Year: 2010

Animate 2 software coming for Macs, Windows

Toon Boom Animation has announced the upcoming release of Toon Boom Animate 2 (http://www.toonboom.com/products/animate/), an update of the animation software that lets you publish animation for all types of media, from online to HDTV.

Version 2.0 will offer: distribution of character parts to layers; adjustment of velocity on multiple character parts; creation of richer-looking ambiance; SWF export with effects; direct import of scanned drawings (TWAIN); and text capability.

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OWC announces Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini

Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com) says its its OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini is the first 2.5-inch, 1TB, quad interface, bus powered portable storage solution on the market and available for immediate ordering with 10 models priced from US$119.99.

It sports FireWire 800/400, USB 2.0, and eSATA interface connectivity. The fanless Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini delivers storage/backup to Mac or PC users in a portable, brushed aluminum. No AC adapter is required.

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OWC announces Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini

Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com) says its its OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini is the first 2.5-inch, 1TB, quad interface, bus powered portable storage solution on the market and available for immediate ordering with 10 models priced from US$119.99.

It sports FireWire 800/400, USB 2.0, and eSATA interface connectivity. The fanless Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini delivers storage/backup to Mac or PC users in a portable, brushed aluminum. No AC adapter is required.

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WaterField Design announces iPad cases

WaterField Design (http://www.sfbags.com) has introduced two cases for the Apple iPad: the Smart Case and the thin iPad Slip Case. Both new cases offer protection for the iPad and come in six colors.

They fit into the personal size WaterField Muzetto metro bag. WaterField now offers four iPad cases including the previously announced Ultimate SleeveCase and iPad Suede Jacket.

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