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Show Notes 6/13/09

Posted on 13. Jun, 2009 by joseph in Show Notes

Episode 26 – 6/13/09

Hosted by Jordan Drake and Jake Brown

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In This Episode:

Tech News:

• New line of MacBooks go ‘Pro’, with Firewire, SD card reader and a reduced price Source Apple.com
• iPhone 3.0 OS becomes a new all-in-one solution with GPS functionality, seamless integration with 3rd party hardware and Spotlight search capability

Tech Discussion – What’s So Special About iPhone 3GS:

Jordan and Jake discuss what’s new with the iPhone 3GS; things like a faster processor, just about doubling its original speed, along with voice recognition, voice command and a built in compass. Clocking in at around $200 for the standard 16GB version ($300 for 32GB), the reasonable price shouldn’t be turning away any of the iPhone’s loyal users. Other new features include an updated camera (3 megapixels) with touch screen focussing and a video camera with editing software. Also, the iPhone 3G has now dropped down to only $99, attracting more entry level iPhone users.

Tech Discussion – Apple’s Snow Leopard Vs. Windows 7:

Gizmodo.com has taken the time to compare and contrast the new Snow Leopard and Windows 7. The final verdict: the two new operating systems seem to be well matched. Both of them have upgraded their speed with 64 bit processing and boast great new media features as well as simplified data back up solutions.

Tech Discussion – Facebook Offers User URL’s:

The social networking giant, Facebook, is now offering the option to set up personalized URL’s, making linking to a user’s page much easier. Defeats the long-winded searching by name and region; now it’s just an easy to remember URL. This new feature also helps businesses that market through Facebook to bring traffic to their page .

Tech Discussion – New Algorithm Tracks Use of Copyrighted Music on YouTube and Facebook:

Has the internet piracy crusade gone too far? Jordan talks about his frustration with his uploaded videos being stripped of their soundtracks due to ‘copyright infringement’. The line between fair use and piracy is becoming more and more blurred as the paranoid witch hunt becomes automated.

Tech Review – The Click Free Transformer Back Up Solution:

Jordan has gotten the chance to try out this new data back up device from ClickFree, and it’s best feature is definitely the ease of use. The only tech know-how you need is the ability to plug in the chord. Coming in at $59.99, the ClickFree Transformer is great for anyone, especially those who can’t be bothered with software or any other hassles.

Tech Discussion – Setting Up A Great Looking Desktop Background:

Jordan and Jake discuss one of the most important aesthetic features of your PC: the background image. Many people just throw up whatever picture they like with no regard for screen resolution or the importance of having the right picture. Our hosts quickly run through some of the ways to perfect your own images for use as a background or to find a wallpaper you’ll really love on the web. Find help on the web at: InterFaceLift.com

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Tags: back up, click free, copyright, desktop background, facebook, iphone 3.0, iPhone 3GS, macbook, snow leopard, windows 7