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By By Winda Benedetti, MSNBC.COM

Game the holidays with these gadgets and gifts
From spare controllers to sly tool kits, these gifts will please your gamer
By Winda Benedetti
Citizen Gamer

updated 12/8/2010 8:02:33 AM

When it comes to the holiday season, trying to pick a gift for that gamer in your life can be a difficult task.

We offered you a look at some of the best games you can buy the Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners in your life. But if picking just the right game seems a risky proposition, here's a great alternative: Buy them a game-related accessory instead.

Here's a look at some of the gaming gadgets and gifts that can make playing more fun, more convenient and just plain more awesome:

Also, for the young gamer in your life, check out the Kidz Gear Wired Headphones. They're specially made to fit kid-sized heads and cost only $20.

 

OWC Wins the “Visit Me at CES 2011” Exhibitor Video Contest! See Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/OWCmacsales?feature=mhum#p/u/2/fqXh3sHdYuk  www.macsales.com 

NY1 TV! Holiday Gift Ideas For The Tech-Savvy!

By Adam Balkin, NY1 TV

Watch at http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/technology/130186/holiday-gift-ideas-for-the-tech-savvy

ALIBRE DESIGN EXPERT NOW INCLUDES “MOMENT OF INSPIRATION” SOFTWARE
 
Provides Optimal Speed & Ergonomic Design for Consumer Product Creation
Lets You Quickly Capture Your Idea & Get it on the Screen

Richardson, TX, December 7, 2010 –Alibre Inc. www.alibre.com, today announced the inclusion of the simple, yet powerful rapid concept creation and surfacing design tool, Moment of Inspiration^TM (MoI), in Alibre Design Expert.  Created by Michael Gibson, the original designer of the Rhino modeling tool, MoI makes product and concept design easy, fast, and accessible to more designers.    

Alibre’s inclusion of MoI into Alibre Design Expert means that customers have the ability to more easily create consumer product designs and also brings uncompromising speed to the concept design phase.  

“Adding MoI opens up many new doors and opportunities for our customers to create new classes of products,” said J. Paul Grayson, CEO, Alibre. “When you look around you, many of the things that people touch or use on a daily basis have an aspect of ergonomics and visual richness.  Optimal design of consumer-oriented products benefits greatly from the additional tools which MoI brings to the table.” 

“It’s called Moment of Inspiration because the second you have your moment, your great idea, you want to capture it and get it on the screen in front of you and then build on the momentum of your creative process. MoI is simply the fastest and easiest way to do this on the market today,” said Max Freeman, VP Marketing, Alibre. “MoI is for product designers what SketchUp is for architects.” 

Opens Alibre Market to Rendering & Game Development 

The combination of Alibre Design Expert and MoI also provides a gateway for other 3D CAD programs, such as Solidworks, Inventor, and Pro/E, enabling their native CAD models to be brought into Blender, SketchUp, Maya and any other rendering or game development platform that supports OBJ files. SketchUp output (SKP) is also supported.  Traditional mesh-based modelers have their place, but often you can design mechanical-looking components of a scene substantially faster in a 3D CAD system. 

For additional MoI product information, please see www.alibre.com/products/moi-for-alibre.asp.  

MoI is included in Alibre Design Expert, the flagship design suite from Alibre, priced at $1399 and available at:  www.alibre.com/store.  Alibre Design is also available priced at $99 for Alibre Design 2011 Personal Edition (PE) and $699 for Alibre Design 2011 Professional.  For a free trial or for more information, please visit www.alibre.com.
 

About Alibre, Inc

Alibre www.alibre.com is the leading global provider of cost effective professional grade mechanical CAD, CAM, and PDM solutions.  Founded in 1997, Richardson, Texas-based Alibre is led by Chairman and CEO J. Paul Grayson (previously CEO of Micrografx) and other graphics visionaries who are changing the landscape of 3D mechanical CAD/CAM software.  Alibre develops Alibre Design™ and Alibre CAM™, the fastest growing parametric CAD/CAM solutions on the market.  A small fraction of the cost of comparable software, Alibre Design offers the same core features as SolidWorks, Pro/E, Inventor, and other mid-range solid modeling packages at a cost that is affordable to any business or individual.  Alibre CAM extends Alibre Design to provide integrated 2 1/2 to 5 axis CNC machining.  

Used by an immensely diverse user base, Alibre Design and Alibre CAM provide design and manufacturing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, consulting firms, machine shops, start-ups, hobbyists, inventors, teachers and students. Alibre products are distributed in 50 countries and in 15 languages. For more information on Alibre, or for a free trial of Alibre Design and Alibre CAM, please visit www.alibre.com.

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

Photos: 

http://www.alibre.com/mkt/pr/graphicassets.asp
http://www.alibre.com/mkt/pr/MoI.jpg

Alibre Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibrelogo.html 

Alibre Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibrelogo.html  

Alibre 2011 Box Shot:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibredesign2011box.html  

Alibre Screen Shots: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibrescreenshot.html 

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibrewatchscreen.html 

 

Contact:
Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani

Thomas PR (631) 549-7575

kthomas@thomaspr.com eyutani@thomaspr.com www.thomaspr.com www.thomaspublicrelations.com  

ProSound News Features SensoGlove “What to get a Live Sound Guy for the Holidays”

by Clive Young, Pro Sound News

 

What do live sound guys want? We ask this question every year and of course, the best answers are intangible: More sleep, a little respect, and a living wage. None of those fit in a stocking, however, so here’s our fourth annual gift guide on what to get your favorite live sound pro for the holidays.

To compile this list, we looked for items that would be good for audio pros working local gigs or cranking it out on a 22-bus national tour. Everything had to be small enough to fit in a road case without using a sledge hammer to make it fit, and most importantly, it had to be useful—except for the goofball stuff that was too good to resist.

 

• SensoGlove: If there’s two things tour engineers love, it’s analytic data and golf. Combining them both is this digital golf glove, whose sensors read the user’s grip pressure to analyze and hopefully improve one’s golf swing. $89. sensoglove.com
 

Macworld UK Features ArtRage
 

by Nick Spence, Macworld UK

Mon, 06 Dec 2010

ArtRage for iPad adds iOS 4.2 printing, multi-tasking support
ArtRage for iPad promises the experience of actually painting digitally on an iPad
Nick Spence

ArtRage for iPad has been updated following Apple's recent iOS 4.2 Software Update aimed primarily at iPad users.

ArtRage for iPad promises the experience of actually painting digitally on an iPad canvas with oil paints that smear and blend, and watercolours that flow together to create soft, wet gradations, just as they would in a traditional art studio.


The 1.0.4 update offers users a chance to print images via Apple's AirPrint directly from the iPad.

Additionally, ArtRage for iPad adds multi-tasking support along with a stability improvements. Users can now create new files at any size up to 1440 x 1440, access colour sampling via a new toggle switch and enjoy a new user interface.

Available from the Apple iTunes App Store, ArtRage for iPad costs £3.99 and requires the iOS 3.2 Software Update or later.

DTG Geek Gifts for the Holidays

by Fred Showker, DTG
 

Geek Gifts Guide
by Fred Showker
 

Karen Thomas, (Thomas Public Relations) sent over a copy of their cool techie Holiday Gift Guide ideas, and I've added a few of my own ... from Sensosolutions, OWC, Alibre, Kidz Gear, ArtRage, The Great Kat, and Digital Foci for your holiday TV shows, articles and radio shows.

