| ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | Appletell | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | Section: iPhone / iPod touch / iPad, iPad, Features, Hands On / First Looks, Originals It's iPad 2 day, so that must mean it's time for Jake to unbox the latest and greatest from Apple and share with the web. It's a geek tradition, after all. I just got back from Best Buy in Green Bay and I simply can't wait any long to open up the iPad 2 and give it a go. There you have it. Just like the original iPad, there's almost nothing inside of the iPad 2 box. All you get for free is a USB cable, a wall charger and iPad 2 itself. I'm still amazed that a media-centric device like iPad 2 doesn't come with earbuds, but hey, what do you expect for a mere $500+? So, did you wait in line with thousands of other geeks across the US Today for iPad 2? I waited at Best Buy in Green Bay, WI with about 150 others. As usual, the vast majority of people in line were very friendly. Half the reason I don't mind waiting for new Apple products as such is because it's fun talking to everyone else who wants the newest gadget as badly as I do. What wasn't so fun was the fact that Best Buy made us wait outside. Thankfully, there was a heat wave in Green Bay Today; it may have even hit 40F! Thanks Best Buy, real classy. Anyway, I'm really interested to hear your line stories and model choice, so leave a comment telling what you went through to get an iPad 2. Read First Look: iPad 2. Full Story » | Written by Jake Gaecke for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »
![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | Section: iPhone / iPod touch / iPad, iPad, Features, Hands On / First Looks, Originals It's finally in my hands: iPad 2. After seeing it online last week, I knew I wanted one, but now that I have one I'd like to share with you whether iPad 2 actually lives up to the expectations I've developed from watching the announcement and reading about the device on Apple's site. Just how much thinner is it? Does it feel any different than the original iPad? How about that Smart Cover? ![iPad 2]() The most obvious difference between iPad 2 and the original is the thinness. Apple must have put iPad 2 on a model diet, because this thing is 33% thinner, and it's noticeable. You can't see its inner structure protruding like ribs, but it's obvious you're holding a very thin device. It's thinner than iPhone 4, which has to be seen to be fully appreciated. It's kind of hard to visualize this in your head, so sadly, I won't be able to fully describe it for you. Just know that you probably wouldn't want an iPad sized device to be much thinner unless they develop a way to just create a slab of screen and nothing else. The screen seems to be the same as the original; same brightness and resolution. The cameras are a nice addition, but I'm not sure how much use either one is going to get from most people. I don't think the purpose here is for them to actually be used as a normal camera, but instead as tools for FaceTime. For that purpose, they'll be adequate for the next year until Apple undoubtedly will slap an HD tag at the end of FaceTime for iPad 3. Actually, it's almost painful to use the front facing camera since its resolution is so low. You can get away with it on a device with a smaller screen, like iPhone 4, but the large screen here really showcases just how bad this camera really is. I haven't really had enough time to test how much faster iPad 2 is, but the dual core processor and extra RAM definitely help. I can say that it will be fun to see what developers get this thing to do. And the last thing I want to talk about right now is the new Smart Cover. This accessory is pretty cool. Now only does it protect the front of your iPad 2, it adds a bunch of extra features. First, it unlocks your iPad 2 just by flipping it open. If you articulate the cover just right, it can be used as a makeshift stand. Or what I prefer most, just flip it to the back of iPad 2 to protect the back while in use. There's just something about setting any of my expensive devices directly on surfaces that bothers me and this solves that worry easily. Actually, there's just enough magnetic pull to keep it on the back most of the time. If it were a bit stronger, it would be perfect. It connects to the side of your iPad 2 via magnets, which Science will teach you are not miracles. Well, that's all I have for you now. GarageBand is calling my name. Read Unboxed: iPad 2 [video]. Full Story » | Written by Jake Gaecke for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »
![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | Section: iPhone / iPod touch / iPad, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, iDevice Apps, iDevice Accessories ![iPhone, iPod and iPad product updates]( "iPhone, iPod and iPad product updates") New iPhone, iPod touch and iPad product announcements for March 11, 2011:
New iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps - Angry Family is a single player game where you get to survive through several levels by collecting bonus points and destroying evil demons. A bored dad frustrated by the treatment he receives from his family decides to go on an adventure trip to the lost world theme park. He decides to take his beloved family along for a refreshing adventure ride. Once there, he realises that things are not as simple as it seems.
