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Sammy and Jon talk about the saga between Apple and Adobe over Apple's decision not to support Adobe's Flash on the iPhone, iPad, and the iPod Touch with The Tech Update's Henry D'Andrea. They're also discussing Amazon's battle with Apple as a new version of the Kindle is set to be unveiled in the near future. This week's Showdown also delves into Microsoft's war with Google as the competition between Office 2010 and Google Docs offerings heats up.

The Loop's Jim Dalrymple joins us to talk about the saga between Apple and Gizmodo over the story on the stolen iPhone 4G prototype. We're also talking about the iPad's early success and what you can expect from Microsoft's Kin One and Kin Two phones.

Amanda Congdon, the host of Sometimesdaily, a popular online video sensation, joins Kwass and Jon to discuss her amazing career, current projects and the latest with Apple. You may also recognize Congdon from her work with Rocketboom, ABC News, Good Morning America, Oxmour Entertainment, and Amanda Across America. The hosts also give their take on Apple's iPad.

David Sarno, a technology and business writer/blogger for the Los Angeles Times, joins Kwass and Jon to discuss the details regarding the rumored Apple Tablet computer. He also breakdowns how Google's Nexus One pales in comparision to Apple's iPhone 3GS (Part Two).

Michael Larabel, the founder of Phoronix Media, a software engineer, and technology analyst, joins Kwass and Jon to discuss the competition that Google's Chrome OS could present to Windows and Mac OS (Part Three). The hosts also discuss the rumors regarding the Apple Tablet.

Kevin Purdy, the Senior Editor of Lifehacker, joins Kwass, Jon, and Ilya to discuss how Google's Nexus One pales in comparision to Apple's iPhone 3GS on this milestone 50th episode. Google has just released the Nexus One and there is a ton of hype surrounding the mobile device.

Nicholas Deleon, a writer for CrunchGear, joins Kwass and Jon to discuss how Google's Android compares to Apple's iPhone OS. Deleon also discusses the competition that Google's Chrome OS could present to Windows and Mac OS (Part Two). On this one hour and a half edition, Kwass and Jon also preview and make predictions for 2010 and the teens in regards to Apple and Microsoft.

Annie Gaus, iPhone app judge on Revision3's AppJudgment and blogger on Your Baby is Lame, among many other distinctions, joins Kwass and Jon to talk about some the hottest iPhone apps in the App Store. There are now well over 100,000 iPhone apps to choose from, and we're going to attempt to narrow them down!

Jeffrey Powers, founder of the Geekazine Podcast, blogger, and podcaster, among many other distinctions, joins Kwass and Jon for his second appearance to discuss the competition that Google's Chrome OS could present to Windows and Mac OS. Google has already created a mildly-popular browser, and now they're in the process of giving users a new option for computing as well.

Kwass and Jon talk about how to run Windows on Mac and vice versa by using programs such as Bootcamp and Parallels. Jon currently runs a stable version of Windows XP on his Macbook.

Patrick O'Keefe, creator of the iFroggy Network and author of Managing Online Forums joins Kwass and Jon for his third appearance to discuss managing Mac and PC online forums, communities, and social spaces. On the Sunday following Thanksgiving, System Showdown banks its 45th episode giving thanks to the social world, most notably, online help forums that provide helpful assistance on the latest operating systems released by Apple and Microsoft. This Showdown discusses how certain skills from Managing Online Forums will make running an online community more sociable by catering to the unique needs of its users. Speaking of sociability, O'Keefe and the hosts breakdown how well characteristics of the online forum administrators and/or providers pales in comparison to those of the users, as they might not get along with admins at first. With sociability being this week's theme, O'Keefe, Kwass and Jon advise those on the social community bandwagon with some quality user suggestions that will make your personal forum use more sociable for getting assistance and interaction purposes. As we've all seen lately, the leading Mac and PC forum administrators have steadily increased their sociability by interacting directly with users and enhancing the options available via forums; this week's debate concerns who's/what's generates more sociability for loyal Mac and PC users in need of assistance: Computer support technicians or forum administrators and their online forums? Help desks could assist you in dire tech situations, but forum users are people like you, who more often than not, know where you're coming from!!!

Alfred Moya, founder of the ZuneMAX blog, joins Kwass and Jon to discuss Microsoft's Zune HD in comparision to Apple's iPod Touch. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, System Showdown banks its 44th episode giving thanks to the portable world, most notably, the top-notch mp3 players Zune HD from Microsoft and the iPod Touch from Apple. This Showdown discusses how certain apps on the Zune HD and the iPod Touch will make listening to music more portable by including more personal utilities. Speaking of portability, Moya and the hosts breakdown how well the features of the highly-acclaimed Microsoft Zune pales in comparison to the iPod Touch, as it is believed to be Microsoft's best mp3 player releases yet. With portability being this week's theme, Moya, Kwass and Jon advise those on the 16 GB bandwagon with some quality user suggestions that will make your new mp3 player more portable for entertainment purposes. As we've all seen lately, the leading mp3 player manufacturers have steadily increased their portability by enhancing screen specs and modifying device sizes and weights; this week's debate concerns who's/what's more portable for their users and undecided consumers: Microsoft's Zune HD or Apple's iPod Touch? Microsoft has already impressed with Windows 7, but Zune HD could follow suit!!!