FOR TECHIE ARTISTS: ArtRage for iPad

ArtRage for iPad lets you become a digital artist with your iPad. The perfect stocking stuffer for a budding artist at $6.99, it lets you actually paint on the iPad canvas with oil painting effects that smear and blend and watercolor strokes that merge to create soft, wet gradations.
www.artrage.com

FOR TECHIE GOLFERS: SensoGlove

SensoGlove, the world's first golf glove, has built-in digital sensors that continuously read the user's grip pressure to ensure a consistently accurate, smooth and powerful golf swing. Made of the highest quality cabretta leather, SensoGlove is the perfect gift for the holidays for golfers of all levels. With SensoGlove, golfers can quickly learn how to hold the club, avoiding bad habits and improving every part of their game, from backswing, downswing, impact, follow-through, to driving, putting, and chipping.
www.sensoglove.com

FOR TECHIE DIYERS : OWC DIY Hard Drive Kit

The OWC Do-It-Yourself ("DIY") Hard Drive Kit is the easiest and lowest-cost way to upgrade your home, school, or office laptop hard drive to a new faster, larger drive without sending the laptop out for repairs or buying a new laptop. The OWC DIY Hard Drive Kit provides everything you need to increase you hard drive space for your MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac mini storage, or PC laptop and use your "old" drive as a new external drive.
www.macsales.com
see the video.

FOR IPHONE & IPAD FANS: NuGuard Cases & Covers

The NewerTech line of NuGuardT iPhone 4 and iPad protective cases and NuVue anti-glare covers add protection, style and functionality to the most popular Apple® gadgets sold this year. OWC makes it easy to buy affordable iPhone 4 and iPad accessory stocking stuffer gifts that your techie friends, family and co-workers will love, without breaking the bank. Fashionable Colors in Red, Pink, Purple, Frost, Green, Black, Orange, Blue, & Clear.
www.macsales.com

FOR TECHIE KIDS: Headphones for Kids

Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids - Wireless IR headphones designed specifically for the largest user market of built-in DVD and video systems - Children. Available immediately, the Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids keep kids quiet watching DVDs and videos on long car trips. With 100% Compatibility Guaranteed and manufactured with the highest quality IR wireless technology components available, the IR68KG02 IR wireless headphones deliver extremely rich sound quality for a variety of video and audio content - DVDs, video players, radio and more. Available at many fine online retailers as well as the Kidz Gear website directly.
www.gearforkidz.com

MUSIC FOR TECHIES: The Great Kat World's Fastest Guitarist

The Great Kat "Beethoven's Guitar Shred" DVD is followed in the tech community as the ultimate music for creativity. The Great Kat, named "Top 10 Fastest Shredders of All Time"-Guitar One Magazine, is the world's fastest guitarist. A Juilliard graduate violinist, The Great Kat combines metal and classical music for a speed thrill unchallenged in the music industry. She has been featured in the Jimmy Fallon site, NBC-Weekend Today in NY, Rolling Stone Magazine (Italy), Spin Magazine, New York Times, NewsBlaze and much more.
www.greatkat.com

FOR TECHIE NEWLYWEDS, MOMS & GRANDPARENTS: Digital Foci "Photo Book"

The Pearl White Version of Digital Foci's popular Photo Book is the perfect gift for newlyweds, moms, & grandparents. A portable digital photo album with a large 8-inch 800x600 color digital LCD screen, 4GB of internal memory, and music & slideshow capability, Photo Book in Pearl White has a sleek design encased in a soft leather-like case for an elegant photo album that makes an attractive first impression. Ideal for passing around while sitting on the sofa and at family gatherings.
www.digitalfoci.com

FOR SHUTTERBUGS & PRO PHOTOGRAPHERS: Digital Foci Picture Porter

The perfect gift for anyone that loves photography -- finally there's a place to organize, save and view all your photos on the road. Picture Porter 35 is a high-capacity 250GB-500GB portable photo manager for professional and amateur photographers to take while traveling, on vacation, or on photo shoots. Picture Porter 35 features a 3.5-inch color LCD, multi-format memory card reader, and pro photography features not found on other storage devices, such as RAW, EXIF data, IPTC and histogram support. Picture Porter 35 instantly and securely lets you store and view digital photos, music and video wherever you go.
www.digitalfoci.com

FOR DIYERS AND INVENTORS: Alibre Design Personal Edition

The perfect gift for diyers and inventors to create their own gadgets and inventions at home! Award-winning Alibre Design Personal Edition is the first low-cost, easy-to-use 3D design tool that delivers industrial-strength, parametric solid modeling system with integrated 3D solid modeling, part and assembly design, associative 2D drafting, and STL export -- all at a hobby-friendly price. Design it, document it, change it around, perfect it, and then make it!
www.alibre.com 

Have fun!
Special thanks to Karen Thomas and Eva Yutani at Thomas Public Relations www.thomaspr.com for helping put this great list together!
 

ARTRAGE FOR IPAD V. 1.0.4 FOR MOBILE DIGITAL ARTISTS NOW AVAILABLE

 

ArtRage for iPad Sponsors “Future Canvas” – First Event Dedicated to iPad Art

Sat, Dec 4^th,  San Francisco at 6:30 PM

ArtRage for iPad v. 1.0.4 is now available at the Apple iTunes Store.  ArtRage for iPad lets you become a mobile digital artist on your iPad, providing the experience of actually “painting” digitally on an iPad canvas with oil paints that smear and blend, and watercolors that flow together to create soft, wet gradations, just as they would in a traditional art studio.  Info:  www.artrage.com. 

ArtRage for iPad v. 1.0.4 New Features Include: 

iOS4.2 Features:

• iOS4.2 Printing support: Print your images via AirPrint.

• Multi-tasking Support: Get right back to painting without waiting when you return to the app.

General Features (iOS3.2 or later):

• Stability improvements: Significant enhancements to stability and memory handling.

• User definable canvas sizing: Create new files at any size up to 1440 x 1440.

• Quick Access Color Sampling: Access color sampling via simple toggle switch.

• Zoom Level: Precise zoom level is indicated while you zoom.

• User Interface Enhancements: Includes current preset highlights and other visual feedback.

See the full feature list of v. 1.0.4.at:   http://www2.ambientdesign.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32387. ArtRage for iPad is available immediately for $6.99 at the Apple iTunes Store.  The desktop versions of ArtRage for Mac & Windows are also available with more features:  The desktop versions of ArtRage for Mac & Windows are also available with more features (see list: http://www2.ambientdesign.com/files/artrage_product_comparison.pdf), ArtRage 3 Studio and ArtRage 3 Studio Pro, priced at $40 and $80 respectively.  For more information, see www.artrage.com.  For review copies of ArtRage for iPad or desktop: 

Contact: Karen Thomas, Thomas PR kthomas@thomaspr.com  

ARTRAGE FOR IPAD SPONSORS “FUTURE CANVAS” FIRST EVENT DEDICATED

TO IPAD ART 

ArtRage for iPad is sponsoring Future Canvas, the first event dedicated to iPad art and the iPad as an emerging medium, tomorrow, Saturday, December 4^th at the Box Factory, 865 Florida St., San Francisco, CA, 6:30 PM - on. Info and tickets: http://futurecanvas.net/    

Future Canvas Schedule, Sat., Dec. 4^th, San Francisco:

