So we can post our three news roundups (Mac News Review, The 'Book
Review, and iNews Review) earlier, we first do a quick proofread and
link check, leaving out images. We add images later when time permits.
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"You are looking at Apple's next iPhone. It was found lost in a bar
in Redwood City, camouflaged to look like an iPhone 3GS. We got it. We
disassembled it. It's the real thing, and here are all the
details."
"A 27-year-old Apple software engineer who was field testing Apple's
unreleased fourth-generation iPhone left the top-secret device sitting
on a bar stool after drinking a German beer in Redwood City,
California, Gizmodo reported Monday evening."
Uniea blogger Michael Nace notes that the iPad rush is on: iPads, iPad cases, and new apps
abound. But he asks, "Does this novel gadget really offer us anything
new?"
"For many Apple enthusiasts and gadget gurus, seeing the iPad as the
vanguard, game-changing device that Steve Jobs touted at his unveiling
in late January 2009 has been a stretch," says Nace. "Many see it as an
overgrown iPhone, sans the ability to actually call anyone on it.
Others have questioned how ergonomic a tablet design is for work and
heavy typing, given the fact that, in the strict definition, a tablet
of any type is usually held in one hand and worked on by another - not
placed on a table or your lap. Perhaps the iPad could replace a
warehouse foreman's yellow memo pad, but imagining it as a real
moneymaker for people who rely on mobile computing to make a living?
Truth be told, because the iPhone's size and shape allows it to be held
in the palm of your hand, it is a decidedly more mobile device and, by
extension, more versatile for the working world."
Nace observes that another potentially disappointing aspect of the
iPad is fear that apps really aren't going to offer users that much
more than what the iPhone already does, and if this proves to be the
case, what's left to make the iPad a truly landmark mobile device, and
questions whether a touchable computer screen is really the "holy
grail" of 21st century mobile computing technology?
Nace concludes that the advent of the iPad is not the beginning of
an era - or at least we should hope it isn't, since in his estimation
tablet devices are not going to revolutionize the way we use mobile
devices to live, work, and communicate.
On the other hand, Computerworld's Kenneth van Wyk contends that
he's seen the future of home computing, and it is the iPad. He's
convinced, even though he acknowledges that for many techies, the words
"lack of choice" are the kiss of death for a device like this. However,
says van Wyk, for the average consumer, "lack of choice" can be
interpreted as "simple," by and large. And to get to the masses, simple
never hurts.
"For those of us around Apple for the launch of the 1984 Mac, things
are awfully familiar.
"In bringing that original Mac to market,
Steve hit on a formula that worked for him. He keeps repeating it, and
it seems to get better every time. It worked for the iPhone, and it
worked for the iPad, too. Here are the necessary elements...."
"Bought a wireless keyboard today to eventually replace the iPad
Keyboard Dock I ordered online with my iPad. One really should try out
a product before buying peripherals. But what I was really looking for
was a stand that kept my iPad upright in either landscape or portrait
. . . I went to
Office Depot and found this: Business Card Holder for
$0.69...."
The Mac Observer's John Martellaro has posted a how-to on the
technicalities and etiquette of using an iPad in bed, observing that
"the Apple iPad opens new horizons, namely activities in bed that are
better than you've ever had it with a MacBook. Here's how to make out
nicely with your iPad - and still coexist with your partner."
"Think it's impossible to type at a reasonable speed on a touch
screen keyboard? The folks at Flairify certainly don't. Their app,
TapTyping, is an iPad typing trainer that guarantees it will make you a
faster, more accurate iPad typist. Offering focused lessons to improve
typing speed and accuracy as well as beginner to advanced courses and
metrics to track performance, TapTyping could be the first step on your
way to becoming a touch-typing virtuoso."
Tech-Recipes' seamonkey has posted a tutorial saying the iPad's
touchscreen keyboard isn't bad - actually pretty good for a
touchkeyboard - however there can be times where you may need to do
some major emailing or even document writing and need a keyboard, and
his recipe will show you how to pair any Bluetooth keyboard with the
iPad. You don't just need to use the Apple one, any Bluetooth keyboard
will work.
Steve Jobs: 'Folks Who Want Porn Can Buy an
Android Phone'
9 to 5 Mac's MG Siegler says:
"Apple CEO Steve Jobs is on a roll. While he's probably had better
days than today, he's lately been shooting off emails left and right in
response to customers' concerns. We just were sent what appears to be
one such Jobs response, sent last week surrounding the whole Mark Fiore
situation. And it's a good one.
"When questioned about Apple's role as moral police in
the App Store, Jobs responds that 'we do believe we have a moral
responsibility to keep porn off the iPhone.' Better, is what he said
next: 'Folks who want porn can buy and [sic] Android phone.'"
WePad Aims for iPad Market with Bigger Screen,
Webcam, USB Ports
Macworld UK's Nick Spence says that powered by an Intel Atom chip
and running Android with Adobe Flash, the WePad tablet to be launched
by German computer specialists Neofonie is a potentially formidable
rival to Apple's iPad, at least in European markets.
The WePad will be available come July in various specifications that
outdo iPad, such as a bigger screen, webcam, two USB ports, and support
for browser-based software and streaming, rather than proprietary media
and music software. Prices start at approximately $600 (¤449).
Neofonie will start taking orders for the device on 27 April.
A video of
the Linux-based German WePad prototype and final design demonstration
is up on YouTube (in German). Some have suggested that WePad could be
an "iPad killer" with its deeper feature set, open platform, much
better connectivity, and competitive price (see below).
Apps & Services
iPad Insurance
PR: Cover your new iPad with the proper insurance. Worth Ave
Group offers a side by side comparison of different plans to help find
the right plan.
Individuals shopping for affordable iPad Insurance now have an
easier way to find the right coverage with the launch of a new website,
Insurance iPadInsurance.net
The site, managed by leading electronic device Insurance Agency,
Worth Avenue Group, provides customers easy access to all of the
information they need to make an informed decision on the perfect
coverage for themselves, their families, employees, and
organizations.
iPadinsurance.net provides a side-by-side comparison of iPad
Insurance plans allowing customers to make sure they are getting the
best coverage plan available for their iPad.
Visitors to the website are able to get real time assistance when
choosing a plan no matter where they are located in the United States.
Consultants at Worth Ave Group, offer online and phone assistance so
that the customers have instant access to help them choose the right
coverage.
"With the increasing costs and delicate nature of the devices being
introduced thanks to today's technology, more and more people are
looking to protect their investments. Product warranties don't
typically cover theft or accidental damage. We want consumers to know
our insurance does," said Worth Avenue Group COO Blake Barth.
The most common concerns amongst individuals shopping for iPad
insurance include cost, deductibles, theft and accidental damage
coverage.
Worth Avenue Group covers theft and accidental damage, including
liquid submersion and has a low deductible of just fifty dollars on all
iPad policies. Worth Ave Group also offers affordable laptop, iPhone,
and cell phone insurance, and is a great iPhone warranty
alternative.
Worth Avenue Group, LLC is an electronic device company located in
Stillwater, Oklahoma, providing quality, affordable device insurance
for iPads, iPhones, Laptops, and Cell Phones, along with other
electronic devices such as tablets and kindles. Worth Avenue Group
insurance policies are underwritten by AM Best A rated Hanover
insurance company.
Opera Mini Downloaded Over 1,000,000 Times on
First Day
Macworld's David Chartier reports:
"In a press release, Opera boasts that its mobilized,
proxy-dependent browser was downloaded more than a million times in its
first day of availability. In fact, it became the number one free
download across all 22 international App Stores."
Opera Mini Tops the iTunes Chart, but Can It Make
Any Money?
The Register's Bill Ray says:
"iPhone users are tuning to the Opera Mini browser, which now tops
free apps polls around the world. But giving away a product isn't
necessarily the best way to make money.
"Cult of Mac noticed that Opera's Mini browser was topping the
charts, and promptly checked the 22 iTunes stores to confirm that Opera
Mini is the number one free application everywhere. But running those
servers costs money, and it's far from clear if Opera Mini users can
ever generate enough revenue to cover that ongoing cost."
PrintCentral 1.2 Takes iPad Document Management to
a Whole New Level
PR: EuroSmartz, have announced that hot on the heels of the
release of the PrintCentral app two weeks ago, version 1.2 of the app
contains major enhancements to the way users can handle documents both
from within PrintCentral as well as from other apps.
PrintCentral version 1.2 will now enable customers to directly open
a document, spreadsheet or presentation that is stored in the "Files"
section of PrintCentral with iWorks and start editing it immediately,
this is as simple as selecting the stored file and then choosing Open
in... Pages, Numbers or Keynote.
PrintCentral can also be used to open and print attachments in the
Apple Mail app by simply tapping and holding on the item and choosing
Open in... PrintCentral. This means that any customer with PrintCentral
installed will be able to print an attachment directly from the Mail
app in just three taps! If a customer wishes to print an iWorks
document once it has been edited they can simply email to the Apple
Mail app and print it as an attachment.
Printing from other apps:
PrintCentral leverages the application file sharing features built
into the iPad and has become the pivotal app for printing from other
apps. If other apps use the file sharing feature, their customers will
be able to open & print items directly in PrintCentral with only
three taps!
Cloud Storage:
PrintCentral can directly open files in iWorks that are stored in
the cloud without having to download them first. This means that any
customers that have documents or templates stored on an FTP server,
iDisk or any WebDAV compatible service can go to the "Places" section
of PrintCentral, open the file in iWorks, edit it and send it to a
customer all with a few taps. This is completely new and unique
functionality that is not currently available to iWorks customers.
Martin Schenkel, Product Development Director at EuroSmartz
comments: "We are continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible
on the iPad as a business tool. Document printing from these devices to
any Mac or PC printer is not a simple matter, and requires a lot of
background work to retain formatting and layout. With PrintCentral 1.2
and our unique architecture we can ensure a customer can quickly and
easily print in the same format as the document was created."
Supported Languages: US English, Chinese, French, German, Italian,
Japanese and Spanish
PrintCentral version 1.2 will be a free upgrade to existing
customers and is now available on the Apple iTunes Application Store
worldwide for just $9.99, £5.99, or ¤7.99 for the iPad or
iPhone/iPod touch version.
GoodReader for iPad Now Offers Full Support for
Apple's Document Sharing
PR: Good.iWare's iPad version of GoodReader now offers full
support for Apple's Document Sharing. GoodReader, which has toggled
between the #1 and #2 overall best-selling iPad app, now offers two-way
sharing of documents with other apps that support Document Sharing.
GoodReader is famous for handling very large PDF and TXT files,
navigating manuals, large books, magazines, and renderings of 100 MB
and more with great speed compared to other document viewers. With its
new support for Document Sharing, users can copy files stored in other
apps directly to GoodReader, including Apple's own Mail app. This same
approach will work with any app which supports Document Sharing. This
process also works in reverse, with any file in GoodReader now able to
be opened in any other app which supports Document Sharing.
GoodReader offers a number of means for moving files to and from the
app, including access to MobileMe iDisk, box.net, MyDisk.se, and many
other file-storage servers for both downloading and uploading files.
Like its iPhone counterpart, the iPad version comes equipped with
"server style" support for DropBox and Google Docs, providing users
with the ability to both download documents from DropBox and Google
Docs accounts, and upload them to like with an FTP program.
GoodReader is known as a top document reader for viewing and
navigating large PDF documents on an iPhone and iPad. Besides its text
search capability, other key GoodReader features are active hyperlinks,
which enable users to more easily navigate within the document or
launch a linked document or website, and PDF Reflow. These features
make GoodReader an even better choice for those who browse large
technical documents.
Device Requirements:
Compatible with iPad
Requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later
8.7 MB
GoodReader 2.7.6 is 99¢ (or equivalent amount in other
currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store
in the Productivity category.
Physicians and Dentists Can Now Use iPads with
MacPractice
PR: MacPractice, the leading Apple developer of practice
management and clinical software on Macs and iPhones for medical and
dental offices, announced the launch of new iPad integration solutions
that allow doctors and dentists to use all MacPractice products on an
iPad to leverage the efficiency and ease of use of Apple's latest
innovation to streamline care, save time, and reduce the risk of data
entry errors.
"We've been overwhelmed with requests from doctors who want to use
MacPractice on an iPad," said Mark Hollis, president of MacPractice.
"The interface solutions we have tested allow doctors to use this
incredible device in a patient encounter, enter the visit data into
MacPractice EMR and have access to medical and dental images,
prescription history, etc. literally at their fingertips at the point
of care."
Besides qualifying its MacPractice iPhone Interface for use on the
iPad, the new iPad interface solutions leverage collaborative
technologies to make the total functionality of MacPractice available
on an iPad, including EMR, prescriptions and e-Prescribe, scheduling
and more. The new MacPractice for iPad portal provides a complete guide
to deploying and using the iPad with MacPractice.
The MacPractice iPad interface enables doctors, dentists, and
practice managers to:
Access MacPractice from anywhere within the office with the iPad's
portable, wireless, touch-screen interface. Using a remote desktop
connection from the iPad to a Mac computer, doctors can have complete
access to MacPractice untethered from the computer, as well as all the
native iPad functionality.
Doctors and nurses can easily carry all patient information from
one exam room to another and use their finger or a stylus, plus an
on-screen keyboard, to access the MacPractice database and add new
patient data. If desired, data can also be entered by attaching a
keyboard to the iPad or using the keyboard and mouse at the computer.
Data is entered directly into MacPractice, eliminating the need to
synchronize the iPad with the computer.
Access MacPractice from outside the office on an iPad. Full access
to the complete MacPractice system from anywhere with an internet
connection makes it possible to view and update patient charts from
home, the hospital or satellite offices.
Enable multiple users to simultaneously access MacPractice on a
single computer from numerous iPads. Through collaboration with Aqua
Connect, MacPractice for iPad allows multiple doctors to access the
MacPractice system on a single machine at the same time, with local
sound and audio support and built-in encryption that satisfies HIPAA
guidelines.
"We are proud to offer this joint solution with MacPractice that
delivers on the high expectations healthcare providers have had since
the announcement of the iPad," said Ronnie Exley, vice president of
Aqua Connect. "The ability to deliver Mac OS X desktops and MacPractice
in its full functionality to the iPad has the potential to
revolutionize workflow in healthcare."
Use an iPad for patient registration. Utilizing MacPractice's web
interface, patients can register on an iPad and complete HIPAA forms
either in the office or from a remote location, such as the hospital or
home. This not only streamlines the registration process, saves paper
and time, but also helps reduce the risk of data-entry errors due to
illegible handwriting or typing errors.
Complete medical EMR questionnaires on an iPad. Office staff using
MacPractice can create a customized kiosk for each individual patient
with all of the forms required for the visit and hand the patient an
iPad on which to complete Health History, Social History, etc. Upon
completion, the forms become part of the patient's record in
MacPractice EMR.
"Write" eyeglass prescriptions on an iPad. Integration with
MacPractice 20/20 allows ophthalmologists and optometrists to create
eyeglass or lens prescriptions on the iPad.
Chart restorative and periodontal conditions and treatment on an
iPad and review x-rays with patients. Dentists, dental assistants and
hygienists who use MacPractice DDS may use the iPad's touch screen to
chart existing conditions and treatment, and review x-rays and photos
with patients. They can even provide patient education material and
entertainment for the patient during procedures using native iPad
applications.
MacPractice leverages Apple's legendary ease of use, stability, and
low-cost maintenance to create affordable, intuitive, and flexible
Mac-native software for doctors. The software, currently used in 3,000
doctors' practices, combines a state-of-the-art EHR/EMR solution with
practice management tools in an easy-to-use, intuitive system that can
improve patient care, efficiency and productivity.
PR: Tooth charting, digital radiography, and electronic
dental records - MacPractice offers assistance to dentists for patient
registration and clinical recordkeeping to streamline care, save time
and reduce data entry errors
MacPractice, the leading Apple developer of practice management and
clinical software on Macs and iPhones for medical and dental offices,
announced the launch of new iPad integration solutions that allow
dentists to use MacPractice DDS, DR (Digital Radiography/Photo) and EDR
(Electronic Dental Record) on an iPad to leverage the efficiency and
ease of use of Apple's latest innovation to streamline care, save time
and reduce the risk of data entry errors.
"We've been overwhelmed with requests from dentists who want to use
MacPractice DDS and MacPractice Endo on an iPad," said Mark Hollis,
president of MacPractice. "The interface solutions we have tested make
it possible for dentists to use this incredible device to chart
existing conditions and treatment, enter visit notes and review x-rays
and photos with a patient in the treatment room."
Besides qualifying its MacPractice iPhone Interface for use on the
iPad, the new iPad interface solutions leverage collaborative
technologies to make the total functionality of MacPractice DDS
available on an iPad, including EDR, prescriptions and e-Prescribe,
scheduling and more. The new MacPractice for iPad portal provides a
complete guide to deploying and using the iPad with MacPractice.
Jonathan Ferencz, DDS, a prominent prosthodontist and clinical
professor of prosthodontics at New York University College of
Dentistry, used his iPad to show five patients their photos and x-rays
in the dental chair.
"Four patients were so impressed that they scheduled appointments
for suggested treatment," Ferencz said. "Were they moved by a clearer
vision of their clinical condition and the obvious need for treatment?
Or were they impressed with the exquisite display of the iPad and our
technical prowess? Frankly, it didn't matter. My goal is to use the
software and hardware tools available to enhance patient care, and that
is exactly what is happening."
The MacPractice iPad interface enables dentists, hygienists,
assistants and dental staff to:
Access MacPractice DDS from anywhere within the office with the
iPad's portable, wireless, touch-screen interface.
Using a remote desktop connection from the iPad to a Mac computer,
dentists can have complete access to MacPractice DDS as well as all the
native iPad functionality, untethered from the computer.
Dental staff can easily carry all patient information from one exam
room to another and use their finger or a stylus, plus an on-screen
keyboard, to access the MacPractice database and add new patient data.
If desired, data can also be entered by attaching a keyboard to the
iPad or using the keyboard and mouse at the computer. Data is entered
directly into MacPractice, eliminating the need to synchronize the iPad
with the computer.
Access MacPractice from outside the office on an iPad. Full access
to the complete MacPractice DDS system from anywhere with an internet
connection makes it possible to view and update patient charts from
home, a satellite office or anywhere.
Enable multiple users to simultaneously access MacPractice on a
single computer from numerous iPads. Through collaboration with Aqua
Connect, MacPractice for iPad allows multiple doctors to access the
MacPractice system on a single machine at the same time, with local
sound and audio support and built-in encryption that satisfies HIPAA
guidelines.
"We are proud to offer this joint solution with MacPractice that
delivers on the high expectations dentists have had since the
announcement of the iPad," said Ronnie Exley, Vice President of Aqua
Connect. "The ability to deliver Mac OS X desktops and MacPractice in
its full functionality to the iPad has the potential to revolutionize
workflow in dentistry."
Chart restorative and periodontal conditions and treatment on an
iPad and review x-rays and photos with patients. Dentists, dental
assistants, and hygienists who use MacPractice DDS may use the iPad's
touch screen to chart examinations and review x-rays and photos with
the patient in the treatment room. They can even provide patient
education information and entertainment for the patient during
procedures using native iPad applications.
Complete medical EMR questionnaires on an iPad. Office staff using
MacPractice can create a customized kiosk for each individual patient
with all of the forms required for the visit and hand the patient an
iPad on which to complete health, social and other history forms. Upon
completion, the forms will become part of the patient's record in
MacPractice EDR.
Use an iPad for patient registration. Utilizing MacPractice's web
interface, patients can register for appointments and procedures on an
iPad and complete HIPAA forms either in the office or from home. This
not only streamlines the registration process, saves paper and time,
but also helps reduce the risk of data-entry errors due to illegible
handwriting or typing errors.
Multieducator Releases World History Documents for
iPad
PR: MultiEducator, Inc. introduces "World History Documents".
The program was developed specifically to leverage the iPad's's unique
capabilities and touch interface. It includes over 350 documents, as
well as, voice and video recordings. World Documents is the second IPad
product developed by MultiEducator, joining an iPad version of their
popular "American Dreams" program, which became available the day the
iPad was released. World History Documents is MultiEducator's first
universal application, with separate versions automatically available
to the user, each optimized for either the iPad or the iPhone/iPod
touch.
Perfect for educators, students and casual users alike, World
History Documents immerses the user in all aspects of World History.
Documents in the program span history from Code of Hammurabi to Barak
Obama's Nobel acceptance speech in 2009. This program also includes 19
audio and video recordings of famous speeches and addresses.
The documents in the World History Documents are divided by time
periods, and include a translation of the Hebrew Bible, the New
Testament and the Koran.
Beyond the chronological listings, there are separate sections on
British, French, Middle East and United States documents. There is also
a section of documents on the laws of war and the speeches of Winston
Churchill. Audio and video clips of famous historical personalities
include: Benito Mussolini, Neville Chamberlain, Adolf Hitler, Franklin
Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Charles Degaulle, Fidel Castro, David
Ben-Gurion, John F. Kennedy, Anwar Sadat, Menachem Begin and more.
Each document entry includes an explanation of the significance of
the treaty, law, section of the Bible or key points of a speech.
Documents can be accessed chronologically, or often by groups.
Effortlessly search for any document, save favorites, as well e-mail
documents to friends and colleagues. Leveraging over 20 years of
research and development, this is MultiEducator's second application in
the company's new line of History on-the-Go products, with the
expectation of developing 20 new applications in 2010. MultiEducator's
History-on-the-Go series joins the companies 26 Formulator apps
targeted for the Engineering and Trade markets.
System Requirements: iPad, iPhone, or 2nd Generation iPod touch 2.2
or later
World History Documents for the iPad and iPhone is offered for $2.99
and available exclusively through Apple's App Store in the Reference
category. Review copies are available upon request.
PR: Navigon just launched a Canadian version of its popular
iPhone navigation app. MobileNavigator Canada transforms the iPhone
into an inclusive navigation device that relies on the GPS receiver,
independent from a cell or wireless signal, to provide the most feature
rich on-board navigation application.
MobileNavigator offers a familiar, yet streamlined user interface
that offers intuitive visual feedback and readily accessible connected
features, which takes the efficiency of mobile navigation to new
heights. It is the only on-board iPhone navigation app available that
includes Google Local Search, Reality View Pro, branded in-route POIs,
seamless in-app iPod controls, enhanced pedestrian mode and Traffic
Live in one application.
Navigon just recently added three new features to MobileNavigator
that are also available in the Canadian version: Connection to Facebook
and Twitter, Panorama View 3D with 3D terrain views derived from NASA
data (In App Purchase), and personalized route recommendations via
Navigon MyRoutes.
Navigon MyRoutes analyzes driving habits, patterns, location, time
and day to provide up to three routes clearly displayed in-map with
ETA, distance and driving times for each. Up to three recommendations
can be suggested, one primary, and up to two alternatives provide the
user with options to choose the preferred course. MyRoutes utilizes
driving history data and information to calculate better routes that
avoid congestion and get drivers to their destination faster.
MobileNavigator 1.5.1 Canada gives users an easy way to broadcast
current position, destination and ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) to
favorite social media outlets, Twitter and Facebook, without navigation
interruption. The in-app Facebook or Twitter icons seamlessly launch
during navigation and Twitter will automatically limit character input
to its required maximum 140 characters.
Complementing the elegant iPhone UI, Panorama View 3D is
three-dimensional digitized cartography generated from NASAs height and
terrain data. The 3D maps deliver an accurate depiction of surrounding
environment, and what lies ahead with landscapes that include
elevations, shadows, and geographic images. Panorama View 3D is
integrated in-map, independent from the phones data connection.
MobileNavigator Canada is $79.99 in the Canadian App Store with no
hidden charges or additional monthly fees. Users can add services like
TrafficLive and Panorama View 3D directly within the app as In App
Purchases.
Legend Maker for Mac Converts Books for iPad,
Kindle, and ePub Devices
PR: ZappTek announces the introduction of Legend Maker 1.0
for Mac OS X, their new application which automatically converts book
manuscripts from standard word processor files into eBooks. Converted
manuscripts are properly formatted for the Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle,
Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony Reader, and other ePub-compatible
devices, as well as reader software such as ibis and Bookworm. Legend
Maker requires no knowledge of HTML, and simplifies the creation of
eBooks which may include images, indexes, tables of contents, endnotes,
footnotes, and complex layout and design.
In 2008 ZappTek introduced Legends, the first line of original
fiction books for the iPhone. With Legend Maker 1.0 the company has
taken the tools used to produce Legends books for the iPhone and
incorporated them into a single application for use by authors and
publishers. Starting with any word processor file, ZappTek recommends
saving it as an RTF (Rich Text Format) file before importing it into
Legend Maker. The user then inserts simple text-based tags into the
manuscript, indicating page breaks, bookmarks (used to create the Table
of Contents), and images (for placement of graphics and photos). The
application then automatically carries over into the eBook conversion
most layout and typographical elements of the original, including
italics, boldface, indentation, hyperlinks, and tables.
Feature Highlights:
Legend Maker 1.0 converts text and document files into eBooks
Book manuscripts are easily converted to comply with ePub
formatting standards
No knowledge of HTML or programming is required
The app automatically carries over most layout and typography from
the original
The user can include a table of contents, endnotes, images,
hyperlinks, and more
All standard eBook metadata is supported
eBooks created are compatible with iPad, Kindle, nook, and Sony
Reader
eBooks created are compatible with reader software such as ibis and
Bookworm
Legend Maker 1.0 comes with free updates for life
Book manuscripts can be converted and verified for compatibility
with any of the most popular eBook devices and reader software. eBooks
created with Legend Maker include all standard metadata: title, author,
publisher, copyright, ISBN, creation date, and genre.
"As readers become increasingly comfortable with eBooks, more and
more authors will have an opportunity to find an audience," observed
ZappTek Founder Michael Zapp. "Using Legend Maker, a very easy-to-use
application, any author or publisher can quickly convert any book
manuscript into a professionally formatted eBook."
System Requirements:
Mac with Intel processor
Mac OS X 10.6 or later (Snow Leopard)
Legend Maker 1.0 for Mac OS X is available now for $99.99, and comes
with free, lifetime updates. A demo version, limited to 100 lines of
text, is available as a free download. Review copies are available on
request.
Grantwood Technology Ships New RunWallet for iPod
shuffle
PR: Grantwood Technology, LLC has announced the release of
the updated RunWallet, an armband product designed to comfortably
military Common Access Cards (CAC), carry IDs, emergency contact
information, bank cards, credit cards, car keys, car remotes, house
keys, hotel keys, cash/coins during exercise, with the added ability to
carry the iPod shuffle or anything else that can be clipped to it.
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The RunWallet is a soft, neoprene arm wallet that can easily
accommodate the above items in a secure Velcro® closure. Each
RunWallet consists of a comfortable and flexible armband strap that can
accommodate both large and small arms. We also have extra large and
extra small armbands available upon request. As a fitness wallet, the
RunWallet can be attached to the supplied armband, or can easily be
attached to your shoe, attached to a belt or simply placed in a pocket.
New to the RunWallet is a lanyard to fold over to use as needed.
Whether you seek a running wallet, fitness wallet, or arm wallet, the
RunWallet will fit your needs.
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The RunWallet also has a clear front face which allows items to be
clipped to it, including the iPod shuffle.
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The RunWallet's armband is made with the same material as our highly
acclaimed tuneband for iPod and tuneband for iPhone. Therefore, you
already own one of our tunebands for iPod or tunebands for iPhone or
plan to purchase one, you can accommodate both items on the same
armband.
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"We are very pleased with our RunWallet and we updated it to allow
military CAC use and the optional lanyard," explained Michael Banks,
MD, co-founder and CEO of Grantwood Technology, LLC. "There still is no
better way to carry IDs, keys, cash and now it comes in black and
military green."
PR: Marware Inc. announces the Eco-Envi for iPad is now
shipping. The Eco-Envi is a stylish eco-leather envelope sleeve. This
elegant solution helps protect the iPad when you're carrying or storing
it. Premium, high-grain eco-leather with contrast stitching and an
environmentally friendly fleece interior make the leather envelope
attractive and practical. The Velcro closure keeps your iPad in place
and secure. The Eco-Envi is available in black or white eco-leather.
Marware's Eco-Envi is a guiltless, convenient alternative to bulkier
leather sleeves. Keep your iPad clean and pristine with the Eco-Envi.
The Eco-Envi also comes with Marware's lifetime warranty.
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Features:
Leather envelope sleeve
Eco-leather sleeve made from RoHS compliant leather (Restriction of
Hazardous Substances)
Contrast stitching
Premium look and feel
Secure Velcro closure
A sleeve solution with room for using with other cases (such as
MicroShell)
Includes: Leather envelope sleeve
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The Eco-Envi is available in black or white eco-leather. The
Eco-Envi retails for $49.99 .
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For more information about the Eco-Envi, visit Marware online.
PR: Marware announces that the Spoortfolio Bandit sleeve for
the iPad is now shipping. The Sportfolio Bandit is a snug-fitting
neoprene sleeve for the iPad. A leather accent band adds a stylish
contrast to this neoprene sleeve and doubles as an innovative carrying
strap. A bonus outer pocket provides plenty of extra carrying space.
The Sportfolio Bandit is available in three attractive color
combinations and comes with Marware's Lifetime Warranty.
Marware Inc., announces the Sportfolio Bandit for iPad is now
shipping. The Sportfolio Bandit for the iPad is made of rugged neoprene
and is lined with a plush interior. It sports a handy outside pocket
for accessories and, an attractive leather accent band that doubles as
a hand strap for easier carrying. The leather accent creates a stylish
contrast without adding bulk to the sleeve.
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The Sportfolio Bandit is available in three attractive color
combinations: Silver with a light blue leather accent band, silver with
a white leather accent band or black with a black leather accent band.
The Sportfolio Bandit is a versatile carrying sleeve for the iPad, or
as an added layer of protection when you place it in your backpack or
handbag. The Sportfolio Bandit also comes with Marware's Lifetime
Warranty.
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Features:
Rugged neoprene outer construction
Soft, plush-lined interior
Attractive leather accent band doubles as a hand strap for easier
carrying
Exterior pocket for accessories
Includes neoprene sleeve
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The Sportfolio Bandit is available in silver with a light blue
leather accent band, silver with a white leather accent band or black
with a black leather accent band. The Sportfolio Bandit retails for
$34.99 . For more information, please visit Marware online. Marware is
a leading provider of software and eco-conscious accessory solutions
for Apple iPhones, iPads, iPods, and Notebooks.
Speck's First Wave of New Cases, Sleeves, and
Screen Protection for iPad Available Now
PR: As eager Apple lovers unpack and fire up their iPad for
the first time, Speck is filling retail and online store shelves with
innovative cases, bags and other new solutions designed to keep the
world's coolest new on-the-go gadget safely and stylishly protected.
The first three offerings, the PixelShield sleeve, PixelSleeve Plus
carrying case and ShieldView anti-glare protective screen films for
iPad offer optimum screen and device protection yet boast distinct
design features.
"Our designers took an in-depth look at the iPad experience and
crafted a complete portfolio of exceptionally thoughtful and stylish
designs"
"Our designers took an in-depth look at the iPad experience and
crafted a complete portfolio of exceptionally thoughtful and stylish
designs," said Irene Baran, CEO of Speck. "We've taken many queues from
the best aspects of our existing designs, as well as created fresh
all-new products that are truly fitting for Apple's ground-breaking
iPad."
PixelShield Carrying Sleeve with Durable Screen Protection Layer
for iPad
New iPad owners can now find the PixelShield carrying sleeve with
reinforced screen protection layer at Apple stores and other select
retailers as well as at speckproducts.com. With PixelShield, simply
tuck your iPad into the soft, scratch-free micro-fleece lined interior,
grab the built-in tote handle and go! Three layers of protection,
including an integrated durable hard panel, help protect the iPad's
delicate glass touch screen from impacts, while the stretchy
pixel-textured neoprene exterior snugly holds the iPad securely in
place. Plus, the smart lay-flat design cuts time at airport security
checkpoints while its lightweight construction keeps ideal for carrying
iPad on its own, or for protecting it while in your bag, purse or
briefcase. Available in red and black, the PixelShield for iPad is
available for $39.95 MSRP. For more information, please visit
http://www.speckproducts.com/products/pixelshield/ipad/224.
PixelSleeve Plus Reinforced Carrying Sleeve for iPad
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Featuring an extra-durable screen protection layer and a distinctive
pixel-textured neoprene exterior, the PixelSleeve Plus carrying sleeve
provides a cozy, protective home for your iPad and features a soft
scratch-free micro-fleece interior lining. However, the devil (and
guardian angel) is in the details. PixelSleeve Plus features a padded,
zippered side entry and an integrated low-profile carry-handle for
added convenience and comfort. And with the "Plus" comes a durable yet
flexible reinforced inner layer that helps keep the iPad touch screen
protected from knocks and bumps. Easy to stash and carry, PixelSleeve
Plus also makes getting your iPad through airport security checkpoints
a breeze. Available in black with gray lining, the PixelSleeve Plus for
iPad is available for $39.95 MSRP. For more information on PixelSleeve
Plus, please visit
http://www.speckproducts.com/products/pixelsleeve-plus/ipad/226.
ShieldView Anti-Glare Protective Screen Films for iPad
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Speck entered the screen protection market last year with the
introduction of CrispView screen cleaners. Now, Speck's new precise-fit
ShieldView screen protectors help guard those sensitive iPad touch
screens from scratches, scrapes and smudges so they always look their
best and brightest. The anti-glare matte finish coating helps cut down
on reflections for improved visibility and clarity. The non-adhesive
protectors are easy to apply and remove as needed and come packaged in
a re-sealable storage envelope. ShieldView for iPad includes two screen
protector films and a cleaning cloth and will be available for $24.95
MSRP. For more information, please visit
http://www.speckproducts.com/products/shieldview/ipad/233.
Speck will also soon be releasing a number of additional new
products for the iPad
CandyShell and Fitted Hard Shell Cases for iPad
Exclusively available at Apple Retail and Online Store, shoppers
will very soon see shelves stocked with NightShade Purple and Batwing
Black editions of CandyShell cases for iPad, each featuring a sleek
outer hard shell, rubberized insulating interior lining and a built-in
flip-back panel to allow use with the iPad dock and keyboard. Also
exclusive to Apple stores, iPad fans and fashionistas alike will soon
have the opportunity to adorn and protect their devices with the
upholstered look and comfortable feel of a fabric-wrapped Fitted hard
shell case, available in Tartan Plaid Fadeaway Light Gray and Blue-Gray
patterns. Additional Fitted patterns in Tartan Plaid White, Houndstooth
Gray and Classic Plaid Pink and Gray will also be released shortly.
Both CandyShell and Fitted cases for iPad will be available for $49.95
MSRP in mid-April.
SeeThru and SeeThru Satin Hard Shell Cases for iPad
Speck has also re-imagined the original, ever-popular translucent
SeeThru and soft-touch finish SeeThru Satin hard shell cases for the
iPad. These flexible one-piece cases offer sleek, durable protection
and seamless look, feel and functionality. Raised rubberized front
bezel trim and button covers offer added protection, while the raised
traction detail on the back of the case offers extra in-hand grip and
non-skid use and stability. Plus, the built-in flip-back panel opens
for use with the iPad dock and keyboard. SeeThru will be available in
Clear, while SeeThru Satin will be available in Black, Blue and Purple,
each for $49.95 MSRP.
PixelSkin for iPad
With its signature gridded texture, the PixelSkin provides a super
cool look and superior grip for the travelling iPad. Soft, rubbery
materials wraps snugly around the iPad for top notch scratch and drop
protection. The form fitting design still allows for ample access to
all buttons, controls, sensors and connections. PixelSkin for iPad will
come in Black, Green and Purple and each will be available for $39.95
MSRP.
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