- Sinusoid Pty Ltd has introduced AKLite 1.0 for the iPhone and iPad, a real time spectrum analyser for audio. Fast Fourier Transform is used to calculate the frequencies in the Spectrum Analyser and displayed in real time. The frequency is displayed in either logarithmic or linear scale and this is selectable. The FFT length used in AKLite is 2048, giving good resolution of frequencies. Interpolation gives resolution to within 1Hz.
- NxtApp, the iPhone Brain Gym, makes a solid entry in the niche market of math puzzle and addictive games on the App store and has sold in thirteen countries worldwide within three weeks of its release. NxtApp exercises the brain while having lots of fun with numbers. It is a fun and addictive way to increase gamer's IQ, strengthen his/her insight, focus the scanning skills, improve pattern recognition capability and refresh years of math lessons.
- Mac Dev Studio has announced Scales HD 1.0 for iPhone, and iPod touch devices. This utilitarian virtual measuring application offers on-the-go professionals an accurate and flexible scaling resource at their disposal anywhere and anytime. Scales HD includes all of the most widely used industry standard architectural and engineering scales as well as practical field tools with multi-use options.
- Code Redman has announced Pontoon 88, their third major release exclusive to the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Pontoon 88 the British version of the popular casino card game Blackjack or 21. The aim of a hand is to get to 21 or as close as possible without going over 21, known as "bust". This implementation of the classic game includes large fully illustrated playing cards and simple gameplay.
- Wattanasoft has introduced Immersive Spanish - Learn and Study for iOS devices. Immersive Spanish provides the user with a full multimedia learning experience by associating pictures with spoken words and sentences. The app works by teaching the user vocabulary words and then building off of those words to form complete sentences. It teaches the user how to pronounce each word correctly by providing the phonetic translation of every word.
- Matthijs Hollemans has announced Reverse Chord Finder Pro 2.0.4, his musician's utility for iPhone and iPod touch. Reverse Chord Finder Pro is an inverse chord dictionary that lets songwriters, composers, musicians & music students quickly match chord names to the notes they are playing. It lets the user select notes on piano, guitar or musical staff notation and then displays the names of the chords that correspond to those notes. It's a great way to discover cool new chords.
- Apt Infoway has announced iWallet 2.0, the second major release to their powerful money management tool for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. iWallet offers powerful, dynamic performance for people on the go, giving them a portable resource for managing their money. The app manages a ton of comprehensive information yet is easy to use, requiring only a tap to enter or read information. Version 2.0 now comes with a new in-depth spending analysis tool and a new powerful search tool.
- Villain has announced the release of a major update with 12 new levels and a new "Free for All" mode for Archetype, its top-selling and critically acclaimed online first-person shooter game for the iPhone and iPod touch. The price for Archetype on iPhone remains just $0.99 ($2.99 on iPad), providing players with extremely high bang for a buck.
- RoJaSoft has announced proSchool Free 1.0, the free version of their school calendar app for iOS. Developed specifically for students, proSchool Free keeps track of all their homework, tests, grades, subjects, schedules, and more. The free version has the same features as the full version. It is possible to create a one week schedule or a two week schedule. For adding a homework entry users just have to tap on a schedule item and select the assignment.
New apps for iPad only - One of the most popular gaming apps released to date, the ground-breaking Infinity Blade has been updated with new optimizations specifically for iPad 2. Taking advantage of the processing power of iPad 2, Infinity Blade looks and plays better than ever and is the ultimate "show off your iPad 2's graphics prowess" app.