6:30 PM:  Press Event

8:00 PM:  Opening talk by Scott Snibbe, Gravilux/Snibbe.com

8:30 PM:  Gallery Party 

Photos:

ArtRage for iPad Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartrageipad.html  
Artist David Kassan’s Painting Using ArtRage for iPad “Jasmine Commerce”: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadpainting.html
Artist David Kassan Using ArtRage for iPad (photo by L. Fishkin):  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignshowstoppers.html 
ArtRage for iPad Nelson’s Starwar Boy: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadstarwar.html   
ArtRage for iPad Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipad.html
 
Contact:
Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani
Thomas PR (631) 549-7575
kthomas@thomaspr.com  eyutani@thomaspr.com  www.thomaspr.com 
 

THOMAS PR TECHIE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE IDEAS

November 30, 2010, NY, NY -- Thomas Public Relations announced today cool techie Holiday Gift Guide ideas from Sensosolutions, OWC, Alibre, Kidz Gear, ArtRage, The Great Kat, and Digital Foci for your holiday TV shows, articles and radio shows.  Please contact Thomas PR if you’d like review copies of any of these products or need more info.

• FOR TECHIE ARTISTS:  ArtRage for iPad

ArtRage for iPad lets you become a digital artist with your iPad.  The perfect stocking stuffer for a budding artist at $6.99, it lets you actually paint on the iPad canvas with oil painting effects that smear and blend and watercolor strokes that merge to create soft, wet gradations.

Pricing:  $6.99

Website:  www.artrage.com

Photos:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadstarwar.html

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipad.html

        Release:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/ambientdesign/ambientdesigniamdarelease.html

• FOR TECHIE GOLFERS:  SensoGlove

SensoGlove, the world’s first golf glove, has built-in digital sensors that continuously read the user’s grip pressure to ensure a consistently accurate, smooth and powerful golf swing.  Made of the highest quality cabretta leather, SensoGlove is the perfect gift for the holidays for golfers of all levels.  With SensoGlove, golfers can quickly learn how to hold the club, avoiding bad habits and improving every part of their game, from backswing, downswing, impact, follow-through, to driving, putting, and chipping.  

Pricing:  $89

Website:  www.sensoglove.com

Photos:

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/sensosolutionssensoglovephoto2.html

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/sensosolutionssensoglovegolf.html

Release:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/sensosolutions/sensosolutionsholidayrelease.html  

• FOR DIYERS AND INVENTORS:  Alibre Design Personal Edition

The perfect gift for diyers and inventors to create their own gadgets and inventions at home!  Award-winning Alibre Design Personal Edition is the first low-cost, easy-to-use 3D design tool that delivers industrial-strength, parametric solid modeling system with integrated 3D solid modeling, part and assembly design, associative 2D drafting, and STL export -- all at a hobby-friendly price.  Design it, document it, change it around, perfect it, and then make it! 

Pricing:  $99

Website: www.alibre.com

Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibredesign.html     

Releases:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/pr/alibremakerfairerelease.html 

http://www.thomas-pr.com/alibre/alibremakerfairesneakpeek.html 

• FOR TECHIE DIYERS : OWC DIY Hard Drive Kit

The OWC Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) Hard Drive Kit is the easiest and lowest-cost way to upgrade your home, school, or office laptop hard drive to a new faster, larger drive without sending the laptop out for repairs or buying a new laptop.  The OWC DIY Hard Drive Kit provides everything you need to increase you hard drive space for your MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac mini storage, or PC laptop and use your “old” drive as a new external drive. 

Pricing:  $67.99 & up

Website: www.macsales.com 

Photos:

OWC DIY Hard Drive Kit: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcstorage.html

OWC DIY Hard Drive Kit - 2: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcstorage1.html

Video:  www.macsales.com/installvideos 

·        FOR IPHONE & IPAD FANS:  NewerTech Line of  NuGuard Cases & Covers – Keep your iPhone Virus-Free and Protected

The NewerTech line of NuGuard™  iPhone 4 and iPad protective cases and NuVue anti-glare covers add protection, style and functionality to the most popular Apple® gadgets sold this year.  OWC makes it easy to buy affordable iPhone 4 and iPad accessory stocking stuffer gifts that your techie friends, family and co-workers will love, without breaking the bank. Fashionable Colors in Red, Pink, Purple, Frost, Green, Black, Orange, Blue, & Clear.

Pricing:  $12.99 - $24.99

Website: www.macsales.com  

Release:  http://www.thomaspr.com/pr/owciphoneipadrelease.html

Photos:

NewerTech iPad Accessory Line: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcipadaccessory.html

NewerTech iPhone Case Line: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owciphonecase.html

• FOR TECHIE KIDS: Headphones for Kids

Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids – Wireless IR headphones designed specifically for the largest user market of built-in DVD and video systems – Children.   Available immediately, the Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids keep kids quiet watching DVDs and videos on long car trips.  With 100% Compatibility Guaranteed and manufactured with the highest quality IR wireless technology components available, the IR68KG02 IR wireless headphones deliver extremely rich sound quality for a variety of video and audio content – DVDs, video players, radio and more.  Available at many fine online retailers as well as the Kidz Gear website directly.

Pricing: $34.99

Website: www.gearforkidz.com 

Photo:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/kidzgearwirelesscarheadphones.html

Release: http://www.thomas-pr.com/pr/kidzgearwireless.html  

Kidz Gear Wired Headphones for Kids -- finally a headphone that is Designed by Parents and Approved by Kids.  Comfort, durability and incredible sound quality makes the Kidz Gear Wired Headphones for Kids (CH68KG01) a must for traveling this season by plane, train or automobile.  With a Limited Lifetime Warranty, parents can relax and not worry if anything goes wrong.  Kidz Gear will solve the problem.  Available at many fine online retailers as well as the Kidz Gear website directly.

Pricing: $19.99

Website: www.gearforkidz.com

Photos: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/kidzgearheadphones.html 

Release:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/pr/kidzgearheadphones.html

• MUSIC FOR TECHIES:  The Great Kat World’s Fastest Guitarist

The Great Kat “Beethoven’s Guitar Shred” DVD is followed in the tech community as the ultimate music for creativity.  The Great Kat, named “Top 10 Fastest Shredders of All Time”-Guitar One Magazine, is the world’s fastest guitarist.  A Juilliard graduate violinist, The Great Kat combines metal and classical music for a speed thrill unchallenged in the music industry.  She has been featured in the Jimmy Fallon site, NBC-Weekend Today in NY, Rolling Stone Magazine (Italy), Spin Magazine, New York Times, NewsBlaze and much more. 

Pricing: $9.95

Website: www.greatkat.com 

Photo: http://www.greatkat.com/beethovensguitarshreddvd.jpg 

DVD Trailer: http://www.greatkat.com/BeethovensGuitarShredVideosMenuMED.wmv 

Release:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/pressreleases/beethovensguitarshredrelease.html

• FOR TECHIE NEWLYWEDS,  MOMS & GRANDPARENTS: 

Digital Foci “Photo Book” in Pearl White - Digital Photo Album for Wedding Albums, Baby Albums, & Parties 

The Pearl White Version of Digital Foci’s popular Photo Book is the perfect gift for newlyweds, moms, & grandparents.  A portable digital photo album with a large 8-inch 800x600 color digital LCD screen, 4GB of internal memory, and music & slideshow capability, Photo Book in Pearl White has a sleek design encased in a soft leather-like case for an elegant photo album that makes an attractive first impression.  Ideal for passing around while sitting on the sofa and at family gatherings.

