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The article evaluates several digital cameras including products from Apple Inc. and Adobe. INSETS: Finding Photoshop's Place;Back It Up.

Describes several top digital cameras under $1500. Canon PowerShot S230 Digital Elph; FinePix 3800 from Fuji; Photosmart 850 from Hewlett-Packard.

Reports on Adobe Systems Inc.'s release of Version 6.5 of its PageMaker layout software tool. Features and capabilities; System requirements; Product support; Repositioning of PageMaker as a tool for repurposing content for electronic distribution.

Reports on Apple Computer Inc.'s release of the PowerBook 1400 notebook line. Inclusion of a larger display and an integrated CD-ROM drive; Availability of two models; Inclusion of two Type II PC Card slots; Price.

The article discusses various factors that contributed to the success of iPods from Apple Computer Inc. Apple was the first to release an iPod that came integrated with a player, a computer, and the software that connected the two. The integration was dependent upon Fire Wire, the conduit that helped one move music from one's Mac to one's iPod. Apple's iPod was designed in a manner so that it could be easier to use. The company also admirably restrained itself from loading up the iPod with features. Apple understood that many old-school music lovers like to build up their collections by rummaging through record bins and listening to the new stuff on the record store's turntable. With the iTunes Store, Apple brought that record store into one's living room.

The article evaluates the Mac Pro desktop system from Apple Computer Inc.

Reviews the features and performance of the Epson Stylus Color 800 printer and the Epson Stylus Color 600. INSET: Epson's Stylus Color 600..

The article reviews the Lightroom 3, a software for managing, editing, and publishing digital photographs, from Adobe Systems Inc.

The article offers information on Adobe Systems Inc.'s new Photoshop Elements 8 released nearly simultaneously on the Macintosh and Windows. The new version offers new tools, sports an updated interface, and includes technology from its much larger sibling, Photoshop CS4. The Macintosh version comes with Adobe Bridge CS4, the same full-scale document manager that ships with the Adobe Creative Suite. Windows users get the Organizer, which uses an approach similar to iPhoto for managing photos.

The article reviews the photo management software iPhoto'09 from Apple Inc.

The article presents information on the features of the lens of digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. A lens's focal length, represented in millimeters, is the distance between the rear element of the lens and the focal plane, where the parallel beams of light entering a lens converge to a point. The focal length determines the lens's viewing angle, the shorter the focal length, the wider the field of view, and the more of a scene a camera can capture. The aperture is one of the mechanisms that control the amount of light that passes through the lens to the image sensor. The speed of a lens is described by its maximum aperture. The lens included with many DSLR kits takes one from a moderate wide-angle view to a slight telephoto.

The article reviews the photo editing software iPhoto '08 from Apple Inc.

The article offers suggestion on using different surfaces for printing photographs. It is stated that different materials including less-expensive glossy papers, exotic handmade papers, and even fabrics can be used for printing, depending on the type of printer. Several materials that are suggested for ink-jet printers include resin coated papers, matte paper like Epson Inc.'s Ultra Premium Presentation Matte, fiber based paper like Museo Silver Rag, and fibers. It is noted that printers using dye inks produce good results from most glossy and semigloss papers, as well as most mattefinish papers.

The article presents an obituary for software developer and reviewer Bruce Fraser.

Features several computer software for Apple's Macintosh computers. Cocktail free utility software from Dicom Datautveckling; iMsafe backup software from SweetCocoa; Doggiebox drum sequencing software from Zygoat.

Reviews several type setting computer software for Mac OS X operating system. Imprint 1.1 from Ampersandbox; Addressix 1.3 from A Sharp; FontBook 3.8 from Lemke Software.

Evaluates several software and hardware products. Description of the iTrip transmitter for the iPod from Griffin Technology; Design of the Tungsten T Bluetooth device from Palm; Features of Photokit Photoshop plug-in software from Pixel Genius.

Evaluates the 1GHz 17-inch Powerbook G4 laptop computer from Apple Computer. Features of the laptop; Desktop performance; Cost.

Evaluates several Macintosh computer programs. Features of SliMP3 from Slim Devices; Price of MP3 Rage from Chaotic Software; Specifications of Ten for X from Aladdin Systems.

Evaluates the HP Color LaserJet 2500L laser printer from Hewlett-Packard Co.

Evaluates the Stylus Pro 7600 printer from Epson. Features of the device; Pros and cons; Cost.

Evaluates the Power Mac G4/800 dual processor from Apple Computer. Features of the processor; Benefits to users; Drawbacks.

Evaluates the DCS 315 camera of Eastman Kodak Co. Features of the product; Advantage of the DCS 315 over other products in the market; Flexibility of the camera; Quality of picture produced by the camera.

Highlights the computer software product Stylus Pro 5000 by Epson America Incorporated. Features of the software; Cost of the product; Inclusion of numerous print Utilities. INSET: Score card.

Evaluates the Imacon Incorporated FlexTight Precision scanner. Price of the scanner; Description of its capabilities and features; Design of the scanner. INSET: Score card.

Presents information on the development of the the PowerBook 2400c by the Apple company. Expected shipment date of the product; Flexibility of the product; Disadvantages of the product; Expected cost; Features and design of the product. INSET: Beta preview..

