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May 1 2006

Belkin announces wireless KVM switch aimed at laptop users

138802210 f37eac8d8f m Belkin announces wireless KVM switch aimed at laptop usersWell-known cable and peripheral manufactuer Belkin today announced the “Flip Wireless” KVM Switch. Flip Wireless allows mobile users to bring home their work laptop and easily plug it into their home setup to share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between two computers. Its wireless remote further reduces the cables that clutter your desktop.

Flip Wireless enables connection of your laptop to your home computer devices easily. The wireless remote can be placed or mounted anywhere on your desktop with the included fastener strip. Flip Wireless also allows you to connect your old and new home computers, so you can easily access files and programs using the same desktop devices. It offers the added feature of letting you share one set of speakers between computers. Flip Wireless fully supports any combination of PC and Mac desktop and notebook computers for use in any home or work environment.

Flip Wireless will sell for USD$79.99 and will ship in North America in June. It’s not clear from the press release and picture just what the remote is for… hooking to the laptop, or controlling the switch.

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Mar 20 2006

Adobe InDesign CS2 One-on-One, master InDesign with Deke McClelland

115672233 8410431656 m Adobe InDesign CS2 One on One, master InDesign with Deke McClellandAdobe InDesign has become the page layout app of choice with converts making the switch from QuarkXPress in record numbers. If you’re ready to master InDesign, there’s nothing like having your own personal tutor, and O’Reilly Press promises to simulate that experience with their new book, Adobe InDesign CS2 One-on-One Adobe InDesign CS2 One on One, master InDesign with Deke McClelland from Deke McClelland. It’s a
comprehensive training package complete with sample files, full color images, and over two hours of video on DVD. Nice, huh?

Deke teaches his own 12-step program to help you give up your QuarkXPress addiction and finally embrace InDesign. You’ll get to see the app in action and learn at their own pace. Under Deke’s seasoned guidance, through twelve step-by-step lessons and relevant, real-world projects readers will learn fundamental and advanced concepts, theories, techniques, and best
practices for making the most out of InDesign.

The book retails for USD$44.99 from O’Reilly, but you could probably find a deal on it elsewhere. Adobe InDesign CS2 One on One, master InDesign with Deke McClelland

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Jan 10 2006

Griffin TuneFlex auto charger and flexible docking cradle for Nano

84749814 0d730b0dba m Griffin TuneFlex auto charger and flexible docking cradle for NanoThe new Griffin TuneFlex is a goosenecked dock and car charger for the iPod nano that adjusts to any angle. Its cradle grips your nano and rotates to stay upright and easily readable in any position. The TuneFlex has a built-in 1/8″ stereo line-out audio jack that lets you attach a cassette adapter and also includes a pass-through dock connector that lets you use digital devices, such as Griffin’s iTrip FM transmitter, AirClick remote, SmartDeck cassette adapter, or others. A low-high audio output switch ensures sound without distortion.

The Griffin TuneFlex will retail for USD$39.99 and will begin shipping in February 2006.

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