Guest Starring: Merri Hackett. In this episode, the hosts answer listener questions, discuss Apple's decision to stop selling old OS X versions, and share their favorite Apple products. They also talk about their preferences for headphones and music consumption, reflect on Dropbox and Apple's involvement, and express concerns about water resistance in Apple products. The episode ends with a discussion on the lifespan of Apple products and appreciation for supporters.
The hosts propose changing the risky pick rules in order to make the round more balanced and meaningful.
Each host shares their favorite Apple product, including the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and iPad mini.
The hosts express satisfaction with their current computing setups, highlighting positive aspects of Apple Silicon, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad hardware, and AirPods.
The speaker shares their dissatisfaction with the Amazon Echo Show and the Apple Magic Trackpad, describing issues with functionality and lack of options.
Deep dives
Favorite album or song of 2023
Federico recommends the album 'Bewitched' by Lalfi, particularly the song 'From the Start'. Stephen's favorite song is 'Now and Then' by the Beatles. Mike is torn between the albums 'Boy Genius' and the new Blink-182 album, but 'Boy Genius' is his current favorite. Mike also mentions enjoying the '1989 Taylor version' album.
Changing the risky pick rules
The hosts discuss the need to change the risky pick rules, as no points have been scored in this round for three years. They suggest relaxing the rules to include rumors from sources with unproven track records, allowing for a more balanced and meaningful risky pick round. They also propose providing more details for these picks and judging them based on the level of risk.
Favorite Apple product and summary answer
Federico's favorite Apple product is the iPad Pro, as it has played a significant role in his career. Stephen's favorite is the MacBook Pro, specifically the M2 MacBook Air, due to its great design and features. Mike's favorite is the iPad mini, as it combines his favorite aspects of Apple products into one device.
Feeling about current computing setups
The hosts express satisfaction with their current computing setups. They highlight the positive aspects of Apple Silicon, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad hardware, and AirPods, emphasizing contentment with their devices.
Impact of Vision Pro on work
The hosts discuss their anticipation and potential impact of Apple's Vision Pro on their work. While Stephen expresses some nervousness, they all agree that their work routines will change due to the new device.
Frustration with Amazon Echo Show
The speaker expresses dissatisfaction with the Amazon Echo Show, describing how the older model would frequently stop working and had a cluttered screen. They mention replacing it with a smaller and more reliable version, but still dislike the excessive content displayed on the screen.
Disappointment with Apple Magic Trackpad
The speaker shares their dislike for the Apple Magic Trackpad, particularly due to its lack of support for multiple devices, use of lightning charging, and limited third-party alternatives. They describe modifying their setup to incorporate a different keyboard to avoid using the trackpad, but express frustration with the lack of options in this product category.