- Optimized specifically for the unique hardware of iPad and iPad 2, Real Racing 2 builds on the breakthrough visuals, revolutionary gameplay and pioneering multiplayer of the critically-acclaimed Real Racing 2 on iPhone. The final product is the ultimate racer for iOS; a gorgeous, unrivaled racing experience that shows off the remarkable technical power of iPad 2 while maintaining flawless quality on iPad.
- Dingo Games has announced Tasty Planet HD 1.0 for iPad. In Tasty Planet, players control a tiny ball of grey goo which eats everything smaller than itself. As players make their way through the game's 60 levels, the goo grows from a bacteria eating microbe to a planet gobbling monster. The more it eats, the bigger it gets. Now there is no stopping this out-of-control bathroom cleaner.
- Super Boise Studios has released Anger Management '_' for the iPad! In Anger Management '_' they take the simple game of Pong and turn it into some type of hellish nightmare that not even M. Night Shyamalan could come up with. In the game they mess with the player by either randomly altering the direction of the ball, turning the player's paddle invisible, inverting the controls, or increasing or slowing the speed of the paddle.
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![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | Section: iPhone / iPod touch / iPad, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, iDevice Apps, Originals ![Do It Tomorrow]() Today may be all about iPad 2, but whether you have one, are waiting in line for one at this very moment or are content with your current iOS device(s), I have you covered on free apps for the week. There's a wonderful To Do app that actually wants you to procrastinate a bit, some tax help for said procrastinators, a vocal processor app for those with good voices or much alcohol, a plethora of games, and more. Go on, click through, you know you want to.
- Do it (Tomorrow) - This app laughs in the face of getting anything done today. In fact, it doesn't really want you to plan too far ahead, since it only has three pages: To do, Today and Tomorrow. That's it. It's all about simplicity, and sometimes forcing it helps you figure out what you actually need to get done. It's a super slick app, and it's free. Download it…tomorrow.
- VocaLive FREE - IK Multimedia is at it again, but this time with something other than the guitar. VocaLive is the first vocal processor and recorder for iPhone. It's a lot like AmpliTube, but for your voice. There are twelve effects available in total, two of which (Reverb and Double) can be obtained for free. You also get a single track recorder for free. But wait, there's more. With Vocal Cancel, you can sing along with your current iTunes library without having karaoke tracks. You can use the built in mic, but for best quality, and if you really like the app, you'll want to pick up the iRig Mic.
- ScrapPad St Patrick's Day Scrapbooking - If you've ever wanted to give scrapbooking a try without buying all of that crap, this is the app for you. It would also help if you want to make a St. Patrick's day scrapbook, which means you have to stay conscious long enough to take pictures… Anyway, this app helps you organize your images along with text and add some stickers and whatnot to it. You can share your creations with Facebook or over email, or you can print with AirPrint. And if you really like it, just buy the paid version. It's actually quite a nice app.
- TurboTax 2010 - You still haven't done your taxes? No worries, Intuit has another app to help you fix that. This one is optimized for iPad. It looks to be essentially the same thing as visiting TurboTax.com, but you don't need to be online through the whole process. And hey, you may have just purchased an iPad 2, so I understand if you don't want to let it go just yet. Might as well get some work done while you're at it.
- MTV Music Meter - What's this? Music Television has an app and it's related to music? I know, I'm confused too. This is an app that helps you discover artists with audio samples, photos, tweets, articles and bios. I'm just amazed they remember what music is.
- KitchenPad Timer Lite - Need a timer to keep track of various cooking times for your stove top or oven? Imagine that, they made an app just for you. Actually, that's the only purpose for this app. You can set up to 9 timers at once assigned to various burners or oven positions. iAd supported.
- iRectangle - I'll admit it, I have a thing for cube-based puzzles. This one is a bit different, but it's a similar concept. This one is in two dimensions with four colors. It's an easy way to waste time swiping with colorful squares.
- Minigore - One of the best dual stick shooters is free once again. You play John Gore and you must fill your enemies full of lead. Download it before they start charging again. Thanks Chillingo.
