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MyMac Podcast 242 – SoundStage Voyager

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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We have a winner of the NewerTech Voyager! Congrats go out to Randy Cowling! Also, Sam Levin drops by for a long-overdue Cool Mac Picks, David, Guy, Mark, and Tim look at the Palm Pre and the Pystar story. Finally, Mark and Tim review the JBL SoundStage 400P.

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Links from the show:
Uniea Omniverse sleeves & pouches
Pure Digital Flip Ultra HD Camcorder
Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player
JBL SoundStage 400P
Palm Pre

Wacom Intuos 4 – Review

Donny Yankellow — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:00:00 +0000

I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, when it comes to drawing tablets Wacom is what you want. I have had the opportunity to review the Bamboo Fun and the Intuos 3, and my students us the Graphire 4 tablets. Recently, Wacom released the Intuos 4 and along with the fantastic pen and drawing features you expect from Wacom it comes with even more improvements.

Direct Mail – Review

Rich Lefko — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Do you send out bulk emails? How about a newsletter or flyer to small or large groups of email addresses? Managing these groups can be tough. Today we’ll look at bulk mailing program Direct Mail Pro which offers mailing list management and unique tracking capabilities for the Mac.

Strategic Mobile Design – Creating Engaging Experiences – Review

Larry Grinnell — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

The mobile devices industry is in turmoil--a statement that could be ripped from the headlines of any newspaper, magazine, or website. Not only is the economy in rough shape (something to which I can personally attest), but the traditional cellphone of yore is also undergoing radical changes.

LaCie DataShare and Flat Cable USB A to mini B – Review

Sam Negri — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

The card reader is fast, with a maximum transfer rate of up to 480Mbits/s. Supported formats include Secure Digital and micro Secure Digital (including SDHC)

Corel Painter XI – Review

Donny Yankellow — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:00:00 +0000

Almost two years ago (actually almost exactly two years ago) I reviewed Corel Painter X. At the time I ended my review with the following statement: Not all program upgrades are worth the money. Especially when your talking about programs that cost as much as Painter X. I’ve been known to skip versions of programs every now and then. However, Painter X is one of those upgrades that is well worth the investment. That was then, and now Corel is back with Painter XI. Is it worth the price to upgrade this time around? Read on.

Lacie USB Speakers – Review

Sam Negri — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

The last thing I want are speakers big enough to scare off the elk bugling at the edge of the forest.

MyMac Podcast 241 – LEGO Batman and Voyager Contest

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 22 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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Tim Robertson, Guy Serle, and Rich Lefko chat about WWDC, no Steve Jobs at the event, PC comfort level, Lego Batman, and we have a CONTEST! You can win a Voyager from Newer Technology! Listen to enter and win!

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LEGO Batman for Mac – Review

Tim Robertson — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

For this review, I cheated. I didn't actually play LEGO Batman on the Mac all the way through. But before you form a mob to throw Apples at me in the nearest Apple Orchard, know that I have actually played this game to 100% completion. A contradiction? Not at all. My family has been playing Lego Batman for months on the Playstation 3. In fact, this is the first video game in years that my wife actually plays when I'm not even in the room. That in itself is a super-rare occasion. But that should also tell you something about both the quality of LEGO Batman and its fun factor.

Neat Receipts for Mac – Review

Owen Rubin — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:00:00 +0000

I like to keep track of my expenses and bills using Quicken. But one of the major problems is getting all my receipts into Quicken easily. And all those little pieces of paper are had to manage. Instead of copying the data by hand and keeping receipts, here might be a better way...

U-Feel iPod Touch Case – Review

Owen Rubin — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

The iPod touch is a great gadget, but one that is easily scratched or broken. Here is a great case to keep it in like new condition and protect it from damage.

Griffin SmartShare USB Hub – Review

Tom Schmidt — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:00:00 +0000

If you're a typical Mac user, you've got more USB devices than USB ports. Usually that’s not a big deal. I mean it’s not like you’re going to leave your camera or iPod plugged in all the time. What do you do if you need to connect just one more thing? You get a Griffin SmartShare USB Hub.

Rick Sammon’s Digital Photography Secrets – Book Review

Sam Negri — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

The truth is that there are as many "secrets" in this book as you will find in any other photography book, which is to say there are no secrets.

MyMac Podcast 240 – Why Mac

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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Rick Lefko joins the weekly podcast to chat with Tim and Guy to discuss the current state of the Macintosh, the Zune subscription model, Guy's broken iMac, the Apple Store, Sony closing stores, Keynote, and Drive Genius 2.

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Canon 50D From Snapshots to Great Shots – Book Review

Bakari Chavanu — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Photographer and author Jeff Revell takes a slightly different approach in his book, Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots. Instead of simply rewriting and expanding on what the camera's manual says, Revell's book focuses on how to take great photos by using selected camera features and functions of the Canon 50D.

Griffin Technology Roundup – Review

Mark Rudd — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Recently, I had the opportunity to evaluate a number of Griffin's new technology products. After putting them to the test, I discovered that, once again, Griffin has designed simple solutions to solve simple and complex problems.

Six Affordable Accessories That Can Really Improve Your Digital Life

John Nemerovski — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Everything priced at $40 or less! Innovative gear from Targus, Verbatim, LaCie, Otter Box, Kensington, and Scosche, with photos

Klipsch Custom 3 Headphones – Review

Mark Rudd — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

The Custom 3 studio reference in-ear monitors from Klipsch are state of the art headphones that improve as the resolution of your music collection increases. The Custom 3s are not for the budding audiophile on a budget. However, if you have some green to spare, you can treat your ears to a comfortable and accurate listening experience of your favorite tunes.

MyMac Podcast 239 – Parenting

The MyMac Podcast — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

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Parenting in the age of the internet, iPhones, iPods, and Macintosh is discussed on this special one-topic podcast. Tim Robertson, David Cohen, Mark Rudd, and Guy Serle.

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NEC – 26-inch Multisync EA261WM – Review

Rich Lefko — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:00:00 +0000

It’s tough buying a monitor. The web is full of static pictures of monitors, and worse, when you go to brick and mortar stores to find the one you saw on the web, it often isn’t there. If you read the feedback on sites like Amazon, you’ll find that some people love a particular model while others think the same model is the worst viewing experience they ever had. Read Rich's review and video after the jump...