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    Music is Say Anything by Manda and the Marbles
    Mandaandthemarbles.com
News
  IPod Nano Stuff
    People are loving the Nano.
    No remote control port, which rules out some accessories
    Does do photos, but does connect to a TV for display.
      Does not support Apples Camera Dock Connector
    Some are upset about lack of Firewire support
    Hard time registering, doesn't appear Nanos are in the database yet.
    No charger included, so must charge via USB.
    ArsTechnica "stress test" prove they are almost impossible to kill
  iTunes 5 Stuff
    3rd Party apps like TiVo desktop and SizzlingKeys are preventing installation of iTunes 5. Somewhat Apple's issue because it seems to just check for any process that has "iTunes" in the name. Quit all 3rd party iTunes apps and add-ons.
    Other install issues. Play question from Michael and answer from Cameron
    Some arrow links on Podcasts (MacCast for example) titles now go to Podcast web site and not page in iTunes.
    Deciphering search? Can anyone help me figure out why MacCast doesn't appear in a podcast search for "Mac"?
    Podcasts now in main Library
      Adds Podcast entry to the Artists
      Use the Search Bar (Edit-->Show Search Bar) to filter view.
      Gives back the ability to use podcasts with Smart playlists
      Seems to be people on both sides some like it the old way some new. I wish Apple made it an option.
    Ability to add lyrics. Sync with Nano.
    One listener reports that Burn CD will ask you to insert a CD, but no longer requires that you click burn again.
    On a good note, listener Aaron says iTunes 5 seemed to fix the -36 errors that would occur when syncing iPods via Firewire with other Firewire devices attached.
  ROKR iTunes Phone
    Many people pointing out that the Motorola E1 iTunes phone, looks almost identical to the Motorola E398, just in white and with an iTunes button. Some wonder if you could hack the E398 firmware to get iTunes support.
    Engadget confirms a 100 song storage limit regardless of card storage capacity. Says it's due to licensing and Apple wanted a 25 song limit and according to Motorola the 100 song limit was a compromise.
    Also does not support audio books from Audible
    Why not a Nano RAZR phone?
  New Tiger Updates and Developer Transition Kits Updates seeded
    New builds of OS 10.4.3 have been distributed to developers and testers
    Over 500 bug fixes with a late September release
    First update 10.4.2 for the Developer Kits
      Complete System replacement to bring the development kit OS features up to date with the PowerPC version of Tiger.
      Address piracy concerns by rendering earlier Xcode 2.2 Universal Binaries useless after the update.
  Will there finally be an Itunes Music Store Australia??
    Forbes is reporting an October 3rd launch date, but with limited selection
    Only 2 (Sony and Warner Music) of the major record companies have signed with Apple. The reason is Apple wants to stick with the $0.99 per track pricing while the labels want a tired pricing structure.
Feedback, Comments and Commentary
  iPod Digital flip books
    iPodScrubs.com
    Using iPod Linux to get video
  Followup on keys to activate Save dialog buttons
    Esc maps to cancel
    For dialogs with no text input you can sometime press the key that maps to the first letter of the name of the button, i.e. "D" for "Don't Save"
    If there is a text entry field, try Command (Apple)+the letter
    Also in some dialog boxes try pressing the option key and it can change the default action of the button, also works for menus. Get Info --> Show Inspector
  Cell phones with Mac syncing support
    Play comment from Jessica
    Apple page of supported devices
    The Missing Sync from Markspace. Palm, Windows Mobile and Hiptops
    Mac-n-Cell for Macintosh cell phone questions
  JogTunes iTunes to workout by
    Listener Bob has a unique web site
    Using iTunes playlists create workouts. Built to set time and pacing using Beat per Minutes. So you have a warm-up, workout and cool-down.
    Links to get the music through iTunes. Download your workout playlists and go. You can also submit your own workouts to their forum.
  Quicktime 7 incompatible with Divx
    Play question from Dustin
    Remove Divix Quicktime component. /Library/Quicktime and ~/Library/Quicktime
    Also will fix the double help menu issue
  How to convert AAC to MP3
    Play comment from Yohan
    VideoCue Pro from VaraSoftware
    I just use iTunes to convert.
  North Coast Macintosh Users Group Expo
    The North Coast Macintosh Users group will be holding it's Expo on October 1st in Santa Rosa California.
    With over 1,000 attendees it is the largest Expo of it’s type in the North Bay second only to Mac World in San Francisco
    Rik Myslewski, Editor of MacAddict magazine will be the keynote
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  "Sound Scientist" by bill
    If you submit a song or recommendation and you are not in the band I need permission from the Band, a manager or the label
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