, so please pardon the lack of our usual audio quality.) Links Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes MacLevelTen - The Mac Media Group Mark Fuccio is the co-founder of Tactics Sells High Tech, a consulting firm specializing in helping companies find their market sweet spot to become most profitable as quickly as possible. A former Senior Director, Products and Markets for Drobo, Mark loves business, especially the high tech business. Follow him on Twitter. John Martellaro is a senior scientist and author. A former U.S. Air Force officer,he has worked for NASA, White Sands Missile Range, Lockheed Martin Astronautics, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Apple Computer. During his five years at Apple, he worked as a Senior Marketing Manager for science and technology, Federal Account Executive, and High Performance Computing Manager. His interests include alpine skiing, SciFi, astronomy, and Perl. John lives in Denver, Colorado. He serves as a Senior Editor at The Mac Observer. You can follow him on Twitter. DropBox (Chuck’s referral link) SugarSync (Chuck’s referral link) The post MacJury #1207: Cloud Storage Options, Benefits and Compromises, and Products That Don’t Exist Yet appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1207: Cloud Storage Options, Benefits and Compromises, and Products That Don’t Exist Yet appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

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 Cohen, Steve Sande, and host Chuck Joiner. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. Links Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes MacLevelTen - The Mac Media Group Peter Cohen started working with Jim Dalrymple after his site, MacGaming, became part of MacCentral. They worked together at Macworld, where Jim supervised Peter for many years. In his position as Senior Editor, Peter posted and edited daily news on the MacCentral and Macworld.com Web sites. Peter wrote the monthly Game Room column for Macworld magazine and contributed countless other reviews and articles over the years. After leaving Macworld in September, 2009, Peter immediately reunited with Jim as The Loop’s executive editor. Peter also continues to do a variety of freelance work for online and print publications including Mac|Life, MacFormat, MacUser (UK) and Tap! Peter is also an accomplished podcaster – a co-host and co-founder of Angry Mac Bastards, a weekly podcast that rebuffs some of the more questionable Apple-centric news and analysis posted to the Web. Peter is also frequently featured on other podcasts: he’s appeared on The MacJury, iGame Radio, the Tech Night Owl Live, International Mac Podcast, TUAW Talkcast and many others. (From The Loop) Steve Sande was born two weeks before the start of the Space Age, and has been a fan of technology since birth. A lifelong resident of Colorado, Steve graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (1978) and a Masters Degree in Business Administration (1983). He’s worked in industry and for himself, and prefers the latter. He began writing for TUAW in 2008, and is now the Features Editor for the blog. Steve hosts the weekly TUAW TV Live show, and is a frequent voice on the TUAW Talkcast as well. When he’s not blogging for TUAW, he’s writing books for Apress and Take Control Books. A three-time NaNoWriMo winner, Steve is also involved in a new e-publishing startup. You can follow him on Twitter. (From TUAW) The post MacJury #1206: The MacJury Discusses The Apple Stock Dividend, Stock Buy Back, Apple TV and More appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1206: The MacJury Discusses The Apple Stock Dividend, Stock Buy Back, Apple TV and More appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

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 upgrade are all discussed by the panel of Jeff Carlson, Jeff Gamet, Chuck La Tournous and host Chuck Joiner. The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV. Links Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes MacLevelTen - The Mac Media Group Author and photographer Jeff Carlson (@jeffcarlson on Twitter) is a columnist for the Seattle Times, a senior editor for the weekly electronic newsletter TidBITS , and writes for publications such as Macworld and Photoshop Elements Techniques. He is also the author of The iPad 2 Pocket Guide, The iMovie ’11 Project Book, Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide and the new Meet The iPad (third generation) . He believes there’s never enough coffee, and does his best to test that theory. Jeff Gamet is the Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, and the author of Fresh Brewed Tales, a chronicle of Jeff’s strange adventures at coffee shops. You can find his regular updates on Twitter. Chuck La Tournous (follow him on Twitter) is a writer, marketer, musician, speaker, podcaster, pundit, art director, web developer and all-around geek. Chuck is a Contributing Editor for The Mac Observer, speaks about technology and marketing issues at places like Macworld Conference and Expo and appears on podcasts like The MacJury and Your Mac Life. Once a year or so, he dusts off his bass guitar to play with the Macworld All-Star Band. The post MacJury #1205: The MacJury Reviews The First Weekend with the New iPad appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1205: The MacJury Reviews The First Weekend with the New iPad appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.

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 of the deliberations, as the group debates the most important features. The new iPhoto for iPad, the increased resolution of the Apple TV, whether you can really get work done on an iPad and all sorts of related topics were debated by the panel of Michael E. Cohen, Adam C. Engst, Tonya Engst, Joe Kissell, Matt Neuburg and host Chuck Joiner.Links Subscribe to MacVoices in iTunes Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV, MacNotables and The MacJury, a group of shows and web sites that make up The MacVoices Group, and is part ofMacLevelTen . You can catch up with what he’s doing by following him on Twitter, friending him on Facebook, or circling him on Google+. Subscribe to The MacJury in iTunes MacLevelTen - The Mac Media Group Michael E. Cohen has worked as a teacher, a programmer, a Web designer, a multimedia producer, and a certified usability analyst. He’s the author or co-author of several books, including The iPad Project Book, Apple Training Series: iLife (iLife ’09 Edition), Take Control of Syncing Data in Snow Leopard, and Take Control of PDFpen 5. Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS and Take Control Books. He has written numerous books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many magazine articles – thanks to Contributing Editor positions at MacUser, MacWEEK, and now Macworld. His innovations include the creation of the first advertising program to support an Internet publication in 1992, the first flat-rate accounts for graphical Internet access in 1993, and the Take Control electronic book series. His awards include the MDJ Power 25 ranking as the most influential person in the Macintosh industry outside of Apple every year since 2000, inclusion on the MacTech 25 list of influential people in the Macintosh technical community, and being named one of MacDirectory’s top ten visionaries. And yes, he has been turned into an action figure. Want more? Follow Adam on Twitter for 140-character musings on a variety of topics. Tonya Engst spends her days immersed in Apple technology, serving as editor-in-chief at TidBITS Publishing, which she co-founded. She works behind the scenes on the TidBITS Web site (Apple news for the rest of us) and on the front lines of theTake Control ebook series (highly practical, tightly focused ebooks about technology, mostly Apple-related), where she thinks about the big picture, edits many ebooks, and occasionally gets to write one. Follow her on Twitter. Joe Kissell is the author of over two dozen Take Control ebooks, as well as a host of print books. He is a senior editor for TidBITS, and a Senior Contributor to Macworld. Keep up with him if you can on his personal blog, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. TidBITS Contributing Editor Matt Neuburg has been writing for the publication since 1991, concentrating on issues surrounding word processing, databases and text organization programs, scripting and innovative programming systems, and a variety of utilities. He has written some popular freeware programs, such as MemoryStick and NotLight. He has created the online documentation for a number of applications, such as Script Debugger and Opal. He has written books about programming Frontier, REALbasic, and AppleScript, and is the author of various Take Control ebooks. iStopMotion for iPad Wear your iPad as a wristwatch? Really? by Amanda Kooser on CNET Apple’s iPad 4G LTE plan pricing detailed: Watch your speeds! by Kevin C. Tofel on GigaOM The post MacJury #1204: The TidBITS Staff Discusses Apple’s iPad and Apple TV Announcements appeared first on MacJury » Podcast Feed.The post MacJury #1204: The TidBITS[...]