http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/just_a_peek/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fubreakifix_adventures_with_a_cracked_iphone%2F&seed_title=uBreakiFix+-+Adventures+with+a+Cracked+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ubreakifix_adventures_with_a_cracked_iphone/ Got butter fingers and a busted iPhone 4 screen? In this edition of Just a Peek Vern Seward takes a look at uBreakiFix, a gadget repair shop. Check it out. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:44:44 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fbattle_pocket_bulge_with_the_hint_for_iphone%2F&seed_title=Battle+Pocket+Bulge+With+The+Hint+for+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/battle_pocket_bulge_with_the_hint_for_iphone/ How can you reduce pocket bulges and still carry your iPhone and essential wallet contents? Here’s a hint. Vern Seward take a look at Waterfield Design’s Hint iPhone 4 wallet/case hybrid in this edition of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:35:19 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftouch_up_your_pix_with_touchretouch%2F&seed_title=Touch+Up+iPad-bound+Pix+With+TouchRetouch+HD http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/touch_up_your_pix_with_touchretouch/ With the right app installed, iOS devices can amazing things. Vern Seward looks at one such app, TouchRetouch, an app for removing or adding objects to your photos, in this edition of Just a Peek. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:31:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsatechi_r1_arm_hinge_tablet_stand%2F&seed_title=iPad+Stand+on+the+Go%3A+Satechi+R1+Arm+Hinge http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/satechi_r1_arm_hinge_tablet_stand/ Need a stand for your iPad? Vern Seward take a look at Satechi’s R1 Arm Hinge Tablet Stand in this installment of Just a Peek. Read on to see if this portable stand is worth the space in your tech bag. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:02:04 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fverbatim_ultra-slim_bluetooth_keyboard%2F&seed_title=Verbatim+Ultra-Slim+Bluetooth+Keyboard http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/verbatim_ultra-slim_bluetooth_keyboard/ Vern Seward takes a peek at the deminuitive Verbatim Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard. It’s thin, compact, and works with the iPhone and iPad, but does the device warrant your consideration? Read on! Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:25:55 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Flifeproof_case_for_iphone_4_4s_protection_without_bulk%2F&seed_title=LifeProof+Case+for+iPhone+4%2F4S%3A+Protection+Without+Bulk http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/lifeproof_case_for_iphone_4_4s_protection_without_bulk/ There are iPhone cases that offer varying degree of protection. Are there cases that hit that sweet spot between protection and useability? Vern Seward puts a LifeProof case to the test in this edition of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:51:42 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fstem_innovation_tandem_speakers%2F&seed_title=Stem+Innovations%3A+Tandem+Speakers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/stem_innovation_tandem_speakers/ Good speakers are not hard to find. So, what makes Stem Innovation’s Tandem Speakers special? Vern Seward finds out in this edition of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:01:25 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmarware_microshell_ipad_2_case_this_is_the_one%2F&seed_title=Marware+MicroShell+iPad+2+Case%3A+This+Is+The+One%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/marware_microshell_ipad_2_case_this_is_the_one/ There are cases for iPad 2, then there’s the Marware Microshell iPad 2 Case. Vern Seward pulls back the the covers on this case in this edition of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:57:40 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fzombie_gunship_zombie_killing_fun_for_iphone_ipad%2F&seed_title=Zombie+Gunship%3A+Zombie+Killing+Fun+for+iPhone+%26amp%3B+IPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/zombie_gunship_zombie_killing_fun_for_iphone_ipad/ The Zombie Apocolypse is coming. How does one prepare? One way is to hone your skills at dispatching zombies while circling above them at 1500 feet. You can do this honing is Zombie Gunship. Vern Seward takes a look in this installment of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, iPhone Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:52:52 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fverbatim_97537_mobile_bluetooth_keyboard_flawed_but_adequate%2F&seed_title=Verbatim+97537+Mobile+Bluetooth+Keyboard+-+Flawed%2C+But+Adequate http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/verbatim_97537_mobile_bluetooth_keyboard_flawed_but_adequate/ Need a portable Bluetooth keyboard? Vern Seward takes the Verbatim 97537 Mobile Bluetooth Keyboard for a spin in this edition of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:30:44 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftunelink_auto%2F&seed_title=TuneLink+Auto http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tunelink_auto/ Those of us with cars that don’t have an AUX jack must use FM transmitters to get music from our iDevices to our car’s sound system, and that’s always been a less than optimal solution. Is TuneLink Auto any different? Vern Seward take one for a spin in this installment of Just a Peek. