Year: 2007

Ampede releases PDFLink 2 for Final Cut Pro

Posted by | Feb 5, 2007 | |

Ampede today released PDFLink 2, its second generation PDF plugin that has been completely updated to run on the latest Intel Macs and now utilizes Apple’s new FxPlug architecture. PDFLink 2 is a fully-integrated Final Cut Pro generator plugin that renders vector content from PDF and Adobe Illustrator files frame by frame, so the image is always sharp regardless of scale, movement, or rotation. PDFLink 2 is priced at US$100, and is a free upgrade for existing users.

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Centrify adds Smart Card support under Mac OS X

Posted by | Feb 5, 2007 | |

Centrify Corporation today announced Centrify DirectControl for Mac OS X, SmartCard Login Option, which enables Mac OS X users to join Microsoft Active Directory environments that require two-factor authentication via smart cards. The first smart card standard to be supported is Department of Defense Common Access Cards (CAC), used pervasively throughout the DoD and related agencies to authenticate both military personnel and contractors to systems around the world.

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PBZone relaunches with new name, more coverage

Posted by | Feb 5, 2007 | |

The folks at PBZone.com let us know they are celebrating their grand reopening today with their first new design since September 1999. They are also expanding their coverage from PowerBooks and MacBooks to the iPhone as well, so they’ve rebranded themselves to be the ‘Phone + ‘Book Zone to reflect Apple’s new name for its portable line as well as the introduction of the iPhone.

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Mystery Case Files Ravenhearst for Mac released

Posted by | Feb 5, 2007 | |

Macgamestore.com has announced that Mystery Case Files Ravenhearst for Mac (US$19.95) has been released. “Rumors surrounding the history of stately Ravenhearst Manor have circulated for decades. The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the history of this unsettling place, yet the pages are missing. Players assume the role of Master Detective to unlock secrets held within Ravenhearst, scouring 32 rooms in the manor for cleverly hidden clues.

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DXG announces DXG-506V 5 MP camcorder/camera

Posted by | Feb 5, 2007 | |

DXG USA today announced the new DXG-506V 5 megapixel combo digital camcorder/camera/MP3 player/voice recorder/webcam — all-in-one, with built-in 32MB of storage. The new camcorder-shaped design four colors: Deep-Sea Blue, Metallic Pink, Midnight Black, and Classic Silver. Other features include: built-in SD slot; PictBridge direct printing without computer; built-in flash in 3 modes; 4X digital zoom; 1.7″ TFT LCD flip-out display screen; and more. The DXG-506V has a suggested retail price of US$149 and is available now.

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