Eco-Envi + for iPad – Review

The design of the Eco-Envi + is simple yet extremely stylish and professional in appearance. As you can see by the photos, the case looks exactly like a portfolio previously used to carry paper and pen to a business meeting. However, the look on people’s faces when you open up the case and take out an iPad is interesting in that they weren’t expecting to see that happen.

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The BookBook for iPad – Review

The BookBook for iPad is a handmade, hardback leather case that resembles a vintage tome. Not only does it provide physical protection for your iPad, but adds a level of security because of its uncommon design.

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TechFan Podcast #11 – The Past and Present World of Video Games

Tim Robertson and David Cohen discuss interactive gaming. Okay, video games, sheesh! From two guys who grew up on video games, we look at where the technology was at in our childhood, the rise and fall of the arcade, the coming of the home gaming market, how Apple and iOS is changing the way we find and consume games, and what the future may hold.

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iRig and Amplitube
Review

I’ve always wanted to learn how to play the electric guitar. So, two years ago at the young age of thirty eight I finally decided to give it a try. Mid-life crisis you ask? Maybe, but I’m having a blast! Anyone else who’s worked hard at learning one of their favorite tunes knows the thrill felt when you finally hit that power chord riff or solo perfectly. I remember the feeling well as I was recently rocking out to Def Leppard’s ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me.’ Hey, cut me some slack, I grew up in the eighties!

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MacJournal for iPad – Review

MacJournal is a popular application for the Mac that helps people chronicle their lives with words and pictures, update blogs, take notes in school, or just keep their lives more organized. To make sure users can get their thoughts down no matter where they are, Mariner Software recently released MacJournal for iPad.

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The Kensington KeyFolio
Review

A new breed of iPad cover is about to hit the stores. These covers have integrated keyboards and make the combination of iPad and keyboard look and act a bit like a netbook. I was lucky enough to get a pre-release version of the Kensington KeyFolio Bluetooth and case for the iPad.

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Seriously Scary iPad Owners
MyMac Podcast 318

Guy starts off the show by himself and offers some help to someone looking for a way to transfer all his old data to a new drive and Sesame Street jumps on the App Wagon. Fortunately for everyone, Gaz finds his way on and the G-Men talk about some of the upcoming Android Tablet competition. iPad owners get angry at the flip of a switch and is there ACTUALLY a virus in the wild for OS X?

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PlainText – A Plain Review

The iOS devices come with a Notes app, which is good for quickly jotting down items, like a shopping list or a gift idea. But what if you want a little more? Maybe you need to take notes at a meeting, or you have an idea for the next great American novel. PlainText might be just what you’re looking for.

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Tim Robertson and Bill Palmer
TechFan #6

Beatweek’s Bill Palmer joins Tim today for a lively chat on where and how the music and tech industries collide. Even more entertaining, perhaps, is that Tim has been without his voice for over 48 hours, and records this episode just as it is kinda – sorta coming back. Ouch!

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