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[0] 10 [Name] Not Another Mac Podcast - Episode 154 (The Episode About Periscopes) [Released] 5/11/2015 [Price] Free [5] View In iTunes [Description] 
On this episode of Not Another Mac Podcast, Mark is joined by Mike McPeek and Ronnie Lutes to discuss everything from an Apple Store experience gone wrong to the Apple TV. This episode also features the World's Shortest Reviewcast by John Nemerovski. John reviews the My Charge RazorPlus, Secur Four-In-One Car Charger Model Number: SP-4002, and the Thumbs Up UK Touch Speaker Boom Box. More information regarding discussed topics: Mark's Apple Store Experience: Mark was hounded to try on an Apple Watch at his local Apple Store. It left him feeling uncomfortable and wondering if Apple is now looking more at sales, than ensuring an enjoyable retail experience for its customers. Although, it did allow Mark to walk away and took a look at the new gold MacBook. Mark likes it, despite the inflated price. In contrast to Mark's experience, Ronnie can't understand why they pressured him as the Apple Watch wasn't even able to be purchased in the store on the day in question. Back to the new MacBook and Ronnie thinks the force touch track pad is voodoo. Ronnie goes as far as saying that the new MacBook is certainly the computer for him, but he does clarify that he keeps the majority of content in the cloud. Despite Mark and Ronnie doing their best to detail the Apple Store experience, Mike wins in the disappointment category as Apple has neglected putting an Apple Store in his neck of the woods, or is that the plains? Regardless, Mike has to live vicariously through the rest of us but he is considering a possible iMac upgrade in the near future. This topic inevitably leads Mark on a mini-rant regarding the substandard computing power and functionality available in these modern Macs. Although, Ronnie doesn't agree with Mark's view as he believes that the power provided is more than most users will ever need. It is an interesting discussion and we would love to hear your feedback. Mike may also be considering a hackintosh, or at least running a Linux build on an old PowerMac G4. Apple TV: Mark believes it is the one device that we all love to hate, but we secretly really want to love it. Mark talks about how adding a Bose Lifestyle 235 Series II system has changed the way he uses and connects with the Apple TV. Mark wants to know why Mike doesn't have an Apple TV wand what Apple would need to convince Mike that a purchase is necessary. Do you use an Apple TV? If not, why not? Share your thoughts with us. Mike would like a live television option, similar to cable but says that no Amazon app on the Apple TV is somewhat of a killer for the purchase. Mike also wants a universal search feature that is consumer friendly and Mark certainly agrees stating that the content should come before the content provider. Mark talks about AirPlay being unreliable, especially when streaming video from apps on iOS and questions why YouTube has been removed from the Apple TV 2. Mark then raises an interesting point regarding digital eco-systems and their freedom to remove features/content that was previously available on the device at the time of purchase. Ronnie declares his biggest wish for the Apple TV is a remote that actually works and the ability to have apps. Apple's 30% share then becomes part of the conversation and Mark seems to be a little confused with what Apple charges 30% for. Mark certainly doesn't feel there is a need for new Apple TV hardware, but he would love to see many changes to the operating system in order to improve the end user experience. Mark believes the price reduction of the Apple TV was directly related to expanding the install base, not making inventory space for a new system. Periscope: No, we don't talk about submarines but we do talk about a new live video streaming app/service called Periscope. Ronnie details his user appearance. It certainly sounds intriguing, but Mark can'
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