EditShare ships two new models for creating media back-ups,
EditShare (http://www.editshare.com) has released two new EditShare
Ark models for creating media backups and archives; Ark Tape and Ark
Disk. They're workflow engineered to automate file migration to and
from the EditShare shared storage solutions.
Because Ark solutions automatically communicate with EditShare
shared storage solutions, media spaces, project spaces and other
important data structures are exchanged between systems. In the event
of a system failure, EditShare Ark Disk can be configured to operate
as an EditShare shared storage system.
EditShare Ark allows EditShare users to safety backups during the
editing process, move media to lower-cost storage when a project must
be put on hold or while it awaits approval, and create long-term
archiving of entire projects or selected media spaces. The EditShare
Ark Disk systems have the option of being activated in an emergency
as a "lower-bandwidth EditShare server" to minimize downtime.
Scosche releases kickBACK n5 case for fifth gen iPod nano
Scosche Industries (http://www.scosche.com) has announced the new
kickBACK n5 case for the new, fifth generation iPod nano. The
kickBACK n5 is a polycarbonate and rubber hybrid cases with an open
face design that includes a clear screen protector.
The new case features a provision for the video camera that was
recently added to the nano. Like the recently released kickBACK S for
the iPhone 3GS, the case features an integrated kickstand for
widescreen viewing and traction nubs that provide grip on flat
surfaces.
The kickBACK n5 is offered in clear polycarbonate with black rubber
and is priced at US$24.99. The switchKASE combo back includes the
kickBACK n5 and a black silicone skin and is priced at $29.99.
Quirky releases PowerCurl for Apple's MagSafe power adapter
Quirky (http://www.quirky.com) has released PowerCurl, an US$7.25,
clip-on cord wrap for Apple's 60W and 85W MagSafe power adapters. It
wraps both cords (plug end and MagSafe end) around the device and
allows for easy and quick cord wrapping.
The included clip enables the plug end of your cord to clip to itself
just like your MagSafe end does. Also, PowerCurl elevates the power
adapter off the ground or desk for better air circulation and cooling.
OWC announces Mercury On-The-Go Pro solid state portable
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced its new
OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro SSD models, which the
company says are the lowest cost portable
FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 bus powered Solid
State Drive (SSD) storage solutions on the market.
The Mercury On-The-Go Pro is a pocket-sized
portable storage solution for Mac or PC users
featuring FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and/or USB
2.0 interfaces for data transfer speeds up to
100MB/second. According to OWC CEO Larry
O'Conner, it offers up to 2.5X faster boot time
and up to 120X faster seek time over conventional
drives. Because it's powered by a USB or FireWire
connection, no external AC adapter is needed.
The OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro has no moving
parts. It also touts up to 4.5X higher shock
resistance and up to 28% greater temperature
operating range than conventional drives,
The new Mercury On-The-Go Pro SSD line is
available in three storage capacities:
° 64GB with 64MB cache, FireWire 800/400 & USB 2.0 interfaces, US$279.99;
°...
RapidWeaver ready for Snow Leopard
Realmac Software (http://www.realmacsoftware.com) has updated
RapidWeaver, its web site creation application for Mac OS X, to
version 4.3. It adds Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") compatibility.
RapidWeaver 4.3 is a free upgrade for registered users of RapidWeaver
3.6 and higher. A new license is US$79. Users of RapidWeaver 3.5 or
earlier can upgrade for $30.
RapidWeaver 4.2.3 is available to download and buy from today in
English, French, German, Italian, and Japanese. Family packs and site
licenses are also available.
Zevrix updates LinkOptimizer for InDesign, adds Snow Leopard
Zevrix Solutions (http://zevrix.com) has released version 4.1 of
LinkOptimizer, an upgrade to the workflow automation solution to
optimize InDesign jobs. The new version introduces compatibility with
Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") and addresses several performance and
stability issues related to InDesign clipping paths, link status and
international system support.
LinkOptimizer 4.1 can be purchased from the Zevrix Solutions web site
for US$219.95. Upgrades from previous versions are $87.95 (though
users of version 4.0 can upgrade for free). A demo is available for
download.
LinkOptimizer is available for Mac OS X 10.4.2 and higher. It's an
Universal Binary so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
LinkOptimizer works with Adobe InDesign CS-CS4.
SONiVOX announces new DVI strings, brass, more
SharewarePublisher for Mac OS X now also a full-fledged PAD...
Ergonis Software has updated SharewarePublisher
(http://www.ergonis.com/products/sharewarepublisher/), a software
submission tool and assistant for Mac OS X, to version 1.2. Starting
with this version, SharewarePublisher is now also a full-fledged PAD
editor for Mac OS X, including extensions for handling affiliates and
ASP membership information.
The new version also adds compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow
Leopard) and delivers a number of other improvements and fixes.