- Chess - It is who we thought it was, but you don't have to let this Chess app get away before nabbing it for free for a limited time. It's mainly a single player version of chess, but you can email a game. There are some options like game boards and colors, but this game isn't going to win the graphics contest. Still, it's chess, so how much do you really need?
- Blöki HD - Free for one week only, this is a wonderful app for real children or the the rest of us who never grew up. This app gives you various shapes of wooden blocks to stack and arrange and such. It's 2D, but it has a whimsical look to it. After
you're your child is done creating, it can be shared via what else Facebook. Give it a try; it's free, and it may just keep the kids quite in the car for a while. - GPS Photorino - Here's an app that takes a photo and turns it into a postcard complete with location data. But it's better than just GPS coordinates, this app gives you a "friendly" name, well, unless you're at 7° 53' 0" N / 98° 24' 0" E. In addition to the time and place, you can choose one of 17 themes and tack on a custom message.
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Spiderweb Software recently released Avadon: The Black Fortress, a role-playing fantasy game which puts you in the role of a loyal servant of Avadon with limitless power to enforce its authority. You'll have to fight titans, deal with capricious dragons, hunt down magical beasts, and before long uncover a conspiracy to destroy the fragile peace. The choices you make will determine what happens to Avadon and to you.
Appletell will release a complete review, but I don't think I'm spoiling anything by saying the preview is a lot of fun and definitely worth a download. The story telling and characterization that are the hallmarks of Spiderweb Software's games has only gotten better over the years and Avadon: The Black Fortress is their finest work yet.
System Requirements: - Macintosh running System 10.4 or later.
- 800 MhZ processor. Minimum 1.6 GhZ processor recommended.
- Video card or processor with OpenGL support and 32 MB video RAM (64 MB recommended).
- 512 MB RAM, and 200 MB hard disk space.
- 1024x600 screen resolution with 32 bit color.
- Avadon will run natively on Intel Macintoshes.
Although these are the official system requirements, it's possible to play Avadon on a Macintosh that's much slower. I'm using a Dual 533MHz PowerPC G4, and while I had to lower the resolution and the frame rate was very low at times, it was definitely playable. Product [Avadon: The Black Fortress] Read [Avadon: The Black Fortress preview] Full Story » | Written by Erica Marceau for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »
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I haven't used full-featured word processors much for more than a dozen years now. I switched to text editors for most of my text-crunching activities when it dawned on me that since I rarely produced formatted documents for hardcopy printing, and that most of my output was either being emailed, submitted to editors as plain text, or converted to HTML for Web posting. Using a big, powerful, usually bloated and memory-hogging, and expensive word processor like Microsoft Word was overkill and unnecessary complication.
I mostly settled on Tom Bender's superb $15 shareware Tex Edit Plus, but I also use Bare Bones Software's free TextWrangler (one of the best pieces of free Mac OS software ever), as well as OS X's Text Edit from time to time. For opening Word documents sent as email attachments or downloaded from Websites, the amazing, little, free, lightweight word processor Bean usually fills the bill quite satisfactorily, and I also have Apple's Pages application in iWork 2008, but I've never warmed to Pages.
However, occasionally my Microsoft Wordlessness proves inconvenient. For example, last evening I was confronted with pasting a graphic image into a Microsoft Word document for forwarding while retaining the existing formatted text content. Unfortunately, Bean's limited support of in-line graphics was too limited to do what I needed to do. For some inexplicable reason, Pages refused to open that particular Word document (although Bean handled it just fine, albeit without formatting or graphics).
What to do? As usual I was pressed for time. I thought of downloading OpenOffice, but that would've been time-consuming and there would be the getting-up-to-speed learning curve. Then I thought of Google Docs. I'm late to the party (again), I suppose, and I'd procrastinated about checking out Google Docs until now. However, it seemed like the least time-burning alternative of which I could think, so I brought up the Google Docs webpage in Firefox and created a new document.
