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Elgato Thunderbolt SSD offers blazing speed -- at a price
You feel the need for speed? You got some serious moolah to spend? Then check out the Thunderbolt SSD from Elgato (http://www.elgato.com), which combines a solid-state drive with Thunderbolt technology. Elgato calls it... Read more »
Kool Tools: Kanex two-port switcher For Cinema Displays
Need to put two Macs onto one Cinema Display? You can with Kanex's (http://www.kanexlive.com/snapx) US$69 SnapX two-port switcher. It's designed specifically for 24 and 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Displays (ACD). USB... Read more »
Gralson Insight belongs in a travel photographer's bag
By Laurie Excell There are many flash modifiers to choose from these days, giving the end user a variety of options with which to customize their flash photography and match their style. With the bigger-is-better... Read more »
The new iPad is a game changer
My new iPad arrived around noon Friday via FedEx, so I've had the weekend to play around, er, test it out. So far I'm impressed. With its new display, Bluetooth 4, support and more, it's a game changer. All the new... Read more »
Full HD, AirPlay, new interface makes new Apple TV a good buy
I've been an Apple TV fan since the second incarnation of the set-top box. And the third gen model (mine arrived Thursday morning) is even better, thanks to an improved interface and, at long last, support for 1080p... Read more »
Garmin ANT+ Adapter for iPhone will keep you accountable
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum For those of you looking to keep their New Year's resolutions and lose weight, Garmin has a great iPhone-compatible solution to track your workouts and keep you accountable. First, the Garmin... Read more »
Tank Case for the iPhone is big, bulky, impractical
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum When I think of a tank, I think of something that is extremely impractical for everyday use and, in that sense, the Casemate Tank indeed fits the bill: big, bulky and impractical. While it... Read more »
Evolphin Zoom is file versioning done right
By David Creamer Version Cue was a good idea that never took off. It was too hard to use for small agencies and not robust enough for large ones. Evolphin Zoom 2.8 from Evolphin Software (http://www.evolphin.com) fills... Read more »
The Pad Pivot is extremely versatile iPad accessory
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum iPad and tablet stands seem to be a dime a dozen lately. Everyone is trying to create the better mousetrap, but the power of crowds has achieved the ultimate and most versatile iPad accessory... Read more »
Jabra Sport a great handsfree accessory for the iPhone
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum Being a reasonably active person who loves listening to music (and occasionally picking up a call) while working out I was very excited to hear (pardon the pun) about the Jabra Sport Bluetooth... Read more »
Autodesk Maya Entertainment Suite is advanced 3D software
By Bruce Bicknell Okay, gang, hold on to your hats! Autodesk (http://usa.autodesk.com)has released the new version of the Entertainment Creation Suite 2012 for Maya. This new release (US$4,995) not only has killer... Read more »
Sena's Folio iPad case is a Classic
If you're looking for a premium leather case for your iPad, the Sena Folio Classic (http://www.senacases.com/apple/ipad-2-cases/folio-classic/) is one of the best choices -- perhaps THE best -- around. 
Priced at US$99.... Read more »
Snapheal lets you have fun repairing, enhancing photos
Macphun's Snapheal, a photo app for Mac OS X (10.6 or later) is now available at the Mac App Store for US$5.99 for a limited time. The regular price will be $14.99 starting March 1. If you want to take advantage of the... Read more »
IPF6300 is solid, large-format professional printer
By Daniel M. East Canon’s US$3,695 imagePROGRAF series (http://www.usa.canon.com) not only raises the bar for quality and performance, it also places new hurdles in the track of its competitors. The primary concern is... Read more »
Hampton Flip is sexy, sleek iPhone flip case
The US$59.95 Sena Hampton Flip (http://www.senacases.com/apple/iphone-4s-cases/hampton-flip/) is a gorgeous, luxurious flip case for the iPhone 4 and 4S, though it's lacking one feature I miss. It's not the most... Read more »
i1PhotoPro offers pro color management for photographers
By Steve Baczewski X-Rite’s US$1,399 i1PhotoPro (http://www.xrite.com) is a comprehensive package that calibrates and profiles your camera, display, printer, and projector. It’s aimed at professionals whose work demands... Read more »
Bookle is the type of software that should come with the Mac
Sometimes you have to wonder what Apple is thinking -- or not thinking. The company still hasn't added EPUB reading capabilities to Preview or Safari in Mac OS X. And iBooks still aren't supported on the Mac. So it's... Read more »
Gazelle makes it easy to manage bookmarks, multiple browsers
The Orchard (http://www.theorchardstores.com/) has launched a small bookmarking utility for Mac OS X (10.6 and higher) in the Mac App Store called Gazelle. If you have more than one browser on your Mac, you'll probably... Read more »
Digital photo lab maximizes image quality
By Steve Baczewski DxO Optics Pro Elite 6.6 (http://www.dxo.com) is a rich and deep RAW and JPEG image processor/editor. It begins with a unique approach that gives you a big "leg up" on improving the quality of your... Read more »