Pricing: $189

Website:  www.digitalfoci.com 

Photos: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/digitalfociphotobookwhitefront.html

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/digitalfociphotobookwhiteopen.html

Release:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/pr/digitalfociphotobook.html

• FOR SHUTTERBUGS & PRO PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Digital Foci Picture Porter 35 Organizes & Protects Photos on the Road 

The perfect gift for anyone that loves photography -- finally there’s a place to organize, save and view all your photos on the road.  Picture Porter 35 is a high-capacity 250GB-500GB portable photo manager for professional and amateur photographers to take while traveling, on vacation, or on photo shoots.  Picture Porter 35 features a 3.5-inch color LCD, multi-format memory card reader, and pro photography features not found on other storage devices, such as RAW, EXIF data, IPTC and histogram support.  Picture Porter 35 instantly and securely lets you store and view digital photos, music and video wherever you go.

Pricing:  $399 for 250GB, $499 for 500GB

Website: www.digitalfoci.com

Photos:

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/digitalfocipictureporter35thumb.html

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/digitalfocipictureporter35sky.html

Release:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/pr/digitalfocipictureporter35.html 

For loaner review copies, contact: 

Contact: Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani

Thomas PR

kthomas@thomaspr.com / eyutani@thomaspr.com

631-549-7575 www.thomaspr.com 

Men's Health Features SensoGlove in Holiday Gift Guide

Men's Health

The coolest gifts to give—and receive

Sensosolutions Digital Golf Glove
Golf gloves are usually just protection, but these can help him fix his swing, win new clients, and beat buddies to the green. SensoGlove has built-in sensors that measure grip pressure, then automatically correct it to improve both the long and short game. $89, sensoglove.com

Enter coupon code “MENSHEALTH” for a 10% discount on all items

4 HOUR FREE ARTRAGE PAINTING WEBCAST

TODAY, SUN, NOV 28, 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST)

With Master Painter David Kassan with ArtRage for iPad

Go to:  http://webcast.davidkassan.com

 

Streaming Live from Los Angeles - Paint Along with ArtRage for iPad

To celebrate the holidays and Black Friday/Cyber Monday specials, ArtRage is sponsoring a live 4 hour webcast today, Sun., November 28^th at 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST), from Los Angeles with Brooklyn figurative painter David Kassan, who will demonstrate how to “paint” on the iPad using ArtRage.   

Streaming worldwide at:  http://webcast.davidkassan.com, the event will feature live music by singer/songwriter Jasmine Commerce with special guest model Tony Pro.  Viewers are encouraged to learn from the master painter, by painting along on their iPads with ArtRage, which they can either purchase at the 40% off discounted rate of $3.99 at:  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artrage/id391432693?mt=8  r paint along on their computers by downloading the free 30 day trial version of ArtRage 3 Studio Pro for Mac or Windows at: www.artrage.com.  David Kassan’s previous painting demos on the iPad had over 1,000,000 views on Youtube.com at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R8Ad_Sxli4.  For more info on the live webcast, see the Facebook page at:   http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110183505717128 

To purchase ArtRage for iPad with Black Friday/Cyber Monday special pricing of 40% off at $3.99, go to the iTunes store at:  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artrage/id391432693?mt=8.  For more info on ArtRage, see: www.artrage.com. 

Contact:
Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani
Thomas PR (631) 549-7575
kthomas@thomaspr.com eyutani@thomaspr.com www.thomaspr.com 
 
Release:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/ambientdesign/artrageblackfridayrelease.html
 
Photos:
Artist David Kassan Using ArtRage on the iPad (photo by L. Fishkin):  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignshowstoppers.html 
ArtRage for iPad Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartrageipad.html  
ArtRage for iPad Nelson’s Starwar Boy: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadstarwar.html   
ArtRage for iPad Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipad.html
ArtRage for iPad Art: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartrageart.html 

ARTRAGE ANNOUNCES 25%-40% OFF BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY SPECIALS FOR AWARD-WINNING PAINTING SOFTWARE
 
Celebrate the Holidays with 4 Hour Free Webcast with Master Painter David Kassan - Live from Los Angeles:  http://webcast.davidkassan.com
Paint Along with ArtRage for iPad - Now Priced at $3.99

November 26, 2010, NY, NY – Ambient Design www.artrage.com, the leading award-winning creator of realistic art painting software for Mac & Windows, announced today Black Friday discount specials of 25% off for ArtRage Mac/Windows desktop products, with specials available from November 26 – November 30^th  via the online store at: www.artrage.com.  The iPad version of ArtRage offers even more savings, discounted at 40% off, for only $3.99 (previously priced at $6.99), available at the iTunes store at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artrage/id391432693?mt=8.  

Learn How to “Paint” on the iPad with Live Worldwide Webcast on Sun, November 28th! 

To celebrate the holiday’s and Black Friday specials, ArtRage will be sponsoring a live 4 hour webcast on Sunday, November 28^th at 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST), from Los Angeles with Brooklyn figurative painter David Kassan, who will demonstrate how to “paint” on the iPad using ArtRage.  Streamed worldwide at:  http://webcast.davidkassan.com, the event will feature live music by singer/songwriter Jasmine Commerce with special guest model Tony Pro.  Viewers are encouraged to learn from the master painter, by painting along on their iPads with ArtRage, which they can either purchase at the 40% off discounted rate of $3.99 or paint along on their computers by downloading the free 30 day trial version of ArtRage 3 Studio Pro for Mac or Windows at: www.artrage.com.  David Kassan’s previous painting demos on the iPad had over 1,000,000 views on Youtube.com at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R8Ad_Sxli4.
 

Become the Next Digital Van Gogh - You Can Almost Smell the Paint 

ArtRage lets you become a digital artist, providing the experience of actually “painting” digitally on a computer canvas with oil painting effects that smear and blend and watercolor strokes that merge to create soft, wet gradations, just as they would in a traditional art studio. The iPad or laptop with touch-screen allows artists of all levels to bring their computer everywhere they go to be ready to spontaneously unleash their creativity on the spot by drawing, sketching, and painting in a wide range of artistic styles with tools that interact on the screen just as they would with real paint, ink, chalk, pen, or pencil.  

Available immediately until November 30, 2010, Black Friday specials for ArtRage for Mac and Windows are priced at $59.99 for ArtRage 3 Studio Pro, $29.99 for ArtRage 3 Studio, and $14.99 for ArtRage 2.6 at: https://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=6FGVH_LIVE&&action=new.  To purchase ArtRage for iPad with Black Friday special pricing of 40% off at $3.99, go to the iTunes store at:  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artrage/id391432693?mt=8.  For more info on ArtRage, see: www.artrage.com. 

The live webcast will be streamed on November 28^th at 11:00 AM PST:  http://webcast.davidkassan.com. For more info on the live webcast, see the Facebook page at:   http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110183505717128.   

About Ambient Design Ltd.
 

