shownotes_20110224

Opening
  Opening Music
    Music is "Say Anything" by Manda and the Marbles
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News
  New Macbook Pros
    All models include
      4 GB of RAM across the board
      Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB DDR3 SDRAM (shared)
      7 hours battery life
      MagSafe power port
      Thunderbolt port
      Two USB 2.0 ports
      FireWire 800 port
      SDXC card slot (except 17-in: ExpressCard/34 slot)
      FaceTime HD camera
      Multi-Touch trackpad
      Full-size, backlit keyboard
      8x SuperDrive
    The Lineup
      13" Macbook Pro ($1,199 USD)
        2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with 3MB L3 cache
        320GB 5400-rpm hard drive
        13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1280 by 800)
      13" Macbook Pro ($1,499 USD)
        2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor with 4MB L3 cache
        500GB 5400-rpm hard drive
        13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1280 by 800)
      15" Macbook Pro ($1,799 USD)
        2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB L3 cache
        500GB 5400-rpm hard drive
        AMD Radeon HD 6490M with 256MB GDDR5 memory
        15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1440 by 900)
          High-resolution 1680-by-1050 option available
          Optional antiglare
      15" Macbook Pro ($2,199 USD)
        750GB 5400-rpm hard drive
        AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR5 memory
        15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1440 by 900)
          High-resolution 1680-by-1050 option available
          Optional antiglare
      17" Macbook Pro ($2,499 USD)
        2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6MB L3 cache
          Optional 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 8MB L3 cache
        750GB 5400-rpm hard drive
        AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR5 memory
        17-inch high-resolution LED-backlit glossy (1920 by 1200)
          Optional antiglare
  Thunderbolt, high speed I/O connector
    Developed by Intel (Lightpeak)
    Based on PCI Express, it offers a direct connection to the PCI Express bus
    10 Gbps in both directions
      Estimated real world performance in the 8Gbps range
      Intel demonstrated actual throughputs of up to 6.25Gbps on prototype consumer products
      USB 3.0 by comparison has a 5Gbps theoretical mac, but real world speeds in the 3Gbps range
      Speed limited by the device connected.
        most SATA hard drives top out at 3Gbps for example
        If all devices in a chain are connected via Thunderbolt performance is only effected by amount of data actively using the connection
        If legacy devices are connected then their order will matter
    Available in optical and electrical (copper) variants. Apple uses electrical
    Power over cable for bus-powered devices
      Thunderbolt also provides 10 watts of power to peripherals
    Uses the same connector as Mini Display port
      Dual-protocol (PCI Express* and DisplayPort*)
      Can use existing USB and FireWire peripherals — even connect to Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks — using simple adapters
        Not backwardly compatible with USB 3.0?
      Connect a DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, or VGA display using adapters.
    Daisy chain up to 6 devices
    For now Apple displays don't have an additional Thunderbolt connector, so Display will have to be the last device in a chain
    Exclusive to Apple until 2012
    Thunderbolt ports can't be added to existing PCs via an expansion card
      Motherboard needs to incorporate a Thunderbolt controller chip which needs direct access to both the system's video and PCI Express architecture
    LaCie and Promise announced hard drive products supporting the new connector
  Face Time for Mac
    Goes 1.0
    App Store purchase for $0.99 (accounting requirements)
    Send and receive 720P HD video
      New iSights support the wide-screen HD
      Receiving requires a newish compatible Intel-mac

        MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011)
        MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011)
        MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011)
        MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008), or newer, with a 2.4 GHz or better processor
        MacBook Pro (15-inch and 17-inch, Early 2008), or newer, with a 2.4 GHz or better processor
        MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010), or newer, with a 2.53 GHz or better processor
        iMac (20-inch and 24-inch, Early 2008), or newer, with a 2.4 GHz or better processor
        iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Late 2009), or newer, with a 3.06 GHz or better processor
        Mac Pro (all models), with a compatible video camera
        Mac mini (Early 2009) or newer, with a 2.26 GHz or better processor and a compatible video camera
        Receiving HD video requires a minimum download bandwidth of 1 Mbps.

