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  Opening Music
    Music is Say Anything by Manda and the Marbles
    Mandaandthemarbles.com
Thoughts on 100 Episodes
  Show 0, The lost episode
    MacCast was born December 13th 2004. I think it was just a show announcing that I was going to be doing a show.
    Oldest episode in the archive is Show #1, December 15th, 2004.
    All episodes are availeble for download on the site
  Why I started the MacCast
  Who am I?
  What has the MacCast become?
  Where are we going?
  The Gifts
    4GB MacCast Edition iPod Nano
      Recipient: Bob Ballinger (Fort Collins, Colorado, USA)
    Plasq, Comic Life
    Motion VFX, Stock Photos
    Animation Bureau, Animated desktops
    Toucan, Slideshow app from Boudewijn Pelt
    Buh Ba Ba Ba CD from Shagg
    $10.00 on iTunes from MacCast listener Tom McGuire.
    Catalog (Disc cataloger), Neometric Software
    Sleeves and Cases, MacCase
    DEVONthink Professional & DEVONagent, DEVONtechnologies
    The full list of recipients are on the web site.
News
  Apple having a hard time keep up with 5th Gen iPod demand
    There is now a 5-7 day wait time to ship orders
    Thoughts are it is a LED component for the backlight. Was also an issue for Nano
    Apple is also looking for a second supplier of LCD screens
  Airport Update 2005-001 released
    "fixes reliability and resolves AirPort compatibility issues with certain third party 802.11 cards and access points for Mac OS X v10.4.3 and later."
  Fix for Single Processor G5s in sight?
    A listener reports that an Apple Care rep on an escalated call said a firmware update should be out by the end of the year.
    They were waiting for the 10.4.3 update
  CBS in Talks with Apple for iTunes video content
    Of course price seems to be the big negotiation point
    There are also rumors of NBC in talks as well.
    Would be great for us if we can get more video content. Competition is good.
  King Kong Trailer available in iPod format
    Apple is now offering the theatrical trailer for Peter Jackson’s “King Kong" in iPod video format alongside small, medium, full-screen, and high definition versions.
  Lugz tells Apple to stop running iPod Ad
    Lugz Footwear has sent a cease and desist letter to both Apple and its advertising agency, TBWA/Chiat/Day.
    A Lugz TV commercial from 2002 and Apple’s new iPod + iTunes spot featuring rapper Eminem have many similarities.
  Will we see new Intel iBooks and PowerBooks before June 2006
    AppleInsider thinks so.
    They say the have information that Apple is planning on having some Intel PowerBooks out as soon as April or May
      15" PowerBook will be 20-25% smaller
      12" no longer in the road map and 17" expected a few months after the 15"
      Both models to feature and integrated iSight
    IBook may be centered around a 13" widescreen model.
Feedback, Comments and Commentary
  Correction : VNC acronym
    VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing, not Virtual Network Client or Virtual Network Connection
  OS 10.4.3 Update seem to be getting mixed reviews
    I had no issue what so ever. And most listeners are reporting good results.
    Many reports on MacFixit.com.
      Issues with fans running excessively. Fix by setting processor performance to "maximum" in the Energy Saver.
      Firewire drives, CD/DVDs not mounting. USB devices are not being recognized.
      Command-tab app switching is inflating the windowserver.log file
  What's fixed (and broken) in the OS 10.4.3 Update
    Some reported seeing a small update (~54MB) instead of the 99MB update
    Disk Utility can verify your computer's startup disk (volume) without requiring you to start up from another volume. This feature is called "Live Verification."
      Reports that is generating errors that are then not there and cannot be repaired when booted from another volume.
    iPhoto now supports more RAW formats including Canon
    5th Gen iPods can now display contact pictures under 10.4.3 with iTunes 6
    Listener Geoff reports for him that the Onyx Utility is broken. There was an update just released not sure if it fixes the issue
    Mixed reports on iChat Video. Some say chats to PCs are fixed while it's broken for others
    Wayne, play comment on new file sharing window
    According to listener Johnathan, there is new information in login window. IP address and network information. Clicking on the computer name rotates through this info.
  Many confirm iPod headphone shocks
    This is a untold epidemic in the community
    Always from wooly or fleecy clothing
    Take off headphones before removing clothing
    Stephen says Griffin Ear Jams may help. These snap on to earbuds.
    One listener claims it is power on the iPod and his girlfriends iPod mini was replaced by Apple. He also said Apple was aware of the issue.
  Why does iPod battery life never live up
    Apple never tells you under what conditions you will get that 20 hours of battery life
    Many factors shorten Battery life
      Shuffle, skipping, backlight, large files.
    It's suggested that you completely deplete the battery from time to time. Say once a month. I have heard continual charging can severely shorten battery life.
  More iPod video conversion tools
    Videora iPod (Windows), does not require Quicktime Pro
      Play review from Nick
    For Mac
      Podner
      PSPWare
      iSquint
    People report better performance with these tools.
  Why no Firewire in new iPods and USB 2 Solutions for older Macs
    Many people are not happy with Apple decision to drop Firewire support from the iPods (Nano and 5th Gen).
    From what I have read size was a factor due to the controller. Chip?
    PCI Upgrade cards
    PCMCIA Cards for PowerBooks
    Need solutions for iMac G4s and iBooks? Any thoughts?
  Soundtrack Pro multitrack project issues
    Play comment from George
    Can we help him out? Is Apple aware and working on a patch?
  Thank Yous
    Gifts from Amazon Wish-list
      Alan Claughan from South Africa for his VERY generous gift. A white 30GB 5th Gen iPod. Sweet.
      Oliver from San Francisco and Dan from Calgery for the DVDs
    T-Shirt from Podcasters Unite
      They are supporting podcasters. If you buy a shirt from them enter maccast.com during checkout and I get a buck.
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    Congratulations from listeners on 100 shows
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