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Bob Borchers, Senior Director of iPhone Product Marketing, Apple joins host Scott Sheppard for an update on the easiest way to gift an iPhone 3G this holiday season. Bob explains Apple’s gift card program which is available in stores or online in any iPhone configuration. Since each receipient needs to setup an account with AT&T, this makes it super easy for the lucky recipient to redeem. Bob also shares some details on the hottest iPhone apps this season including Amazon’s app that lets you take a photo of any item, upload it, and Amazon finds the product for you to purchase instantly. Bob’s other favorite apps include Shazam & Midomi which instantly identifies your favorite music. He also shares some statistics on the worldwide reach of Apple’s iPhone and the depth of industries and businesses who are changing the way they work using this amazing device.

For more information visit your local Apple store or check out: http://www.apple.com/iphone/

Cathy Bennett, Founder & Mom, How Fast They Grow®, LLC joins Inside Mac to share some quick and easy tips on how to create a scrapbook online (in 7 minutes or less) using their interactive Digi-Scrapbook application. A self-confessed "scrapbooking dropout", Cathy created this unique site out of frustration using current sites. Cathy’s concept is ideal for digi-scrapbooking because all the editing is drag-and-drop, and the templates are beautiful. Most of her clients are mom’s who enjoy printing one page at a time that fit into standard scrapbook binders. It’s free to use, has over 400+ templates, and each finished 12"x12" page costs only $5.50 to output on high-quality cardstock.

To start your own creation today visit: http://www.howfasttheygrow.com

Harlan Hugh, Founder & Chief Technical Officer, TheBrain explains how PersonalBrain helps you organize your information the way you think. Harlan describes the benefits of his uniquie mind mapping program which essentially helps you organize your thoughts, ideas, files, links, and more into a visual content management platform. There are several levels of PersonalBrain, including a free version which acts as a full functioning Pro version for 30 days. Each Friday TheBrain offers interactive online training courses to help you make the transition so you can get up and running quickly. TheBrain will be launching a new version of PersonalBrain 5.0 at Macworld which will offer even more exciting features for Mac users including integration with iCal and Spotlight.

For more information and to download your copy visit: http://www.thebrain.com

Vance Checketts, COO of Mozy joins Inside Mac to discuss their easy to use, secure, online backup solution for Mac OS. Vance explains the available options for backing up your home or work system data files. Mozy offers users a free account with up to 2GB of storage. If you would like additional space, you can sign up for $4.95 a month and receive unlimited storage to meet your needs. Once you sign up, you simply download a small syncronization program, setup your backup preferences and as long as you have an internet connection your files are automatically synchronized and updated. There is a MozyHome or MozyPro version whose main difference is the ability to setup and control backup policies for multiple user accounts. Since Mozy supports both Mac and Windows you can setup accounts with easy access to any documents. The files are stored securely in a proprietary environment so your personal information is protected.

To try it for yourself, sign up for your free account at: http://www.mozy.com

Video Post Production News of the Week with Philip Hodgetts, Founder, Intelligent Assistance and developer of Assistant Editor Software. Find out more at: http://www.intelligentassitance.com/ or his blog at http://www.philiphodgetts.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

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Bill Snyder, General Manager, We-Care.com joins host Scott Sheppard to explain how you can save money by purchasing your favorite Apple gear, iTunes downloads, or any online purchase, and give a % of your order directly to the cause of your choice. Bill explains the benefits of using his site for purchases which include special discounts for participating merchant stores, coupons, and the widgets and browser plug-ins available that make it even easier to shop. Most major merchants participate and you can add your own causes if you do not see them listed.

For more information on how you can help visit: http://www.we-care.com

Dave Bales, Audio Marketing Manager, Home Entertainment Division, Pioneer joins Inside Mac to discuss their new Pioneer X-Z9 Music System and their other Apple Mac related products. Pioneer has long been a leader in audio components and unlike many other iPod speaker products, the Pioneer X-Z9 offers incredible sound and features for any audiophile. This is a true Hi-Fi Audio system that supports; SACD, CD, AM/FM and Phono stereo capabilities in addition to an iPod® connection, XM® and Sirus® Satellite Radio, Internet Radio, streaming PC Audio and USB connection from your portable MP-3 or thumb-drive. You can even plug in your old phono/record player for a complete network media stereo system.

Find out more at: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

Rick Moore, Vice President, Sales at S1 Audio joins us to discuss their unique new line of iPod and iPhone accessories which will be launched at CES and be available late January. Rick explains the features of Bud•Bud™ - mp3 and their new NxSET™ - music 1. The Bud•Bud™ - mp3 is an earbud that instantly converts a single pair of stereo earbuds to two pairs of earbuds to share with a friend. The NxSET™series speakers allow you to listen to music without headphones/earbuds but rather through a "sound collar" which also converts to a portable speaker system that allows you to share your music by simply turning up the volume.

Stay tuned for additional products and more announcements at: http://www.sync1.com/

Mike Barash, Director of Marketing Communications at Blurb explains to us how you can easily use their online creative book publishing system to design, create, and even sell your own hardcover books. Mike explains that since many of their publishers are Mac OS based, they created a unique "Blurb BookSmart" software which allows you to setup your book. Blurb basically allows you to self-publish your idea for free, with each book starting at $12.95 for 40 pages. You can then offer them for sale in your own online Blurb store. Rather than target consumer based photo-book market, Mike explains that they even offer a Blurb Business to Business (B3) solution that fully supports high-end color management, ICC printer profiles, and other professional publishing tools.

Get started today by visiting: http://www.blurb.com or their B3 solution site at: http://www.blurb.com/b3info/

Video Post Production News of the Week with Philip Hodgetts, Founder, Intelligent Assistance and developer of Assistant Editor Software. Find out more at: http://www.intelligentassitance.com/ or his blog at http://www.philiphodgetts.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