MacBreak Weekly 142
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Episode 142 |
Guests: Scott Bourne, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay Recorded: May 26, 2009 Published: May 26, 2009 Duration: 1:14:39 |
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[edit] MacBreak Weekly 142: Oops, I Bought It
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- North Carolina working on legislation to provide tax break to Apple for new server farm
- Scott Bourne has spoken with a high-level source within Verizon who claims they will be adding an iPhone model to their product line. An announcement could come as soon as June 2009.
- Related to this, the guys ruminate on the possibility of an "iPhone Nano" and/or a larger "Apple Media Tablet"
- Speculation about specs for next-gen iPhone. The panelists believe rumors about a built-in FM transmitter are bogus, but a faster processor, more memory, and video recording capabilities are likely.
- Unauthorized Mac clone maker Psystar files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
- iLounge.com reports that the iPod Nano will be revised to include a different screen and built-in camera
- Eucalyptus e-book reader rejected, but ultimately approved for App Store due to ability to access the “Kama Sutra”
- CES trade show expanding area devoted to Mac, iPod, and iPhone products
[edit] Picks of the Week
Leo Laporte
- Plants vs Zombies - Free Trial; $19.95; $9.99 on STEAM
Alex Lindsay
Scott Bourne
- kelbytraining.com; online training for photographers, designers, or other digital visual artists - $17.99/mo with NAPP membership
Andy Ihnatko
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- The Original Hawaiiabera Mr. Ihnatko's Hawaiian shirt of choice for this episode
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[edit] Production Information
- Recorded Date: May 26, 2009
- Release Date: May 26, 2009
- Duration: 1:14:39
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- Edited by: Tony
- Notes: Included the music of Plants VS Zombies during Leo's pick
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