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News
  iPad Hysteria heats up
    US launch day this Saturday April 3rd. International date rumored to be April 24th.
    Pre order numbers were reportedly said to be climbing over 250,000 units.
      Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi, thinks maybe 400,000 in opening weekend.
      Gizmodo is reporting that according to a reliable source, Apple Germany had ordered only 75,000 iPads, but they got 250,000 pre-orders.
    Analysts are going crazy
      BMO Capital's Keith Bachman predicted 2.5 million in 20110 and 5.5M in 2011. Raised his 2011 number to 7.2M units.
        Katy Huberty with Morgan Stanley says 2.5M in first 3 months and 8M to 10M in 2010. I want her Kool-aid!
        More reasonable estimates on Wall Street are 1M to 5M units in 2010.
    Apple started pre-authing cards on pre-orders on the 25th. Started shipping from China the 29th.
      Canceling pre-orders over 2 units.
      Refunding expedited shipping charges. If you have Saturday delivery of UPS you get on the 3rd, otherwise the 5th.
      In-store pickup reminders and phone calls.
        Stores open at 9:00 AM
        If not picked up by 3 PM, units will be made available for sales.
    BestBuy Stores will have limited supply of iPads on April 3rd, not all stores
      Reportedly at 675 stores, but maybe only 15 units per.
      I have details form a source that 180,000 units of iPad Applecare were prepped to go to out.
    Reporters are loving it.
      Rave reviews from Ihnatko, Mossberg, Edward Baig (USA Today), Bob LeVitus (MacObserver)
      Many saying the iPad is more than an iPod Touch and a viable alternative to a notebook/netbook in many computing applications. Stopping short of calling it a replacement.
      Only David Pogue held out with a more balanced tongue in cheek review.
      Exceeding the 10 hour stated battery life.
      Fast is a common theme.
      Common complaints still there. No USB port, no video no multitasking, no card slot, sealed battery, and no Flash.
        You can get a 15" PC notebook with full Intel Core Duo processor for the same price.
    Samsung reportedly helping with iPad display supply
      AppleInside has a report via the Korean Times
      Apple will reportedly make Samsung the second major supplier of iPad displays and pay them $240M for 3M units.
      No time frame given on the Samsung deal, but LG (original supplier) got a 5 year $500M deal.
        This has reportedly been expanded to $800M for a supply of 10M units.
      Wintek and or TPK Touch Solutions were reportedly having production yield issues on iPad touch screen sensor panels. Possibly the cause of the week delay in shipments?
  iPad, it's about the content.
    Books
      iBooks app needs to be downloaded.
      30,000 Free Project Gutenberg Books on iBookstore at launch
      Reports that Apple has 60,000 books total.
      Pricing is still up in the air with ranges form $9.99 to $12.99 for best sellers and new releases.
      ArsTechnica reports that Apple has struck with e-book publishing services Smashwords and Lulu.
    Newspapers and Magazines
      Wall Street Journal has a piece with detailing some specifics
        Already signing up advertisers. Premium ad prices to be in some of the first iPad issues
        Interactivity, social media integration, interactive forms, etc.
        Per issue and subscription pricing models
          Esquire Magazine ala cart at around $2.00/issue
          Wall Street Journal at $18.00/mo. ~$6.00 higher than a Web+Print subscription.
    TV and other stuff
      Marvel comic app was on reviewers iPads and they gave it a thumbs up.
      CBS.com supposedly working on HTML 5 video
      Brightcove, a video streaming service used by NTY and Time, Inc goes HTML 5.
      Hulu iPad app rumors heating up again, but might be a paid service. Netflix app too, but that I think is an April fools.
      Explicit category reportedly back in App store at iPad launch
      According to Boy Genius Report and others Apple my launch iAd Mobile ad service on April 7th
        Apple had purchased Quattro Wireless back in January
      iPad OS updates may be paid after the first one.
        Mac Rumors took a look at the end-user software licensing agreement
        It states Apple will provide the fist major OS update for free. Doesn't mention updates after that.
  Apple releases 10.6.3
    A massive list of fixes including:
      General operating system fixes and improvements
      Specific areas called out by the release notes are AirPort and wireless networking, Date and Time, Directory Services, File Services, iCal, Mail, MobileMe, Parental Controls, Rosetta, Time Machine, Quicktime, and more
    Security fixes for AFP Server, the Application Firewall, QuickTime, CoreAudio, Disk Image, Directory Services, and more
      There were credits to Tipping Point’s Zero Day Initiative which sponsors Pwn2Own at CanSecWest.
