Reviews and Kool Tools
TweetFollow Us on Twitter

Reviews and Kool Tools

Cinematize Pro gets faster, fuller featured with version 3
Cinematize 3 Pro -- there's also a non-Pro version, but more on that later -- lets you extract audio and video clips off of any unencrypted DVD and save them in formats compatible with applications such as iMovie,... Read more »
Kool Tools: iConnectMIDI
Would you like a little "jam" with your iOS device? If so, iConnectivity's iConnectMIDI (http://www.iconnectmidi.com/) lets you connect your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to digital musical instruments. It supports Mac OS... Read more »
The Collega for the iPad is one swanky case
Sena's Collega for the iPad 2 case (http://www.senacases.com/apple/ipad-2-cases/collega-cases/) isn't cheap at US$150, but it defines the word luxurious. I feel as if I should wear a top hat and tails when I use it. But... Read more »
Pantone reboots its colors to good effect
By Jay Nelson I’ve used Pantone’s swatch books for more than 25 years, and I’m more excited about the new Pantone Plus Series (http://www.pantone.com) than any previous update to the Pantone Matching System. In... Read more »
Recommended Reading: iPhoto '11: The Missing Manual
With David Pogue as co-author (along with the talented Lesa Snider), "iPhoto '11: The Missing Manual" (http://macte.ch/v8Q3G) has a lively, tongue-in-cheek approach that keeps things lively. But it's also packed with... Read more »
The iA63 iPhone/iPod touch dock -- I'll take a motor with that
Building on the success of its iA5, 2010’s inaugural app-enhanced alarm clock speaker system, iHome's (http://www.ihomeaudio.com) iA63 is a slick, US$99 device that includes an FM Radio (with six presets) and a... Read more »
Recommended reading: 'iPad 2: The Missing Manual'
O'Reilly Media has published "iPad 2: The Missing Manual" (http://macte.ch/inWjg). "New York Times" tech columnist and iPad expert J.D. Biersdorfer shows you how to get the most out of the second gen iPad tablet. An... Read more »
Sooner or later, you'll need the My Book Studio Edition II
Want huge storage? Western Digital (http://www.wd.com) provides it with its My Book Studio Edition II dual-drive storage system, which has a massive 6 terabytes (TB) of storage. The manufacturer's suggested retail price... Read more »
Travel Express holds, protects the iPad and lots of goodies
If you're going to use your iPad 2 with any accessories and are planning a trip, WaterField Designs' iPad Travel Express (http://sfbags.com/products/ipad-cases/travelexpress-ipad.php) is worth the US$69 investment. The... Read more »
Boom turns your Mac's volume up to 11 (maybe 12)
If you've ever found yourself dealing with low audio output on a Mac (more common on laptops with their small speakers than desktops such as the iMac), Global Delight's Boom will boost the audio volume. Significantly,... Read more »
Recommended reading: 'iLife '11 Portable Genius'
"iLife '11 Portable Genius" (http://macte.ch/c9ADj) by Guy Hart-Davis is a breezy read, filled with good info, tips and tricks and slick, appropriate graphics pertaining to one of Apple's crown jewels, the iLife suite.... Read more »
InFocus effective but requires some finessing
By Daniel East Topaz Labs’ (http://www.topazlabs.com) reputation for easy-to-use and effective plug-ins for Photoshop makes them a favorite developer for a lot of photographers and designers -- myself included -- but... Read more »
Kool Tools: Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG
For many people, the iPad can't replace a full-fledged laptop. However, the ability to use an external keyboard makes it more laptop-like -- and a more-than-suitable netbook replacement. One fine solution for using a... Read more »
Griffin Survivor offers good iPhone 4 protection at great price
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum The US$49.99 Griffin Survivor case (http://macte.ch/Uqkfj) is a welcome addition to the line of highly-protective cases for the iPhone 4.  This case was literally designed for war as it meets... Read more »
Super-Juice Power is THE iPhone 4 battery case
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum The US$69.99 Super-Juice Power case (http://macte.ch/Tox5P) by Dexim is an external iPhone 4 case combined with a 2000 mAh battery. Unlike other cases I’ve seen in this style, Dexim has... Read more »
Deskscribble is useful for teaching, software demos, more
If you want to write and paint on your Mac's screen without doing any permanent damage, Deskscribble (http://www.deskscribbleapp.com/) for Mac OS X (10.6.6 or later) is for you. It not only allows you to draw on top of... Read more »
NEC's MultiSync PA301W monitor ups the ante
By Bruce Bicknell NEC (http://www.necdisplay.com) has upped the ante with their new, US$2,299 ($2,549 with the SpectraView calibration systems), top-of-the-line MultiSync PA301W 30-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor. After... Read more »
Ballistic offers good iPhone 4 protection without the bulk
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum With a name like Ballistic (http://macte.ch/U7kij), you’d think this US$29.99 iPhone 4 case is bulletproof.  It isn’t, but it’s darn close. Its three layers of protection, combined with a... Read more »
ZAGGMate is brilliant idea, poorly implemented
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum The US$99.99 ZAGGMate iPad Case and keyboard combo (http://macte.ch/NL4ua), upon first glance, is a brilliant idea: a combination bluetooth keyboard and iPad protective case. Unfortunately,... Read more »
CleanMyMac will de-clutter, streamline your Mac
CleanMyMac from MacPaw (http://www.macpaw.com) is an all-in-one Mac OS X solution designed to keep your Mac clean and to secure space from your Mac’s hard drive. The software has more than 50 features, so you'll have to... Read more »
 

Community Search:
MacTech Search:

