By Bruce Bicknell
Okay, gang, hold on to your hats! Autodesk (http://usa.autodesk.com)has released the new version of the Entertainment Creation Suite 2012 for Maya. This new release (US$4,995) not only has killer upgrades to Maya but Autodesk has also made some long overdue improvements to Mudbox and MotionBuilder, as well as the addition of Softimage to the Premium bundle.
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If you’re looking for a premium leather case for your iPad, the Sena Folio Classic (http://www.senacases.com/apple/ipad-2-cases/folio-classic/) is one of the best choices — perhaps THE best — around.
Priced at US$99.99, it has a leather book style, side-folding design with an integrated, recessed, collapsible back stand and a multi-purpose pocket. Unlike some folios it boasts an energy saving sleep function activator — a very nice touch.
Macphun’s Snapheal, a photo app for Mac OS X (10.6 or later) is now available at the Mac App Store for US$5.99 for a limited time. The regular price will be $14.99 starting March 1. If you want to take advantage of the price reduction, you better act fast.
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By Daniel M. East
Canon’s US$3,695 imagePROGRAF series (http://www.usa.canon.com) not only raises the bar for quality and performance, it also places new hurdles in the track of its competitors. The primary concern is always output quality, and the 24″ iPF6300 produces stunningly beautiful color representations that are both accurate and impressive.
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The US$59.95 Sena Hampton Flip (http://www.senacases.com/apple/iphone-4s-cases/hampton-flip/) is a gorgeous, luxurious flip case for the iPhone 4 and 4S, though it’s lacking one feature I miss.
It’s not the most protective case around. But it does offer decent protection thanks to its rigid protective backbone. It also provides privacy in a full grain leather form that oozes sophistication and style.
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