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the JoshMeister and Brenn Hill discuss Apple’s neglect of the Mac mini, which was last updated over 1.5 years ago and is priced too high for some potential buyers. Meanwhile, inexpensive “netbook” PCs are rapidly gaining market share while Apple’s least expensive laptop starts at nearly $1000. Is it in Apple’s best interest to release a Mac netbook soon?

Articles discussed in this episode:

• Netflix & Hulu Streaming through Front Row
• Maker Faire Auditions
• MacRumors: Intel Atom-Based Mac mini Due in March?
• MacRumors: Leaked Photo of Next-Generation Mac mini?

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Ahh backups. That pesky little chore that we all need, but seldom get around to. This week the MacMod crew dives in weigh some different backup options, some of which are cheaper than you might think! Big-O also gives a glowing review to the Mercury On The Go portable hard drive by OWC.

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In this group discussion the Macmod crew covers some recent news stories, and also answer the question “What is a Mod?”

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Join the Macmod crew as we discuss this weeks news items. We cover everything from hackintoshes to viruses. Our next live show will be next Thursday, be sure to join us!

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Unless you’ve been living under an electrically shielded rock, you’ve heard the news that broke today about Steve Jobs stepping down for a medical leave, to be replaced (at least until June) by Tim Cook. Join in as the Macmod crew discusses this, as well as the winners of the Mod Challenge 2008!

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Well, all great conferences must come to an end eventually, and so it is with Macworld Expo 2009. Josh and Adam share some final news, along with some speculations on why Apple is pulling out of the Expo. We also announce the winner of our twitter booq swag givaway.

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Josh and Anthony recap day 4 and talk about the Macworld after hours goings on including Cirqe de Mac, podcast meetups and much more! Don’t forget to join us tomorrow at 4:30 for the last live show of Macworld 2009.

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