      No word if the most recent exploits form that conference were addressed in this update.
  iTunes 9.1 and other updates
    iTunes 9.1
      Adds support for iPad
        Sync with iPad to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books and more on the go

        Organize and sync books you've downloaded from iBooks on iPad or added to your iTunes library
        Rename, rearrange, or remove Genius Mixes

      Audiobooks section now just called Books.
        You can drop in ePub formatted books, and they will appear there and have a generic "book" icon.
      Create 128-kbps AAC files on the fly when syncing to iPhone
      For video Convert for Apple TV is now 'iPad or Apple TV'
      Seven security flaws have meanwhile been addressed. 6 of them for Windows only.
      A bunch of other minor tweaks
        Applications are now called “Apps” just about everywhere.
        The Controls menu now includes commands for raising and lowering iTunes’ volume.
    Aperture 3.0.2
      Improves overall stability and fixes issues in a number of areas.
      14 key areas addressed including things like:
        Upgrading Aperture 1.x and 2.x libraries
        Adding names and confirming matches in Faces
        Importing ratings, color labels and GPS data from XMP sidecar files
        IPTC metadata compatibility
      Also adds iPad Compatibility
    iMovie 8.0.6 (iMovie 09)
      Improves reliability when working with videos from Aperture.
    AirPort Utility 5.5.1
      AirPort Utility 5.5.1 includes general bug fixes and addresses the following issues:
        Not importing all settings when importing a configuration.
        Not propagating MAC address control lists when using an extended network.
    Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme Base Station Firmware Update 7.5.1
      For the latest Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme Base Station (Late 2009)
        Fixes an issue with wireless performance in the 5GHz band
        Fixes an issue with creating a Guest Network in the 5GHz band
  What's happening with Apple's NC DataCenter
    9 to 5 Mac reported on 10 new job listings, so they appear to be staffing up.
    Other reports that Apple's iTunes cloud initiative is delayed until this summer. Only pushed back a few months.
  Don't forget the iPhone
    New 4th Gen iPhone (iPhone HD) on AT&T in June. CDMA version on Verizon in the Fall (September)?
      Possibly slimmer, more memory, OLED display? Bigger?
      John Gruber reports a 960x640 screen.
      Apple's A4 processor.
      I don't buy the Verizon story. LTE in 2010/2011.
    An iPhone repair shop supposedly has new 4G screens and digitizer assemblies. Taller at 3.7".
    iPhone OS 4.0
      "Expose" style multi-tasking
      Global mailbox
      Home screen contacts
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Feedback, Comments and Commentary
  Applecare follow-up
    With all coverages. Read the fine print.
      Most don't cover "cosmetic" damage or "consumables".
      Only as good as the service behind the coverage
        How easy is it to file a claim, how long to get your money?
        Customer Service.
    Credit Card Protection
      Limited time. 90-day on my AMEX
      Only up to $1,000 year
    Homeowners or Renters policies
      Homeowners can have high deductibles and filing some claims can raise your rates
      Renters typically has lower deductibles
    Accidental loss and replacement
      Many of you have pointed out that 3rd party services offer this for fees at or about the same as Apple
        Is it worth it? $200.00 up front to cover a $500 device on the off chance you drop it?
        Typically there is also still a nominal deductible.
    Squaretrade
      Some listeners mentioned this company
      They extend the Apple warranty coverage and cover accidental damage
        Must be bought within 90 days of purchase
        Accidental damage typically has a $50 deductible
        Doesn't cover loos, but you can get a refund on coverage.
      3 years of iPad coverage is $169.00 (now $135.99)
        if you don'y buy on the same day ADH doesn't cover the first 30 days
        Waiving ADH deductible on iPads
    EU and UK 2 -year warranty law
      EU directive 1999/44/EC - Supposedly covers all goods sold in any EU country for defects for 2 years. Repair or replacement
      An article in the UK Guardian says it's not quite that simple
        If a country has laws, like the UK's Sale of Goods Act (SOGA), that exceed the language of the EU directive in most areas then those laws apply.
      If the item fails by defect it must be "reasonable" to expect it to last longer. And if it's after 6 moths the retailer can demand you provide evidence that it failed as a result of a manufacturing fault. Which could be tricky.
  Not every Applecare fairytale has a happy ending
    I did get a number of these emails too, but mostly from folks who didn't have Applecare.
      Even more the reason to get it.