I didn't have time to read the Help notes, so I was gratified to discover that using Google Docs is intuitively easy for anyone who's familiar with using word processors. The controls and commands are mostly and intuitively identifiable, and happily, my Word document opened without any hassle.
To make a short story even shorter, with a bit of trial and error I was able to paste the needed graphic into the document, save it as a PDF file, and send it off to its destination. I also found that dictating text into Google Docs with Dragon Dictate worked smoothly. In fact, I'm composing this column in Google Docs using Dragon Dictate. Cool.
Google Docs appears to be a very usable and versatile tool, readily and quickly accessible for free online, and evidently adequate for general word processing chores although I've not had time to explore its capabilities extensively. I expect I'll be using it again.
I'm being lured farther and farther into the cloud, which may not be a bad thing. Right now I'm just happy it was available when I needed it.
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![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | Section: Apple News, Apple Online and Retail Store, iPhone / iPod touch / iPad, iPad If you don't feel like fighting crowds at 5:00 this afternoon to get your new iPad 2, Apple started accepting orders this morning. The good news is that all makes and models can be ordered, from the 16GB Wi-Fi model to the 64GB AT&T or Verizon WiFi + 3G version. The bad news is that, as of press time, you'll be waiting two to three weeks for delivery. When I first started this article, ship times were 5 to 7 days. So, they're moving pretty quickly, despite the two per order limitation. That also means that those who were waiting to order and who aren't happy with the delivery timeframe will instead by heading out to the stores, so be prepared for lines. Good luck! Full Story » | Written by Kirk Hiner for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »
![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | Section: iPhone / iPod touch / iPad, iDevice Apps, Features, Appidemic If you think the trend for vintage effects on digital photography is getting out of hand, get ready for this Labelbox, a free iPhone app, lets you apply labels to your pictures. I don't mean editing the EXIF metadata that tells you when the photo was taken and with what camera, etc. I mean it lets you apply virtual labels to your pictures. What is it? Labelbox is a simple app. You take a photo (or load it from your library), then choose a label from a drawer at the bottom of the screen. They come in a variety of styles, from black plastic to masking tape, and others like a blue ribbon that's folded at the end.
Fix your label to your picture, then save it or share it. How does it work ![labelbox finished picture]( "labelbox finished picture") Once you select the style of label you want to use, you swipe your finger across the picture, applying it. The keyboard pops up, letting you type the info you want. Be careful though, because once you apply the label, you can't move it. You can delete it, however, by touching and holding the label it'll slowly fade (giving you time to change your mind) before disappearing with a "pop."
You can save the photo back to your library, or share it to Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr using "Steply" which is Stepcase's middleman software. You have to create an account with them if you want to share pictures from within the app, though of course you can just save back to the photo gallery and do whatever you like with it. The app comes with six different labels for free, and four more are available for $0.99 as an in-app purchase. Is it contagious? As much as I enjoy "retro" effects for my cameras, I'd forgotten the simple fun of labeling a photo. Granted, my iPhone creates a digital fingerprint of the date and time (along with a lot of other EXIF data), but as pictures get passed around and copy 'n' pasted, it can be easy to lose track of what was happening. For a fun and free way to customize and record photo information (as well as drive photo purists balmy), check out Labelbox. Category: Photography
Developer: Stepcase
Cost: Free (some labels are DLC)
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![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | Section: Haven't caught all of the Appletell news this week? Here's your chance to catch up on this week's top 10 articles! - Is Apple's MacBook Pro quality control slipping?