Ambient Design Ltd. is a New Zealand-based global software development and publishing firm, specializing in creative applications and user interfaces for artists of all ages and all levels of competency, including professionals, hobbyists and students. The principals have over 40 years experience in combining complex image processing algorithms with an easily accessible user experience. Ambient Design Ltd. was founded in 2000 by Andy Bearsley and Matt Fox-Wilson, formerly of MetaCreations, the developer of Painter, Bryce and Kai’s Power Tools.  Ambient Design’s products are available in 12 languages and have been downloaded over 10 million times.  For more information, see www.artrage.com.

 

ArtRage, Ambient Design and the BrushMan logo are trademarks of Ambient Design Ltd. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

 

Photos:

Artist David Kassan Using ArtRage on the iPad (photo by L. Fishkin):  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignshowstoppers.html 

ArtRage for iPad Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartrageipad.html  

ArtRage for iPad Nelson’s Starwar Boy: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadstarwar.html   

ArtRage for iPad Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipad.html

ArtRage for iPad Art: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartrageart.html 

ArtRage for iPad Paint Blending: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartragepaint.html     

ArtRage for iPad Painting with Reference: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartrageref.html   

  

Contact:

Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani

Thomas PR (631) 549-7575

kthomas@thomaspr.com eyutani@thomaspr.com www.thomaspr.com

Mac|Life Features OWC in Mac|Life’s Guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

By J.R. Bookwalter,Mac|Life

Mac|Life’s Guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
Posted 11/24/2010 at 12:03pm | by J.R. Bookwalter

That collective inhale you heard this week was the breath of thousands of U.S. retailers preparing for Friday, November 26 -- better known to shoppers as Black Friday. Here’s how to make the best of the day, as well as its online equivalent, Cyber Monday, on November 29.

Most everyone knows that Black Friday is the day that many retailers count on to get over the profit hump for the year as the calendar slides into the holiday season. Each year the deals get crazier and the crowds get bloodthirsty for deals. This year, many companies have gotten a jump on the post-Thanksgiving specials early, which will extend through “Cyber Monday” on November 29 and in many cases, beyond.

Here’s a peek at the MacLife.com-approved Black Friday deals that have piqued our interest, and where to go online to find them -- that’s right, no changing out of your jammies or braving an unruly mob to get these offers. That’s just how we roll.

Other World Computing (OWC) is launching a huge sale on Wednesday, November 24 in honor of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which includes 90 percent off select NewerTech protective cases and accessories for your iPhone, iPad and iPod. Check out the Mac Accessories section for even more bargains from OWC!

OWC ANNOUNCES BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY SPECIALS
UP TO 90% OFF
 
Discounts for Blu-ray Drives, USB Docking, Memory Upgrades, SSDs,

DIY Hard Drive Kits, Video Display Adapters, iPhone/iPad Cases & More
 
100% U.S.-Based Free Tech Support -- Free Shipping for Orders $139.99 or Higher

Save Up to $50 Instantly when Using Amazon
 

November 23, 2010, Woodstock, IL -- Other World Computing (OWC®) http://www.macsales.com, the award-winning leading provider of Mac^® and PC performance upgrades, storage drives and accessories, announced today that Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special Deals of up to 90% off will be available starting tomorrow, Wed., November 24 at: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/specials/, including discounts on the most popular OWC Blu-ray drives, USB Docking Solutions, Memory Upgrades, SSDs, DIY Hard Drive Kits, Video Display Adapters, iPhone/iPad cases, and much more.  In addition, free shipping will be available on all orders over $139.99, with shipping as low as $1.95 for smaller orders and an instant OWC savings of up to $50 when customers select to pay by Amazon at checkout (in addition to Amazon’s savings of up to $40 when signing up for a Chase Amazon card).

Some of the OWC Black Friday/Cyber Monday Specials Include:
 

·        iPhone/iPad/iPod:  90% off of select NewerTech protective cases & accessories.
 

·        Memory:  $99 for 8GB Memory upgrade kits (previously $119.99).
 

·        SSD: Savings on OWC Sandforce Equipped Solid State Drive – up to 240GB from $89.00!

·        DIY Kits:  Up to 20% off select “DIY” Hard Drive Kits for laptops.
 

·        Video Display Adapters:  Up to 20% off USB to HD Video Display Adapters.
 

·        Blu-ray Drives:  From only $79 to add Blu-Ray + DVDRW/CDRW capabilities (for computers).

·        USB Docking:  Up to 50% off retail for NewerTech USB Docking solutions (2.0/eSATA, USB 3.0, and USB2/eSATA/FireWire 800).

·        802.11n Wireless Router/Access Points:  special from $19.99

·        802.11g/n Wireless Adapters:  from $9.99 (Mac or PC Wireless)

·        And more.  See http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/specials/ for full list of specials.

OWC Free Tech Support is 100% U.S.-Based

OWC provides world-renowned helpful, responsive tech support, with 24/7 Chat and free 100% U.S.-based phone tech support at 800-275-4576 from 8 AM to 10:30 PM CST Monday – Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM Saturday, in addition to email tech support, free Online Instructional Videos are available at www.macsales.com/installvideos, and How-To Guides. 

“In addition to being known for the award-winning quality and value of our Mac and PC products, from memory, storage, and accessories, OWC is legendary for our exemplary customer service and tech support that provides a great all-around customer service experience, avoiding holiday season stress,” said Larry O’Connor, Founder & CEO, Other World Computing.

The OWC Black Friday/Cyber Monday specials will begin Wed., November 24^th with info available at that time at:  http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/specials/.  OWC offers many payment options, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal, and Amazon.  For more info, see www.macsales.com.

Macsales.com  -- Place for All Things Mac -- Largest Catalog of Computer, iPod, & iPhone Products

The Macsales.com Store www.macsales.com is the premiere place to buy all things Mac since 1988, with the largest online catalog of computer, iPod, and iPhone enhancement products.  Macsales.com is known for its high-level service, including fast delivery (priced from $1.95), Free Delivery for orders over $139.99, industry-leading selection of shipping options, and priority same day shipping for orders made as late as 10:30 PM EST.  For more info, see www.macsales.com.  

About Other World Computing (OWC) 

Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988 through its e-commerce portal www.macsales.com. As an Apple Certified Developer, OWC also provides extensive U.S. based technical support for Macintosh users around the world as well as Internet access via www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net.

OWC’s industry awards and recognition include: Crain’s Chicago Business 2009 “Fast 50” List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Chicago Area; Inc. 5,000 “Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America” list honoree 2007-2010; Reseller Ratings Elite Member 2009 & 2010; Better Business Bureau Top Rating of A+ 2010; Reflex Packaging Commitment to Excellence Recycling Award 2009; Computerworld Magazine Top Green-IT Companies for 2008; and McHenry County Economic Development Corporation 2008 Business Champion Award.

In March 2010, OWC’s corporate campus was designated as LEED Platinum by the Green Building Certification Institute (http://eshop.macsales.com/green/index.html).  Platinum is the highest achievable LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Program level, which began in 1998. Out of more than 14,000 LEED projects engaged worldwide since the program’s inception, OWC is one of less than three hundred to achieve the Platinum standard.  In September 2010, OWC’s headquarters earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR rating for building operations that perform in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.

