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iMovie '08 impressions, library size problems -- iMovie '08 now displays your entire video library, the way iPhoto stores your library of digital photos. But that leads to an enormous video collection. Can the source material be compressed, or is it worth storing the library on external drives? (9 messages)


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TidBITS AutoCorrect Dictionary Enhances Typinator -- Adam's article about the TidBITS AutoCorrect Dictionary prompts discussion of similar auto-typing utilities such as TypeIt4Me, TextExpander, and SpellCatcher X. (9 messages)


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IPhone issue? Are the power pins in the iPhone different from iPods such that a third-party car charger could damage it? (9 messages)


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