"A PAD file is a quite handy way for software authors to provide
software download sites with information about new releases of their
products. It stores all the descriptions and specifications you need
to submit in one single place," says Christoph Reichenberger, founder
and CEO of Ergonis Software. "With its new built-in PAD file
generation feature, SharewarePublisher makes it amazingly easy to
create and modify PAD files. By means of a single menu command you
can export all the needed information in the correct...
Cocktail 4.5 (Snow Leopard Edition) for Mac OS X 10.6 has been
Cocktail 4.5 (Snow Leopard Edition), an update of the general purpose
utility for Mac OS X, has been released. As the title implies, it
adds compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
Cocktail 4.5 (Snow Leopard Edition) sports 64-bit support and major
speed improvements to Pilot. Additionally, it contains updated
Sparkle software update framework, updated Automator actions and
updated help files.
Cocktail 4.5 (Snow Leopard Edition) requires Mac OS X/Mac OS X Server
10.6 and is tested for compatibility with Mac OS X/Mac OS X Server
10.6.0. It costs US$14.95 for a single user license. It's a free
update for registered users of version 4.x. You can download it at
http://cocktail.maintain.se .
PrintSprint ready for Snow Leopard
Blue Lamp Software has updated PrintSprint
(http://bluelampsoftware.com/printsprint), a Mac OS X utility for
users who want prints from their digital photos, to version 1.3. The
upgrade adds support for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") and 64-bit
support for improved performance on Intel-based Macs.
Version 1.3 also offers customizable print size options to add or
remove any print size and automatic support for both inches and
centimetersAccording to the folks at Blue Lamp Software, PrintSprint
makes it simple to select photos, set the print size, quantity, and
crop and then generate your order. It never modifies your originals
and it works with your organizational system so it doesn't matter if
you're using iPhoto, Aperture or have your photos on your hard drives
or CDs.
PrintSprint requires Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard"). A demo is available
for download. PrintSprint costs US$19.95, but version 1.3 is a free
update for registered users.
CS Odessa announces solution with ConceptDraw support of Snow
CS Odessa (http://www.conceptdraw.com) has announced that all of the
current versions of their ConceptDraw productivity software product
line now fully supports Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). There's a
no-charge update available for all CS Odessa customers who have the
current shipping versions of any of the ConceptDraw products.
Customers who currently have previous versions of the ConceptDraw
products can upgrade to their products to the latest release for a
nominal charge. For more information and to download the ConceptDraw
products update, please visit:
http://www.conceptdraw.com/pg?id=news_september09_press-updateproduct
Sonnet ushers in Qio digital media reader
iPresentee extends Keynote Motion Themes collection
iPresentee (http://www.ipresentee.com), a developer of add-ons for
Apple's iWork and iLife applications, has released Keynote Themes
7.0, a package of five new themes to be used with Keynote. Keynote is
Apple's presentation component of the US$79 iWork suite.
New themes package includes: Backsight, Techno, Brown Target, Green
Breeze and Dancing Bubbles themes. Each Keynote Motion Theme includes
15 master slide layouts and moving background graphics. The new
release extends iPresentee's Keynote themes collection up to 92
themes.
Keynote Motion Themes 7.0 requires Mac OS X with iWork 08 or iWork 09
installed. Each individual Keynote Motion Theme is priced
at US$10. The package of five themes is available for $25.
Boinx Software
Boinx Software today announced that the popular I/O devices Matrox
MXO and MXO2 are now certified to provide input/output, monitoring,
and format conversion for BoinxTV. This offers video producers an
affordable and highly portable solution for creating professional TV
shows, delivering an SDI signal in broadcast-quality.
"With the Matrox products MXO and MXO2 it is easy and cost-effective
to integrate BoinxTV into an SDI workflow," says Oliver Breidenbach,
CEO of Boinx Software. "Broadcasters now can establish a live
feedback channel to their audience easily. They have the chance to
try out new things like Skype integration or displaying Twitter feeds
in their programming on a tight budget."
"The combination of Matrox products with BoinxTV opens new
possibilities for video production," said Wayne Andrews, senior
product manager at Matrox. "Users now have the flexibility to work on
laptops as well as desktop systems to deliver high-quality
programming."
The Matrox MXO enables...
WD unveils smaller My Passport Essential drives
WD has introduced its "smaller, smarter and more secure" My Passport
Essential and My Passport for Mac ultra-portable external hard drives
featuring WD's new WD SmartWare software and equipped with
hardware-based encryption. The new My Passport drives are more than
20 percent smaller than the previous generation My Passport.
The new portable drives with WD SmartWare software visually present
consumers' data in a control center. The new My Passport Essential
and My Passport for Mac drives are offered in capacities ranging from
320GB to 1TB and come in a range of colors including Pacific Blue,
Real Red, Cool Silver and Midnight Black.
