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Nov 19 2008

Frenzic, one of the most addictive games ever, as it was meant to be played…on the iPhone

FrenzicIndex 20081119 183402 Frenzic, one of the most addictive games ever, as it was meant to be played...on the iPhoneFrenzic by the Iconfactory & ARTIS Software has always been a cool game: you race against the clock to strategically position pie wedges in available spots gaining points and power ups as you go. It’s been available on the Mac since March of 2007 but I had a better chance of resisting its addictive pull because the mouse and keyboard just aren’t the best method of input for a game like this. Frenzic is a “put that THERE!” kind of game…a game that begs to be instructed with the point of a demanding finger.

…and now Frenzic has come to the platform that can do it right–the iPhone and iPod touch.

frenzicaddict 20081119 182906 Frenzic, one of the most addictive games ever, as it was meant to be played...on the iPhoneA little while ago I was asked to test out Frenzic for iPhone
 Frenzic, one of the most addictive games ever, as it was meant to be played...on the iPhone while it was still in beta and I teased my Flickr friends with the picture shown here. This is what a typical iPod touch will look like shortly after installing Frenzic…the tell tail seven spot fingerprint pattern is unmistakable. It’s the sign of an addict.

Frenzic is now available from the Apple App Store for USD$4.99, but be warned it pays back more than that in fun while making your free time vanish.

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Jul 24 2007

iTrip Pocket from Griffin Tech

FM transmitters come in several types. The iTrip Pocket joins a very successful line of iTrip adapters, and excels in convenience. Unlike others – including other iTrip adapters – this FM transmitter is powered by the iPod.

We’ve also got plenty of choices with built-in displays. The iTrip also turns to the iPod to take care of this with on-screen display. The adapter does include hardware preset buttons, making it easy to switch between frequently used frequencies.

iTripPocket2 iTrip Pocket from Griffin Tech

I found the trade-offs mentioned above more than worth it. The simplicity of popping on the adapter and turning on the radio outweighs the battery drain and complements the Apple iPod experience. On connection or power on the unit tunes to the last used frequency automatically.

In fact, the battery pull (I’d guess about 3x the normal music playback) actually helps cycle my battery and keep the battery’s memory adjusted for long video playback. On my video iPod, the meter would be above 3/4 after 45 minutes of play with the adapter.

iTripPocket1 iTrip Pocket from Griffin Tech

The iTrip X also simplifies volume adjustments – by taking it away. I found this convenient as well. Previously I was always turning up my iPod for better reception, and them back down for out-of-the-car use.

The one feature I didn’t use at all? The iTrip Pocket has a keychain loop on a cap that covers the iPod port that could make it easy to tote your iTrip on your keychain. I passed on this, and left it in my car instead.

Disappointments? Nothing was a let-down on this device, though there is somethings I’d change: it’s odd to me that the adapter starts playing music from the top of your library on connect. I start my day off with podcasts, so each time I connect the adapter in the morning, I have to jump into podcasts to stop the “autoplay”.

While the unit works on most modern iPods (including the video iPod) , it is designed to look best on a nano. The buttons (frequency adjust and presets) are sound and provide good tactile feedback.

If you take your iPod on the road – be sure to queue up that playlist before hitting traffic. And if your vehicle does not sport an auxiliary input, grab an iTrip X. Its easy to use, broadcasts a clear signal and unless your commute exceeds two hours a day, the battery drain won’t slow you down.

The iTrip Pocket has an MSRP of $49. At press time you could buy it at Amazon for $28.

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May 9 2005

Unsanity announces Tiger compatibility update for Menu Master

13195552 246e004892 m Unsanity announces Tiger compatibility update for Menu Master
Menu Master is a haxie that allows users to change or remove menu shortcut keys in any application. Additionally, users can set shortcuts to any menu item that originally had no shortcuts, or remove existing shortcuts from menu items. Menu Master gives you a complete control over your menus, all just for affordable USD$10. Read on for what’s new in version 1.3

New in Version 1.3

  • This is a free update for registered users.

  • Addressed a crash with URL Manager Pro.
  • No longer confuses set hotkeys in FruitMenu or FontCard menus.
  • Fixed a problem that would cause some pull down menu keys to be off by one.
  • No longer sets the same hotkeys for all popup menus in an application.
  • New Registration System. Registered users are able to click the Update Now button to quickly and easily update their registration. The new serial number works across users so if you have permissions to write to /Library, all users will get the new SN automatically.
  • Fixed a problem when setting keys for dynamic menu items (like most menu items in the Finder). This change will ungroup dynamic menu items (Like Empty Trash) when you set new keys for them. This change means you need to manually set new hotkeys for any newly visible items.
  • Tiger Compatible.
  • Spifftacular New Installer.
  • Updated to APE 1.5

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