MPU 031: Speaking to Your Mac

MPU LogoMac Power Users Episode 031: Speaking to Your Mac is posted. David and Katie talk about speech recognition software for the Mac, focusing on the powerful dictation applications MacSpeech Dictate and MacSpeech Scribe. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

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Keeping the Faith with iPhone 4

Today is June 23rd, the last day to return my iPhone 4 within the 30 day window to Apple for a full refund. After much internal debate, hours on the phone with AppleCare, research, and my own (totally unscientific) testing I’ve decided to keep the iPhone 4. I’m not happy about the way that things turned out, but ultimately keeping the iPhone 4 turned out to be the “lesser evil” for me under the circumstances. Had I known 31 days ago what I know now, I would have done things very differently.
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My iPhone 4 Reception Saga

I mentioned in my earlier review of the iPhone 4 that I was one of the unfortunate people who were having significant problems with reception. In the past few weeks the internet has been abuzz about the topic. Reactions have been across the board. Some are calling for a full-blown recall and investigation. Others are saying this is no big deal and people should buy a case and get over it.

Apple has called a last-minute press event on Friday, June 16th to discuss the iPhone 4 and this seemed like a good time to share my experiences.
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MPU 030: Mac Gadgetier

MPU LogoMac Power Users Episode 030: Mac Gadgetier is posted. In this episode, Katie and David cover some of their favorite Mac related gadgets. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

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Review: Apple iPhone 4

Apple iPhone 4I was fortunate enough to actually be able to pre-order my iPhone 4 and even more fortunate to have it delivered a day early on Wednesday, June 23rd. I’ve had a couple of days to play with my new iPhone and wanted to provide you with some first impressions. This is by no means a comprehensive review of the iPhone. If you’re reading this I assume that you’re already familiar with the technical specifications and features. This is simply some of my thoughts and opinions as an end user of the device.
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