Aurora HDR 2017 Developer: Macphun Download: $99.00 (Upgrade from Aurora HDR Pro: $49) MyMac enthusiastically reviewed Aurora HDR when it was first introduced a
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Author: Curt Blanchard
I’m a Mac user from the beginning with a background in graphic design, product design, photography. I’m a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Illustration. I spent much of my professional career designing consumer products in ceramics, glass, and metals by working on-site with European and Asian manufacturers. I am currently an officer at Tucson Macintosh Users Group and a reviewer in the Amazon Vine program.
Float Shelf for iMac – Review
Is the space behind your iMac cluttered with hard drives, hubs, peripherals, and dust? How about a shelf to lift all of those devices above the surface of your desk so you can keep them clean and organized? The new Float Shelf from Prism Designs does all of that with grace and style.
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Etymotic Studio Reference Earphones – Review
For decades, Etymotic’s ER-4 in-ear earphones have been a gold standard against which others are measured. The bar has just been raised again with two new updated models: the ER-4SR and ER-4XR. The best just got better.
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Fidelio Lightning Connector Headphones – Review
How’s this for timely—quality headphones with a Lightning cable. With all the commotion over Apple’s removal of the headphone jack on the new iPhone 7, here are headphones without that jack at all. Instead, these have a Lightning connector and are only compatible with iOS devices.
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Logitech Triathlon Mouse – Review
The best mouse, in my opinion, is one with a weighted flywheel for scrolling. I have used Logitech’s mice with this feature for a decade. Work your way down a lengthy article or webpage, and with a flick of your finger, you can zip back to the top thanks to the flywheel action. This fast, accurate scrolling becomes an addictive part of your workflow.
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SurfacePad case for 9.7 inch iPad Pro – Review
Here’s a case that is genuinely thin. No bulky, heavy plastic frame surrounding your iPad. TwelveSouth’s secret is a special repositionable adhesive inside the Napa leather back. The case becomes part of your iPad. The front cover is lined with soft microfiber so there is no chance of scratching your screen.
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Create Keyboard Case for 9.7″ iPad Pro – Review
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro turns out to be the right size for many users, and Logitech has just released a keyboard case for it. There’s a lot to like here, but the best feature is the Smart Connector. The keyboard doesn’t need to be charged; it is powered by your iPad. Open the case, snap the screen into its magnetic groove, and you’re connected. The backlit keys light up, letting you know you’re ready to roll.
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W2 Apple Watch Stand – Review
Every so often, a product comes along that just works. The W2 Watch Stand is just such a product. At night you keep your Apple Watch on your nightstand to charge it, use its alarm function, and utilize its Nightstand Mode. This beautifully designed little stand allows for all of that.
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Kanex MultiSync Mini Bluetooth Keyboard – Review
Kanex designed this keyboard to be portable. It’s small, light, and includes a velvety drawstring pouch so it will be protected in your bag or briefcase. The back of the keyboard is aluminum. The black Macintosh layout keys make an unobtrusive clickety sound, and the feel is comfortably familiar. It is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled iOS devices, Bluetooth Macs, and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation Apple TVs. The keyboard’s 300Ah Lithium-ion battery is rechargeable using the included USB to micro-USB cable. It sleeps after thirty minutes of inactivity to save power.
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Polaroid Panorama Pan Head – Review
This cute pan head allows you to pan 360º continuously in either direction, sweep a 75º pan left and right, or take photos in 5º increments every 10 seconds. It can be mounted on a tripod, or its three legs fold outward like the wings of a beetle so it will stand on its own. The unit is about the diameter of a billiard ball. Polaroid’s engineers and designers had fun with this. Not only does it look great, it performs well too.
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Glass Screen Protector for Apple Watch – Review
I’m always concerned about damaging my latest new, shiny thing. Scratching the screen on my Apple Watch is my most recent worry. Because the watch is fairly thick, it is easily bumped or scraped against things.
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Curo Dopp Kit – Review
This ain’t your father’s Dopp Kit, you say? It may not be, but it represents the quality and attention to detail of another time. This bag is carefully made by hand in San Francisco from distressed full-grain leather with a water-resistant woven lining and meticulous stitching throughout.
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FotoMagico 5 – Review
FotoMagico is much more than a slideshow presenter. With it, you can make professional presentations that include music, photos, animation, video, text, titling, beautiful transitions, and more. One of its best features is the ability to export your slideshows in an array of formats: DVD, Blu-Ray, iOS, Apple TV, YouTube, and several others. With the Pro version, you can even save a copy of your presentation as a standalone, self-playing file that doesn’t need the FotoMagico application to run. Imagine the convenience of taking your presentation to a venue on a flash drive and using their computer (running macOS X 10.10 or 10.11) to show it—no resident application required.
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Base charging stand for iPad Pro – Review
Wireless charging? This is so close. Logitech’s new Base is designed to charge both the 12.9 inch and the 9.7 inch iPad Pro. Its magic is that it connects magnetically to the Smart Connector on the side on the iPad Pros. Simply place either size Pro on the Base and it clicks into place and begins charging. No wires.
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Macally USB Keyboard and Mouse Combo – Review
A full-size 103-key keyboard plus an optical mouse for $30.00? That’s not only a good deal but it’s a good product as well. We’ve used Macally keyboards for more than a decade. A white Macally Ice Keyboard remains Mrs. Reviewer’s favorite.
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STM Atlas case for iPad Pro – Review
The iPad Pro is awkwardly large so designing a case for it is a challenge for accessory manufacturers. The Australian firm, STM has addressed this challenge with their new Atlas case. I love my iPad Pro, but it’s not an item to casually carry about unprotected.
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Drop+ Bluetooth Speaker – Review
Drop+ from iHome is a water resistant Bluetooth speaker built to withstand vigorous usage. Go camping with it, take it to the beach, or let the kids use it without worry. iHome’s Dual Coil speaker and amp result in surprisingly good sound.
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HandL iPhone 6/6S Case – Review
Holding your phone while multitasking can be awkward when note-taking, pushing a stroller, grocery shopping, unlocking a door, or many other potentially clumsy moments. The new one-handed HandL case for the iPhone 6 and 6S will be a big help.
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iHome Split Portable Bluetooth Speaker System – Review
iHome’s Split Bluetooth Speaker has a dual personality. The two halves can be placed apart for good stereo separation or click them together to sit neatly on the included base. The base also charges the built-in batteries.
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FlexiShield Gel Case for iPad Pro – Review
The new iPad Pro is big, thin, and slippery. I’ve owned mine for a month so far and have had several heart-stopping “Oops!” moments while nearly dropping it. Since discovering the FlexiShield iPad Pro Gel Case by Olixar, I’m breathing easier.
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