Archive for Electronics
OSXcellence – ePic Review
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As a lover of old-skool things, my first choice format for showing-off my pictures is out of a history book – it’s called paper. What digital images have as an advantage, however, is the ability to be shown and shared in all manner of ways.
Often, the simple and humble slideshow is overlooked in these days of Instagram and Flickr, which is criminal given how great they are for sharing a group of pictures. One of a growing field of apps that aids the building of slideshows is ePic (costing $4.99/£2.99 for a limited time, on the App Store).
ePic is clearly aimed at the ‘click-and-go’ user, who just wants to plug in their pictures, and let the software make them look good. As a result, the slideshow display styles are limited to a standard “1 image at a time” slideshow, and ePic’s own 3D conveyer belt, where images “fall” onto the belt before slowly making their way off screen. The main attraction is, of course, the latter.
New Display and Projector Color Calibration Solutions from X-Rite
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June 25, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY - X-Rite, Incorporated, the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, announces the immediate availability of i1Display Pro and ColorMunki Display, two all-new technologically advanced hardware and software solutions for color calibration and profiling of displays, laptops and projectors.
The i1Display Pro is the ultimate choice for discerning photographers, designers or any imaging professionals looking for the highest on screen color accuracy. i1Display Pro offers power users ‘Advanced’ user-defined settings and in-depth quality assurance tools for precise color control, as well as predefined ‘Basic’ settings to provide them with the perfect balance of speed and options to suit their individual workflow and changing needs. Read More→
X-Rite Announces Colorimeter Trade-In Program
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June 24, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY - X-Rite Photo Marketing announces a new trade-in program available to customers in the U.S. and Canada that purchase a new X-Rite ColorMunki Display or i1Display Pro – two all-new technologically advanced hardware and software solutions for color calibration and profiling of displays, laptops and projectors.
Between June 20 and September 30, 2011, photographers and other creative professionals can receive up to $40 cash back when they trade in their old monitor calibration system towards a new X-Rite ColorMunki Display or i1Display Pro solution.
Trade In Details:
| Buy | Send In | Receive |
| ColorMunki Display | any colorimeter* | $25 rebate |
| i1Display Pro | any colorimeter* | $40 rebate |
| *can be any X-Rite, PANTONE, competitor or private label colorimeter | ||
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“For anyone looking to upgrade their color calibration system, now is the perfect time with the introduction of the new ColorMunki Display and i1Display Pro solutions,” said Mark Rezzonico, vice president X-Rite Photo Marketing. “And especially with this limited time trade-in program it’s a win, win all around. Photographers and other creative professionals can send in their old colorimeter of any make, model or age to step up to the latest technology and receive up to $40 back on their new purchase.” Read More→
2011 WPPI Coverage – datacolor
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I had the chance to meet with Joshua Fischer, sales and education manager for datacolor, at the 2011 WPPI Trade show and Convention to learn more about their color calibration products and how they can help the photographer’s shoot, edit and print workflows. We take a look at the SpyderCheckr™, Spyder3Print SR™ and the SpyderLensCal™.
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Introducing the Apple iPad 2
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March 2, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY - Apple® introduced iPad™ 2, the next generation of its magical device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and much more. iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime® and Photo Booth®, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life* that users have come to expect. iPad 2 is available in black or white, features models that run on AT&T’s and Verizon’s 3G networks, and introduces the innovative iPad 2 Smart Cover in a range of vibrant polyurethane and rich leather colors.
The New Apple TV – For $99 It’s Worth a Second Look
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Sept 2, 2010 – I’m a big fan of the Apple TV. I’ve had the first generation model for years now and love it. I originally bought it to watch video podcasts on my big screen TV in the comfort of my family room. When producers starting delivering their content in HD the experience got even better. Since then I’ve used it to watch movies, listen to music and even surf the videos on YouTube. The $200 plus investment I made several years ago was well worth it.
Apple’s New iPod Touch with HD Video Recording
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Sept 1, 2010 – PRESS SUMMARY - Apple® announced the new iPod touch®, packed with incredible new features including Apple’s stunning Retina™ display, FaceTime® video calling, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 chip, 3-axis gyro, iOS 4.1 and Game Center—all combined in the thinnest and lightest iPod touch ever. The new iPod touch features up to 40 hours of music playback and seven hours of video playback on a single battery charge.*
“We’ve put our most advanced technology inside the new iPod touch,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Whether you’re listening to music, playing games, making FaceTime video calls, browsing the web, capturing HD video or watching TV shows and movies, the new iPod touch with its Retina display, A4 chip and 3-axis gyro is more fun than ever.”
Apple’s stunning Retina display makes everything on iPod touch look even more incredible, whether playing games, watching video, browsing the web or flicking through photos. The Retina display has 960 x 640 pixels—four times as many pixels than before. The resulting 326 pixels per inch is so dense that the human eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels when iPod touch is held at a normal distance, making text, images and video look sharper, smoother and more realistic.
With the new front-facing camera and mic, iPod touch users can make FaceTime video calls over Wi-Fi. With just one tap of the new FaceTime app, iPod touch users can call other new iPod touch or iPhone® 4 users** to easily see what their friends are up to, share important moments like the first day of school and even show others what they are seeing by easily switching to the rear-facing camera. Read More→
Apple iPad Available in Nine More Countries Friday
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July 22, 2010 – Apple announced that the iPad will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23. Customers can purchase all models of iPad through Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. iPad will roll out to many more countries later this year and Apple will announce availability and local pricing for these additional countries at a later date.
Apple Introduces iPhone 4
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June 3, 2010 – On Monday June 7, 2010 at Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, CEO Steve Jobs introduced the new iPhone 4. With an all new design and amazing build quality, the iPhone 4 is the thinnest smartphone ever at just 9.3 millimeters thick. The front and back surfaces are made of a chemically strengthened and scratch resistant glass said to be 30 times harder than plastic and the stainless steel side band is made from a custom alloy that is forged to be five times stronger than standard steel. What’s interesting is the 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth antennas are actually build into the steel side band which theoretically should improve reception.
Apple Sells Two Million iPads in Less Than 60 Days
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June 4, 2010 – PRESS SUMMARY - Apple® announced that iPad™ sales have topped two million in less than 60 days since its launch on April 3. Apple began shipping iPad in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK this past weekend. iPad will be available in nine more countries in July and additional countries later this year.
Developers have created over 5,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will run almost all of the more than 200,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®.
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