Hey geeks, now that we have a logo I decided to create some t-shirts and other apparel with the new logo. If you would like to get some, head over to Podthreads.com and pick what you like. I will get other items, like mugs, stickers and mousepads (does anyone still use these?) up soon.

Listener Ant, posted this in the MacCast forum and it is very interenting. Turns out the iPod design might be more retro than we all thought.

Would of been cool if the Lisa was the first Apple computer to play music (given that the mascot is holding an iPod), so I thought I’d take a look at the 22 year old Apple Lisa User Manual (downloadable as a PDF) to find out! Didn’t find a mention of music (though could of missed it) but something that nearly made me fall off my seat, before I realised what it was, is the following pic, taken from page 226 of the manual…

Is it just me or does that have an uncanny resemblance to an iPod! Spooky. For those that haven’t worked it out yet, it’s the bottom of the mouse from the Apple Lisa.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 52. Verizon, Cingular and Sprint turn down the iTunes phone, Rumor: iTunes Mobile ready in June, Rumor: iTunes 4.8 coming in next few weeks, Apple to open second European retail store, Apple iSync security patch released, Apple “paid” to have editor talk about iPod on TV and new PodBrix Mini fig to be released on Monday. Listener reports on getting the most out of your iPod. Listeners want to know about restoring your iPod and Mac Emulators for PC and a listener review of Mars Edit. New music, Missing Part by BuffyGirl. Your ears will never be the same. Shownotes in HTML or OPML

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I just go this from MacCast listener Jimmy.

I’ve been listening to the Maccast for several months now and have even begun to use the forum. GREAT JOB! PLEASE KEEP IT UP. I am a professional graphic designer/writer and I really enjoy the podcast. I listen to it in my car during my commute. The reason for my email is I was doodling several weeks ago and came up with an idea for a possible logo. Well, it has been sitting in my sketchbook with a note to send you a copy for a while now. It is SO funny that when I visited the site tonight I saw that you ALREADY have a new logo already. Anyway, for what it’s worth, I thought I’d send mine anyway.

I like the new one, so please don’t consider this as a “knock” on it. As I said, I came up with it a while ago, but have just been too lazy to send it. The concept plays upon your intro “for mac geeks by a mac geek” and builds on your previous logo. I got to thinking, what would a mac geek look like? This logo looks like a geeky representation of the Finder, complete with tape covered, horn-rimmed glasses. I thought the over-magnifed eyes made it even more unique. I have attached a pencil sketch for you.

Listener Rick sent in a link to his photo gallery from NAB.

[Click to view Rick’s NAB 2005 Photo Gallery]

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 51. Java and JavaScript issues in OS 10.3.9 effect some users, Safari has performance boost in 10.3.9, Adobe to acquire Macromedia, Apple updates 20GB iPod packaging, Nine Inch Nails, ‘The Hand that Feeds’ open to editing, Tiger GOLD master leaked to Internet, whats not in new G5 PowerMacs and Apple announces FinalCut Studio Pro Suite and Shake 4 at NAB. Part 4 of our special report on scanning 35mm negatives and slides. A listener review of NiceCast, how to fix a cracked iPod screen and Darrell’s guide for new Mac geeks #4. New music, Where I Belong by FrontRowCenter. Sound is meant to be heard. Shownotes in HTML or OPML

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Check out the final installment, part 4, of MacCast Ara’s four part special report on how to convert your 35mm prints and slides into digital format. Click here for Part IV.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 50. Mac OS 10.3.9 released, Apple updates to iLife and iSight, specs on the rumored new PowerMac, iMac and eMac models, Apple moves up to number 5 in PC Sales for the 1st quarter, explanation of Apple’s renaming of Rendezvous to Bon-jour, Apple will open 8th retail store in Florida, Apple offers free Tiger evaluation copy to educational customers and a “Mac fan” calls Tiger a “minor’ upgrade. Part three of our special report on scanning 35mm negatives and slides, Tiger benchmarks on MacTouch and Bill Gates loves Macs. New Music, Scared (the difference between) by Betablokka. Can you hear me? Shownotes in HTML or OPML

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Check out Part 3 of MacCast Ara’s four part special report on how to convert your 35mm prints and slides into digital format. Click here for Part III.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 49. Tiger is coming on April 29th, Apple’s earnings beat estimates, iPod is #1 flash player in February, iTMS coming to Japan by year end, HP begins selling iPod photos and will we see new PowerMacs next week? Some concerns about PowerMac cooling systems, MacCast listener offers more evidence of new G5s, OWC offering MacMini upgrades and get $30 off .Mac from Apple. Special Report: Scanning 35mm Negatives and Slides #2, iPod Shuffle armband listener review, Tiger compatibility, listener offers GMail accounts, how to make your PC look like a Mac and The SourceCodeMini podcast promo. Enjoy! Shownotes in HTML or OPML

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