Nancy Gravley

The Cloak, a rucksack-style backpack, is part of the Tribute line from Hex. It is big, water resistant, secure and attractive.  It can hold up to a 15-inch MacBook Pro with accessories and is made of durable corduroy. Did we mention big?

Those waiting for ZooGue to release a version of its Genius iPad case for the iPad mini can relax, because it is here and the wait was worth it. Hand-made from genuine leather, it features a magnetic closure for sleep/wake, a microfiber interior and a full-range of tilt angles using Velcro.

The compact Braven 570 speaker allows you to use Bluetooth to wirelessly stream music from your phone. It also allows you to use it as a speaker and noise canceling microphone for voice conversations. Finally, it can recharge your phone or MP3 player.

Apple Store #85 located in Barton Creek Mall, Austin, TX tripled its size and added more training and Genius space. More than 1,000 happy fans showed up within the first two hours on opening day to share in the fun.

The Profectus suede leather wallet/cases for iPhone 4/4S and 5 are slip-in style cases that include room for two cards. The cases, which provide a snug fit for the iPhones, are as soft and pliable as butter.

Quirky’s Keeper iPhone 5 case offers a new spin on a combination iPhone case and wallet. The concept is good, but the product needs a bit of improvement.

The flexible EZ-Flex Holder fastens to most any surface that will accept a clamp style fastener, including headboards, to allow for hands free reading, surfing, or game playing for either iPads or iPad minis. The steel gooseneck arm provides almost unlimited flexibility for positioning.

The Poseidon Messenger Bag from ECBC, part of their K7 series, has a casual look which conceals a sturdy, workhorse bag that will carry any laptop up to 13 inches along with an iPad and assorted work gear. It is lightweight and comfortable, has good color options and a comfortable, adjustable shoulder strap.

Keir Thomas has published the second edition of his Mac Kung Fu manual, written for Mountain Lion, and it has over 400 tips with something included for everyone.

Teachers, trainers, and students deserve all the respect and support they can get and the app Reflector gives them unique help. Unfortunately, the set up instructions for the app are insufficient, so Nancy Carroll Gravley improves on those instructions so the teachers, trainers, and students can use it.