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New flagship flash, transmitter from Canon changes the game
By Michael Corsentino It’s an exciting time for the Canon Speedlite community. Canon’s new radio-enabled 600EX-RT Speedlite and companion ST-E3-RT radio transmitter are a quantum leap forward in wireless E-TTL handheld... Read more »
Kool Tools: Wireless N Mini Pocket Router
If you need networking on the go, you need the Wireless N Pocket Router from TP-Link (www.tp-link.com). Introduced at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, it will be available later this quarter (pricing hasn't been... Read more »
Kool Tools: Trakdot luggage tracker
According to the SITA (a specialist in air transport communications and information technology), nearly 26 million bags go missing each year from airports around the world. Air travelers concerned about their valuables... Read more »
Kool Tools: Epson 3LCD PowerLite Home Cinema 750HD
High quality projectors aren't cheap. Epson America's (www.epson.com) 3LCD PowerLite Home Cinema 750HD, at US$899, isn't either, but it is versatile and high quality. You get what you pay for. The PowerLite Home Cinema... Read more »
Kool Tools: Netgear WiFi Range Extender
When it comes to Wi-Fi, you can never have too much range. Enter the US$99 WiFi Range Extender from Netgear (www.netgear.com). Actually, the full name is the Netgear Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, Wall-plug... Read more »
Sigma SD1 Merrill offers medium-format resolution in a DSLR
By Kevin Ames The latest DSLR camera from Sigma Corporation is the SD1 Merrill, named for Richard "Dick" Merrill, inventor of the X3F CMOS chip, which uses a type of layering that splits light into red, green, and blue... Read more »
Kool Tools: Seagate Wireless Plus mobile device
If you have an iOS device (and you know you do) but never seem to have enough storage, iCloud or not, Seagate Technology (www.seagate.com) has a new product you should look into: the Seagate Wireless Plus mobile device... Read more »
Kool Tools: G-Technology's G-RAID mini
When you think of the terms "mini" and "RAID," you probably don't think of them in the same context. That's about to change with the G-RAID mini (http://www.g-technology.eu/products/g-raid-mini.php) from G-Technology.... Read more »
Kool Tools: ChronoAgent
If you have multiple Macs -- as many of us do -- you should certainly look into ChronoSync from Econ Technologies. The US$40 utility offers a way to synchronize or backup files and folders. And if you use ChronoSync,... Read more »
Kool Tools: StarTech cables
If you're looking for an unusual connectivity part, you'll want to check with the folks at StarTech (www.StarTech.com). The company has, among other things, a line of US$18.99 specialized cables for charging and syncing... Read more »
PG-02 Full Gimbal Head a fine piece of craftsmanship
By Laurie Excell When the folks at Really Right Stuff (www.reallyrightstuff.com) put their mind to a new product, they don’t just do it halfway. And their new PG-02 Full Gimbal Head (US$800) is no exception! I decided... Read more »
Fusion Drive now available on entry-level iMacs
Apple's Fusion Drive Apple is available as a build-to-order option for the 21.5-inch, 2.7GHz 21.5-inch iMac model. Previously, it was only offered for the high-end 21.5-inchers and the 27-inch iMac. Apple says the... Read more »
Fusion Drive now available on entry-level iMacs
Apple's Fusion Drive Apple is available as a build-to-order option for the 21.5-inch, 2.7GHz 21.5-inch iMac model. Previously, it was only offered for the high-end 21.5-inchers and the 27-inch iMac. Apple says the... Read more »
Kool Tools: GraphicConverter 8.5
If you need to convert from one graphics format to another, you need GraphicConventer from Lemke Software (www.lemkesoft.com/). It's recently been revved to version 8.5, completely rewritten and now supports 64-bit and... Read more »
Kool Tools: Logitech Easy-Switch Keyboard
Need a multi-purpose keyboard. Check out the Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard (http://tinyurl.com/atvw35f), an US$99.99 keyboard that can move from a Mac to an iPad to an iPhone with ease. It features Logitech... Read more »
Kool Tools: Logitech Easy-Switch Keyboard
Need a multi-purpose keyboard. Check out the Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard (http://tinyurl.com/atvw35f), an US$99.99 keyboard that can move from a Mac to an iPad to an iPhone with ease. It features Logitech... Read more »
Oloneo HDRengine is fast, high-dynamic range app
By Bruce Bicknell Most of you are familiar with the HDR craze that’s been around for some time and, while there are many ways to achieve this effect, it’s still a mystery to many. Well, the folks at Oloneo are trying to... Read more »
Kool Tools: Zorro Macsk Classic for the iMac
If you're holding your breath for a touchscreen Mac, you're probably turning a little blue. Okay, take a breath and turn your attention to the Zorro Macsk from LumiaView (www.lumiaview.com). It's an external... Read more »
Kool Tools: Matrox Thunderbolt docking stations
If you own an Apple laptop and want to turn them into full-fledged desktop computers, you can pretty much do this with the DS1 series of Thunderbolt docking stations from Matrox. Thunderbolt is, of course, an interface... Read more »
Kool Tools: Monitor2Go
Let's face it: though Apple likes small and lean, when it comes to computing, you can't have too big a screen. With Mobile Monitor Technologies's Monitor2Go you can keep your small tablets and laptops, but add a bigger... Read more »
 
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