When the My Passport Essential drive is plugged in for the first
time, the first backup process launches automatically. The real-time
visual interface of WD SmartWare software gives users a view of their
backup as it happens. After the first backup, users' files are backed
up automatically every time they change or add a file.
SmartWare works with Mac OS X...
Griffin releases cases for the fifth gen iPod nano
product announcements with the first in their fall line-up of cases
for the fifth generation iPod nano. The release includes the new
iClear Sketch and iClear Shade, as well as the classic iClear, all
designed to accommodate the new iPod nano in form and function.
The US$24.99 iClear Sketch allows complete access to controls, the
dock connector and headphone jack. It's available in a variety of
patterns, including Dusk, Tartan, Pipeline, Summit, Hatch, Bloom,
Landmark, Warp, Camo, Plaid, Rampt, Baroque and 8-bit.
The iClear Shade, also $24.99, gives the world a peek at the fifth
gen iPod nano, then fades to black. The case begins with an iClear,
and features a graduated tint called an ombre finish that fades from
clear to dark grey.
The $19.99 iClear offers complete access and protection in a
custom-molded shell. It's designed for users who want hard-shell
protection that allows the new iPod nano to shine through. It's
available with a clip and armband for $29.99
Designed specifically...
Box.net brings the Cloud and collaboration to the iPhone
Box.net says it's bringing the power of the cloud and online
collaboration to the iPhone. The company's new OpenBox Mobile program
lets iPhone app developers integrate Box.net's content management and
collaboration platform into their apps -- providing users with new
ways to manage, access and share content on their iPhone.
The program is made especially for applications that rely heavily on
serving up user-generated content, including productivity documents,
text files, PDFs, images, audio, videos and other
application-specific files. Launched initially for iPhone developers,
OpenBox Mobile will extend to Palm webOS, Android and BlackBerry
developers in the near future.
Box.net has been working with a number of iPhone app developers
behind the scenes to integrate Box's content management and sharing
capabilities, according to Aaron Levie, co-founder and CEO of
Box.net. iPhone apps that feature Box.net integration today include
iThoughts, Smart Recorder, iBlueSky and Readdle....
EditShare introduces new capabilities, including Fianl Cut sub
EditShare (http://www.editshare.com), which makes cross-platform
collaborative editing and shared media storage systems, unveiled at
IBC 2009 (Stand 7.D22) new workflow engineered ingest and browse
capabilities for EditShare Flow, its multi-channel SDI ingest
solution.
Fully integrated with the EditShare award-winning shared storage
solutions, Flow delivers recording and media management capabilities
such as the EditShare Universal Media File technology that enables
Final Cut and Avid editors to simultaneously access and read the same
media files stored on an EditShare media space. Partnering efforts
with developers like Automatic Duck further leverage Universal Media
File technology by enabling editors to not only open the same media
file, but to read sequences and their associated media using Avid and
Final Cu, says James Richings, Flow product manager, EditShare EMEA.
No media transcoding, re-linking or re-rendering required.
New EditShare Flow features debuted at IBC09 include the...
iPod shuffle now starts at $59
Apple has announced that iPod shuffle, the world's smallest music
player and the first music player to talk to you, is now available
starting at just US$59 in five great colors. iPod shuffle's intuitive
controls are conveniently located on the headphone cord, letting you
navigate and enjoy music without even looking.
With the press of a button, you can play, pause, adjust volume and
switch playlists, plus the VoiceOver feature lets iPod shuffle speak
song titles, artists and playlist names. The iPod shuffle is
available worldwide today in a new 2GB model for just $59 and a 4GB
model for $79, and both models come in silver, black, pink, blue and
green.
"iPod shuffle is the world's smallest music player and now comes in
five great colors starting at just $59," says Philip Schiller,
Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "iPod
shuffle is so small that you almost forget it's there, yet
remarkably, it holds up to 1,000 songs and talks to you."
The iPod shuffle is...
Apple introduces new iPod nano with built-in video camera
Apple has introduced the new iPod nano, adding a
video camera, mic and speaker to the music
player. You can now shoot video wherever you are,
view it on your Pod nano and use your computers
to transfer their videos to YouTube.
The new iPod nano features a larger 2.2-inch
color display and polished aluminum and glass
enclosure. It also features a built-in FM radio
with live pause and iTunes Tagging, as well as a
built-in pedometer. The new iPod nano is
available today in an 8GB model for US$149 and a
16GB model for $179, and comes in nine brilliant
colors including silver, black, purple, blue,
green, orange, yellow, (PRODUCT) RED and pink.
"iPod nano is the world's most popular music
player with over 100 million sold," says Apple
CEO Steve Jobs. "And now we've added a video
camera to its incredibly thin design, without any
additional cost to the user."
iPod nano features a larger 2.2-inch display for
easier navigating, enjoying album art, or
shooting and viewing video clips. iPod nano...
