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Columnist Kirk McElhearn gives you his hands-on iPad experiences, including a direct comparison with the Amazon Kindle; cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine, is on hand to address those rumors that Adobe is poised to sue Apple over Flash and iPhone 4.0.

Kyle Wiens, from iFixit, takes the iPad apart in a virtual fashion; Microsoft’s Amanda Lefebvre reveals the inside details of the forthcoming Office 2011 for the Mac; Adam Engst, from TidBITS and Take Control Books, details his expert hands-on experience with the iPad and evaluates the new features in the upcoming iPhone 4.0 upgrade.

Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell talks about the impending arrival of the iPad and the hits and misses for the TV season; cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine, joins us to clear up some of the common iPad misconceptions.

On this week’s all-star episode, John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, joins us to talk about those pithy one-liner emails from Steve Jobs; John Gruber, from Daring Fireball, gives us a clear reality check on the Apple versus HTC patent lawsuit and what it means to the two parties — and Microsoft.

Commentator Kirk McElhearn sounds off on what he feels are those questionable preliminary sales reports on the iPad; Gene spars with tech writer Joe Wilcox in a spirited discussion about Apple, Google and Microsoft; security guru Rich Mogull is on hand to explain how to protect yourself against online predators.

Commentator Jim Dalrymple, from The Loop, comes onboard to explain why he was wrong about the potential failure of Macworld 2010, the ongoing controversy over Apple’s App Store approval policies and more; Paul Curthoys, Editor-in-Chief for Mac|Life, joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about his experiences with the original NeXT operating system, his iPad encounter, and other subjects.

Author and commentator Ted Landau is on hand to talk about the ongoing controversy over Apple’s allegedly arbitrary policies in reviewing software for the App Store; Opera’s Patrick H. Lauke talks about Opera 10.50; cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine, dissects Apple’s patent infringement lawsuit against HTC, a rival smartphone maker.

Author and commentator Kirk McElhearn tells you why he’s working hard to banish Google from his Macs; that very subject is also covered by Adam Engst of TidBITS; Lee Givens, an AOL Mac product manager, tells you about some of the service’s future plans, and describes their newest application updates for the Mac and iPhone.

We discuss Macworld Expo and how it fared without Apple’s presence and the forthcoming Microsoft Office 2010 for the Mac. The iPad and Mac virtual machine software are also front and center. Guests include: author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, MacworldSenior Editor Rob Griffiths, and Bill Palmer, editor of "Beatweek" magazine.

It’s all iPad once again at least part of the time. Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of “Roughly Drafted Magazine,” says the iPad’s critics just don’t get it; columnist Peter Cohen, of The Loop, describes some of the reasons why he's buying an iPad; author Joe Kissell discusses his new book, “Mac Security Bible.”

Author and commentator Kirk McElhearn tells you what he likes about the iPad; veteran industry analyst Ross Rubin, of the NPD Group, discusses tech industry trends and how the iPad stacks up against potential rivals; Washington Post personal technology columnist Rob Pegoraro gives you his first-hand impressions of the iPad.

We explore Apple’s brand spanking new iPad tablet computer and the state of Mac and PC security. The security front is covered by expert Rich Mogull and then by Alan Oppenheimer of Open Door Networks. David Biedny focuses razor sharp on the good points of Apple’s iPad and some of the significant features that it’s lacking.

Tech commentator Joe Wilcox explains why Windows users should dump Internet Explorer; keyboard manufacturer Edgar Matias presents a fascinating history of keyboard design; cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine, gives you a realistic picture of the potential of Apple’s highly anticipated tablet computer.

Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis for The NPD Group, talks about 3D TV and other hot gear; Jim Dalrymple, from The Loop, discusses the Apple universe; Macworld Senior Editor Dan Frakes reveals the most interesting products he saw at the Consumer Electronics Show and his expectations for an Apple tablet computer.

The history of the right click with Joe Kissell; Paul Kent, General Manager of the Macworld Expo, details the plans for their 2010 event; Macworld Senior Editor Rob Griffiths answers the inevitable Apple tablet question, explains why he still can’t stand glossy screens on his Macs and reveals his verdict on the latest versions of those Mac virtual machine apps.