Watch "Stance" Robot Video HERE
http://www.jgstechnical.com/temp/servos3/RobotTest2.wmv
 

Techlicious Features Kidz Gear in Holiday 2010 Tech Gifts for Kids

by Suzanne Kantra, Techlicious

Holiday 2010 Tech Gifts for Kids
posted on November 18, 2010 in , Cameras and Photography, Family and Kids, Baby & Toddler, Kids

Finding gifts your children will continue to enjoy long after the holidays are over is always a challenge. We've put together our list of the tech gifts that will continue to engage your kids with educational, athletic or creative fun for months and years to come.
Ages 3 - 5

Kidz Gear Headphones (Age 2+, $17)
Kidz Gear Headphones are simply the best choice for young kids. Custom designed fit for children 2-years and older, they are lightweight, comfortable and have a built-in volume control knob. An included volume limiting cable limits audio volume to approximately 80% (~ 20dB lower) of original maximum volume—protecting kids' sensitive ear drums. Of all the headphones we've tried, these were far and away the favorites for our kids.

BLOG ELAPHAR NAMES THE GREAT KAT "TOP 20 GREATEST GUITARISTS"! "The Great Kat is one of the best guitarists in the world, and she is trained as a classical violinist." - Blog Elaphar

MAKE YOUR OWN ROBOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH ALIBRE
 
Kids & Adults Create Robots with Alibre DIY 3D Design at Home, School, & Work:
·        Robot that Walks & Sees
·        GPS Unmanned Robot Vehicle
·        Artistic Robot

Dallas, TX, November 18, 2010 - Alibre, Inc. www.alibre.com, the award-winning developer of the world’s most affordable professional 3D design software, announced today that Alibre Design 3D lets you create your own robots for the holidays.  The perfect holiday gift for anyone that loves science and creating robots, inventions, and gadgets, the award-winning Alibre Design was used by kids and adults to create one-of-a-kind robots, including “Stance” the walking robot, the “Skunksworks Lab” GPS controlled unmanned vehicle robot, and “SADBot,” the drawing robot that creates art according to the season and weather.   

“Stance,” the Biped Rebot that Walks & Sees  

“Stance,” is a biped walking robot with a smooth human-like gait, created using Alibre Design, by Josh Sanderson, President of JGS Technical.  “Stance” walks through remote control and “sees” through a high-definition video camera.  Unlike most hobbyist robots that have a spasmodic and abrupt walk, the “Stance” robot walks smoother, with more realistic motion.  Sanderson found it is easy to build a customized robot using Alibre.  Once the basics of his design were created in 3D with Alibre, Sanderson tweaked it with the information he got from his study of walking, and added custom parts created in Alibre.  Alibre Design’s parametric controls allowed him to exactly adjust sizes and positions of parts during his experiments.  

Do It Yourself Robot at Home 

Anyone can create a robot like “Stance, which was made using Alibre Design with the basic building blocks of a small motor, servo, and mounting bracket from the hobbyist dealer, Lynxmotion’s Servo Erector Set.  Lynxmotion provides 3D part models in Alibre’s format, so designers can choose to configure the components in many different ways.  “If I need to make custom parts, it’s simpler to do the fitting on the 3D model with Alibre.  All the accurate measurements are right there,” Sanderson explains.  “I can adjust each of the parameters and have the models react immediately.  Alibre Design is a high-level parametric modeler, which makes it ideal for prototypes.”   

Students Create Award-Winning Unmanned Vehicle Robot  

Students from the Southern Methodist University (SMU) “SkunkWorks Lab” created a GPS controlled unmanned vehicle robot activated via a cell phone interface.  Under the supervision of Nathan Huntoon, Director of the Innovation Gymnasium, SMU, the SkunkWorks Lab used Alibre to design all the parts of their vehicle, before they even built it.  “What is amazing, is the students designed the vehicle in 3D first and when it came time to fit all the parts together, every piece fell in place perfectly,” said Huntoon.  The Skunkworks Lab recently displayed their award-winning design at the TEDxSMU event in Dallas. 

Solar-Powered Artistic Robot Created for New York City Gallery 

Dustyn Roberts, Founder of Dustyn Robots, used Alibre Design to create SADbot (Seasonally Affected Drawing Robot), a solar powered, interactive drawing robot created in partnership with Ben Leduc-Mills for the Eyebeam Window Gallery in New York City.  Roberts and Leduc-Mills used two 18.5” x 13” solar panels to power two stepper motors which controlled a pen in two dimensions.  SADbot took input from people walking outside the gallery window by using a set of sensors which tell how much light they’re getting (photocells).  SADbot knew if someone was covering up one of the sensors, and could change its drawing behavior accordingly.  SADbot was also recently on display at the Maker Faire convention for inventors and makers, held September 2010 in NY. 

New Alibre Design 2011 with Dramatic Improvements - Makes it Easier to Create a Robot 

The winner of Maker Faire Detroit’s “Editor’s Choice” 2010 Award, Alibre is providing exciting new ways for people to create and design robots and gadgets in 3D.  Alibre recently announced the more powerful Alibre Design 2011 with dramatic improvements in ease-of-use, efficiency and performance.  Priced thousands less than competitors, starting at only $99 for Personal Edition (PE), $699 for Professional, and $1399 for Expert, new improvements and features include a full port of the code to C# (making it the first native 64-bit version), powerful sheet metal conversion tools, and a myriad of time saving tools and customization features.   

“Alibre Design 2011 lets people take their vision and turn it into a reality in record time by digitally prototyping or printing their 3D models, enabling everyone, from adults, kids, DIYers, inventors, tinkerers, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers and scientists to become entrepreneurs and set-up their own businesses in their homes and garages,” said J. Paul Grayson, Chairman and CEO, Alibre Inc.   

For more info:
“Stance” robot, see:  http://www.alibrepowered.com/profile/jgstech
“SADbot” robot:  http://eyebeam.org/projects/sadbot
“Skunkworks Lab” robot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvV0CnNgesA.  
Alibre: www.alibre.com.  To purchase Alibre Design 2011:  www.alibre.com/store.  
 

About Alibre, Inc.

Alibre is the leading global provider of cost effective professional grade mechanical CAD, CAM, and PDM solutions. Founded in 1997 and based in Richardson, Texas, Alibre develops Alibre Design™ and Alibre CAM™, the fastest growing parametric CAD/CAM solution on the market.  Alibre Design offers the same core features of SolidWorks, Pro/E, Inventor, and other mid-range solid modeling packages at a cost that is affordable to any business or individual. Alibre CAM extends Alibre Design to provide integrated 2 1/2 to 5 axis CNC machining. Used by an immensely diverse user base, Alibre Design and Alibre CAM provide design and manufacturing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, consulting firms, machine shops, start-ups, hobbyists, inventors, teachers and students. Alibre products are distributed in 50 countries and in 15 languages. For more information on Alibre, or for a free trial of Alibre Design and Alibre CAM, please visit www.alibre.com.

“Stance” Photos:

http://www.alibre.com/images/success/cs/stance/walkfloor.jpg 

http://www.alibre.com/images/success/cs/stance/ADW1.jpg 

http://www.alibre.com/images/success/cs/stance/draw.jpg 

http://www.alibre.com/images/success/cs/stance/walkerAD.jpg 

http://www.alibre.com/images/success/cs/stance/banner.jpg

“Skunkworks” Photo: 

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibresmu.html 

“SADbot”: Photos:

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibresadbot.html

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibresadbotartwork.html

 

Contact:

Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani

Thomas PR (631) 549-7575

kthomas@thomaspr.com eyutani@thomaspr.com www.thomaspr.com www.thomaspublicrelations.com  

PCMag.com Features ArtRage in "50 Best iPad Apps"

by Jeffrey Wilson, PC Mag.com
 

The 50 Best iPad Apps

ArtRage
$6.99
Express your artistic side with this mobile version of the desktop painting and drawing tool. ArtRage lets amateur Picassos sketch, blend digital watercolors, and add layers, all from the convenience of your iPad.