" In iFixIt's teardown of the Early 2011 MacBook Pro 15" Unibody, iFixit's Director of Technical Communication Miroslav Djuric awarded the latest MacBook Pro a very respectable 7 out of 10 repairability score, noting that the unibody design allows for…" MORE » - iPhone 4 Hybrid Tough Custom Case review
"Provides: Scuff, scratch and drop protection for iPhone 4 Developer: Case-Mate Minimum Requirements: iPhone 4 Compatibility: AT&T and International only Price: $34.99 Availability: Now For me, one of the most annoying aspects of being an iPhone owner is the lack of NFL licensed cases.…" MORE » - dexim Frixbee iPhone 4 wireless charger review
"Provides: Wireless iPhone charging, protection Colors: Black Developer: Dexim Minimum Requirements: iPhone 4 Price: $79.90 Availability: Late March 2011 dexim is a company that makes use of cool technologies, and often does so at a price lower than many competitors. For instance,…" MORE » - Verbatim Mini Travel Nano Mouse review
"Provides: Portable computer input Colors: Graphite, red, green, blue, purple, pink Developer: Verbatim Minimum Requirements: USB Port Price: $39.00 Availability: Now Ah, the mouse. For now it is…" MORE » - Pioneer extends Apple's digital connectivity possibilities
" Part of what gives Apple technology its power are the products that embrace it, and Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc. has just added some extra punch. Their 2011 line of 5.1 and 7.1-channel audio video receivers which includes models VSX-521 ($249), VSX-821…" MORE » - I care about Thunderbolt, and the MacBook Pro form factor suits me just fine
" A guest blog by Ole J. Jacobsen posted by ZNet's Jason D. O'Grady entitled "Who Cares About Thunderbolt? I Want A Thinner MacBook Pro" says: I am sure that the speed boost and even Thunderbolt will…" MORE » - March 8, 2011, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch new releases
"New iPhone, iPod touch and iPad product announcements for March 8, 2011: New iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps Breastimate is a fun iphone app that tries to calculate a bra…" MORE » - Julius Dance Machine Docking Station review
"Provides: iPhone / iPod audio playback and docking Developer: SpeakerCraft Minimum Requirements: Dockable iPod or iPhone Price: $99.95 Availability: Now When you first take a gander at these speakers, only…" MORE » - Apple releases iOS 4.3 early
" On March 2, Steve Jobs introduced the second-generation iPad along with some very welcome enhancements to iOS. Those new enhancements form part of the iOS 4.3 update, which has been made…" MORE » - Roxio Toast 11 Titanium now available
"Toast the media conversion and archiving software that continues to create new uses for itself even as the industry tries to leave it behind has been updated to Toast 11 Titanium for Mac. This major update brings new capabilities and feature enhancements for capturing, copying, converting and enjoying personal digital media and…" MORE »
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![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | Section: iPhone / iPod touch / iPad, iPad, iDevice Accessories, Originals We're now just a day away from the oddly timed 5:00 release of the iPad 2. Kids won't have to camp out all night, now, they'll just have to get out of school early to make sure they get one. And thankfully, you all can spend the morning shopping around for the case you'll need to keep your iPad 2 nice and shiny. Here's a collection of last hour releases. WaterField Designs WaterField Designs has announced new custom-sized iPad 2 cases: the Smart Case, Slip Case, Ultimate SleeveCase and Suede Jacket. For carrying the iPad 2 with the Apple Cover or another slim case, WaterField offers the EXO SleeveCase. For toting the iPad along with the wireless keyboard and accessories, WaterField Designs recommends the iPad Wallet.
All WaterField Designs products are made in San Francisco and are sold exclusively from the SFBags website. Twelve South Twelve South is happy to announce its popular Compass Mobile Stand works perfectly with iPad 2. Compass is a versatile, compact folding stand that is compatible with both the original iPad and the new iPad 2. Standing upright as an easel, Compass displays iPad 2 in both portrait and landscape positions. Work mode holds iPad 2 at the perfect angle for typing.
In addition to retail Apple Stores, Compass is available at Apple Store online, as well as twelvesouth.com for $39.99. Fusion of Ideas StealthArmor protective film, the perfect complement to the world's most beautiful handheld devices, is now available for Apple's revolutionary iPad 2. Beginning today, Fusion of Ideas is taking pre-orders for StealthArmor for iPad 2 at the discounted price of $35.00 for a full-body kit, normally retailing at $45.00.
