Gefen (http://www.gefen.com) has released the HDMI 1.3 splitter. For
home theaters using both a mounted flat panel and drop down screen,
or any multiple display application, the Gefen 1:2 Splitter for HDMI
v1.3 offers ay method of viewing the same HD source on two displays
or a display/projector combination.
The unit supplies one HDMI input that supports all versions of the
HDMI interface.
Weyland Training International (http://www.weynand.com) is offering
an Advanced Final Cut Pro class this coming weekend (Jan. 23-25). It
will be taught by Michael Wohl, author of the “Apple Pro Training
Series: Final Cut Pro — Beyond The Basics” and “Color” books.
If you sign up by Jan. 21, you can save US$50. Call 818-995-1719 to register.
The two day Color class (Jan. 31 and Feb. 1) will introduce
participants to the new color grading program from Apple.
The Spanish company iSobre (http://www.isobre.com), has unveiled new
sleeves for MacBooks and iPhones.
TechRestore has begun offering the only Matte Finish screen
replacement service for 15-inch MacBook Pro “unibody” systems.
Freeverse has released SlotZ Racer
(http://freeverse.com/games/game/?id=6543), a slot car racing game
for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s available at the Apple App Store
at a special introductory price of US$0.99. After three days the
price goes up to $2.99.
Here’s how the game is described: “Developed by Strange Flavour, the
creators of Flick Fishing, SlotZ Racer puts the thrill of realistic
3D slot cars in the palm of your hand.