OWC ANNOUNCES IPHONE 4 & IPAD ACCESSORY LINE
HOLIDAY STOCKING STUFFER GIFTS
 
Keeps your iPhone 4 & iPad Connected & Protected at All Times
 
Fashionable Colors in Red, Pink, Purple, Frost, Green, Black, Orange, Blue, & Clear –
Protective Cases & AntiGlare Covers Priced at $12.99 - $24.99!
 

November 15, 2010, Woodstock, IL -- Other World Computing (OWC®) http://www.macsales.com, the leading provider of Mac^® and PC performance upgrades, storage drives and accessories, announced today the

NewerTech line of NuGuard™  iPhone 4 and iPad protective cases and NuVue anti-glare covers that add protection, style and functionality to the most popular Apple^® gadgets sold this year.  OWC makes it easy to buy affordable iPhone 4 and iPad accessory stocking stuffer gifts that your techie friends, family and co-workers will love, without breaking the bank.

NuGuard Cases are Fashionable & Keep iPhone 4 Users Connected At All Times

NuGuard  iPhone cases are fashionable (available in 6 colors), as well as being functional, keeping your iPhone 4 working at all times -- online and connected for uninterrupted use.  The cases also keep your iPhone protected and looking like new, with premium materials, such as 100% soft silicone to cushion and protect your iPhone from scratches, bumps, and dust and ergonomic side grooves for superior grip and comfort. 

Keep Your iPhone & iPad Virus-Free – No Microbiological Growth

In addition, the NuGuard iPhone 4 cases keep your phone virus-free, with silicone cases that won’t support microbiological growth.  The non-stick, flexible silicone makes this second skin easy to put on and remove, an especially useful feature for iPad users who want to change colors to fit their style, circumstance, or mood.  Lightweight and durable, NuGuard iPhone and iPad cases don’t add bulk and provide open access to all ports and controls, including dock connectors, headphone jacks, Micro SIM card trays, volume, screen rotation lock, power and home buttons.

NuGuard iPhone 4 Cases:

·        NuGuard Soft Silicone Protective iPhone 4 Case - $14.99 MSRP
100% premium non-stick soft silicone cushions and protects the iPhone.  Ergonomic side grooves offer superior grip and comfort.  Available in four colors: Black, Blue, Red, and Frost.  http://www.newertech.com/products/iphonesill.php  

·        NuGuard Hard Shell Polycarbonate iPhone 4 Case - $14.99 MSRP
Precision molded hard polycarbonate shell offers more impact resistance than acrylic shells. Available in clear or transparent black.

      http://www.newertech.com/products/nuguardhardshellcase.php 

·        NuGuard Gel Protective iPhone 4 Case - $14.99 MSRP

Provides the protection of a hard shell with the grip, feel and flexibility of a silicone case.  Available in four colors: Black, Blue, Pink, and Clear. http://www.newertech.com/products/nuguardgelcase.php 

·        NuGuard Carbon Fiber Style iPhone 4 Case - $24.99 MSRP
Thin case in carbon fiber offers maximum protection while showcasing the iPhone’s design. Available in three colors: Black, Blue, and Pink. http://www.newertech.com/products/iphcf4.php

NuGuard iPad Cases:

·        NuGuard Gel Case for iPad - $19.99

      Offers iPad users the best of both worlds:  the grip, soft feel and flexibility of a silicone case with the protection of a hard shell.  Form-fitting, hybrid plastic/silicone case is shock absorbent, bendable, and flexible.  Made of translucent thermoplastic polyurethane, it always retains its original shape and won’t dent, tear, or scratch.  Available in eight colors: black, blue, red, frost, graphite smoke, purple, and orange.

http://www.newertech.com/products/nuguardgel.php 

·        NuGuard Protection Kit for iPad - $24.95
A 3-in-1 protective kit features:

                        -Carbon film wrap improves grip and protects the back of an iPad without adding bulk.

                        -NuVue Screen Protector keeps the screen scratch-free.

                        -Reusable microfiber cloth removes smudges and fingerprints without scratching.

                        http://www.newertech.com/products/nuguardcarbon.php   

NuVue iPhone 4 and iPad Anti-Glare Covers:

·        NuVue Anti-Glare Cover for iPhone 4 (Screen & Back Protector) - $12.99 MSRP
Anti-glare, multi-layer optical-grade film reduces eye strain, improves viewing ease in bright light settings and decreases surface tension for easier viewing and gaming on the iPhone 4.  Provides complete front and back surface protection. http://www.newertech.com/products/nuvueantiglareiphone.php   

·        NuVue Anti-Glare Cover for iPad - $24.99
Static cling screen protector is custom designed to fit the iPad perfectly with a peel-and-stick easy install that won’t cause air bubbles like adhesive based screen protectors.  Reduces glare and smudges for easier viewing. http://www.newertech.com/products/nuvueantiglare.php

“NewerTech’s iPhone 4 and iPad accessories are designed to help preserve and protect that valuable technology investment for years of enjoyable use,” said Grant Dahlke, Brand Manager, NewerTech. “Additionally, we enhance the iPhone 4 and iPad by increasing their functionality and style.”

NewerTech NuGuard and NuVue iPhone 4 and iPad accessories are available immediately from NewerTech’s exclusive distributor, Other World Computing (OWC®) at www.macsales.com as well as through the retail channel.  For more information, visit: http://www.newertech.com/products/iphoneacc.php, http://www.newertech.com/products/ipad.php or http://www.newertech.com/products 

Macsales.com  -- Place for All Things Mac -- Largest Catalog of Computer, iPod, & iPhone Products

The Macsales.com Store www.macsales.com is the premiere place to buy all things Mac since 1988, with the largest online catalog of computer, iPod, and iPhone enhancement products.  Macsales.com is known for its exemplary service, including fast delivery, priced from $1.95, Free Delivery for orders over $179, industry-leading selection of shipping options, and priority same day shipping for orders made as late as 10:30 PM EST.  Other Macsales.com famous services include 24/7 Live Chat Support at: http://eshop.macsales.com/Service/Tech.cfm, Online Video Training, How-To Guides at: http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/index.cfm, helpful customer service, knowledgeable online Tech Support, and product warrantees.  For more info, see www.macsales.com.

About Other World Computing (OWC) 

Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988 and features one of the largest online catalogs of computer, iPod^®, iPhone^®, and iPad^™ enhancement products through its e-commerce portal www.macsales.com. As an Apple Certified Developer, OWC also provides extensive U.S. based technical support for Macintosh users around the world as well as Internet access via www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net.

OWC’s industry awards and recognition include: Crain’s Chicago Business 2009 “Fast 50” List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Chicago Area; Inc. 5,000 “Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America” list honoree 2007-2010; Reseller Ratings Elite Member 2009 & 2010; Better Business Bureau Top Rating of A+ 2010; Reflex Packaging Commitment to Excellence Recycling Award 2009; Computerworld Magazine Top Green-IT Companies for 2008; and McHenry County Economic Development Corporation 2008 Business Champion Award.