StealthArmor for iPad 2 is available in a wide range of finishes sure to please any palette, from black carbon fiber to bright purple, polished wood grain to brushed aluminum. ViewSticks Ready to use with the iPad 2, the ViewSticks headrest mounting system is now shipping.
Created with today's tablet devices in mind, ViewSticks turn the backseat of your car into a media center or productivity lounge. Position your tablet device to keep the kids entertained and make your driving easier. Marware Marware has announced that the Eco-Vue case for the iPad 2 is available for pre-order.
The Eco-Vue offers three solutions in one: a horizontal stand a foldaway, low-angle typing stand and an innovative elastic hand strap for a comfortable, improved hold while walking, lounging, or using FaceTime. It offers maximum functionality and access to all buttons and ports, allowing you to charge and sync without removing the case. The Eco-Vue also comes with Marware's Lifetime Warranty. Also see our iPad 2 case announcement roundup for more options. Full Story » | Written by Kirk Hiner for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »
![]() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | | | | | | | Section: Macintosh / Apple Hardware, Peripherals, Mac Software, Miscellaneous / Other ![Macintosh software and hardware updates]( "Macintosh software and hardware updates") Macintosh product updates and announcements for March 10, 2011:
Software - BKeeney Software Inc. has introduced Spirit is Calling, a daily spiritual journal co-authored by Rev. Chris Michaels and Dr. Edward Viljoen. Spirit is Calling encourages daily journal entries that allow the user to track their spiritual growth over the course of a year. The journal tracks thoughts and reflections on a daily basis and allows the user to return to previous entries at any time. The program can be scheduled to automatically open every day at a scheduled time.
- For a limited time, BH Products is making Mah Jong Solitaire 2 available from the Mac App store for only $4.99, usual price $14.95. Not only do you get the most popular Shanghai game on Mac, we're including the MJS2 Booster Pack at no extra charge. It includes 4 extra tilesets, 10 new backgrounds, and 25 new layouts. With the free booster pack this is a $16 saving. Mah Jong Solitaire 2 was the first Mah Jong Solitaire game on Mac to feature OpenGL and 3D graphics, it's still the best available game of this type on the system.
- Goya has announced BaseElements, their free and open source plugin for FileMaker. The BaseElements plugin is the ultimate fully cross platform developer tool for analysing, documenting and completely cross-referencing every element in FileMaker Pro database systems. This plugin is not only available for unlimited free use to end users & workgroups, but also available under an open source licence. FileMaker developers can extend their FileMaker solutions without extra cost or licencing issues.
- Zevrix Solutions has announced BatchOutput 3.11, a feature update to its popular professional solution to automate printing, exporting and post-processing from Adobe InDesign. Developed originally for a major ad agency in Canada, BatchOutput offers output of multiple files, single pages output, link auto-update, PDF preflighting, variable file names, file delivery and other workflow automation solutions. The new update adds support of Deliver Express for automated delivery of output files.
- BundlesForMac has announced Label Printer Pro 7 for the Weekly Special. Label Printer Pro 7 is a software package that allows you to quickly and easily create and print labels. Using drag and drop technology, you can effortlessly create business cards, CD/DVD labels and much more. Save money by designing and printing your own return address labels at a fraction of the cost. This special will run for 1 week ending on March 15, 2011, and will discount Label Printer Pro 7 to 60% off.
- IGG Software has announced the release of iBank 4.2, a major update to the leading Mac-only personal finance management application. The new version delivers multiple enhancements including in-line editor calculations, improved transaction entry and split editing, and enhanced rules for complex imports. The update is free to current users of iBank 4.
Hardware - Gemini has unveiled the FirstMix USB DJ Controller for aspiring DJs. This easy to use, yet feature rich controller with two touch sensitive jog wheels that allow anyone to scratch like a pro. A "Best in Show" winner at the 2011 Winter NAMM show, FirstMix connects via USB and allows users to DJ using their iTunes or other music library. FirstMix ships with Cross LE DJ software from MixVibes and is also compatible with Traktor, Virtual DJ and Algoriddim's DJAY and other popular DJ software.
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