After reclaiming their online presence, System Showdown banks its 43rd episode hoping to be as functional as the brand-new mobile devices Motorola Droid from Verizon and the iPhone 3GS from Apple. This Showdown discusses how signing up for plans with the Moto Droid and the iPhone 3GS will make mobile use more functional by solving past complexities and annoyances. Speaking of functionality, the hosts breakdown how well the features of the highly-acclaimed Moto Droid pales in comparison to the iPhone 3GS, as it is believed to be a major competitor for both Apple and Microsoft mobile devices. With functionality being this week's theme, Kwass and Jon direct those on the "3G Network" bandwagon to some basic technological enhancements that will make your new mobile device more functional for personal or business use. As we've all seen lately, the leading mobile device providers have steadily increased their functionality by enhancing outsourced features and modifying inadequacies; this week's debate concerns who's/what's generates more functions for their users and committed companies: Verizon's Moto Droid or Apple's iPhone 3GS? The Droid may be heavier than the iPhone 3GS, but bigger could be better!!!

After a four-month hiatus, System Showdown returns to the air with their 42nd episode hoping to be as profitable as the brand-new operating systems Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard for Apple and Windows 7 for Microsoft. This Showdown discusses how upgrading to the features of Snow Leopard and Windows 7 will profit their users by catering to their unique interests. Speaking of profitability, the hosts breakdown how well the features of the highly-acclaimed Windows 7 pales in comparison to previous Windows' versions, as it is believed to be one of Microsoft's best releases yet. With profitability being this week's theme, Kwass and Jon direct those on the "upgrade now" bandwagon to some basic technological enhancements that will make your new operating system more profitable for personal or business use. As we've all seen lately, the leading computer industries have steadily increased their profitability by enhancing outdated features and fixing bugs; this week's debate concerns who's/what's generates more profit for their companies and undecided users: Apple's Snow Leopard or Microsoft's Windows 7? Through the window, I see a snow leopard; it looks like a dual boot to me!!!

The Kwass talks with Edward R. Murrow high school graduate and author Michellene Barrett about the recent publishing of her book, Englisha and David's Adventurous Vacation. In the interview, they'll discuss the challenges of being a teenage author and promoting the book. Barrett will also reflect on her first book signing.

After returning in April from almost a three-month hiatus, System Showdown records a milestone with their 40th episode hoping not to be affected by the swine flu pandemic. This Showdown discusses the impact that the compatibilities of capturing and editing video on the new iPhone OS 3.0 will have on the mobile market. Speaking of compatibility, the hosts breakdown the features of the much-anticipated Microsoft Vine, which is believed to connect families and friends when crisis hit. With compatibility being this week's theme, Kwass and Jon direct those on the go-green bandwagon to some basic green upgrades that will make your home and savings more compatible with nature. As we've all seen lately, the federal government has steadily increased their compatibility with cyberspace; this week's debate concerns who's/what's more compliant: the Pentagon using Facebook & Twitter or .gov websites to spread their message? First Amendment to the max!!!

After almost a three-month hiatus, System Showdown returns to the air hoping not to be affected by the struggling economy. This Showdown discusses the impact that Steve Jobs' new role as Digital Nomad in Chief will have on Apple's ability to produce innovative products. Speaking of innovation, the hosts breakdown the features of the much-anticipated Microsoft Zune HD, which is believed to go head-to-head with Apple's iPod Touch. With innovation being this week's theme, Kwass and Jon direct bloggers to some high gear Wordpress themes that won't cost them a dime. As we've all seen lately, coming up with innovative ways to steal has been on the rise; this week's debate concerns who's/what's more dangerous: The Somalia Pirates or Internet Piracy? ARRRRRRR!!!

It is certainly time for change as your favorite tech guys Kwass and Jon discuss many great and informative topics on this episode. For example, could the new features of Apple's iWork and iLife suites have the potential to wow PC users? The hosts also discuss the leave of absence that Steve Jobs has taken as CEO of Apple Inc. and Tim Cook's temporary takeover. What effect will this have on Apple's ability to constantly create innovative products? We bet you're also wondering how Barack Obama's new post will have on the tech world, so tune in to hear how the new president will use technology to communicate to the world like no other president has before. Don't forget about the massive surge of Internet traffic generated by millions of people tuning into live internet streams of Obama's inauguration all over the web. It's all on System Showdown with Jon and Kwass!

Brandon Harris Walker, singer/song-writer of Chinese Food of Christmas joins Kwass & Jon for the second straight year to talk about his recently completed one song-a-month project and his plans for 2009. Kwass will also recap his 2008 Geekazine tech predictions and Jon will say whether they turned out happening. As for recapping 2008, the hosts will give their take on Lifehacker.com's top ten 10 Tech Lists and they'll provide their own top 10 websites, applications, and tech moments of 2008. Happy New Year to all!

As broadcasting on Christmas is now a System Showdown tradition, Kwass & Jon speculate what products Apple will release at MacWorld Expo 2009. Will it be an iPhone Nano? Will be another generation Powerbook? They'll also give their take on holiday discounts for iPhone apps, and what applications you should be on the lookout for. Speaking of the holidays, Kwass will also be extending his greetings to Apple because as shown by their commercials, they have already sent their's to PC users. The hosts will also discuss other top tech tidbits such as the fast-growing rate of the Twittersphere on the Social Network Site, Twitter.com as well as the mass migration of Internet Explorer 8 users to the Firefox browser. Happy Holidays to all!