iPad Theft, iTunes, and eBooks
TechFan #14

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Tim and David discuss adventures in catching iPad thieves. Or, more appropriately, Tim’s stupidity on said subject. iTunes turns ten years old, and we look back on a decade of ups and downs with the venerable software. Finally, Tim falls in love with Kindle! Or at least the software and book selection, and even has a ebook recommendation for you!

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App Stores and ViPhones
MyMac Podcast 328

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A longer show than normal (normal being a relative term with the GMen) but filled with great stuff! We totally botch telling someone how to do a Nuke and Pave and can’t find a Spanish Dictation program to save our life. We LOVE the Mac App Store but have a very odd way of showing it, and talk about how the Verizon iPhone may be a big deal in the US, but it’s a been there and done that most other places.

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Brenthaven 5-in-1 for iPad – Review

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If you want to use the 5-in-1 as a viewing stand, you simply place the front portion on the table or desk, with the slit farthest away from you. You then place the iPad horizontally in the slit, and you now have a viewing stand to watch a video or to read.When you take the 5-in-1, stand it horizontally with the slit closest to the table/desk, you can then place the iPad into the slit, utilizing the front cover to hold the iPad at an angle while you type. Brenthaven also provides you with a strap that can be used to secure the iPad in the case on the back of a front seat in a vehicle so that kids or passengers can watch a video while the car drives down the road.

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ZAGGmate with Keyboard – Review

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The ZAGGmate with keyboard for iPad case is made from aircraft grade aluminum, providing a solid case that covers the front of your iPad and has been brushed to match the tone/color of your iPad. The actual keyboard section sits on the bottom portion of the case and is surrounded by rubber-type material that cushions the iPad as it rests face down in the case. You don’t have to be worried that the iPad will fall out as you have to pull the iPad out when you want to use it, the case grips it that securely.

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Perfect Harmony for iPad – Review

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The Matias Folding Keyboard is a full size Bluetooth keyboard that folds in half for travel. There is a hinge in the middle that allows you to fold one half over the second half and it snaps into place with a small button latch. There is a small power button at one end and a set of LED lights that show the status of the keyboard: On, Off, Pairing.

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Sketch
Review

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Sketch Company: Bohemiancoding Price: $40 I have tried a lot of vector drawing tools out there that I consider a more affordable way to

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Abaltat Muse 2.0 – Review

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One of the most difficult decisions in producing a video or slideshow presentation is the choice of music. If you want to use a copyrighted song or soundtrack then you have the option of requesting permission for use, paying a royalty, or purchasing a copyright-free library. Music is essential for a slideshow or film production as it may evoke emotion, excitement, or drama for the viewer. Creating a soundtrack has never been easier with Tunepresto’s Abaltat Muse 2.0.

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The (Mac) App Store – Finally!

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My initial impression of the App Store? It’s great. Just what I was hoping for when I made my prediction a few years ago. Better, even! But as great as it is, for it to really be the end all of buying Macintosh applications, Apple needs to relax on some of the types of applications they will allow on it, much like they did with the iTunes App Store.

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CES and Mac App Store
TechFan Podcast #13

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Tim and David discuss the disappointment and general confusion that is CES. Meanwhile, Apple has launched the Mac App Store, and with only twenty-four hours into it, our hosts have some opinions! Finally, big Macworld Expo plans that will see TechFan and MyMac Podcasts joining forces to bring you both coverage, and a chance to see us live on stage during the expo!

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iB969 Charging Station – Review

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Setting up the iB969 Charging Station is simple and easy. The unit has two universal docks for either your iPhone or iPod. If you set the station up and plan to sync your iPhone or iPod while you charge it, you place it in the left dock and if you just want to charge your iPhone or iPod, you place it in the right dock.

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Nuke and Pave
MyMac Podcast 327

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We had to start twice this time as Tim Robertson called with great news! The MyMac and TechFan Podcasts will be teaming up at the 2011 Macworld Expo on the Main Stage on Saturday January 26th at noon! Andreas Zeitt from the Screencasts Online site joins us to talk about screencasts and how he does them. Guy erases the hard drive in his MacBook Pro and hopes he can get it all together before leaving for the Macworld Expo.

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Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100 – Review

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The ScanSnap S1100 is very small, weighing in at less than one pound, making it extremely portable. The USB cable is six feet long, giving plenty of placement options. That is a feature I really appreciate.

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Micro Extra Small iPad Shoulder Bag – Review

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The Micro Extra Small, as I’ll call if for the remainder of the review, is a nicely designed and stylish shoulder bag for the iPad that does it all, without overdoing it. The outer shell is 300D water resistant micro ripstop polyester and the interior lining is 210D water resistant nylon, with foam padding in between the two layers.

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