Episode Details

Our annual MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide series kicks off with ideas of things to give or get from David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Mike T. Rose, and host Chuck Joiner. From affordable to expensive, practical to less practical, there is something for everyone…and we're just getting started! (Part 1)

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MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide 2023 on Flipboard https://flipboard.com/@chuckjoiner/2023-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-hrivlnr7z

Chapters:

0:00:00 The start of MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide for 2023. 0:07:01 Discovering the Beautiful Art of the Fantasy Kingdom 0:08:27 Unexpectedly Cool Gift Recommendations 0:12:35 The Durable and Practical Rothko Tech Bag 0:12:56 iPad Sizes and Compatibility 0:16:22 Apple Watch as a Safety Device 0:18:26 Sonos Move: Original vs. Move 2 0:21:09 Raspberry Pi 5: A Tinkerer's Delight 0:23:27 Consider Raspberry Pi 4 for immediate gift-giving 0:27:02 Raspberry Pi 5: Significantly faster and worth the wait 0:28:08 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B: Dual 4K HDMI Output 0:29:27 Versatile Charging Solution for Different Devices 0:31:21 Highly Recommended for Charging Various Devices 0:32:26 Aircard - Familiar Name, Indestructible Design 0:35:24 Twinkly Lights - Digital Twin of Physical Lights, HomeKit Compatible

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David Ginsburg's Picks:

Anker Power Bank, 24,000mAh Portable Charger 65W Battery Pack https://amzn.to/47xfvWw

Sonos Move - Battery-Powered Smart Speaker https://amzn.to/3SEyXwg

Sonos Move 2 https://amzn.to/3QKxe66

Jeff Gamet's Picks: The Mysteries Hardcover by Bill Watterson (Author), Bill Watterson and John Kascht (Illustrator) https://amzn.to/3QWiemC

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 2019 Quad Core 64 Bit WiFi Bluetooth (4GB) https://amzn.to/40Az1yW

Raspberry Pi 5 https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-5/

Mike T. Rose's Picks:

Rothco Vintage Canvas Tech Bag https://amzn.to/47Ane6d

Rolling Square, inCharge XL, 6-in-1 Multi Charging Cable, 100W Ultra-Fast Charging Power, 6.5ft/2m, Summit Yellow https://amzn.to/46t2cWd

Rolling Square inCharge X Portable Keychain Charger Cable, 6-in-1 Multi Charging Cable with 100W Ultra-Fast Charging Power, Lava Black https://amzn.to/3sGS3XM

Rolling Square Aircard - Bluetooth Card Sized GPS Tracker with Business Card NFC/QR Code & Find My Network Compatibility - 2.2mm Super Thin https://amzn.to/49yeHSZ

Chuck Joiner's Picks:

Apple Watch Series 9 https://amzn.to/3QY4bNG

Apple's Crash Detection saves another life: mine https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/11/04/apples-crash-detection-saves-another-life-mine

Twinkly Strings App Controlled 157 Feet Smart Christmas Lights with 600 RGB LEDs and Green Wire for Indoor and Outdoor Decorative Lighting

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