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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 »
Review: Sling Bag for iPad offers no frills but works great
I've reviewed so many iPad cases and sleeves that they've all started blurring together. Until I received the US$19.99 Kensington Sling Bag for iPad (http://us.kensington.com/html/17711.htm), the first such bag I've... Read more »
Review: PowerBolt a solid way to charge iPads, other devices in your car
The US$24.95 PowerBolt Micro Car Charger for iPad (http://us.kensington.com/html/17712.htm) from Kensington lets you charge your iPad, iPhone or iPod while on the go. It does the job well without taking up too much... Read more »
Review: EyeTV HD a must-have for watching TV on your Mac
Add the new EyeTV HD from Elgato (http://www.elgato.com) to my list of must-have accessories to turn my 27-inch iMac into a true multimedia viewing/creation system. It joins the Kanex HD (which lets me watch Blu-ray... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: not-so-Goodsync
With the advent of the iPhone, and now the ubiquitous iPad, I can get a lot more work done because I'm no longer chained to my desktop. However, I need my files to be synchronized no matter what device I'm using to keep... Read more »
iPhone 4: First Impressions
MacNews and MacTech Editors spent a good amount of time this afternoon with the new iPhone. We wanted to share our initial impressions. First, it's fast. Apple didn't have anything specific on how fast the new A4... Read more »
Review: Eye-Fi Pro is feature-rich, wireless SDHC card
By Brad Moore The Eye-Fi Pro from Eye-Fi Inc. (http://www.eyefi.fi) is the latest, most feature-rich wireless SDHC card in the Eye-Fi lineup -- and it should be given that it costs quite a bit more than your typical 4-... Read more »
Category Review: firefighting software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at firefighting software for Mac OS X. Unfortunately, we only found one. Records Managemenr Record Management System (http://www.huntcomputerdesign.com/proser.html) is records... Read more »
Review: Mac DVD Ripper one option for getting DVDS onto your iPad
It's not particularly easy getting DVD content onto an iPad, though there are several ways of doing so. And this is something most iPad users will want to do since the Apple tablet is a sweet (if not HD) device for... Read more »
Category Review: interior design software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at interior design software for Mac OS X. Products covered include StyleDraper, Vectorworks Designer and SketchUp. StyleDraper StyleDraper (http://macosg.me/2/9d) is a Photoshop plug-... Read more »
Review: OWC Extreme Pro RE SSD blazingly fast -- and expensive
For Mac owners considering an upgrade to an SSD [Solid State Drive], the OWC Mercury Extreme Pro RE SSD is a great choice, thanks to its GC abilities. Some day almost all computer drives will be SSDs, but that scenario... Read more »
Review: Doxie scanner girly but good
At my age, I'm not worried too much about what folks think about me. So I'll use the Doxie scanner with its girl-y look if I want to, darn it, because it works. The Doxie (http://www.getdoxie.com) is a paper scanner... Read more »
Review: good looking, good sounding speakers cost a cool grand
I love Harman Kardon products. I've reviewed (and bought) plenty of 'em over the years. However, the GLA-55 high end" system ("http://www.harmankardon.com/EN-US/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?PID=GLA-55) is too... Read more »
Review: FlexScan S2242W packs more info in less space
By Steve Baczeewski The 22-inch FlexScan S2242W LCD from Eizo (http://www.eizo.com) features a high native resolution of 1920×1200 usually found on larger sized monitors. This allows you to see approximately the same... Read more »
Category Review: interior design software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at interior design software for Mac OS X. Products covered include StyleDraper, Vectorworks Designer and SketchUp. StyleDraper StyleDraper (http://macosg.me/2/9d) is a Photoshop plug-... Read more »
Another look at more iPad cases
So, you’ve got a shiny new iPad. And you want to protect it. But you didn’t want to spring for the US$40 Apple case. Especially since it seems like everybody and their brother is making some sort of case for the iPad.... Read more »
Review: Dual redundancy storage array offers peace of mind
The DroboPro (big brother to the popular Drobo storage system) has eight drive bays that can hold 3.5-inch SATA drives. Currently, 2TB is the limit of a single drive (although 3TB is right around the corner), so a... Read more »
Review: Kanex XD a must-have for iMac/Blu-ray fans
I'm a major fan of Blu-ray discs, and one of my favorite possessions is my 27-inch iMac. Apparently if it's up to Steve Jobs, never the twain shall meet. Which is why the Kanex XD from Kanex (http://www.kanexlive.com)... Read more »
 
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Earth Invasion Episode I: Eclipse Review
Earth Invasion Episode I: Eclipse Review By Campbell Bird on May 22nd, 2013 Our Rating: :: FIGHT OFF THE "BUGS"Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Earth Invasion Episode I: Eclipse is a real-time strategy game that is... | Read more »
myPhoneDesktop Review
myPhoneDesktop Review By Jennifer Allen on May 22nd, 2013 Our Rating: :: PRACTICALUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad myPhoneDesktop won’t win any prizes for its looks, but it’s a useful app for those who want to transfer... | Read more »
Chasing Yello Friends Review
Chasing Yello Friends Review By Jennifer Allen on May 22nd, 2013 Our Rating: :: CUTE, BASIC, RACINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Straightforward and cute, Chasing Yello Friends is also a little lacklustre in terms of... | Read more »
Blitz Brigade Review
Blitz Brigade Review By Andrew Stevens on May 21st, 2013 Our Rating: :: CHAMPION KILLERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Blitz Brigade is an enjoyable first-person shooter where players fight online in multiple gameplay... | Read more »
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CandyMeleon Review
CandyMeleon Review By Blake Grundman on May 21st, 2013 Our Rating: :: SWEETLY ADDICTIVEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Who could say no to a Chameleon that is this cute? Feed his sweet tooth and you will see just how... | Read more »
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rymdkapsel made a bit of a splash when it was released on the PlayStation Vita a few weeks ago. And in another couple of months this excessively minimal and abstract strategic base building “sim” will be making its way on to the App Store for... | Read more »
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