New iPod touch line-up announced (but no cameras included)
Apple has announced the new iPod touch lineup
starting at the breakthrough price of just
US$199, giving users a great iPod, a great pocket
computer, a great game player and access to
Apple's revolutionary App Store with over 75,000
applications.
The iPod touch features Apple's revolutionary
Multi-Touch user interface, a gorgeous 3.5-inch
widescreen glass display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a
built-in accelerometer and speaker-all in an
amazingly thin metal design that slips easily
into your pocket. The 8GB iPod touch is now
available for just $199, along with new models
which deliver twice the capacity for the same
price, with the iPod touch 32GB model for $299
and 64GB model for $399.
"At just $199 the iPod touch is the most
affordable gateway to Apple's revolutionary App
Store with more than 75,000 applications that you
can wirelessly download right into your iPod
touch," says Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice
president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "You
get a great iPod, a great...
Apple Introduces New iPod nano With Built-in Video Camera
Apple Introduces New iPod nano With Built-in Video Camera
World's Most Popular Music Player Now Available in Nine Brilliant Colors
SAN FRANCISCO--September 9, 2009--Apple today introduced the new iPod nano,
adding a video camera, mic and speaker to the world's most popular music
player. Music lovers can now shoot video wherever they are, view it on
their iPod nano and use their computers to easily transfer their videos to
YouTube. The new iPod nano features an ultra-thin and sleek design with a
larger 2.2-inch color display and gorgeous polished aluminum and glass
enclosure. iPod nano also features a built-in FM radio with live pause and
iTunes Tagging, as well as a built-in pedometer. The new iPod nano is
available today in an 8GB model for $149 and a 16GB model for $179, and
comes in nine brilliant colors including silver, black, purple, blue,
green, orange, yellow, (PRODUCT) RED and pink.
"iPod nano is the world's most popular music player with over 100 million
sold," said Steve...
Apple Introduces New iPod touch Lineup
Apple Introduces New iPod touch Lineup
New Breakthrough Price of $199
SAN FRANCISCO--September 9, 2009--Apple today announced the new iPod touch
lineup starting at the breakthrough price of just $199, giving users a
great iPod, a great pocket computer, a great game player and access to
Apple's revolutionary App Store with over 75,000 applications. iPod touch
features Apple's revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface, a gorgeous
3.5-inch widescreen glass display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a built-in
accelerometer and speaker--all in an amazingly thin metal design that slips
easily into your pocket. The 8GB iPod touch is now available for just $199,
along with new models which deliver twice the capacity for the same price,
with the iPod touch 32GB model for $299 and 64GB model for $399.
"At just $199 the iPod touch is the most affordable gateway to Apple's
revolutionary App Store with more than 75,000 applications that you can
wirelessly download right into your iPod touch," said Philip...
Apple unveils iTunes 9 with iTunes LP, home sharing, more
Apple has introduced iTunes 9, the latest version of the world's most
popular software application to purchase, manage and play media,
packed with innovative features such as iTunes LP, Home Sharing and
Genius Mixes, as well as a redesigned store and improved syncing.
iTunes 9 makes it easier than ever to discover, purchase and enjoy
your music, movies, TV shows, and apps for iPhone and iPod touch from
Apple's revolutionary App Store. Plus, Home Sharing now lets you
easily transfer songs, movies and TV shows to other computers in your
home.
"iTunes 9 is a great iTunes release, with innovative features that
make using iTunes better than ever and iTunes content richer than
ever," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "iTunes LP, for example, lets
artists share more of their creativity with fans and gives music
lovers the feeling of being immersed in an entire album with art,
lyrics, liner notes, photos and videos."
iTunes LP is the next evolution of the music album delivering a rich,
immersive...
Apple Premieres iTunes 9
Apple Premieres iTunes 9
Apple today introduced iTunes 9, the latest version of the world's most
popular software application to purchase, manage and play media, packed
with innovative features such as iTunes LP, Home Sharing and Genius Mixes,
as well as a redesigned store and improved syncing. iTunes 9 makes it
easier than ever to discover, purchase and enjoy your music, movies, TV
shows, and apps for iPhone and iPod touch from Apple's revolutionary App
Store. Plus, Home Sharing now lets you easily transfer songs, movies and TV
shows to other computers in your home.
"iTunes 9 is a great iTunes release, with innovative features that make
using iTunes better than ever and iTunes content richer than ever," said
Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "iTunes LP, for example, lets artists share more
of their creativity with fans and gives music lovers the feeling of being
immersed in an entire album with art, lyrics, liner notes, photos and
videos."
iTunes LP is the next evolution of the music album...