Reports on Apple Computer Inc.'s release of Rhapsody's Yellow Box computer operating system at the 1997 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California. Yellow Box as the environment that will provide advanced programming interface (APIs) and services based on OpenStep; Featured sessions in the conference; Featured speakers.

Reports on the plan of Epson America Inc. to introduce a line of six-color inkjet printers designed for photographic output. Estimated price; Advanced features; Comparison with laser printers.

Reports on Apple Computer Inc. chief executive officer Gilbert Amelio's plans related to the firm's computer operating systems and licensing. Renegotiation of contracts with the Mac OS licensing partners; Rhapsody operating system; Portability to Intel Corp.'s microprocessors.

Reports on Apple Computer Inc.'s announcement of the delay in the shipment of its Power Mac 7300, 8600, 9600 models due to heat issues. Inability of Apple representatives to determine the exact release of the computers; Factors cited in the delay; Implications of the delay for dealers.

Reviews the performance of the PowerBook 3400c laptop computer from Apple Computer Inc. INSET: PB 1400c gets lift to 133 MHz..

Reports on Epson America Inc.'s release of Epson Expression 636, a 36-bit color flatbed scanner for Macintosh. Features; Capabilities; Specifications; System requirements.

Reports on the PhotoShop 6.5 layout program from Adobe Systems Inc. Web-authoring capabilities; Enhancements; Compatibility; Pricing and availability; Contact information.

The article evaluates the Olympus Evolt E-510 digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera from Olympus.

The article reviews the Mac OS X 10.5 operating system from Apple Inc.

The article reviews the Viveza computer software from Nik Software.

The article evaluates the photo printer HP Designjet Z3100 from Hewlett-Packard Co.

The article reports that Dominey Design Inc. has released the SlideShowPro for Lightroom which is a Flash-based Web galleries from Adobe Photoshop Lightroom photo collections. Accordingly, the plug-in works within Lightroom's Web module and offers more than 60 options for building interactive slide shows. Moreover, customers can make an adjustment in every aspect of the galleries that includes image replacement and size, the colors of buttons, and the inclusion of metadata in captions and overlays. Furthermore, it features a fullscreen mode for viewing slide shows by removing with some extensible markup language (XML) code to display multiple albums and add audio tracks to galleries.

The article evaluates the fiber-based photo paper, Gallerie Gold Fibre Silk from Swiss photo media company, Ilford.

The article reviews the software iPhoto '08 used for video editing.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The New Digital Darkroom," in the July 2007 issue, "LED-Backlit Displays Coming Soon," in the July 2007 issue, and an article on the incompatibilities of web browsing application Safari in a previous issue.

The article reviews the photo editing software Intel-native Adobe Photoshop CS3 from Adobe Systems Inc.

The article presents quotes from notable media people following the launch of the iPod from Apple Computer Inc. on October 23, 2001. Charles Haddad from BusinessWeek stated that the iPod is no bigger than a deck of cards. Technology Business Research analyst Tim Deal, quoted on CNet that Apple is clearly following Sony's lead by integrating consumer electronics devices into its marketing strategy. Jonathan Sett, Macworld, January 2002, said that Apple iPod sounds like a dream come true.

This article evaluates the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 large-format inkjet printer. The 4000's printhead is larger than its predecessors', making it the fastest Epson printer. There are plenty smart enhancements in the 4000, including a slick automatic nozzle-alignment feature that replaces the laborious manual process in Epson's previous large- and wide-format printers. The 4000 uses a light beam and a scanner to align the nozzle automatically, saving users from eyestrain. The 4000 is also available in a graphics configuration, with two cartridges each of cyan, magenta, yellow and black. The printer's input tray handles paper as large as 17 by 22 inches and supports borderless printing. The printer also has two manual-feed slots and a roll-feed mechanism for rolls as wide as 17 inches, as well as a built-in paper cutter. The only drawback is with the driver: users have to create multiple printer instances with OS X 10.3 operating system's Printer Setup Utility for different combinations of roll, sheetfed, and borderless-print options. The printer is highly recommended due to its excellent print quality, efficiency and smart design. The printer costs $1,795.

Evaluates the 1.33GHz 17-inch PowerBook G4 from Apple Computer Inc. Features of the program; Speed of the program; Size and weight of the original 17-inch model.

Introduces a series of articles relating to the improvements in Macintosh computer products. Capabilities of the HyperDrive internal hard drive for the Mac; Tutorial on how to get better QuickTime video compression; Performance of the Mac OS X operating system on the iBook pocket computer.

Introduces a series of articles related to computer.

Features several digital cameras which were launched at the 2003 annual Photo Marketing Association trade show. Photosmart 735 from Hewlett-Packard; Coolpix 2100 from Nikon; D-390 from Olympus.

Evaluates several computer hardware and software. PowerShot S400 Digital Elph from Canon; Perfection 3200 Photo from Epson; MacBibble 3.0 from Bibble Labs.

Evaluates the Titanium PowerBook G4 computer from Apple Computer Inc. Features of the computer; Advantages of using the product; Cost.