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Kool Tools: MacSpeech Scribe
With MacSpeech's MacSpeech Scribe (http://www.macspeech.com), you can create text documents directly from spoken-word audio files. In other words, it's a personal transcription solution for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard... Read more »
Review: Ristretto for the iPad worth the moolah
Tom Bihn's Ristretto vertical messenger bag (http://www.tombihn.com) for the iPad is, at US$110, one of the pricer cases for the Apple tablet device. But if you've got the moolah, it's well worth it. The Ristretto is a... Read more »
Kool Tools: PureCM
PureCM Professional, a software configuration management solution from PureCM (http://www.purecm.com) gets more powerful with each release. The latest version (2010-1a) sports a range of beefed-up features to support... Read more »
SILICRYLIC for the iPad combines hard shell, silicone
The Incipio SILICRYLIC iPad case (http://www.myincipio.com/product/IPAD_CASE_IPAD-105/SILICRYLIC-Acrylic-S...) is a combination of a hard shell and a silicone. It is basically a two type of case. The interior is... Read more »
Kool Tools: data recovery software
If you're looking for data recovery software for your Mac, you have several good choices. Among them: Stellar Phoenix (http://www.macintosh-data-recovery.com/ ), REMO Recover (http://recovermac.remosoftware.com/),... Read more »
Review: SwitchEasy Nude case for iPad is impressive
The SwitchEasy Nude Case for iPad (http://switcheasy.com/products/NUDE_iPad/NUDE_iPad.php) has a spanking new design (1mm – ultra thin case) and is as naked as it can be. Ever-famous SwitchEasy’s “everything but the... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: boxed in band
Like many computer users, I spent many years as a musician. And as a musician, I eventually wandered into the world of computing. I've tried packages such as Digital Performer and Reason. But I never found a program... Read more »
Strata Enfold lets you create pro, folded 3D designs
By Bruce Bicknell Do you have a tough time with folded product designs? It requires a lot of trial-and-error to line up graphics across folds, making sure that something doesn’t get out of line when the cuts are made.... Read more »
Category Review: data acquisition, control software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at Mac software for data acquisition and control. Products covered include Absorbance Extension, ADInstruments, Atmoscular, Biopac Student Lab, BrainVoyager, CardioVison Digital... Read more »
Category Review: environmental engineering software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at Mac software for environmental engineers. Products covered include Cosmic Debris, DigiCad 3D, Fachwörterbuch Englisch Umwelttechnik, MacDraft Professional, Nonio, Pythagoras and... Read more »
Clamcase turns your iPad into a 'laptop'
With Bluetooth keyboard support, experts knew that laptop-style cases will surface. ClamCase (http://clamcase.com/) opens the emerging trend in style. ClamCase also provides a stand and a keyboard which makes your iPad... Read more »
Breppies sock it to your earbuds
If your ears get sore after prolonged use with earbuds, or if said earbuds tend to get dirty easily, you need to check out Breppies (http://www.brepps.com), covers for iPhone and iPod earbuds. They've been described as... Read more »
Review: Taipan Shadow, Slim are winning iPad bags
Booq, makers of tip-top accessories and cases, offers a refreshing product to their Taipan iPad line with Booq Taipan Shadow XS and Booq Taipan Slim XS. Both are perfect for your all-around carrying solution as it... Read more »
Review: Sorenson 360 serves up a video delivery network service
By Erik Kuna For almost 15 years, Sorenson Media (http://www.sorensonmedia.com) has been a leader in video encoding and compression technology. Building on their success, they’ve developed a new Video Delivery Network (... Read more »
Review: ImTOO is a good Mate for your iPad
I find the iPad a good, complementary "mate" to my Mac. And ImTOO has introduced the US$59.95 iPad Mate (http://www.ImTOO.com/ipad-mate.html), which is a good, complementary mate to the iPad. It can convert any video or... Read more »
Review: OWC Express great way to repurpose an old hard drive
By "Doctor Dave" Greenbaum You just decided to upgrade your Macbook hard drive to take advantage of the incredible storage space out there now or maybe you are adventuresome and switched to a Solid State Drive. What... Read more »
Category Review: web server software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at web server software for Mac OS X. Abyss Web Server X1 Abyss Web Server X1 (http://www.aprelium.com/) is a personal web server with a remote management interface. Apache Apache (... Read more »
Review: iPad Recliner is a La-Z Boy for your iPad
If you really love your iPad you can get it its own easy chair. Or at least the US$34.95 iPad Recliner from LapWorks (http://www.laptopdesk.net). Okay, so the stand isn't meant for the luxury of the tablet device. It's... Read more »
Review: Belkin Pleat Sleeve offers stealth iPad protection
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum The iPad is a magical and revolutionary device but the choice of how to protect it can be downright mystifying. Do you go for a portfolio or a sleeve? Should it be a soft case or hard case? My... Read more »
Review: Pixelmator a solid, layer-based image editor for Mac OS X
By Steve Baczewski Pixelmator (USS$59) from the Pixelmator Team (http://www.pixelmator.com) has a practical feature set for creating, editing, and enhancing images. Originally released in 2007, version 1.5 for Mac is... Read more »
 

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