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iPhone legal... Black's Dictionary on your iPhone!

They didn't have this when I was in my polisci and law classes! Check it out:

Black's Law Dictionary for your iPhone with audio pronounciations (so the judge understands what you're trying to say).

Blacks Law Dictionary is the definitive legal resource for lawyers, law students and laypeople alike. Edited by the worlds foremost legal lexicographer, Bryan A. Garner, Black's Law Dictionary is known for its clear and precise legal definitions, substantive accuracy, and stylistic clarity making it the most cited legal dictionary in print.
http://www.blackslawdictionary.com/

Posted at 11:27AM Jul 01, 2009 by ko maruyama in Produce | Comments[0]

Apple Releases Final Cut Pro 6.0.6 Update; No Word On Final Cut Studio 3

New update, still nothing on the next full version. [Read More]

Posted at 04:35PM Jun 23, 2009 by Heath McKnight in Produce | Comments[0]

4,900% markup on some text messages, researcher estimates

It costs a cellphone company a mere third of a cent to transmit a text message that it charges customers as much as 15 cents to send, estimates a University of Waterloo professor. [Read More]

Posted at 10:43PM Jun 18, 2009 by Kevin P McAuliffe in Produce | Comments[0]

Ten One: Draw on you iPhone for $500?

The creators of the Pogo Stylus, the first iPhone- and iPod touch-compatible stylus, have announced its $500 Art Challenge as a way to encourage Pogo Stylus users to draw, sketch and doodle with their capacitive touch screen tool. One winner, who will receive $500 cash, will be selected based on artistic skill, presentation and creativity/originality. [Read More]

Posted at 01:02AM Jun 12, 2009 by ko maruyama in Produce | Comments[0]

Drink Celsius. Burn Calories!

If you are thirsty, don't even think about grabbing one of those soda pop beverages. Instead get yourself a CELSIUS! You can burn over 100 calories.

I've tried it myself, and it isn't bad. Comes in plenty of flavors to keep you drinkin'. Visit them at: www.celsius.com Don't forget to PRINT the coupon!

Posted at 12:00AM Jun 10, 2009 by ko maruyama in Produce | Comments[0]

ULuv iLuv? of course... more iPhone 3G S stuff

iLuv, the leader in innovative audio solutions, announces today the immediate availability of new iPhone 3G S accessories ranging from cases and windshield mount kits to power combo packs.

The newest accessories include the iCC77 Flexi Clear Thermoplastic Polyurethane Case which provides flexibility and durability like no other and the iCC781 Windshield Mount Kit with Power Combo Pack.

These iPhone 3G S accessories range from $24.99 to $34.99 MSRP. For specific release dates see below product details or visit www.i-luv.com.

Posted at 03:44PM Jun 09, 2009 by ko maruyama in Produce | Comments[0]

iPhone 3GS: New iPhone; S For Speed! Video!

New iPhone! [Read More]

Posted at 12:39PM Jun 08, 2009 by Heath McKnight in Produce | Comments[0]

iPhone 3.0 OS update, MMS, Streaming HTTP video, etc.

New to the iPhone is OS 3.0 to include cut, copy and paste functions, landscape keyboard layout in email, notes, and messages, also the new OS will include support of MMS messaging services, include Spotlight searching found in the Mac OS X platform, as well as access to more iTunes store features such as video rental and iTunes U. Also announced is iPhone tethering through bluetooth or USB connections to computers. The new version of the iPhone software also has support for HTTP streaming of audio and video. In order to become more like it's full fledged sibling on the Mac OS side Safari on the iPhone will also include auto fill text support. New MobileMe and iPhone feature is Find My iPhone where owners who have an iPhone connected to their MobileMe account can send messages to their phone saying it's locked, get status updates from the phone, and choose to lock and wipe the phone remotely. Only through MobileMe in any web browser owners can also track the whereabouts of their iPhone on a map. Available WorldWide June 17th.