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, App Store, iPhone Wed, 11 May 2011 12:52:11 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F5_slot_games_1_cool_dock_jackpot_slots%2F&seed_title=5+Slot+Games%2C+1+Cool+Dock%3A+Jackpot+Slots http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/5_slot_games_1_cool_dock_jackpot_slots/ What happens when an iPhone dock and an app spend the night in Vegas? Jackpot Slots is what, and Vern Seward sets the reels a-spinning in this edition of Just a Peek. Reviews, Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone Fri, 06 May 2011 17:26:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftoddy_smart_cloth%2F&seed_title=Toddy+Smart+Cloth http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/toddy_smart_cloth/ Our personal devices get covered in gunk. It not very appealing. Are Toddy Smart Cloths up to the challenge of getting them clean? Vern Seward put one to the test in this installment of Just a Peek. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:11:41 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffotopedia_memory_of_colors%2F&seed_title=Fotopedia%3A+Memory+of+Colors http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/fotopedia_memory_of_colors/ Fotopedia has a new gallery out, Memory of Colors, a gallery that focuses on people from around the world (so long as they’re near the equator). Vern Seward takes a peek in this edition of Just a Peek. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:44:28 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fia_writer_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=iA+Writer%3A+Minimalist+Writing+on+Your+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ia_writer_for_ipad/ Can a minimalist approach to writing be effective on your iPad? Vern Seward attempts an answer in his peek at iA Writer. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:01:59 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Flunatik_for_ipod_nano%2F&seed_title=LunaTik+for+iPod+nano http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/lunatik_for_ipod_nano/ Watchbands for the 6G iPod nano are as plentiful as Texas roadkill. What makes the LunaTik different? Vern Seward takes a peek to find out. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPod Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:50:11 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdodocase_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=DODOcase+Gives+Your+iPad+a+Book-like+Feel http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/dodocase_for_ipad/ Can merging the art of bookbinding with modern technology produce a product worth your time and money? Vern Seward attempts an answer as he takes a peek at DODOcase for iPad. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:45:06 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Finfinity_blade%2F&seed_title=Infinity+Blade%3A+A+Feast+for+Your+Eyes+%5BUpdate%5D http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/infinity_blade/ Its was promised, and it’s here at last. Epic’s epic hack-n-slash RPG is available for most iOS4 devices. Was it worth the wait? Vern Seward jumped in right away to put the game through its paces and reported back with his findings. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, Reports, Games, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:44:59 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmagic_fiddle_really_makes_the_ipad_magical%2F&seed_title=Magic+Fiddle+Really+Makes+The+iPad+Magical http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/magic_fiddle_really_makes_the_ipad_magical/ Are you a wannabe musician? Check out what Vern Seward has to say about SMULE’s new Magic Fiddle iPad app and your wannabe days may be numbered. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:47:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsoulra_solar_powered_sound_system_you_can_take_it_with_you%2F&seed_title=Soulra+Solar+Powered+Sound+System%3A+You+Can+take+It+With+You http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/soulra_solar_powered_sound_system_you_can_take_it_with_you/ Vern Seward takes a peek at the splash-proof speaker system Soulra. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone, iPod Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:07:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fthe_new_new_york_times_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=The+New+New+York+Times+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/the_new_new_york_times_for_ipad/ The New York Times has released a newer version of their app for the iPad. Vern Seward takes a peek to see what’s changed. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:09:40 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fosmos_article%2F&seed_title=Osmos%3A+Survival+in+the+Microscopic+World http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/osmos_article/ Vern Seward puts Osmos under the microscope in this installment of Just a Peek. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, Reports, Games, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:07:04 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwaterfield_designs_exo_sleevecase%2F&seed_title=Waterfield+Designs+Exo+SleeveCase http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/waterfield_designs_exo_sleevecase/ Need an iPad case with all the bells and whistles? Waterfield Designs’ Exo SleeveCase may be just what you’re looking for. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:58:37 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftargus_hughes_leather_portfolio_sleeve_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Targus+Hughes+Leather+Portfolio+Sleeve+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/targus_hughes_leather_portfolio_sleeve_for_ipad/ Need a nice sleeve for that iPad? Vern Seward may have just what you’re looking for. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:25:21 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fincase_convertible_book_jacket_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Incase+Convertible+Book+Jacket+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/incase_convertible_book_jacket_for_ipad/ Is the Incase Convertible Book Jacket for iPad the case you need? Vern Seward Tells us. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Fri, 28 May 2010 11:14:33 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsix-string_article%2F&seed_title=Six-String http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/six-string_article/ Guitar Hero is king, but on the iPhone and iPod touch there is a pretender to the throne: Six-String Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, Reports, Games, iObserver, iPhone, iPod Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:20:21 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fv-moda_faze_headsets%2F&seed_title=V-Moda+Faze+Headsets http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/v-moda_faze_headsets/ Need a good inexpensive het of headphones? You may be interested in what Vern Seward has to say about the V-Moda Faze headsets. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:52 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fp-flip_an_iphone_dock_with_a_twist_er_flip%2F&seed_title=P-Flip%3A+An+iPhone+Dock+With+A+Twist%2C+er%2C+Flip http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/p-flip_an_iphone_dock_with_a_twist_er_flip/ P-Flip from Dexim is more than an iPhone dock that folds. TMO's Vern Seward take us on a tour. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPhone Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:31:33 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fcartoon_wars_-_gunner%2F&seed_title=Cartoon+Wars+-+Gunner+%28Updated%21%21%29 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/cartoon_wars_-_gunner/ Vern Seward poses the question: Can a game featuring stick figures be fun? Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, App Store, iPhone Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:53:56 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fpocket_girlfriend%2F&seed_title=Pocket+Girlfriend http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/pocket_girlfriend/ Lonely? See what Vern SEward has to say about the iPhone app, Pocket Girlfriend. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, App Store, iPhone Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:37:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fa_hi-tech_lamp_for_hi-tech_people_berkeley_lamp_ii%2F&seed_title=A+Hi-Tech+Lamp+For+Hi-Tech+People%3A+Berkeley+Lamp+II http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/a_hi-tech_lamp_for_hi-tech_people_berkeley_lamp_ii/ Can a lamp be high tech and still be useful? Vern Seward turns the spotlight on Full Spectrum Solutions' Berkeley Lamp II. What he's found may be...wait for it...illuminating. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:41:51 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwolfenstein_rpg%2F&seed_title=Wolfenstein+RPG http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/wolfenstein_rpg/ In a world of fast paced first person shooters can turn-based Wolfenstein RPG be any good? Vern Seward that a peek at this new iPhone and iPod touch game from ID Software Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iPod Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:00:07 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fplextor_px-610u_portable_usb_2.0_dvd_drive%2F&seed_title=Plextor+PX-610U+Portable+USB+2.0+DVD+Drive http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/plextor_px-610u_portable_usb_2.0_dvd_drive/ Vern take a good hard look at Plextor's wee USB DVD drive. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:55:12 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffocal_xs_2.1_multimedia_sound_system%2F&seed_title=Focal+XS+2.1+Multimedia+Sound+System http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/focal_xs_2.1_multimedia_sound_system/ Vern Seward take the Focal 2.1 Multimedia Sound System for a test drive. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:05:25 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Freturn_to_the_moon_jpl_stranger_things_and_more%2F&seed_title=Return+to+the+Moon%2C+JPL%2C+Stranger+Things+And+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/return_to_the_moon_jpl_stranger_things_and_more/ This week Vern Seward went star tripping through the iTunes Store and he came back with trips to the Moon, what's going on at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and some strange sci-fi. It's all free, and waiting at a space port near you Columns and Opinions, Just a Thought, Just a Peek Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:56:34 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FStoryMill%2F&seed_title=StoryMill http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/StoryMill/ Vern Seward put Mariner Software's StoryMill through its paces to see if it is a useful tool for writers. While it will help you organize your ideas, it won't make you into an award winning writer. Read on for his first impressions on StoryMill. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:00:29 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FKodak_5500_All-in-One_Printer%2F&seed_title=Kodak+5500+All-in-One+Printer http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Kodak_5500_All-in-One_Printer/ Kodak claims its 5500 All-in-one printer offers great quality at a lower cost than other printers. Vern Seward put the 5500 through its paces and lets us know if it holds up to the hype. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:00:29 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FVerns_Gadget_Gift_Giving_And_Getting_Guide%2F&seed_title=Vern%26%238217%3Bs+Gadget+Gift+Giving+%28And+Getting%29+Guide http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Verns_Gadget_Gift_Giving_And_Getting_Guide/ Every year I've tried to put together a list of cool tools that the gadget lover in your life would be fall-down happy to get. This year I'm going to list ten items that vary widely in price, but all of them would please anyone from the deepest geeks to the rawest technophobes. Get ready to be thanked -- a lot -- because these are some of the absolute coolest gadgets around. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:00:29 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FTake_A_Look_At_These_Two_WordService_And_You_Control_Tunes%2F&seed_title=Take+A+Look+At+These+Two%3A+WordService+And+You+Control%3A+Tunes http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Take_A_Look_At_These_Two_WordService_And_You_Control_Tunes/ Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:00:29 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FJawbone_Noise_Canceling_Headset%2F&seed_title=Jawbone+Noise+Canceling+Headset http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Jawbone_Noise_Canceling_Headset/ If you shield your eyes from iPhone for a moment you might see products being placed into orbit around it. Cases and clips to protect your investment are some of the first peripherals to appear, but one iPhone accessory deserves a bit of limelight all on its own: the Jawbone Bluetooth headset from Aliph. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:00:29 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FNintendo_DS_Lite%2F&seed_title=Nintendo+DS+Lite http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Nintendo_DS_Lite/ I got ahold of a Nintendo DS Lite and the extremely popular game, Brain Age, and I've been a happy camper ever since. Why? Because it is my considered opinion that if Apple were to make a hand held game system that cost about $100 it would look and work a lot like the DS Lite, and that's high praise. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Wed, 09 May 2007 15:00:29 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FMariner_Write%2F&seed_title=Mariner+Write http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Mariner_Write/ Word processors from Microsoft and Corel are huge applications loaded, some would even say overloaded, with features that you seldom use, even in an office environment. While Mariner Write can't compare to Word, for instance, feature for feature, it is amply endowed with almost enough options to suit almost anyone's writing needs. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:00:29 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FGlance%2F&seed_title=Glance http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Glance/ Live desktop sharing is slated to appear on the Mac with the release of the next version of OS X, code name: Leopard, and even then there may be no compatibility with Microsoft's NetMeeting or Communicator, Big Redmond's new collaboration application. Glance overcomes those obstacles, and you don't have wait for Leopard before trying it out. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Sun, 04 Mar 2007 14:00:29 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FYou_Control_Desktops%2F&seed_title=You+Control%3A+Desktops http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/You_Control_Desktops/ Small display or large, it seems you never have enough Desktop real estate for all of your applications. You Control: Desktops lets you create any number of desktops, and you can learn to manage them quickly and easily. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:00:29 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fjust_a_peek&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FOpen_Source_Meteorologist_Gets_Patched%2F&seed_title=Open+Source+Meteorologist+Gets+Patched http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Open_Source_Meteorologist_Gets_Patched/ I like weather. So it would stand to reason that I would have a weather application on my Mac. Many OS X users rely on a weather widget of some type to keep them informed on what's going on outside (or they just stick their heads out the front door), but not me. I use the Open Source app, Meteorologist (Meteo). Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:00:29 -0500