    Rupinder had a hinge pop on the screen of his Powerbook G4 3 weeks out of Applecare and Apple wouldn't cover it.
    Reality is that Apple doesn't have to cover repairs outside of Applecare. They also don't cover wear and tear, cosmetic, accidental damage, or consumables, like batteries.
      batteries that lose 50% of charge while under Applecare are covered.
      It is at the discretion of the Genius or Applecare agent to do non or out of warranty service
    Some advice
      Be honest, polite and courteous.
      Try again. Took 5 trips with my iPhone battery issue.
      Cut your losses.
  Copy full path in Finder
    Gert-Willem discovered some Terminal hacks to show the full POSIX path in the Finder Title bar
      Show path in titlebar
        defaults write com.apple.finder _FXShowPosixPathInTitle -bool YES
        Relaunch Finder. Option+Click Finder icon in dock and choose 'Relaunch'
      There are also several built-in way in Snow Leopard to show path info
        Titlebar icon
          Command+Click the title in the tilebar and a list will drop down.
          Selecting an item will jump to that location in the window
        Path toolbar item
          You can add a path drop down icon to your Finder Toolbar
          View-->Customize Toolbar… Then drag the 'Path icon' to the toolbar.
          Clicking the icon will give you a drop down showing the current path
        Add Path Bar to the bottom of the Finder window
          View-->Show Path Bar
          Now the Path will be displayed at the bottom of the window.
    What about copying the full path?
      Pathfinder
        You can Command+Click (Right+click) and choose 'Copy Path'
        Does it in UNIX, HFS, Windows, Terminal, URL, and Name versions
      Use the Terminal (Applications-->Utilities-->Terminal)
        1) Navigate to the folder in the Finder and then drag the folder into the Terminal window. This will populate the full path at the prompt in the Terminal.
        2) Select the path in the Terminal window and copy it.
        It does insert the UNIX version so if you have spaces in the path name they will be escaped.
      Automator Workflow
        A guy wrote an Automator workflow (Marcus Barnes) that you can add to your Services folder in Snow Leopard
        Download the Snow Leopard version from his site and then copy it to the Services folder
          Basically runs an Applescript to get the POSIX path from the Finder and then passes it to the clipboard. You can view his workflow in Automator to see how it ticks.
          it will be a .workflow file.
          ~/Users/[User]/Library/Services/
  What's your iPad for?
    Listener Douglas had some great plans
      Speaking
        Presentations using Keynote and VGA connector kit
        Taking notes and doing prep (Omni Outliner)
      Teaching
        Class prep
        Textbooks
        "Deskside" - Illustrative tool. Websites, videos, pictures, etc.
    As a mobile device, or not.
      Access to free wi-fi hotspots is key for many
    The "living room" Mac
      Media center control
      "Multitasking" - while watching TV, movies, etc.
    Reading
      eBooks, Magazines, Newspapers, iBooks?
  Quick Look in Mail.app
    Marty was wondering why Quick Look didn't seem to work in from the message list in Mail.app
      Wants to press spacebar and see the Message an/or Attachments without using the preview pane.
      Double click will open the email in a new window.
      From the list view, preview pane, or window you can Quick Look the attachments. File-->Quick Look Attachments... (Command+Y)
        In the preview pane or email window you can also use the spacebar technique, but you need top have the attachments highlighted first.
    Quick Look Mail in the Finder
      Email in Mail.app is searchable with Spotlight, so we can take advantage of this.
        In the Finder, perform a search. Command+F or Command+Option+Spacebar from any app to bring up the search pane.
        Click the little "+" icon in the upper right to add a search criteria.
        Choose 'Kind', then 'Other' and in the textbox type 'Mail Message'
        You should now see a list of all your email messages and you can select and Quick Look item to read their contents.
          This is all mailboxes, so junk, etc. isn't filtered out.
          Viewing this way won't mark messages as read.
          Embedded images might not display properly
          You cant view attachments this way
        Double clicking the mail in the Finder will open it in Mail.app
          From there you can reply, etc.
      You can set additional criteria, say 'Created date' so you can just have a search of recent emails.
      Save the search to the sidebar and you will always have it for quick email access right from the Finder without launching Mail.app
  Mac operation over 10,000 ft
    I've had a couple people ask about this.
    It's for use outside, so not pressurized.
    Winter PArk and Alma Colorado in the US are above 10,000 ft. Cities in Tibet above 10,00 ft.
    So why is this the limit? LCD, hard drive?
    It's only the range that Apple certifies their equipment to work in, doesn't mean they won't work
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