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<a href="/2010/06/10/review-powerbolt-solid-way-charge-ipads-other-devices-your-car">Review: PowerBolt a solid way to charge iPads, other devices in your car</a>
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The US$24.95 PowerBolt Micro Car Charger for iPad (http://us.kensington.com/html/17712.htm) from Kensington lets you charge your iPad, iPhone or iPod while on the go. It does the job well without taking up too much... <a href="/2010/06/10/review-powerbolt-solid-way-charge-ipads-other-devices-your-car">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/06/09/review-eyetv-hd-must-have-watching-tv-your-mac">Review: EyeTV HD a must-have for watching TV on your Mac</a>
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Add the new EyeTV HD from Elgato (http://www.elgato.com) to my list of must-have accessories to turn my 27-inch iMac into a true multimedia viewing/creation system. It joins the Kanex HD (which lets me watch Blu-ray... <a href="/2010/06/09/review-eyetv-hd-must-have-watching-tv-your-mac">Read more »</a>
With the advent of the iPhone, and now the ubiquitous iPad, I can get a lot more work done because I'm no longer chained to my desktop. However, I need my files to be synchronized no matter what device I'm using to keep... <a href="/2010/06/08/freshly-squeezed-reviews-not-so-goodsync">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/06/07/review-eye-fi-pro-feature-rich-wireless-sdhc-card">Review: Eye-Fi Pro is feature-rich, wireless SDHC card</a>
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By Brad Moore
The Eye-Fi Pro from Eye-Fi Inc. (http://www.eyefi.fi) is the latest, most feature-rich wireless SDHC card in the Eye-Fi lineup -- and it should be given that it costs quite a bit more than your typical 4-... <a href="/2010/06/07/review-eye-fi-pro-feature-rich-wireless-sdhc-card">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/06/04/category-review-firefighting-software-mac-os-x">Category Review: firefighting software for Mac OS X</a>
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This MacNews Category Review looks at firefighting software for Mac OS X. Unfortunately, we only found one.
Records Managemenr
Record Management System (http://www.huntcomputerdesign.com/proser.html) is records... <a href="/2010/06/04/category-review-firefighting-software-mac-os-x">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/06/03/review-mac-dvd-ripper-one-option-getting-dvds-your-ipad">Review: Mac DVD Ripper one option for getting DVDS onto your iPad</a>
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It's not particularly easy getting DVD content onto an iPad, though there are several ways of doing so. And this is something most iPad users will want to do since the Apple tablet is a sweet (if not HD) device for... <a href="/2010/06/03/review-mac-dvd-ripper-one-option-getting-dvds-your-ipad">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/27/review-owc-extreme-pro-re-ssd-blazingly-fast-and-expensive">Review: OWC Extreme Pro RE SSD blazingly fast -- and expensive</a>
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For Mac owners considering an upgrade to an SSD [Solid State Drive], the OWC Mercury Extreme Pro RE SSD is a great choice, thanks to its GC abilities. Some day almost all computer drives will be SSDs, but that scenario... <a href="/2010/05/27/review-owc-extreme-pro-re-ssd-blazingly-fast-and-expensive">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/26/review-doxie-scanner-girly-good">Review: Doxie scanner girly but good</a>
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At my age, I'm not worried too much about what folks think about me. So I'll use the Doxie scanner with its girl-y look if I want to, darn it, because it works.
The Doxie (http://www.getdoxie.com) is a paper scanner... <a href="/2010/05/26/review-doxie-scanner-girly-good">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/25/review-good-looking-good-sounding-speakers-cost-cool-grand">Review: good looking, good sounding speakers cost a cool grand</a>
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I love Harman Kardon products. I've reviewed (and bought) plenty of 'em over the years. However, the GLA-55 high end" system ("http://www.harmankardon.com/EN-US/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?PID=GLA-55) is too... <a href="/2010/05/25/review-good-looking-good-sounding-speakers-cost-cool-grand">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/24/review-flexscan-s2242w-packs-more-info-less-space">Review: FlexScan S2242W packs more info in less space</a>
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By Steve Baczeewski
The 22-inch FlexScan S2242W LCD from Eizo (http://www.eizo.com) features a high native resolution of 1920√ó1200 usually found on larger sized monitors. This allows you to see approximately the same... <a href="/2010/05/24/review-flexscan-s2242w-packs-more-info-less-space">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/18/another-look-more-ipad-cases">Another look at more iPad cases</a>
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So, you‚Äôve got a shiny new iPad. And you want to protect it. But you didn‚Äôt want to spring for the US$40 Apple case. Especially since it seems like everybody and their brother is making some sort of case for the iPad.... <a href="/2010/05/18/another-look-more-ipad-cases">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/17/review-dual-redundancy-storage-array-offers-peace-mind">Review: Dual redundancy storage array offers peace of mind</a>
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The DroboPro (big brother to the popular Drobo storage system) has eight drive bays that can hold 3.5-inch SATA drives. Currently, 2TB is the limit of a single drive (although 3TB is right around the corner), so a... <a href="/2010/05/17/review-dual-redundancy-storage-array-offers-peace-mind">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/14/review-kanex-xd-must-have-imacblu-ray-fans">Review: Kanex XD a must-have for iMac/Blu-ray fans</a>
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I'm a major fan of Blu-ray discs, and one of my favorite possessions is my 27-inch iMac. Apparently if it's up to Steve Jobs, never the twain shall meet. Which is why the Kanex XD from Kanex (http://www.kanexlive.com)... <a href="/2010/05/14/review-kanex-xd-must-have-imacblu-ray-fans">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/14/category-review-veterinary-software-mac-os-x">Category Review: veterinary software for Mac OS X</a>
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This MacNews Category Review looks at veterinary software for Mac OS X. Products covered include ANIMAL-office, Chincilla, CHS Vet, DV Max, MacRepertory, VetFM and VetScope.
ANIMAL-office
ANIMAL-office (http://www.... <a href="/2010/05/14/category-review-veterinary-software-mac-os-x">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/13/reviews-look-skinny-sleeve-slick-case-reversible-sleeve-ipad">Reviews: a look at the Skinny Sleeve, Slick Case, Reversible Sleeve for the iPad</a>
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iPad cases continue to pour in like the flood waters recently did in Nashville (where I live, by the way). Here's a look at the latest batch.
Acme Made (http://www.acmemade.com) has released two new iPad cases: the... <a href="/2010/05/13/reviews-look-skinny-sleeve-slick-case-reversible-sleeve-ipad">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/12/review-jbls-micro-will-get-you-time">Review: JBL's Micro will get up you On Time</a>
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Harman's new JBL On Time Micro (http://www.jbl.com) is an attractive, compact, alarm-clock docking station that's compatible with all versions of the iPod, iPhone, MP3 and CD players, and desktop and laptop computers.... <a href="/2010/05/12/review-jbls-micro-will-get-you-time">Read more »</a>
<a href="/2010/05/10/review-borisfx-breaks-out-cartoon-filters">Review: BorisFX breaks out the cartoon filters</a>
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Everywhere you turn, you‚Äôll spot the ‚Äúlook‚Äù: video footage transformed to look like a cartoon. In a traditional workflow, the process involves rotoscoping. An artist literally traces animation frame by frame over the... <a href="/2010/05/10/review-borisfx-breaks-out-cartoon-filters">Read more »</a>
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