AJA Video ships Io Express
AJA Video Systems (http://www.aja.com) has released Io Express, a
portable audio and video I/O device that's designed for the latest
file-based workflows. AJA will be demonstrating Io Express September
11-15 at IBC 2009 in Hall 7, Stand F-11 at the RAI Convention Center
in Amsterdam.
Io Express is an ideal Mac or PC interface for video professionals
looking for an inexpensive monitoring and mastering solution when
working with Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), XDCAM HD,
DVCPRO HD and more. Io Express bridges the computer and video worlds,
providing professional I/O options to laptops such as the MacBook Pro
or to desktops such as the Mac Pro, according to AJA President Nick
Rashby.
Io Express is now shipping with Mac driver software; Windows driver
software will be available soon for free download. The Io Express is
available now via AJA's network of worldwide resellers and channel
partners for a manufacturer's suggested retail of US$995.
MenuCalendarClock for iCal 4.0 with event editing released
Objectpark Software
(http://www.objectpark.net/mcc.html) has released
MenuCalendarClock for iCal version 4, an update
of the calendar tool for the menu bar. The
upgrade adds the capability to create, edit and
delete iCal events.
Being 100% compatible with iCal -- including
Exchange, Google Calendar and Yahoo Calendar
subscriptions -- makes MenuCalendarClock the most
complete iCal integrated menu calendar and clock
application for Mac OS X, according to the folks
at Objectpark Software. It's available in
English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese
and several other languages.
The basic feature set is completely usable free
of charge. Some features require a registration
available for ¤14.95/$19.95 from the Objectpark
web store. Upgrading MenuCalendarClock from
version 3 is provided free of charge for
registered users.
Extensis Suitcase Fusion 2 adds Snow Leopard compatibility
Extensis (http://www.extensis.com) has released
Suitcase Fusion 2 version 13.2, an update of its
next generation solution for single-user font
management. The new version is compatible with
Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
This product update will also include:
° Adobe InDesign and Illustrator CS2 plug-ins powered by Font Sense technology;
° Support for TrueType Collection fonts,
including the updated Snow Leopard system fonts.
Current Suitcase Fusion 2 users on Mac OS X 10.5
or higher will receive this maintenance update at
no cost. All current users of Suitcase Fusion 1
are eligible for upgrade pricing.
English, French, and German versions of Suitcase
Fusion 2 are now available for download from the
Extensis web site. Suitcase Fusion 2 is available
at an estimated retail price of US$99.95, for the
full product and for an estimated retail price of
$49.98 for upgrades from Suitcase X1 or newer.
Volume licensing and annual service agreements
are available upon request.
Adobe TV launches new web site
Adobe has launched a new version of its video
channel, Adobe TV (http://tv.adobe.com/), a web
site offering free expert video training across
Adobe product lines.
Designed in response to customer feedback, the
site offers users new ways to experience and
access Adobe TV episodes through streamlined
navigation, search options, customization
features and interactive capabilities.
Produced and delivered using Adobe products and
technologies, Adobe TV is the first web site to
deploy a video player built with the Open Source
Media Framework. Announced in April, the
framework offers production-ready components to
streamline the development process, reducing the
time content publishers spend creating playback
technologies, according to the folks at Adobe.
Adobe TV is also developed with ColdFusion 9, a
technology for building dynamic web sites and
Internet applications.
Adobe TV now offers new additions such as a
resizable pop-out window that allows users to
view content while...
Centrify enables Active Directory integration and policy controls
Centrify, a lprovider of Microsoft Active
Directory-based auditing, access control and
identity management solutions for non-Microsoft
platforms, today announced that Centrify
DirectControl for Mac OS X now supports the new
capabilities of Mac OS® X 10.6 Snow Leopard,
including 32-bit and 64-bit support.
All of Centrify's extended desktop lockdown
security and configuration controls available for
previous Mac OS X systems are now available for
Snow Leopard. These include smart card login and
hundreds of Group Policies to help IT
administrators manage Macs using the same
familiar tools and processes currently used to
manage their Windows systems. Centrify has added
the necessary Group Policy to support File Vault
for Active Directory users so that users with
Network-based home directories will have the
option to create a Portable Home Directory within
a File Vault. By using DirectControl for Mac OS
X, organizations can ensure that Macs adhere to
the same best practices established for...
Marware announces the SportShell for iPhone 3G/3GS
Marware (http://www.marware.com) is shipping the
US$34.99 SportShell for iPhone 3G/3GS. The
SportShell provides exceptional protection and a
sleek look. This low-profile case offers three
distinct carrying solutions. Using a unique,
patent-pending design, the SportShell easily
changes from belt-clip case to an ultra slim,
flat-back or open-back case.
