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Show Notes
Hot Mac News Announcements

Listener Mail
Thanks to, Terry, Sal, Oabu for their email. You can write to me at typicalmacuser (at)(gmail)(dot)(com)
Apple Support Site
WhatSize Software to measure HD Size

Listener Matt on Repairing Disk Permission
MacFixIt thread on Permission
Disk Utilities

Typical Mac User One Minute Tip
One Minute Tip Podcast

Other Sites Mentioned
The MacCast
Typical PC User Podcast
Switchers Podcast from the Netherlands
Macannouncements.com Very good site and podcast

So how did I do in my Apple Predictions . . .

- 15″ Dual Core Intel Powerbook: CORRECT, Apple introduced a new Core Duo 15″ MacBook Pro (no more Powerbooks). One with a 1.67GHz Intel Core Duo processor and one with a 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor. The surprise for me was the iSight Camera.

- New version of Sound Track Pro: WRONG, I missed the boat on this one by a mile.

- iWork/Life ‘06 (including podcasting features in Garage Band): CORRECT, I got this one right. All new iWeb, and added features for other iLife applications, including Garage Band Podcasting integration. The new iWork ‘06 includes Pages 2, a powerful word processor that’s perfect for everything from letters to newsletters to brochures, and Keynote 3, next-generation presentation software for building cinema-quality slideshows, photography portfolios, animated storyboards and more with ease and elegance.

- Front Row available for everyone: PARTIAL, Ok so it’s not available for everyone but the new MacBook Pros have it and it’s just a matter of time.

- Intel based Mac Mini: WRONG, what can I say took a gamble on this one.

Please remember the show that comes out late tonight\early tomorrow will include more on my opinions surrounding the announcements.

Enjoy
Victor

In a midnight post from Kevin Rose’s Blog who seems to have a “Directly connected” Crystal Ball when it comes to Macworld, said “I’ve heard 15″ intel Macbook - order tomorrow, ships Feb (thinner, dual core), iPod FM receiver, iWork/Life ‘06, New remote of some type, Photocasting (iPhoto)” Link.

My predictions include

- 15′ Dual Core Intel Powerbook
- New version of Sound Track Pro
- iWork/Life ‘06 (including podcasting features in Garage Band)
- Front Row available for everyone
- Intel based Mac Mini

Keep posted at Typical Mac User Podcast and Webpage for new posts on what the news really is.

We will all. . . Enjoy
Victor