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Sorenson Squeeze 8 is a hands-down winner
By Daniel M. East If you work with video, chances are that Sorenson Squeeze (www.sorensonmedia.com) is one of your go-to items for compression and, as the hardware improves, it makes sense that the software moves... Read more »
Recommended Reading: 'OS X Mountain Lion for Dummies'
When it comes to choosing the best, most comprehensive book for learning Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, it's hard to choose between David Pogue's "OS X Mountain Lion: The Missing Manual" (see our thoughts on it at http://... Read more »
Apple Smart Case for the iPad
First there was the Smart Cover for the iPad. Apple saw that it was good (and profitable) so gave us the Smart Case. It's a nifty case for our favorite tablet, but a bit pricey. Whereas the Smart Cover only protected... Read more »
ImagePrint 9 great for professional printing
By Steve Baczewski If you do high-volume commercial or fine art inkjet printing and want to use possibly the finest ICC profiles and page layout features available, ColorByte’s (www.colorbytesoftware.com) ImagePrint... Read more »
Recommended Reading: Mountain Lion Missing Manual
If you're new to the Mac, haven't upgraded your operating system in a while or simply want to know just about everything there is to know about Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, you'll want David Pogue's "OS X Mountain Lion... Read more »
NuGuard helps you guard your Retina display MacBook Pro keyboard
The Retina Display MacBook Pro (the rMBP) is a gorgeous machine. It would be a shame to ruin it by spilling Dr. Pepper or a latte on its keyboard. The NewerTech NuGuard Keyboard Cover for the latest, greatest pro laptop... Read more »
HD Hero2 offers pro action video in a tiny package
By Erik Vlientinck GoPro’s US$299.99 HD Hero2 camcorder (gopro.com) packs video-recording capabilities of 1080p/30, 960p/30, 960p/48, 720p/30, 720p/60, WVGA/60, and WVGA/120, as well as photo-capture capabilities (... Read more »
Inkling digital pen/receiver is a bit sketchy
By Bruce Bicknell The US$199 Inkling from Wacom (http://www.wacom.com) is a digital ink pen and receiver clip combination that allows you to draw or sketch anywhere and digitize those sketches. Simply clip the... Read more »
Kool Tool: Smarter Stand
Dotan Saguy's Smarter Stand (http://www.smarterstand.com) is due to ship this fall for US$20, but we got an advance copy. And the little, inexpensive gadget offers a cool function. Designed as a complement to the iPad... Read more »
Your MacBook Pro can travel in style with the Travel Express
I don't travel as much as I once did. However, when I am on the go I pack my Retina Display MacBook Pro, and a couple of accessories: the power adapter and an external SuperDrive (the laptop doesn't have a built-in... Read more »
HD Hero2 offers pro action video in a tiny package
By Erik Vlientinck GoPro’s US$299.99 HD Hero2 camcorder (gopro.com) packs video-recording capabilities of 1080p/30, 960p/30, 960p/48, 720p/30, 720p/60, WVGA/60, and WVGA/120, as well as photo-capture capabilities (... Read more »
Recommended Reading: Macintosh Terminal Pocket Guide
"Macintosh Terminal Pocket Guide" is a 232-book by Daniel J. Barrett designed to help you unlock the secrets of the Mac OS X Terminal and discover how this tool solves problems the Finder can’t handle and lets you... Read more »
Elite Pro mini continues the solid Mercury Elite tradition
One of the drawbacks of the MacBook Air, the Retina display MacBook Pro, and, well, most other laptops is their small storage capabilities. Especially if you're ordering a portable with a flash drive, you'll have... Read more »
Cintiq 24HD a great, high-definition pen display
By Pete Collins I’ve been a huge fan of the Wacom Cintiq 21UX, so when I heard that the new 24HD was coming out, I couldn’t wait to try it. The only downside of the 21UX is that after using it for an extended period of... Read more »
Recommended Reading: A pocket guide to Mountain Lion
Sometimes you don't need a big manual, just a compact technical guide for quick reference. If that's what you need for Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, check out the "OS X Mountain Lion Pocket Guide" from O'Reilly Media.... Read more »
Kool Tool: Matias Tactile One Keyboard
Wouldn’t it be great if that computer keyboard sitting on your desk also worked with your iPhone? That's the idea behind the US$199.95 Tactile One Keyboard from Matias. Mac and PC specific versions of the keyboard are... Read more »
KeyFolio Secure secures your iPad 2 -- and lets you type
It's a wireless keyboard. No, it's a security anchor. Actually, the Kensington Computer Products Group's (http://www.kensington.com) KeyFolio Secure is both: an US$129.99 security case for the iPad 2. It extends... Read more »
Ricoh GR Digital IV more of a niche item
By Daniel M. East The biggest advances in the latest incarnation of Ricoh’s GR series (http://www.ricoh.com), the 10-megapixel Digital IV (US$599), are in speed and usability. With regard to speed, the maximum ISO is... Read more »
Folio Trio Mobile Workstation for the iPad has almost everything
Kensington's (http://www.kensington.com) US$79.99 Folio Trio Mobile Workstation for the iPad 2 and new iPad isn't for everyone. However, its target audience should find it indispensable The Workstation is designed for... Read more »
Vapor Pro Elite is great -- if you don't mind a 'permanent' iPhone case
If you're looking for a sleek, stylish-but-not-gaudy (though expensive) case for your iPhone 4S, the Vapor Pro Elite from Element Case (https://www.elementcase.com) fills the bill. However, you should note that this... Read more »
 

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