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Macsimum review: Audiobook Builder makes dealing with audiobooks in iTunes a breeze

Macsimum review: Audiobook Builder makes dealing with audiobooks in iTunes a breeze

Posted by | Feb 17, 2010 | , |

If you like to listen to audiobooks on your Mac, Splasm Software’s Audiobook Builder (http://www.splasm.com/audiobookbuilder/index.htm), a US$9.95 Mac only tool (take that, Windows!) can make your life easier. It’s a breeze to use. It’s a timesaver, too, since it deals with the complexities of audiobooks behind the scenes.

Audiobook Builder lets you import your Audiobook CDs (or tracks that are already on your Mac), organize them and output one or two files that your iPod recognizes as actual audiobooks.

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QNX Aviage Multimedia Suite is now ‘Made for iPod’

Posted by | Feb 17, 2010 | |

QNX Software Systems (http://www.qnx.com) has announced that the QNX Aviage Multimedia Suite now offers enhanced support for iPods.

By meeting the certification requirements of Apple’s “Made for iPod” program, the suite helps manufacturers of in-car infotainment units, home theater systems, and other multimedia products to complete their “Made for iPod” certifications with less time and effort, says Andy Gryc, senior product marketing manager, QNX Software Systems.

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S&J to launch Eggy, Bike Speaker

S&J to launch Eggy, Bike Speaker

Posted by | Feb 17, 2010 | |

S&J Co. (http://eng.snj.co.kr), a computer peripherals specialist, will roll out the Eggy, a ompact portable speaker, and the Bike Speaker’, a bike-mounted speaker, of original design and functionalities at the CeBIT 2010 to be held on March in Hanover, Germany.

The former fits into your hand. The Eggy touts micro-mini 20mm unit technology, 2W output and digital amplifier. It uses USB connectivity and doesn’t require an external power source.

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Vinotekasoft uncorks Vinoteka 1.6 for Mac OS X

Posted by | Feb 17, 2010 | , |

Vinotekasoft (http://www.vinotekasoft.com) has released Vinoteka 1.6, an update of their wine cellar management software for Mac OS X. The upgrade is ready for Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”), is now available in Spanish, introduces a new Pyramid Rack to store your bottles, and more.

Vinoteka costs US$34.90 for a single user license. You can get a family pack for $79.90 or a business pack for $109.90. Version 1.6 is a free update for registered users.

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