Type of Article: MacTech Reviews

By Daniel M. East

It’s always interesting to review a new “gold master” update to software that’s truly come a long way since version 1, and with Squeeze 6 (US$799) from Sorenson Media (http://www.sorensonmedia.com), the evidence shows that the developers listen well to their customers. This outstanding video-compression software takes encoding video to an entirely new level of performance, communication, and integration with editing applications.

This MacNews Category Review looks at GED software for the Mac. Products covered are Math Media, MCH Interactive: GED and Test Pilot.

Dexim (http://www.dexim.net) recently announced the availability of its line of fashionable cases and reflective screen protectors for the iPad. The new line offers a range of colorful designs, surface types and a variety of features.

One of my favorites is the DLA139 Flexible Silicone Sleeve (US$29.90), which comes with an anti-scratch screen protector, squeegee-card and cleaning cloth. The sleeve fits the iPad snugly, so doesn’t increase the bulk of the svelte Apple tablet. Plus, it offers access to the headphone jack, switches, sensors, the dock connector, etc.

The iPad accessories continue to pour in. Today we’ll offer three “mini reviews” of some cases.

Apple’s US$40 iPad Case is actually more of a cover than a case. But it has the advantage of offering built-in stand functionality. It can be used in various positions so it’s easy to type, look at photos and slideshows, or watch movies.

Harman’s JBL On Stage Micro IV (http://www.jbl.com) is described as a “portable loudspeaker dock” that will “will flood virtually any room or outdoor space with realistic JBL sound.” (I’m not sure how realistic JBL sound differs from plain ol’ realistic sound, but that’s beside the point.)

The problem is that the Micro IV isn’t THAT portable and the sound is good enough, but not outstanding.