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Review: BorisFX breaks out the cartoon filters
Everywhere you turn, you’ll spot the “look”: video footage transformed to look like a cartoon. In a traditional workflow, the process involves rotoscoping. An artist literally traces animation frame by frame over the... Read more »
Category Review: catering software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at catering software for Mac OS X. Products covered include BC Resto, BedSheet, CaterEdge, Mac Restaurant and Sixth Sense Cafe. BC Resto BC Resto (http://www.bmonaco.com/) is a Mac OS... Read more »
iDapt i3 charging station designed to eliminate cord clutter
The iDapt i3 (http://www.idaptweb.com) is a new US$59 charging station designed to eliminate cord clutter. It allows everyone on a trip to use one device to charge their gear. It not only saves packing space, but it... Read more »
Moshi Codex offer impeccable style, protective MacBook case
Moshi (http://www.moshimonde.com/) describes itself as the "purveyor of electronics fashion" and its Codex case is both stunning and quite practical, combining runway fashion with solid laptop protection. Unlike other... Read more »
Review: Anime Studio Debut is affordable, 2D animation solution
Have you ever wanted a fast, inexpensive way to create your own cartoons and animations? Well your wait is over! With Anime Studio Debut 6 (US$49.99) from Smith Micro (http://www.mysmithmicro.com) you can get your 2D... Read more »
Category Review: taxi cab software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at taxi cab software for Mac OS X. Products covered include Grant Manager and Personnel Manager. Exim Exim (http://www.seuraava.fi/) is a software package for taxi companies that... Read more »
QuickBooks 2010 for Mac falls short of its Windows counterpart
QuickBooks from Intuit (http://QuickBooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/pro-mac-busines...) is the industry standard for financial management. Even if you don't use QuickBooks, your accountant probably does and... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: Scoring a Goal.com
Finally, the MLS is helping to make soccer a sport for North Americans to follow. And naturally, since Marshall McCluen's "Global Village" has come to fruition, sports fan can travel anywhere in the world and still... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: Padding your iPad
Was there ever a doubt? The Apple community has always treasured individuality as a right to be exercised at every opportunity (although, ironically, we're all lusting after the same new piece of technology,... Read more »
Review: Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 is full-featured modeling app and more
It’s finally here! When I heard that the new version of 3ds Max (US$3,495) was ready, I was very curious to see what the folks at Autodesk (http://www.autodesk.com) had come up with to make us run out and buy it. I was... Read more »
Viewing the new CinemaView Display
In April 2009, Collins America announced it was planning what it said was the world's first product line of native Mini DisplayPort connected LCD displays made just for Macs. Now the first of the CinemaView line (http... Read more »
Category Review: grant writing software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at grant writing software for Mac OS X. Products covered include Grant Manager and Personnel Manager. Grant Manager Grant Manager (http://www.northernlightssoftware.com/) is used by... Read more »
Review: Bento for iPad a great companion for the Mac version
FileMaker Inc's. Bento for iPad is a great companion app to its Mac version of the software, as well as a solid stand-alone solution. And at US$4.99, it's a great buy. The app is based on Bento for iPhone with... Read more »
Review: Olympus E-620 is lightweight, compact DSLR
The US$699.99, 12.3-megapixel Olympus E-620 (http://www.olympususa.com) is one of the lightest, most compact DSLRs on the market. It succeeds Olympus’s E-520 and inherits features from the higher end E-30 DSLR. The E-... Read more »
MacNews Category Review: flight planning software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at flight planning software for the Mac. Products covered include FlightMath and Mac Flight Planner. FlightMath FlightMath (http://www.trivectus.com/index.php?content=Products/Products... Read more »
Review: this iPad case is Bubble-licious
If you need a case that will really keep your iPad safe while you're on the go, check out the US$49.95 Bubble Sleeve (http://www.hardcandycases.com/ipad-bubblesleeve.html) from Hard Candy Cases. It looks good, offers a... Read more »
Three mini reviews of iPad cases
The iPad accessories continue to pour in. Today we'll offer three "mini reviews" of two cases. Apple's US$40 iPad Case is actually more of a cover than a case. But it has the advantage of offering built-in stand... Read more »
Review: rounding up and testing driving early iPad accessories
Various accessories for the iPad are beginning to roll in, and you can expect to see critiques of them over the next few days. But first up, let's check out Newer Technology's NewerTech Accessory Line for iPad,... Read more »
Kool Tools: the Gum Plus
If you need to provide your iPhone with some extra juice, you should chew on the Gum Plus (http://www.xtand.net/products/show/productid/9) from Just Mobile. Not literally, of course. Just chew on the thought of getting... Read more »
Review: Canon PowerShot SX1 IS not serious enough
By Mike Mackenzie When the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS (US$599.99) arrived, I was eager to put it to work. After all, a compact camera with a 20x optically stabilized zoom lens and RAW capture is enticing. The SX1 IS... Read more »
 
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Costume Quest Review
Costume Quest Review By Blake Grundman on October 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SLIGHTLY SOURUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This bite sized snack lacks the staying power to appeal beyond the haunting season.   | Read more »
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Hills of Glory 3D Review
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PUMATRAC Review
PUMATRAC Review By Angela LaFollette on October 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: INSIGHTFULiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad PUMATRAC not only provides runners with stats, it also motivates them with insights... | Read more »
Flipcase Turns the iPhone 5c Case into a...
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