Posted at 11:58AM Jun 08, 2009 by Joshua Virata in Produce | Comments[0]

Mac OS X Snow Leopard Pricing and Release

Introduced today for at the WWDC 2009 is Apple's next revision in the Mac OS X, Snow Leopard. With all the new features previewed today during the Keynote with Phil Schiller. Available today for Developer Preview and with release in September for the incredible low price of $29 (Single user) for current Leopard users, and $49 for a family pack. Note Windows 7 goes on sale in October.

Posted at 11:38AM Jun 08, 2009 by Joshua Virata in Produce | Comments[0]

New features in Quicktime X

Today at the WWDC 2009 conference Apple previewed the next version of their Quicktime Player, Quicktime X. New features to include new on screen controls just like in iTunes during video playback, new minor trimming features built into the player, a thumbnail video scrubbing bar, and new sharing features all built into the player. This new version also gets rid of the video container/border that used to enclose videos into their own window and goes for a new pop in style black top bar and on screen controls that disappear when the cursor is inactive.

Posted at 11:27AM Jun 08, 2009 by Joshua Virata in Produce | Comments[0]

Palm Pre Released!

Lots of awesome features for this amazing-looking smart phone! [Read More]

Posted at 12:34PM Jun 06, 2009 by Heath McKnight in Produce | Comments[0]

Videoguys.com Blu-ray Creation Bundle!

Pretty sweet deal! [Read More]

Posted at 12:04PM Jun 06, 2009 by Heath McKnight in Produce | Comments[0]

Roxio Easy VHS To DVD For Mac

Preserve your old VHS tapes to DVD. [Read More]

Posted at 06:02PM Jun 02, 2009 by Heath McKnight in Produce | Comments[0]

Focus Enhancements' FS-H200 Direct To Edit Recorder For Video Professionals

Affordable Direct to Edit video recorder for professionals. [Read More]

Posted at 05:56PM Jun 01, 2009 by Heath McKnight in Produce | Comments[0]

Montage - another tool for Pinnacle Studio 12

Montage is Studio 12's tool for quickly putting together professional looking slideshows and montages on your PC. With it, you can display albums of photos or create multi-picture video walls.

You don't need to be a professional to use it. It seems pretty straightforward. But you'll get a really good looking result with a few clicks of the mouse. I've used Pinnacle's Studio software on my PC before, and it delivers a really good looking video with little effort. [Read More]

Posted at 04:12PM May 29, 2009 by ko maruyama in Produce | Comments[0]

US Feeling Competition in Solar Technology

The US, which used to lead in solar panel production suddenly finds itself in a competitive marketplace.

Let's hope that this means that we'll have some reasonably priced solar options in the coming year. (Here in SoCal we have a ton of sun... now what to do with it)
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Posted at 10:00AM May 29, 2009 by ko maruyama in Produce | Comments[0]

Pogo Stylus Contest

You may have seen my review of the Pogo Stylus on CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NET - it's the small pen that allows you to get touch response out of your iPhone without using your fingers. Well, the company (tenonedesign) is wrapping up the design contest using their stylus.. your chance to win $500 is coming to a close... [Read More]

Posted at 09:28AM May 27, 2009 by ko maruyama in Produce | Comments[0]

DivX Pro 7 Now For Mac

DivX Pro 7, finally available for the Mac! [Read More]

Posted at 08:10PM May 26, 2009 by Heath McKnight in Produce | Comments[0]

muvee Reveal DivX Edition

DivX's home movie editor. [Read More]

Posted at 05:20PM May 26, 2009 by Heath McKnight in Produce | Comments[0]

Stanton T.55 Vinyl to Digital

Not to be confused with the Staunton Lick, the Stanton System is a USB device that allows you to easily get your vinyl into digital. There are tons of records that have still not been released digitally, so if you need to take your library with you digitally, here's an easy way to get them onto your mp3 device... [Read More]

Posted at 12:00AM May 26, 2009 by ko maruyama in Produce | Comments[0]