Lee Givins, Principal Product Manager, Mac Product Team at AOL joins host Scott Sheppard for an update on the broad range of Mac compatible interface products developed for AOL America Online users. Lee explains his role at AOL and the importance of Mac users to AOL, which was originally launched on Mac OS platform. Their applications won an Apple Design Award at this year’s WWDC conference. Lee explains details about the new Mac versions of AOL Desktop, AOL Radio, and the iPhone apps which include AIM/Instant Messenger, TRUVEO video search, and AOL Radio.

For a complete list of AOL’s free Mac applications visit: http://daol.aol.com/software/mac or read details about their development for Mac on their blog at: http://macblog.aol.com/

Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus joins Inside Mac for some news on his latest happenings including updates to his books "iPhone for Dummies" & "Leopard for Dummies", expanded tech support services Dr. Mac Direct, and his current appointment as Reviews Director for iPod Observer. Dr. Mac gives us an overview of some of the coolest iPhone apps he’s tested including; FileMagnet that manages files, Shazam & Midomi that lets you identify music on the go. He also warns us that downloading too many apps (6 pages of apps or more) on your iPhone may cause your iPhone to freeze and lock, so it’s best to keep the number of iPhone apps to the ones you really use.

For more information about Dr. Mac visit: http://www.boblevitus.com

Art Cohen, President & CEO Aerielle Technologies Inc. joins hosts Scott and Brad to explain an innovative way to share and stream music between multiple audio devices including your iPod, home stereo, or your earphones up to 100 ft. using their i2i Stream system. Using a 2.4 GHz Wireless Transceiver connected to your equipment, the i2i Stream uses up to 7 color coded channels to easily allow you to change and share your source. The i2i Stream comes in a 2-pack, but can support an almost unlimited number of transceivers. Art describes the system produces CD-Quality sound, and is compatible with a number of devices including TV’s, stereos, computers, video games, electronic instruments, and more.

Art offers Inside Mac listeners a discount off their standard retail $99.99 pricing, to order yours and for more information visit http://www.i2igear.com and enter code "IMC2008I2I" to get 15% off your entire order.

Alan Cook, CEO, Bad Dog Apps explains how you can easily translate your most used phrases to 14 different languages directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, BD Translator includes 250 common phrases that help you find your way, get a meal, shopping, find lodging and much more. You can take any of the programmed phrases and modify them then store them for quick retrieval. Alan also explains some of the background of Bad Dog Apps development and their other Mac OS products which include BD Calendar and BD Contacts. Bad Dog Apps will be launching a series of new iPhone apps before the end of the year including BD Pricer and others.

For more information visit: http://www.baddogapps.com/

Video Post Production News of the Week with Philip Hodgetts from the Open TV Network. More information available at: http://www.opentelevisionnetwork.com/

Andy Shalat, Design Guru and Author of "Mac Design Out Of The Box" shares his Design Tip of the Week. For more about Andy and his latest works visit: http://www.shalat.com

Paul Babb, CEO, Maxon joins hosts Scott Sheppard & Brad Wright live from SIGGRAPH to discuss their latest updates to Cinema 4D. Cinema 4D is a professional 3D animation program and technologies used in films that include Spiderman and Polar Express. Paul explains some of the features added to this version including global illumination, advanced rendering engine, 3D painting tools, and more.

To find out more about Maxon visit: http://www.maxon.net/

Buzz Delano, iPort joins Inside Mac with some tips on how to connect your audio and video components to an integrated home entertainment systems that has full access and control of your iTunes and iPod music libraries. Whether you choose an in-wall or free-standing unit, the iPort system can bring together any aspect in a multi-room home environment.

For more information visit: http://www.iportmusic.com/

Brian Saxon, Mac Guru, Postcard Mania tells Scott & Brad how their Apple Macs have helped their design team share and collaborate to help their clients and train their staff on new techniques and applications. Postcard Mania maintains a staff of direct mail experts who specialize in a range of markets including medical, real estate, insurance, and more. Although they still run their sales organization from PCs, their art and design department are entirely Mac based and Apple’s built in collaborative tools allow them creative expression and fast turnaround times.

For more information and samples of their work visit: http://www.postcardmania.com/

Lorene Romero, President, North Coast Mac Users Group joins Inside Mac for some information on the upcoming 15th annual MCE - Mac Computer Expo. Lorene explains that the annual expo is a fundraiser for their active user group, which was formed in 1984 and features discounts for members, monthly meetings and great regular speakers including Derrick Story, Bert Monroy, Jason Snell and others. The event features conference sessions on key topics and over 30 exhibitors showcasing the latest Apple gear. Admission is free, if you are in the North Coast area join them on September 27th from 10:00am-4:00pm PST at The Glaser Center in Santa Rosa, CA.

For more information about NCMUG visit their website at: http://www.ncmug.org/

Video Post Production News of the Week with Philip Hodgetts from the Open TV Network. More information available at: http://www.opentelevisionnetwork.com/

Andy Shalat, Design Guru and Author of "Mac Design Out Of The Box" shares his Design Tip of the Week. For more about Andy and his latest works visit: http://www.shalat.com