  OS X Lion Developer Preview
    Install using a redeem code in Mac App Store (9to5 Mac)
    Server is now part of Lion
      Mac OS X Lion Server, which makes setting up a server easier than ever and adds support for managing Mac OS X Lion, iPhone®, iPad and iPod touch® devices.
      Includes iPad WebDAV file sharing server
    trackpad scrolling reversed to mimic ipad/iphone
    Redesigned Mail
      widescreen layout inspired by the iPad;
      Threaded even when subject changes
      Conversations, which automatically groups related messages into one easy to read timeline;
      More powerful search
      Support for Microsoft Exchange 2010
    iPad-style Mail, Address Book, iCal
    Launchpad
      iPad style app launcher that supports folders
    Mission Control
      Unifies Exposé, Dashboard, Spaces, and full screen apps
    AirDrop
      Copy files wirelessly from one Mac to another with no setup
    Versions
      Like Time Machine for documents
      Automatically saves successive versions of your document as you create it, and gives you an easy way to browse, edit and even revert to previous versions
    Resume
      Brings your apps back exactly how you left them when you restart your Mac or quit and relaunch an app
    Auto Save
      Automatically saves your documents as you work
    New FileVault
      Full disk encryption for local and external drives
      Ability to wipe data from your Mac instantaneously
    "HiDPI display modes" in Quartz debug mode.
      Would in theory support 4x retina display resolution
      Allowing the OS to scale to support the higher resolutions
      large screen sat these pixel densities would be currently cost prohibitive
    Odds and ends
      iOS style autocorrect in TextEdit
      Updated version of Preview
    Bugs
      Sticky mouse
      Crashes with apps that add-on stuff or use menubar
        Dropbox, 1Password, Evernote
    The latest build of OS X 10.6.7 was released to developers earlier in the week with "no know issues".
  Apple iPad 2 event
    Invites went out to the press for March 2nd at 10:00 AM PST at the Yerba Buena Center in SFO.
    Apple's already decorating
    Reportedly all the same stuff we've already heard
      Thinner
      thinner bezel
      bigger speaker
        2 speaker gill mock ups. I like the "Darth Vader" face mask slot design vs. the colander "holes" design.
      1 (or two) cameras
      better battery life
      A5 processor
        Dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex A-9 design
        dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2
      Higher res screen (but not retina)
    DigiTimes claims supplies might be tight
      Shortages of component parts, mostly displays
      300,000 to 400,000 units in first shipments vs. the 400,000 to 600,000 Apple reportedly wanted.
      Apple sold 1 million iPad 1s in the first 28 days.
    Some expect Apple to announce release of iOS 4.3 too (BGR)
      Developers reportedly got the final code stage release
      Might addd wi-fi host spot for AT&T customers
  New datacenter online this Spring
    Apple said at their shareholder meeting that it's for iTunes and MobileMe network services
    iTunes "locker" past blocks
      Apple finally convinced the labels it's a "backup" and not a separate use requiring additional licensing
      Potentially means they can set up streaming and re-download of music content
    Mobile Me goes digital only
      Being removed from retail channels and Apple's online store
      60 day trial still available (credit card required and pricing still listed too)
      possible move to free?
  Private 'glimpse' of new FinalCut
    Given to a select group of post production professionals
    One FinalCut trainer couldn't give details, but commented on his blog calling the new version a "jaw dropper".
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Feedback, Comments and Commentary
  Does Apple have responsibility in China
    As mentioned on the last show this is a difficult and trick subject for me
      This week 5 workers representing workers at Apple supplier Wintek sent a letter to Steve Jobs asking for help
        Wintek has admitted to using a chemical called hexyl hydride, (n-hexane), instead of alcohol, to speed production (evaporates faster) of touchscreens made for Apple between May 2008 and August 2009
        In Apple's report they admit 137 workers suffered ill effects due to n-hexane exposure
    Apple is doing more than other companies and following the local laws
      Apple made Wintek stop using the chemical, made them fix their ventilation system, and audited them
      Apple has verified that all affected workers have been treated successfully
      According to Apple's report following China law, Wintek has paid medical treatment, meals, and foregone wages for sick or recuperating workers.
    Workers say Apple hasn't admitted their responsibility and want an apology from Apple
      Employees claim that Wintek has not given enough compensation to victims
      Avoided promising future coverage of medical bills (probably not required by Chinese law)
      Put pressure on people who took compensation to leave their jobs
  Do we need higher bit rate music?
    Rumors say Apple is pushing publishers to let them offer 24-bit music files on iTunes
    Currently most music is at best 16-bit 44.1Khz, but likely compressed down more with AAC/MP3, etc.
    Most current players don't have 24-bit decoders and most headphones probably don't have enough range to even let you hear the added sound
    Are the majority of consumers savvy or do they care enough?
    Doesn't hurt to have the best quality we can get if the price is the same and even if we don't appreciate it.
    For archival purposes it's probably a good thing. Multiple "masters".
  DIY docks and stands
    Play comment from Paul
    Actually found an image on this site
    Other options
      Business card
      Binder Clip
      Paper Clip
      Paper
    I've also seen objects from IKEA, etc. used as iPad stands
  The power of Meetspace
    Question from Scott (and others) about how to find help with an idea for an iOS app
      How can I get started? Where can I find a developer to help with my idea?
      How can I protect my idea?
    Internet and social media can be great sources
      Yowza App, twitter collaboration between Rick Yaeger, Greg Grunberg and August Trometer
    With all our 'social networking' we seem to forget about old school networking
    Meetup.com
    San Diego iOS group
    Mac User Groups are still here
      Meet developers, vendors, meet cool Mac Geeks.
      Portland Mac Users Group
      San Diego Mac Users Group
        Grew my business
        Met local photographer and Cult of Mac writer
  Hooking up an Airport Express
    Play comment from James
    Add a switch if your Cable Modem is doing NAT.
      Check the IP assigned to your Mac
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  New Music
    "Old Soul" by Northern Departure
    Listener Chris is in the band.
    A bluegrass band from Seattle, WA
    Artist's site
  EOL: Jobs on Blue Box
    A rare video of Steve Jobs talking about he and Woz building blue boxes before the days of Apple.