The ratchet belt clip rotates a full 360-degrees,
and doubles as a table-top stand. The flat-back
option is ideal when carrying the iPhone in a
pocket or purse. The open-back option displays
the iPhone's Apple logo. The SportShell comes
with Marware's Lifetime Warranty.
Features include:
° An interchangeable pieces allow slim case, clip case, or open-back design;
° Hard shell case with smooth rubberized finish;
° A 360 degree ratchet clip that also works as a stand.
The SportShell costs with a hard shell, ratchet
clip, flat back piece, clear screen protector,
cleaning cloth
MakeMusic updates Songwriter, PrintMusic
MakeMusic (http://www.makemusic.com) has announced the simultaneous
release of Finale Songwriter 2010 and Finale PrintMusic 2010. Both
music notation software packages include new features and provide
compatibility with current operating systems and files created with
Finale 2010, MakeMusic's flagship software package.
With a list price of US$49.95, SongWriter lets songwriters, teachers,
band and choir directors, church musicians, students and other
musicians create sheet music with instrumentations of up to eight
staves. SongWriter includes tools including Drum Groove and
Band-in-a-Box Auto-Harmonizing.
With SongWriter users can hear their music played back using hundreds
of built-in sounds, share their music with others using the free,
downloadable Finale Reader and create .MP3 files for use on iPods and
beyond. A mixer, flexible chord input, easy percussion notation and
more control over the printed page are some of the features added in
version 2010.
PrintMusic, music notation...
MAPublisher Instructional DVD released
Avenza Systems (http://www.avenza.com), producers of MAPublisher and
MAPublisher LabelPro cartographic software for Adobe Illustrator,
Geographic Imager spatial imaging tools for Adobe Photoshop as well
as MAPdataUSA, MAPdataCanada and MAPdataWorld royalty-free GIS data
sets and Red Geographics, GIS consultants and an Avenza dealer based
in The Netherlands, are pleased to announce the release of the
MAPublisher Training Videos, a set of training videos produced by Red
Geographics for Avenza's MAPublisher cartographic plug-in for Adobe
Illustrator.
"With this set of training videos, users can receive similar
high-quality instruction for MAPublisher that is normally available
through online or in-class training, but with the advantage of going
through it at their own pace and repeating it as desired." said Hans
van der Maarel, owner of Red Geographics. "This will be a great asset
for experienced users as well as people who are just starting out
with MAPublisher", he added.
This 5-hour...
NETGEAR introduces Digital Entertainer Live
NETGEAR (http://www.netgear.com), a worldwide provider of
technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, today
launched the newest Internet-connected set-top box in its popular
"Digital Entertainer" product family. The new Digital Entertainer
Live (EVA2000) is an easy-to-use and affordable Internet set-top box
that enables viewers to play their digital media collections, YouTube
videos and a wide range of other Internet content on big-screen TVs.
Rather than having to watch downloaded movies and online videos on
small computer screens, families can now enjoy media collections
stored on USB storage devices, computers and network storage directly
on their HDTVs, from the comfort of their couch.
In addition to personal media collections and YouTube, consumers can
now easily browse, download and play newly released pay-per-view
movies from Roxio CinemaNow. They can also view videos on their TV
from a wide variety of Internet sources, such as Hulu, Netflix and
CBS, through free...
Synology releases DSM 2.2 with Surveillance Station 3, DLNA, Time
iPresentee introduces new My Portrait service
iPresentee (http://www.ipresentee.com), the developer of add-ons for
Apple's iWork and iLife applications, today introduces My Portrait
service. Using it everyone can get a portrait of yourself and make an
ordinary web site, Pages document, Keynote presentation much more
attractive and lively. Furthermore Mac's desktop can become more
expressive and joyful with individual folder icons.
Portrait image can make a Mac computer lively even at the login
window by changing your usual account picture. My Portraits are
depicted by professional artist therefore each portrait is individual
and unique. It is only one step from having an outstanding and
entertaining portrait of yourself. To get own portrait a customer
should order My Portrait service and follow the instructions.
Portraits are made using vector technology and made with precision.
Each customer will receive two high quality portrait images and icon.
Portrait can be used as folder or application icon, login picture,
image for iWeb,...
Quirky releases Scratch-n-Scroll mousepad with writing surface
Quirky (http://quirky.com/products) has released Scratch-n-Scroll, an
US$9.49 mousepad with an added writing surface. This mousepad is for
all those times you are working at your desk and can't find a pen to
jot down that phone number or list item you know you will forget
later on.
You can write notes to yourself on your mouse pad using just the
pressure from your finger or the built in plastic stylus as a "pen."
And you can erase the notes at any time simply by flipping up the
semi-transparent top sheet. Scratch-n-Scroll - a community designed,
mousepad with an added writing surface.
