In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel reviews 2 great products:

Beats by Dr. Dre produced by Monster:

The good: The Beats by Dr. Dre headphones offer a stylish and comfortable design as well as crisp audio. Sound quality is balanced, with a great thumping bass. Included are a nice carrying case and all cables, and adapters.

The bad: The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre headphones cannot be used without batteries. Glossy black design is very smudge-prone. Right ear-cup rattles occasionally while you walk.

Daniel’s rating: 4.5 out of 5

Purchase: Apple | Best Buy | Amazon | Monster

CORRECTION: I apologize for mistaking Dr. Dre and 2Pac during the show.

Card Scan Executive for Mac

The US $259.99 package includes the small (3.5″ x 6.4″ x 1.6″) scanner, a CD-ROM with Mac and Windows versions of CardScan’s contact management software, and a USB cable. What? No power brick? Nope — it’s bus-powered so you can eliminate one more power plug. The scanner worked fine for me plugged into a USB 2.0 hub.

If you handle a lot of business cards in your daily life, CardScan Executive for Mac is a must-have. It speeds up entry of business card data into your electronic systems and works very welll for a first Mac release.

Daniel’s Rating: 5 out of 5

Purchase: CardScan | Amazon

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky
Associate Producer: Sean Blake
Length: 13:31

Sponsors:

• Drop.io – Simple Private Sharing
• iCultur – iCultur.com is a new and exciting environment on the Internet for everyone out there who loves to “think different”
• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!
• Skitch – The best screen capture program for the Mac!

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In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel talks about the newly released Be.Ez LAbesace 15 Lime Drop.

You can get the Lime Drop on the Apple Online Store!

Sponsors:

• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!
• Skitch – The best screen capture program for the Mac!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

Topics for Apple Universe #126:

Review: Behringer Podcastudio USB. Get the Behringer Podcastudio USB from MusiciansFriend. Here is some information about the Behringer Podcastudio USB:

The Behringer Podcastudio USB comes with a two-channel USB audio interface and comprehensive recording and podcasting software. The package also features a professional 5-input mixer with 2-band “British-style” EQ, high-quality headphones, and a dynamic broadcast-style microphone with desk mount, plus cable.

Sponsors:

• GoToMeeting – web conferencing solution that will revolutionize how you communicate with your business associates, family and friends.
• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!
• Skitch – The best screen capture program for the Mac!
• Spacevidcast – The video cast that lets you know the latest in space and science news!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

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Topics for Apple Universe episode #117:

• AT&T Begins Boosting 3G Networks
• Rumor: Unlocked 3G iPhone In Italy by Summer?
• More GPS Hints Found In SDK
• Apple Files For Universal IM Client Patent
• Apple offers developers weekend 10.5.3 seed
• Apple Releases Safari 3.1.1, Addresses PWN2OWN Vulnerability
• PayPal denies plan to block Safari

Additional Segment:

• Review: MXL 990 Microphone

Sponsors:

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .
Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

Apple Universe is back with its first episode since the new web site launch! Many thanks to the entire Web Team for all of the help preceeding the launch.Mike Cohen from MacMegasite and MCDevZone joined me on a segment of Apple Universe to talk about the Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0. Mike was experiencing these problems, and with this update, everything is back to normal.More stories from Episode #103:

• Apple Drops iPod Shuffle Price to $49, Adds 2GB Model at $69
• 128GB Solid State Drive Suitable for MacBook Air
• Xserve RAID solution has completely disappeared from the Online Store
• Linkin Park played at the Apple Soho store Thursday night, fulfilling the rumored “secret” Apple/Linkin Park show
• Advanced Multitouch: Writing Without a Stylus and More
• Apple Releases iTunes 7.6.1, $0.99 Rental Discounts

Also, Stu Helm from the British Users of Mac Podcast joins us for a new review segment for Apple Universe! Stu will be reviewing some sort of hardware, software, etc. every week! This week, Stu reviews Final Cut Express.Sponsors:

• GoToMeeting – www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts – web conferencing solution that will revolutionize how you communicate with your business associates, family and friends.

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at . Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon.