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Appletell reviews the BookArc Desktop Stand for MacBooks
I like the BookArc; let’s start with that. This device from Twelve South is a simple but solid heavy gauge steel arc in which your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air can rest in its closed position. Why would you need that? You wouldn’t be asking if you use an external monitor and keyboard with your MacBook. Small is good when you’re considering portability. But when doing work at your desk, it’s better for your…
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Appletell reviews Scholastic vocabulary apps for iPhone, iPod touch
Today, we take a look at a couple of Scholastic apps that can teach children reading and vocabulary while keeping them entertained: WordGirl Word Hunt and Clifford’s BE BIG with Words.
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Appletell reviews Adobe After Effects CS4
This program is so mind-bogglingly powerful that the fact that it not only exists but can run comfortably on my MacBook Pro is awe-inspiring.
Appletell reviews “And Another Thing…” H2G2 audio book for iPhone, iPod touch
It’s true. There’s a sixth installment in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Trilogy. With the death of Douglas Adams in 2001, it seemed the landmark series had reached a less than impressive end with Mostly Harmless, a book which Douglas himself referred to as “bleak.” But is a bleak… Continue Reading »
Appletell reviews augmented reality games for iPhone 3GS
Augmented reality. If you’re not familiar with the phrase, get there. It’s a fairly new trend in games in which the computer generated graphics are laid on top of what you actually see around you. There are other more detailed and possibly more accurate definitions, but forget about them. What… Continue Reading »
Appletell reviews two deer hunting games for iPhone, iPod Touch
In terms of how hunting may actually be, Real Deer Hunting does a better job at portraying that. However, when I want to play a game on my iPhone, I look to play the more exciting and action packed ones, so Big Buck Hunter was a better experience for me.… Continue Reading »
Appletell reviews the NZXT CRYO S Notebook Cooler
The CRYO S notebook cooler/stand is made out of one super thick (3mm) piece of aluminum. It has a nice brush-black aluminum finish with some slots cut out, some grill work, and some rubber details to keep your notebook in place. Underneath the slab of metal are two 120mm fans.… Continue Reading »
Appletell reviews Pitz and Pang for iPhone, iPod touch
I sometimes worry I’m too easy of a reviewer; that I dish out fours and fives by default, remember only the good parts of games, glossing over the rough edges, and just generally giving designers the benefit of the doubt. Then I run into games like Pitz and Pang, now… Continue Reading »
Halloween iPhone apps that could actually be scary
There’s certainly no shortage of Halloween-themed apps in the iTunes App Store. Search “Halloween,” and nearly 200 apps show up. Now, the connection to Halloween with some of these is dubious at best, but that’s still a lot of material. The question is, how many of these apps are actually… Continue Reading »
Appletell reviews Pandorum for iPhone and iPod touch
Movie tie-ins generally suck when it comes to gaming. They’re often made cheaply, they’re rushed through production to drop on or before the movie release date, and they’re often hampered by restrictions on story and characters that may not be conducive to gaming. In the case of Pandorum for the… Continue Reading »
Appletell reviews Keep Defenders for iPhone, iPod touch
Keep Defenders is a real-time strategy game where your disturbingly-cute warriors attempt to prevent their clubhouse-like castle from being destroyed by wave after wave of equally cute enemy armies. The whole thing would be adorable if it weren’t for fact that they’re beating the crap out of each other with… Continue Reading »
Appletell reviews the DoubleSight Smart USB Monitor DS-70U
The DoubleSight USB monitor is one of the many options available today in the world of USB displays. DoubleSight has 7 and 9 inch models, and you can even get a webcam to go along with the 9 inch model. The 9 inch also obviously benefits from a higher display,… Continue Reading »
Review of the Snowball USB Microphone from Blue
Microphone maker Blue may have hit on the secret formula for success; create an easy-to-use product with a great design that also works really well. The first thing you notice about the Snowball is its physical design. It’s fun without being goofya white and chrome ball atop a shiny tripod… Continue Reading »
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