TopXNotes for Mac OS X ready for Snow Leopard
Tropical Software (http://www.tropic4.com) has updated TopXNotes, the
note organizer for Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard"), to version 1.4.1. The
upgrade
TopXNotes (pronounced "Top Ten Notes") allows people to create,
collect, store, and retrieve bits and pieces of information. Its
interface allows notes to be both categorized and grouped, and allows
the user complete control over the appearance of a note's content.
Notes can also be synchronized with Classic iPods for handy retrieval
while away from the computer. The company is working on support for
the iPhone and iPod touch.
TopXNotes costs US$39.95. Version 1.4.1 is a free update for registered users.
RAIDON launches GearRAID quad-bay RAID 5 data storage subsystems
Raidon (http://www.Raidon.com) has announced GearRAID Quad-bay RAID 5
Data Storage Subsystems with high level data protection and 6TB large
capacity. They're equipped with RAID chip to support high level RAID
5 protection,
GearRAID Quad-bay data storage Solutions enable to backup data
instantly and automatically. They also support to tolerance one hard
drive failed, which means the backup data saved in the storage will
sustain the system working while a hard drive is failed.
With its built-in Oxford936QSE chip, GearRAID Data Storage Subsystems
is capable of delivering maximum 6TB volume with four 2TB hard drives
at the moment. What's more, better sequential performance is provided
as well.
GearRAID quad-bay data storage subsystems come with two different
form factors. The tower type covered with varnish piano front panel
and durable aluminum case is designed for the office requiring a
credible storage for setting up with workstation.
Another rackmout type subsystem, covered with dull...
QuickerTek releases 1 Watt USB Transceiver
QuickerTek has updated its USB Transceiver
(http://www.quickertek.com/products/1watt_usb_transceiver.php), an
USB device that plugs into the USB port of any Mac desktop or laptop
and delivers 10 times the signal range of the internal AirPort card.
QuickerTek and its dealers are now offering the 1 Watt USB
Transceiver for $299.95.
Regardless of the setting, the 1 Watt Transceiver reaches out to
distant Base Stations or other wireless access points, according to
the folks at QuickerTek. The antenna is a 5dBi dipole model that's
external to the computer case. This 1 Watt USB Transceiver
temporarily clips to anything within a foot of the computer.
According to QuickerTek, this makes it better able to receive
wireless signals --- unrestrained by the metal computer chassis. And
the antenna is removable, so a higher power antenna can be used to
upgrade the Transceiver later.
This supports 802.11 b and g wireless standards to connect to most
any wireless network. The 1 Watt USB Transceiver,...
Epson announces four 1080p home theater projectors
Epson (http://www.epson.com) has announced four new 3LCD 1080p
high-definition home theater projectors -- the PowerLite Home Cinema
8100 and 8500 UB, and Pro Cinema 9100 and 9500 UB.
The Home Cinema 8100 is designed for home entertainment and AV
enthusiasts with a budget in mind. With contrast ratio of up to
36,000:1 and brightness of 1,800 lumens, this projector costs
US$1,599.
Delivering contrast of up to 200,000:1, the Home Cinema 8500 UB
features Epson's new Super-resolution technology, along with newly
developed real color reproduction, refined frame interpolation, and
UltraBlack technology.
Designed for home entertainment AV elitists, the Pro Cinema 9100
(US$2,599) features contrast of up to 36,000:1 and brightness of
1,800 lumens, as well as real color reproduction, ISF calibration and
color isolation.
The Pro Cinema 9500 UB -- which will sell for under $4,000 -- offers
installers contrast of up to 200,000:1, Epson's Super-resolution
technology, real color reproduction...
AKVIS releases AKVIS Artwork 3.0
Epson announces four 1080p home theater projectors
Equinux, Hauupauge teaming up on mobile TV for Mac, iPhone users
Equinux and Hauppauge say they're defining mobile TV for Mac users
through the iPhone. The Tube supports the newly announced TV receiver
myTV HVR 390 C that can receive unencrypted digital cable,
terrestrial broadcast (DVB-T/DTT) and analog TV signals.
Through the unique iPhone integration offered by the TV software The
Tube, Mac users can use this hybrid TV tuner to enjoy and record
digital or analog television on their Mac. For those with an iPhone
this content can also be streamed live to their phone. Additionally,
iPhone users can watch The Tube recordings, organize their libraries
and even schedule future recordings all from their iPhone.
Through collaboration with Hauppauge, Mac users get a double benefit:
with the broad offer of digital and analog TV programs with the TV
receiver myTV-930C, and with the iPhone integration in The Tube,
according to says equinux CEO Till Schadde.
"A single TV tuner with support for the three major TV standards in
Europe, digital cable DVB-C,...
Crucial offering server memory
Crucial.com now offers 24GB kits of DDR3-1333 RDIMM server memory.
You now have easy access to three-channel, 8GB DDR3-1333 RDIMM
modules by going to http://www.crucial.com/servers .
