SGVMUG

This is a meeting you won’t want to miss. The March 15th meeting will feature a wrap-up of the Macworld Expo, with attendee reports and slideshows highlighting exciting news from the Expo floor. Get the scoop on the latest product announcements, emerging trends, hot new companies, as well as a first-hand report about the pulse of the industry.

Also on board - the latest official Apple rollout announcements - what’s coming from Apple, when it will hit the showrooms, and what it might mean to you as a Mac supporter.

Of course, you also will not want to miss our featured new Tips and Tricks to help you get the most out of your Mac and your iPhone.

As usual, we will have a drawing for some excellent prizes. Members receive a free drawing ticket each month. Our featured prize will be a pair of M-AudioStudiophile AV 40 monitors, a $199.99 value!

The meeting will be held at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Don’t forget, members receive one free ticket for our drawing. When you bring guests you get another free ticket for each guest you bring.

Following the general meeting, we have our informal “Meeting after the Meeting” at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 North Lake Avenue (between Colorado Blvd. and Holly Street).

SGVMUG Meeting for January 11, 20107:00 p.m. in the Pasadena Public Library AuditoriumManufacturer’s Showcase: M-Audio | Presenter: Alex TinsleyTopic: Products for Creating Music on Your MacAlex Tinsley is a member of the technical staff and engineering test services at M-Audio. He manages a group specializing in the testing of audio interface and MIDI keyboard controllers for computers, with a focus on performance and compatibility. He has been with M-Audio since 2001 and has an extensive knowledge of the past and present product lines.In addition to a brief discussion of the pros and cons of OS 10.6,Alex’s presentation will include demonstrations of the following products from the M-Audio line:

• Oxygen 25: This 25-key USB MIDI controller features eight assignable knobs, plus dedicated transport and track (more…)

We are now heading full speed into the holiday season, with Thanksgiving just ahead, Chanukkah and Christmas only a few weeks away, and then New Years right around the corner. This has been a busy and productive year for the SGVMUG, with a number of very good presentations to our credit. Thank you all for your continued support of our activities. (more…)

As we look forward to the coming holidays, the November 16^th  SGVMUG meeting will focus on ways you can use your computer to help you get through the season and have fun while doing it.To begin the meeting, Billy Chang will begin the meeting with a brief overview of the newest iMac computers released by Apple in mid-October.Next, Ron Streicher will conclude the presentation he began in October by showing how to interface your computer with your home entertainment systems.  The myriad of audio and video connectors and formats will be demystified, as will cures for some of the common “hum and buzz” problems that can occur when you try to hook it all up together. (more…)

Apple Releases OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” Early!Apple has announced that the new OS version 10.6, known as “Snow Leopard,” will be released on Friday, August 28th, about a month earlier than previously expected. As a result, the SGVMUG has rescheduled our meeting plans to provide a timely, in-depth review of the new Operating System at our September 21st meeting. (more…)

Please join us at 7pm on September 21st, 2009 for our monthly general meeting.

- Manufacturer’s Showcase: “HeatShift” laptop computer cooling pad

- Presenters: Wayne Wang and Anthony Blair of “ThermaPak” Inc.

“HeatShift” laptop cooling pad:

A device that transfers heat by conduction AND convection provides the maximum amount of heat exchange. Conduction is heat transferred directly from one object to another by physically touching. Convection is heat transferred by the movement of liquid molecules from warmer areas to cooler ones. ThermaPak’s exclusive HeatShift Technology™ pads utilize both conduction and convection to cool your laptop - and your lap! For more information about the use and effectiveness of HeatShift Technology™, please refer to www.thermapak.com.

ThermaPak has generously offered a special discount to all SGVMUG members and also will be providing one unit for our drawing. Come to the meeting and maybe you’ll be the lucky winner!

- Main Topic: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

- Presenters: Billy Chang, Scott Harrell, Andrew Zima, Gautam Goodse

The meeting will be held at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Don’t forget, members receive one free ticket for our drawing. When you bring guests you get another free ticket for each guest you bring.

Following the general meeting, we have our informal “Meeting after the Meeting” at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 North Lake Avenue (between Colorado Blvd. and Holly Street).

We welcome our newest Board of Director’s member, David Whitby as this month’s presenter for our main topic which is -http://www.sgvmug.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/safari.pngBrowser Enhancements! Add some excitement to your browsing experience with:1. 8 Awesome Safari plugins to Enhance your Browsing Experience | Smoking Apples ClicktoFlash also….2. http://cooliris.com/ (This can even be the best way to browse ALL your Local photos)3. http://www.stumbleupon.com/ (Can find Websites you would otherwise have a great difficulty finding for FireFox and Safari now)HD Digital TV on the Cheap!4. EyeTV - from Elgato -http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/hybrid09/product1$150 USB Device that allows reception of all ATSC HD Digital TV Channels over the Air from Mt. Wilson!! FM Radio thrown in as a bonus.(Dump your Cable or Dish provider if you don’t use the specialized packages and save a bundle.)The meeting will be held at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.Don’t forget, members receive one free ticket for our drawing. When you bring guests you get another free ticket for each guest you bring.Following the general meeting, we have our informal “Meeting after the Meeting” at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 North Lake Avenue (between Colorado Blvd. and Holly Street).

Please join us August 3rd, 2009 for our monthly general meeting.

Yes, you did read that right. Our monthly meeting for August will be on the FIRST Monday due to the fact that the Main Branch of the Pasadena Public Library will be closed to remodeling. This was mentioned originally in the May President’s message - http://www.sgvmug.org/2009/05/20/presidents-message-may-2009/ .

Our August Meeting will be on Skype and web-based communication. It will be presented by Andrew Zima.

The meeting will be held at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Don’t forget, members receive one free ticket for our drawing. When you bring guests you get another free ticket for each guest you bring.

Following the general meeting, we have our informal “Meeting after the Meeting” at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 North Lake Avenue (between Colorado Blvd. and Holly Street).

Please join us June 15th, 2009 for our monthly general meeting.

This month we will have two presenters -

Ben Ritter will be discussing the iPhone 3.0 OS update that will be released on June 17th. This major update arrives just 2 days before the new iPhone 3G S arrives at an Apple Store or ATT dealer near you.

Billy Chang will finish his presentation on the hot and slightly taboo topic of Hackintosh. What is it, How do you do it, and Why should you care?

The meeting will be held at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Don’t forget, members receive one free ticket for our drawing. When you bring guests you get another free ticket for each guest you bring.

Following the general meeting, we have our informal “Meeting after the Meeting” at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 North Lake Avenue (between Colorado Blvd. and Holly Street).

Please join us April 20th, 2009 for our monthly general meeting.

Presenter Billy Chang will discuss the hot and slightly taboo topic of Hackintosh. What is it, How do you do it, and Why should you care?

The meeting will be held at the Pasadena Library Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Don’t forget, members receive one free ticket for our drawing. When you bring guests you get another free ticket for each guest you bring.

Following the general meeting, we have our informal “Meeting after the Meeting” at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 North Lake Avenue (between Colorado Blvd. and Holly Street).

May 18th meeting topic: Mac-HEADS The Movie. Please join us for a screening of this Documentary about “the rest of us” - the Macintosh community.

June 15th meeting topic: Ben Ritter will talking about the new iPhone 3.0 OS update.