Software Updates via MacUpdate

Latest Forum Discussions

See All

Dispatch is bringing its superhero shena...
If you were anywhere online last year, then you would have no doubt heard of Dispatch, and been flooded with videos of it. With its star-studded cast and unrelenting humour, it fast became a hit, racking up over four million downloads. And it is a... | Read more »
5 reasons to sink your teeth into VAMPIR...
On October 28, Netmarble will globally launch VAMPIR, its latest and most macabre MMORPG, plunging players into a Gothic world of vampires, sorcerers and cursed creatures of the night. Built around blood, fear and large scale battles, the MMORPG... | Read more »
Gundam Blitz Order opens registration fo...
It would appear that video game developers are delving into my childhood and making idle games from my favourite TV shows. First, Bandai completely whiffed with Digimon Up, perhaps the single biggest miss of a beloved franchise in recent memory. Now... | Read more »
The Traitors Interactive Game lets you l...
With the second season of The Celebrity Traitors in full swing, the world is once more enthralled by just how good a liar our heroes are. I don’t watch it, but I hope James Blunt wins. The premise does intrigue me, however, and thanks to Fusebox... | Read more »
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy brings in...
For all his successful manipulations and successes through Final Fantasy 9, I never really liked Kuja. And it's not like I dislike him; more I nothing him. But that's just me; the vast majority of the fandom adore him, and they are in luck, for Kuja... | Read more »
Combo Quest (Games)
Combo Quest 1.0 Device: iOS Universal Category: Games Price: $.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes) Description: Combo Quest is an epic, time tap role-playing adventure. In this unique masterpiece, you are a knight on a heroic quest to retrieve... | Read more »
Hero Emblems (Games)
Hero Emblems 1.0 Device: iOS Universal Category: Games Price: $2.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes) Description: ** 25% OFF for a limited time to celebrate the release ** ** Note for iPhone 6 user: If it doesn't run fullscreen on your device... | Read more »
Puzzle Blitz (Games)
Puzzle Blitz 1.0 Device: iOS Universal Category: Games Price: $1.99, Version: 1.0 (iTunes) Description: Puzzle Blitz is a frantic puzzle solving race against the clock! Solve as many puzzles as you can, before time runs out! You have... | Read more »
Sky Patrol (Games)
Sky Patrol 1.0.1 Device: iOS Universal Category: Games Price: $1.99, Version: 1.0.1 (iTunes) Description: 'Strategic Twist On The Classic Shooter Genre' - Indie Game Mag... | Read more »
The Princess Bride - The Official Game...
The Princess Bride - The Official Game 1.1 Device: iOS Universal Category: Games Price: $3.99, Version: 1.1 (iTunes) Description: An epic game based on the beloved classic movie? Inconceivable! Play the world of The Princess Bride... | Read more »
See All

Price Scanner via MacPrices.net

Amazon Offers 14″ M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $206...
Amazon is offering another opportunity to save on Apple’s 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro, with new offers on the Space Black configuration with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD starting at just $2069.10. Apple... Read more
Amazon Takes $900 Off 16″ M5 Max MacBook Pro,...
Amazon has expanded its latest sale on Apple’s 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro, dropping the Space Black configuration with 36GB RAM and a 2TB SSD to just $3499. Apple sells this configuration for $4399,... Read more
B&H Slashes Up to $1400 Off M4 Pro Mac mi...
B&H is offering new clearance discounts on select previous-generation Apple Mac minis, with savings of up to $1400 on high-end M4 Pro configurations. The sale includes the standard M4 Mac mini... Read more
B&H Slashes $400 Off 14″ M5 Pro MacBook P...
B&H has launched a substantial new discount on Apple’s 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro, taking $400 off the Space Black configuration with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. Regularly priced at $2499, the 14-... Read more
Take $50 off iPad at Amazon, prices start at...
Amazon again has 11th-generation A16 WiFi iPads in stock on sale for $50 off MSRP, starting at $399. Shipping is free: – 11″ 11th-generation 128GB WiFi iPads: $399 $50 off MSRP – 11″ 11th-generation... Read more
Amazon Lowers 13″ M5 MacBook Air to $1149, No...
Amazon has increased its discounts on Apple’s 13-inch M5 MacBook Air, dropping the standard 16GB/512GB configuration to just $1149. Apple sells this configuration for $1299, so Amazon’s latest price... Read more
Amazon and B&H Slash Mac mini Prices, M6...
Amazon and B&H are offering new discounts on Apple’s M6 and M5 Pro Mac minis, with savings reaching $149.01 and prices starting at just $779. Configuration Apple MSRP Retailer Sale Price Savings... Read more
Amazon Takes Up to $150 Off 15″ M5 MacBook Ai...
Amazon has launched new discounts on Apple’s 15-inch M5 MacBook Airs, with savings of up to $150 and prices starting at just $1399. Configuration Apple MSRP Amazon Price Savings 15″ M5 16GB/512GB $... Read more
Amazon Takes Up to $150 Off 13″ M5 MacBook Ai...
Amazon has launched a new round of discounts on Apple’s 13-inch M5 MacBook Airs, with savings of up to $150 and prices starting at just $1199. Configuration Apple MSRP Amazon Price Savings 13″ M5... Read more
Verizon Launches iPhone Duo Pre-Orders With N...
Verizon has opened pre-orders for Apple’s new iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable iPhone, with prices starting at $1999.99 and a new no-trade-in promotion available through its Simplicity Plan.... Read more
 

Jobs Board

  • Generate a short URL for this page:



All contents are Copyright 1984-2011 by Xplain Corporation. All rights reserved. Theme designed by Icreon.