Kool Tools: D-Link Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera
Looking for a day and night monitoring system for home or small office? D-Link's mydlink-enabled Wireless N Day/Night Network Camera (DCS-932L) has you covered. It comes with everything you need to add a surveillance... Read more »
 
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Kite Surfer Review
Kite Surfer Review By Rob Rich on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MAKE SOME WAVESUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Kite Surfer looks good and controls great, although it’s also a little light on content.   | Read more »
Spottlife Review
Spottlife Review By Lee Hamlet on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: CATEGORIZE YOUR SOCIAL LIFEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Spottlife is a new way to view and interact with the world’s most popular... | Read more »
Plasma Pig Review
Plasma Pig Review By Jordan Minor on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: THAT'LL DO, PIGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This porky pig needs a light touch.   | Read more »
Hipstamatic Oggl Review
Hipstamatic Oggl Review By Chris Kirby on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: HIP YET AGAIN Remember Hipstamatic? It’s back with a host of features to challenge the likes of Instagram.   Developer: Hipstamatic Price: Free Version... | Read more »
How I Used RadarScope To Track The Oklah...
It could have easily happened that my life would have taken me down the road of becoming a meteorologist. However, that didn’t happen and I found myself becoming a journalist instead. My passion for weather is still present and I have a good... | Read more »
Tetris Blitz Review
Tetris Blitz Review By Carter Dotson on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TREPAK BLITZUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad There’s fun to be had in short bursts with Tetris Blitz, but it just feels way too engineered to be fun... | Read more »
Dumb Ways to Die Lets You Save Cute Litt...
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Nikko RC Racer Review
Nikko RC Racer Review By Jennifer Allen on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: STRAIGHTFORWARD RACINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fun for five minutes, Nikko RC Racer lacks some serious staying power, feeling all too... | Read more »
Delifishes Review
Delifishes Review By Lee Hamlet on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: YOU JELLY?Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Playing Delifishes brings back memories of the first generation of mobile games, which is by no means a bad... | Read more »
4 Kingdoms Review
4 Kingdoms Review By Campbell Bird on May 24th, 2013 Our Rating: :: YET ANOTHER KINGDOM GAMEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad 4 Kingdoms offers familiar menu-based, freemium management gameplay with a fresh coat of cosmetic... | Read more »
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Memorial Day Weekend MacBook Pro sales, up to $200...
 Save up to $200 on a 15-inch MacBook Pro this Holiday weekend at these resellers: (1) B&H Photo has 15″ MacBook Pros on sale for up to $200 off MSRP including free shipping. B&H will also... Read more
Apple drops prices on refurbished iPads and iPad m...
 Apple today dropped prices on Apple Certified Refurbished iPad 4s and iPad minis with some models now available for up to $140 off the cost of new models. Apple’s one-year warranty is included with... Read more
Should You Upgrade To OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion This...
If you haven’t upgraded to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion by now, there’s probably a case to be made for just holding out with whatever earlier version you’re using until we see what Apple brings forth with... Read more
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Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its ninth annual Supply Chain Top 25. The goal of the Supply Chain Top 25 research initiative is to raise awareness of the supply chain discipline and how... Read more
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A new Tablet User Experience Research survey by Pfeiffer Consulting indicates that user experience with tablets and smartphones is one of the most important aspects of the overall perceived value of... Read more
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PayPal has revealed the findings of a global study that paints a dim future for the wallet. A vast majority (83%) of respondents across five countries indicated they wished they didnt have to carry a... Read more
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 The Apple Store has lowered their price on Apple Certified Refurbished 15″ 2.3GHz MacBook Pros to $1449 or $350 off the cost of new models, including free shipping. Apple’s one-year warranty is... Read more
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 Best Buy has iMacs on sale for $150 off MSRP on their online store for Memorial Day Weekend. Choose free home shipping or free instant local store pickup (if available): - 27″ 3.2GHz iMac: $1849.99... Read more
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Given Apple’s longtime reputation as the particular darling of the liberal lefty end of the spectrum, it’s been facinating to see mostly prominant conservatives rallying to the defense of Apple’s... Read more
 

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