The Season of Stuff is underway and because it is , we commit this installment of the Macworld Podcast to point that are courteous to get and give . Specifically , we focus on Mac Gems — inexpensive applications you and others will enjoy — and digital camera .
In our first interview I utter withMacworldsenior editor program Dan Frakes , who recaps some suggestions from his recent gem I ’m Thankful For column . I attempt to corner him with the Desert Island doubtfulness , but he adroitly answers it .
After a word from Macworld Superguides , aged contributor Ben Long and I take on digital television camera — examining what you should calculate for in gift for your pet lensman ( who could easily be you ) .
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Show Notes
Dan discusses a boatload of applications when we talk about Mac Gems . They include :
In plus to Dan ’s treasure I ’m grateful For report , be indisputable to curb out last June ’s GemFest 2009 : All - time Favorite Affordable Software . ( We also touched on that topic in Macworld Podcast # 160 for you archivist . )
Ben and I talk about Micro Four Thirds camera , one of which is Panasonic ’s Lumix DMC - GF1 , which Ben refresh favorably . you could study more about these cameras on Ben ’s internet site , Complete Digital Photography . Specifically , take a looking atShould You purchase an Olympus E - P1 or Panasonic GF1 . And the fifth variation of hisComplete Digital Photography bookreally is quite safe . It too is a great gift .
For more vacation shopping advice , consult Macworld ’s buying scout for head - and - shoot cameras along with our slideshow of point - and - shoot models for the vacation . We ’ve got buying advice for digital SLRs as well .
