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RIM (BlackBerry) is continuing its push into the consumer smartphone space with the launch of a BlackBerry Curve model that will cost markedly less on a monthly contract that previous models and that will also be available on a pay as you go basis.
To create the FlexScan S2242W monitor, Eizo has essentially shoehorned a 24-inch monitor’s specifications into a 22-inch shell and offered for a budget price.
NEC’s LCD2690WUXi2 is it’s designed to offer high-quality output for print designers who don’t have the need or budget for a £1,000-plus display.
If you have to deal with externally created PDFs, PitStop Extreme could be a godsend if you don't have access to the original InDesign or Quark files.
FontXplorer X 2.0 is a simple-to-use but powerful font management tool for individual Macs, with plug-ins for Photoshop, InDesign and QuarkXpress.
The newest version of Autodesk’s 3D suite contains some major interface changes. On opening 3DS Max 2010, you’ll immediately be aware of the new Graphite Modelling toolset.
PhotoTools 2.0 Professional Edition is an update of the recently introduced assortment of Photoshop Actions, wrapped up in an intuitive interface.
G-Technology has unveiled a new line of portable external SSDs that offer improved reliability and read speeds over magnetic-based drives, but at a very high price.
Autodesk's Mudbox 2009 3D modelling software was released for Windows last autumn. Now it's been released for the Mac, so we're taking another look.
DMG Canvas creates icons and folder background for CDs and DVDs on the Mac, letting you focus on the design and appearance rather than on the normally tedious process.
3D Invigorator for Photoshop enables you to quickly create a mix of 3D text and vector shapes, set-up lighting and apply materials to surfaces – and render with impressive results.
Canon’s new Pixma Pro9500 Mark II is the first new pro-level A3+ inkjet since its predecessor went head-to-head with HP’s Photosmart Pro B9180 in the summer of 2007.
Media Composer 3.5 may not be as big a launch as version 3.0, which saw a massive price drop to take on Final Cut Pro, but it still has some significant improvements.
LaCie’s 730 30-inch display may be an extravagance too far for even the most high-profile design agencies – despite being the best 30-inch monitor on the market.
Google’s 3D sketching software SketchUp offers a great way to lay out an initial design for a 3D scene or artwork, and the Pro version adds a lot more.
Story Planner Pro can depict the action for a animation or video sequence in a series of panels, each with a sketch area and room for scene info, dialogue, notes and music or effects.
The Fusion F2 is somewhere between a desktop media drive and a portable storage unit -- and is pitched at video editors, VFX and motion-graphics artists, and animators.
The flagship FreeAgent XTreme model is a single-drive model, and has an eSATA interface for faster connection (as well as USB 2.0 and standard FireWire).
The Hard Disk Max is LaCie’s latest drive; aside from this fact, we were persuaded to look at it because of its looks, which were created by leading product designer Neil Poulton.
The G-RAID 3 is firmly aimed at creative pros working with motion media – from video editors and VFX artists to DVD authors and animators.
