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Show Notes 1/24/09

Posted on 24. Jan, 2009 by Jordan in Show Notes

Episode 16  – 1/24/09

Hosted by Jordan Drake and Jake Brown

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In This Episode:

Tech News:

• Steve Jobs taking a leave of absence due to health issues Source- TheAppleBlog
  
• Jordan and Jake talk about the Presidential inauguration and how many websites streamed the event
• Web TV continues to go up in use Source – Information Week
  
• Apple celebrates 25 years of the Macintosh – watch the original 1984 ad Source – PCWorld
• Zune sales fall Source – CNet
  

Tech Discussion – Windows 7:

Jordan talks about Windows 7 and what makes the next version of Windows interesting.

Special Guest – Jordan’s cousin Meredith talks about her new Flip Ultra camera:

Jordan’s 5 year old cousin joins us on the show to talk about her new camcorder – the Flip Ultra. Jordan and Jake are big fans of the flip cameras and she confirms our suspicion that these are devices anybody can enjoy using.

Give it a try in 2009 – Upload your media to the web:

Jake starts us off on a series of tips and trick’s our hosts want the listeners to try for 2009. This week, Jake wants people to learn how to share their pictures and videos with friends and family on the web using services like Youtube and Flickr. If you’re in the mood for a journal or a place to write your thoughts – why not start a blog with WordPress or Blogger?

Caller – David – Issues with home theater setup:

David calls in for help with a device he owns that he uses to play recorded TV shows on his PC, on his TV. 

Give it a try in 2009 – Subscribe to a podcast:

Jordan has another suggestion for those who want to step up their tech game in the new year. He talks about how to find and subscribe to a podcast.

Tech Review – Canon PowerShot A590:

Jordan is excited about the new family digital camera. The Canon Powershot A590 takes great photos and is easy to use…. so it’s no wonder Time Magazine called it one of the best products of the year. Get it for just over $100 online.

Secret announcement – Jake is starting a new podcast:

Jake announces his new podcast – JakeBrown.tv - head on over to hear him talk about movies, video games, and other forms of entertainment.

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Tags: apple, flip mino, home theatre, hulu, steve jobs, windows 7, Windows Vista, Zune