Reviews and Kool Tools

Reviews and Kool Tools

Category Review: catering software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at catering software for Mac OS X. Products covered include BC Resto, BedSheet, CaterEdge, Mac Restaurant and Sixth Sense Cafe. BC Resto BC Resto (http://www.bmonaco.com/) is a Mac OS... Read more »
iDapt i3 charging station designed to eliminate cord clutter
The iDapt i3 (http://www.idaptweb.com) is a new US$59 charging station designed to eliminate cord clutter. It allows everyone on a trip to use one device to charge their gear. It not only saves packing space, but it... Read more »
Moshi Codex offer impeccable style, protective MacBook case
Moshi (http://www.moshimonde.com/) describes itself as the "purveyor of electronics fashion" and its Codex case is both stunning and quite practical, combining runway fashion with solid laptop protection. Unlike other... Read more »
Review: Anime Studio Debut is affordable, 2D animation solution
Have you ever wanted a fast, inexpensive way to create your own cartoons and animations? Well your wait is over! With Anime Studio Debut 6 (US$49.99) from Smith Micro (http://www.mysmithmicro.com) you can get your 2D... Read more »
Category Review: taxi cab software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at taxi cab software for Mac OS X. Products covered include Grant Manager and Personnel Manager. Exim Exim (http://www.seuraava.fi/) is a software package for taxi companies that... Read more »
QuickBooks 2010 for Mac falls short of its Windows counterpart
QuickBooks from Intuit (http://QuickBooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/pro-mac-busines...) is the industry standard for financial management. Even if you don't use QuickBooks, your accountant probably does and... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: Scoring a Goal.com
Finally, the MLS is helping to make soccer a sport for North Americans to follow. And naturally, since Marshall McCluen's "Global Village" has come to fruition, sports fan can travel anywhere in the world and still... Read more »
Freshly Squeezed Reviews: Padding your iPad
Was there ever a doubt? The Apple community has always treasured individuality as a right to be exercised at every opportunity (although, ironically, we're all lusting after the same new piece of technology,... Read more »
Review: Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 is full-featured modeling app and more
It‚Äôs finally here! When I heard that the new version of 3ds Max (US$3,495) was ready, I was very curious to see what the folks at Autodesk (http://www.autodesk.com) had come up with to make us run out and buy it. I was... Read more »
Viewing the new CinemaView Display
In April 2009, Collins America announced it was planning what it said was the world's first product line of native Mini DisplayPort connected LCD displays made just for Macs. Now the first of the CinemaView line (http... Read more »
Category Review: grant writing software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at grant writing software for Mac OS X. Products covered include Grant Manager and Personnel Manager. Grant Manager Grant Manager (http://www.northernlightssoftware.com/) is used by... Read more »
Review: Bento for iPad a great companion for the Mac version
FileMaker Inc's. Bento for iPad is a great companion app to its Mac version of the software, as well as a solid stand-alone solution. And at US$4.99, it's a great buy. The app is based on Bento for iPhone with... Read more »
Review: Olympus E-620 is lightweight, compact DSLR
The US$699.99, 12.3-megapixel Olympus E-620 (http://www.olympususa.com) is one of the lightest, most compact DSLRs on the market. It succeeds Olympus‚Äôs E-520 and inherits features from the higher end E-30 DSLR. The E-... Read more »
MacNews Category Review: flight planning software for Mac OS X
This MacNews Category Review looks at flight planning software for the Mac. Products covered include FlightMath and Mac Flight Planner. FlightMath FlightMath (http://www.trivectus.com/index.php?content=Products/Products... Read more »
Review: this iPad case is Bubble-licious
If you need a case that will really keep your iPad safe while you're on the go, check out the US$49.95 Bubble Sleeve (http://www.hardcandycases.com/ipad-bubblesleeve.html) from Hard Candy Cases. It looks good, offers a... Read more »
Three mini reviews of iPad cases
The iPad accessories continue to pour in. Today we'll offer three "mini reviews" of two 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... Read more »
Review: rounding up and testing driving early iPad accessories
Various accessories for the iPad are beginning to roll in, and you can expect to see critiques of them over the next few days. But first up, let's check out Newer Technology's NewerTech Accessory Line for iPad,... Read more »
Kool Tools: the Gum Plus
If you need to provide your iPhone with some extra juice, you should chew on the Gum Plus (http://www.xtand.net/products/show/productid/9) from Just Mobile. Not literally, of course. Just chew on the thought of getting... Read more »
Review: Canon PowerShot SX1 IS not serious enough
By Mike Mackenzie When the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS (US$599.99) arrived, I was eager to put it to work. After all, a compact camera with a 20x optically stabilized zoom lens and RAW capture is enticing. The SX1 IS... Read more »
iPad review: iBeg to differ
I find that people of differing generations have different expectations of the iPad. Some expect the Star Trek experience of a powerful computing tool that they can fit into their palm. Still others expect it to be an... Read more »
 
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Introducing the App Hall of Fame!
App discoverability continues to be a real issue. With the fast churn of apps in the App Store, an app has only a few weeks of promotional life in it before it‚Äôs largely forgotten. There are a few things developers can do to fix that, but those... | Read more »
Gobliiins Are Coming
In the midst of the huge Q4 launch schedule, the cult classic, Gobliiins, as well as the rest of the trilogy, are being ported to the iPhone in all of their original glory. The Goblins trilogy was a quirky Atari/Amiga game series from the early 90‚Äôs... | Read more »
myPhoneDesktop – Chrome to iPhone Extens...
Anyone who has used myPhoneDesktop knows that it is a fantastic tool for streamlining your onscreen workflow. Instead of having to type line after line into your phone directly, you can use myPhoneDesktop to type from your computer directly into... | Read more »
Classes Review
Developer: Dustlab Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 2.4.7 iPhone Integration Rating: 3 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.33 out of 5 stars | Read more »
AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard Pro helps...
Being able to speak and communicate with others is something that many of us take for granted. It‚Äôs not so easy for many folks though, in particular for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as well as those who have suffered various brain... | Read more »
Pocketbooth Review
Developer: Project Box Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0 iPhone Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars | Read more »
Get Your Roast Right With ‘Time To Roast...
Roasting meat, in the cooking world, is about as simple as it gets. The greatest roast recipe I‚Äôve ever found is from Michael Ruhlman‚Äôs website, with the recipe titled, ‚ÄúThe World‚Äôs Most Difficult Roasted Chicken Recipe.‚Äù | Read more »
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