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OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD – Manage Your Media Part I [Tutorial/Review]

November 15, 2010 by Philipp 2 Comments
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Media professionals are always looking for the latest and greatest hardware. Most consumers, however, concentrate solely on RAW CPU power when, in fact, they may be better served by looking into smarter storage solutions instead. After all, it may be that old hard drive that's holding back your digital workflow. Therefore, this three-part series will examine some of the best hardware upgrades for your media storage. We are going to use a 2006 Mac Pro to demonstrate the upgrades, but you should be able to achieve similar results on any iMac or PC. Kicking off this series is the OWC Mercury … [Read more...]

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MacBook Air – Ready For Primetime? [An Emotional Review]

October 29, 2010 by Philipp 16 Comments
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As the credit card leaves the comfort of my wallet, I hesitate for one last moment. I already happen to own a Mac Pro, a MacBook Pro, as well as an iPad. All of my computing needs should be covered. Shouldn't they? Then I remember the frustrations of publishing a blog post from an iPad and the cumbersome weight of my MacBook Pro. Maybe I could squeeze one more computer into my digital routine, afterall? Finally—with the boiling sensation of pure lust overcoming every part of my body—I hand over the credit card. $1199 later and I am the somewhat surprised owner of an 11" MacBook Air. Wait, what … [Read more...]

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Datacolor SpyderLensCal Review [Calibrate Your DSLR Autofocus]

September 23, 2010 by Philipp 3 Comments
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I've always had a sneaking suspicion, that my Canon 5D Mark II and my Canon EF-135mm 2.0 USM lens weren't playing nicely together. Even in situations when the autofocus system should've had an easy time, I've always found myself with focus problems with this specific camera/lens combination. The focus seemed to be off by quite a bit; especially when shooting wide open. In close-up situations, for example, the tip of the nose would be in focus when I clearly focused on the eyes. "Must be a problem with my camera" I kept telling myself for months, too lazy to actually look into the problem even … [Read more...]

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ZAGGsparq 2.0 Review: iPhone/iPad Battery Pack On The Go

September 15, 2010 by Philipp 2 Comments
ZAGGsparq 2.0 Review

The ZAGGsparq 2.0 is a compact, black, box, similar in size and shape to a MacBook Pro charger (3.50" Height x 3.50" Width x 1" Depth). On the inside, however, it's all battery. 6,000 mAh worth of Lithium Polymer battery to be precise. That's enough juice to re-charge your iPhone 3-4 times and top of your iPad from 0% all the way back to 60%. Put in perspective, that's an additional 5 to 6 hours of video playback on your iPad. All Battery in a Simple Design Most battery packs we've come across are designed to fit snuggly around the iPhone. While that approach is obviously convenient, it also … [Read more...]

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iPhone iOS 4 Bluetooth Audio Issues Exposed [UPDATED]

August 30, 2010 by Philipp 35 Comments
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Soon after Apple released the iPhone 4 a flood of complaints hit the mainstream media about — the now infamous — antennagate, as well as problems with the iPhone's proximity sensor. Surprisingly, another widespread problem hasn't received nearly the attention it deserves. With the introduction of iOS 4 a serious bluetooth bug seems to be plaguing many iPhone owners. The Apple forums are flooded with complaints about unreliable A2DP bluetooth connections (Stereo Bluetooth Profile), as well as muffled or garbled audio while using the microphone of a handsfree bluetooth headset or car unit. … [Read more...]

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WaterField Designs 10" Portable Muzetto for iPad [Review]

August 18, 2010 by Philipp 1 Comment
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If you've recently purchased an iPad, chances are good that you're also in the market for a suitable bag. Carrying the iPad in your hands all day isn't much fun, after all. Fortunately, the iPad accessory market is in full swing by now and there are many great options to choose from. To make the decision a little easier, we're taking a closer look at the 10" Portable Muzetto from WaterField Designs today. The Muzetto is a line of vertical, messenger bags that are available in sizes from 15.5" x 11.75" x 2.7" for a 15" Laptop down to 10.5" x 8.5" x 1.5" for personal items. The 10" Portable Muzetto … [Read more...]

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The Mobile Mac Office – Part I: Going Paperless

May 4, 2010 by Philipp 11 Comments
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You run a small business, freelance, or would like to keep your personal office organized. You own a Mac, an iPhone, or an iPad. Perhaps all three. You work from home, but whenever possible try to get out while still being able to manage your day-to-day operations. If any of this describes the way you work, this is for you! We will show you some some productive and fun ways to stay organized — even while you're on the move. The series will be broken down into four parts: "Going Paperless", "Organizing Time", "Keeping Track of Bills & Payments", and "Accessing Screen/Files From Anywhere". … [Read more...]

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Biologic Bike Mount for iPhone — Review

February 11, 2010 by Philipp 18 Comments
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As most of the country is still drowning in a blanket of snow, riding your bike is probably a far distant memory for you (unless you live in California of course). But soon enough the first rays of sunshine will break the dark skies and you’ll be joyfully riding down the street, listening to music on your iPhone, until: *DING* Text message alert! Should you check? Overcome by curiosity you’ll probably wiggle your iPhone out of that tight jeans pocket, almost losing balance, as a car whooshes right by your side. Even though you know better, this is probably a familiar scenario if you're … [Read more...]

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