These 24GB memory kits were specifically designed for high-density,
high-bandwidth server applications, such as virtualization,
high-performance computing, or database servers. Additionally,
utilizing 8GB DDR3-1333MHz modules is the only way for dual CPU
servers to reach 48GB of installed memory while still reaching the
maximum bandwidth the server is capable of achieving, according to
the folks at Crucial.
AJA ships Ki Pro portable digital disk recorder
AJA Video Systems (http://www.aja.com), a
manufacturer of professional video interface and
conversion solutions, has released Ki Pro, a
portable tapeless video device that records files
to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from
camera. AJA will be demonstrating Ki Pro at IBC
2009 from Sept. 11-15, 2009 at the RAI Convention
Center in Amsterdam in Hall 7, Stand F-11.
Ki Pro provides a new way of connecting
production and post with its analog and digital
connectivity. Virtually any video and audio
source can be fed into Ki Pro to record pristine
10-bit ProRes 422 media that is then immediately
available to edit within Apple's Final Cut
Studio, says Nick Rashby, president, AJA Video
Systems.
Ki Pro allows filmmakers, broadcasters, video
professionals and prosumers to skip the process
of re-rendering to an editing codec by giving
immediate access to full raster edit-ready Apple
ProRes 422 files directly from camera. Ki Pro
records hours of media to a removable storage
module.
The device...
Sonnet's new Fusion D400QR5 and R400QR5 Storage Systems...
Sonnet Technologies (http://www.sonnettech.com) has released its
Fusion D400QR5 desktop and R400QR5 rackmount four-drive hardware RAID
5 storage systems with quad interface. These new storage systems
build upon the Fusion D400Q and R400Q SATA storage systems by
integrating a high-performance RAID 5 controller for maximum
versatility and critical data protection, according to Sonnet CEO
Robert Farnsworth.
Both the D400QR5 and R400QR5 SATA storage systems feature an internal
RAID controller that supports RAID 5 formatting, which provides data
protection in the event of a drive failure, and RAID 0, which
provides maximum speed and capacity. Onboard RAID 5 support
eliminates the need for a specialized RAID controller card.
Available in 2, 3, 4, or 6TB configurations, the Fusion 400QR5
systems deliver data transfers up to 225 MB/second read and 175
MB/second write with its drives configured as a RAID 5 set, and 240
MB/second read and write in RAID 0.
The D400QR5 and R400QR5 offer a choice...
Toon Boom releases Flip Boom Classic 3
Toon Boom Animation has released Flip Boom
Classic 3
(http://www.toonboom.com/products/flipboom/), a
new and improved version of Flip Boom Classic.
Kids of age six and up will be amazed how easily
they can create characters and bring them to life
at the touch of a button. Winner of the 2008
Parent's Choice Gold Award and 2009 Canadian New
Media Awards in the Children's category, Flip
Boom Classic has also been selected as Editor's
Choice by the prestigious Children's Technology
Review.
What's new in Flip Boom Classic 3?
° Drag-and-drop ready made drawings from the library to your animation;
° Save your favourite drawings in the library for
future use o Select from various brush shapes to
create stylish drawings;
° Export your animation directly to your iPod and share it with friends;]
° Export your animation to your Facebook or
YouTube accounts with the direct upload feature;
° Choose from two sample projects to start from
and create your own animation in seconds o
Improved overall...
BeLight Software programs become Snow Leopard compatible
BeLight Software has announced that its product line is now Mac OS X
10.6 ("Snow Leopard") compatible.
Live Interior 3D (both Standard and Pro), Art Text, Get Backup, and
the Printfolio suite, consisting of Disc Cover, Business Card
Composer, Swift Publisher, Labels & Addresses, and Image Tricks Pro,
now run fine on the operating system update, the company says. These
updates are free for current version users and can be obtained here:
http://www.belightsoft.com/download/
Tekkeon's rechargeable laptop batteries offer support for
Tekkeon (http://www.tekkeon.com) has announced that its myPower ALL
family of external battery packs has been endorsed by Global Solar
Energy for its line of lightweight portable solar chargers, 12 to 62
watt modules.
The company's myPower ALL battery pack connects easily to Global
Solar portable solar chargers to extend the operation time of
electronic devices throughout the day and into the evening while
still maintaining a level of charge to the device's primary battery.
myPower ALL external batteries provide hours of extended play time on
laptop computers, portable DVD players, video recorders, cameras,
satellite terminals/phones, GPS, MP3 players, mobile phones, and
other portable consumer electronic products. When used with portable
solar chargers, Tekkeon's myPower ALL rechargeable batteries store
the sun's energy at the level produced by the solar module, enabling
the stored solar energy to be used at night or other times when using
a solar panel isn't possible.
The battery...
