A first look at Microsoft Office 2008’s WORD application. Was it worth the four-year wait, or should you stick with what you have? I will take you through Word, the application I use the most to help you decide.
Microsoft Office 2008, Word 2008
BodyGuardz for iPhone
Review
David’s Weeks and Cohen look at the BodyGuardz for iPhone.
AppleTV
Review
Take2 takes the AppleTV to the next level allowing you to rent movies, buy music and TV shows, and download podcasts on the device itself. These are features that should have been included since day one. The update makes the AppleTV feel like a much more complete device.
Two iPhone Books Reviewed
David Weeks looks at two new iPhone books, How to Do Everything with Your iPhone and Take Control of Your iPhone. Which one, if either, are best for you? Read the review to find out.
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Don McAllister
Don McAllister of ScreenCastOnline and the Mac Roundtable Podcast joined Tim, Guy, and David this week for a great chat. We cover podcasting, how Don got started, and his switch from the PC to the Mac. We have Robert Hazelrigg chatting about his AppleCare ordeal, and then Tim, Guy, and David wrap up the show with some MyMac news, Apple news, and audio books worth buying on AudiblePodcast.com/mymac
Read MoreThumpz Audiowrapz for iPod nano
Review
The Audiowrapz from iFrogz is an interesting case, in that it covers two functions most iPod nano owners might be looking for, iPod protection and integrated speakers.
The Impact of iPhone on Gaming
I’ve been thinking about the upcoming iPhone store, the openness of the iPhone software development, and the level playing field those two things bring. Combine that with the three video games that Apple showcased during the iPhone SDK event, and I feel that the iPhone and Apple, Inc. will have a significant impact on gaming.
Newer Technology miniStack NAS
Review
After my disappointing experience with a NAS I tested a few weeks ago, I was really looking forward to evaluating this unit. To recap, a network attached storage (NAS) device is a shared disk drive that uses your internal network, or in some cases the internet to share data with multiple computers. It’s a great place to store backups, large media files (such as for home theater systems), archived multimedia projects, or anything else that requires larger than average amounts of storage space.
Take Control of Permissions in Leopard
Review
Brian Tanaka’s Take Control of Permissions in Leopard (TCOP for short) is a recent addition to TidBIT’s Take Control library. I’ve reviewed numerous Take Control publications before; let’s see how this new ebook compares to its brethren.
The Apple Training Series: iWork ’08
Review
The applications in the iWork suite are designed to be easy to use from the get-go. Install, launch, poke around a little, do a little dragging and dropping, enter some text, and …Shazam!… get surprisingly good results. Working through the lessons in Harrington’s manual, The Apple Training Series: iWork ’08, will take users to the next level.
Sabre Femme and Homme iPod Speaker
Review
If you can pick one up (guy or gal model) for around $60, you’ll like its sound-per-dollar. Black is probably a better choice for most MyMac readers.
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Cool Mac Picks and Sheila Bender
Sam Levin returns with an all-new Cool Mac Picks. Tim has serious networking and computer hardware problems, so David, Lee, and Guy get a week off while Tim puts the show together. John Nemo has a retooled segment titled All Over The Mac, and kicks it off with guest Sheila Bender from WritingItReal.com
Read MoreJulia Roy Video Review – Sena Cases’s Elega Pouch for iPhone
Julia Roy reviews the Sena Cases via video after the jump. Or check out the QuickTime version here for MUCH better quality.
Harman Kardon Drive + Play 2
Review
The Harman Kardon Drive + Play 2 is the most elegant solution for controlling the iPod (Original, Touch, Classic, and iPhone as well) while driving in a car. With a 3.5″ color screen, this new unit addresses almost every issue with the first generation Drive + Play, and even goes a step beyond. Read Tim’s full review here.
Mia Reading The Bugaboo Bugs
Review
My four-year-old daughter was very excited the day The Bugaboo Bugs arrived in the mail for review. She loves games, but little did she know this was an educational title. While the product is rated for 5-9 years of age, I had hopes this would help my four-year-old as well.
Take Control: The Mac OS X Lexicon
Book Review
This EBook is chock full of information about Mac OS X and the Mac computer world in general. The PDF form of The Mac OS X Lexicon makes searching for the item you might be looking for a breeze. The PDF is arranged in alphabetical order rather than chapters with additional sections for Punctuation and Numbers.
Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard
Review II
Same book, new review. David Weeks, like Russ a month ago, takes a look at Joe Kissell’s latest. Joe has been a mainstay of the TidBITS writing staff for years. He’s authored excellent books on various Tiger and Leopard topics. One of my Kissell favorites is Take Control of Mac OS X Backups, 2nd Edition.
Futura Laptop Desk and Laptop Computer Stand
Review
Tilting your lap away from you in a downward angle can create an unstable platform and cause fatal damage to your laptop.
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iPhone SDK – Mariner Software – Deke McClelland
Sam Levin calls in with a special iPhone SDK report from Apple, and we interview Corey Johnson from Mariner Software. John Nemo returns with a Book Bytes Live interview with Deke McClelland, plus, Lee, David, Guy, and Tim talk iPhone SDK info and much more. Our longest show to date, which will not be the norm.
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Interview with QUINCY CARROLL, CEO of iPlayMusic
In the past, guitar brands really mattered, since they represented quality manufacturing. But for a beginner guitar, there is really no difference in quality between our guitars and branded guitars. The difference is that we offer much lower prices.