In March 2010, OWC’s corporate campus was designated as LEED Platinum by the Green Building Certification Institute (http://eshop.macsales.com/green/index.html). Platinum is the highest achievable LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Program level, which began in 1998. Out of more than 14,000 LEED projects engaged worldwide since the program’s inception, OWC is one of less than three hundred to achieve the Platinum standard.  In September 2010, OWC’s headquarters earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR rating for building operations that perform in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.

About Newer Technology, Inc.
Since 1984, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades and accessories for Macintosh and PC computers, iPods, iPhones, and iPads. NewerTech is headquartered in Woodstock, Illinois. Dealer inquiries are welcome by calling 815-308-7001 or by emailing sales@newertech.com.

"WHO WOULD BE THE LAST GUITARIST STANDING AFTER A SHRED 'GUNFIGHT'?" POLL!!
VOTE NOW at http://www.guitarplayer.com

WATCH THE WORLD’S FASTEST GUITAR SHREDDING:
The Great Kat’s "THE FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLE-BEE"
 

Kidz Gear Wins Georgia Family Magazine Best Toys of the Year!

by Georgia Family Magazine

Georgia Family's Best Toys Of The Year
Monday, November 01, 2010 MACON, GA

Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones. The infrared wireless stereo headphones deliver extremely rich sound quality for DVDs, MP3s, Game Players, the Radio, and more. Ages 3 yrs. +. ($35, gearforkidz.com)

By EN 440

He Wang, DJ, WUMC

Watch at http://www.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/the_app_wrap/128225/app-wrap---artrage----art-academy-

NY1 highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment “App Wrap.” NY1’s Adam Balkin filed the following report.

ArtRage

There a dozens of phone or iPad type apps for children that mimic drawing, painting and doodling, but "ArtRage" is not one of them. It is designed to be an app that a serious or even professional artist can pick up, with the hopes that they can find at their disposal in the virtual studio just about anything they would find in their real studio.

Virtually every type of drawing tool is available, from crayons to oil paints, and each tool has its own settings to offer every type of effect the actual tool does.

It's also extremely realistic. For example, users painting with oils can layer and mix colors. All the supplies will interact with each other and the canvas, just as they would for real. Speaking of the canvas, even that can be changed to mimic different canvas textures.

A nice touch for seriously inept amateurs is that users can pop an actual photo in the app and paint over it to create an easy masterpiece. The app can even choose the appropriate colors to make it even easier to make.

"ArtRage" is available for the iPad for $6.99.

PCMag.com Features Alibre Design 2011

 

by Sean Carroll, PCMag.com

Alibre Design 2011 Released

By: Sean Carroll
10.27.2010
 

CAD and CAM may not be the sexiest buzzwords in computer software these days, but 3D is red hot, and, really, what is a CAD/CAM app but a 3D design program? Alibre Design 2011 has just released, and it offers anyone from tinkerers and DIYers to engineers and scientists the ability to design in three dimensions, starting from just $99.

Alibre Design 2011 lets users make 2D sketches that are then converted to 3D representations (either shaded displays or wireframes), and it's simple to view cross-sections, too. The cross-sections themselves can be used as the basis for new designs, which is handy if you're designing something that will be built from multiple parts that have to fit together. Once you've created a 3D model of your widget, you can reconvert it back to 2D drawings, for production, too.

Alibre Design 2011 represents a considerable upgrade from previous editions. The code has been ported to C# and the result is the app's first native 64-bit version. Improvements are said to include a new in-place 2D editing framework with hyper context-sensitive tools that allow users to design without continually referring to toolbars and dialogs.

Alibre Design is available at three price points: Personal Edition for $99; Professional for $699; and Expert Edition for $1399.

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ARTRAGE FOR IPAD V. 1.0.3 FOR MOBILE DIGITAL ARTISTS UNVEILED AT SHOWSTOPPERS FOR DIGITAL HOLIDAYS

 

Actually “Paints” on Your iPad -- Blends Digital Watercolor & Oil Paints for

Mobile Artists Creating Masterpieces on the Go – Never Miss an Opportunity

 

October 28, 2010, NY, NY – Ambient Design www.artrage.com, the leading award-winning creator of realistic art painting software for Mac & Windows, will unveil update v. 1.0.3 of ArtRage for iPad at Showstoppers for the Digital Holidays, held today in NY.  ArtRage for iPad lets you become a digital artist on your iPad, providing the experience of actually “painting” digitally on an iPad canvas with oil painting effects that smear and blend and watercolor strokes that merge to create soft, wet gradations, just as they would in a traditional art studio. The iPad user interface allows artists of all levels to bring their iPad everywhere they go to be ready to spontaneously unleash their creativity on the spot by drawing, sketching, and painting on the iPad in a wide range of artistic styles with tools that interact on the screen just as they would with real paint, ink, chalk, pen, or pencil.  

Perfect Holiday Gift for the Aspiring Artist – You can Almost Smell the Paint 

Priced at only $6.99, ArtRage for iPad is the perfect holiday stocking stuffer gift for a budding artist delving into mobile art with the iPad.  “Once you experience ArtRage, you cannot live without it anymore,” said Sarah Brody, Principal, Sarah Brody Design. “Now I will never miss an opportunity to express myself artistically with my iPad with ArtRage installed on it. With ArtRage, you can almost smell the paint and feel the paper’s texture.”  Barbara Lietzow, San Francisco-based painter and visual communications expert said, “The quality of paint representation and ArtRage’s ability to perfectly replicate impasto is uniquely realistic.  ArtRage on the iPad allows me to work both in the studio and on the go to further explore new sculptural painting techniques.” 

ArtRage Used Worldwide in Schools, K-12 

Used worldwide in schools from China to the U.S., Children from K-12 are quickly learning painting and drawing with ArtRage using familiar tools from their art classes. Classically trained artists also are readily adapting to the intuitive user interface of digital versions of their tools, like watercolor and oils, paint tubes, palette knife, pencil, chalk and airbrush, as well as customizable canvas and paper.  

Create Your Own Artwork from Digital Photography 

Files from ArtRage for iPad can also be used on the desktop versions of ArtRage for Mac and Windows, and exported to JPEG, Photoshop and other formats for additional professional features, printing, and collaboration.  In addition, digital photos can be imported and converted into paint, reworked in oil or watercolor or serve as a reference image while drawing. With its image tracing capabilities for photos, ArtRage can select colors automatically for every new stroke.  “We went for a no compromise approach to achieve a highly optimized drawing and painting experience for ArtRage on the iPad,” said Andy Bearsley, Ambient Design’s Co-Founder and Technical Director. “ArtRage for iPad gives the user the feel of painting with real paint and wet watercolors, as well as industry-standard blend modes on tools and layers.”  

ArtRage for iPad is available immediately for $6.99 at the Apple iTunes Store.  ArtRage for iPad 1.0.3 will be available early November through the Apple iTunes Store.  In addition to ArtRage for iPad, Mac and Windows desktop versions are also available from www.artrage.com:  ArtRage 3 Studio and ArtRage 3 Studio Pro, priced at $40 and $80 respectively.  ArtRage 3 Studio and ArtRage 3 Studio Pro feature additional tools, such as stencils, rulers, stickers, sticker spray, glitter tools, custom color palettes and more.  They support Wacom tablets, laptop and desktop computers with touch-screens, Interactive White Boards (IWB), and are also optimized for the new popular Windows 7 multi-touch screens.   On these optical multi-touch screens you can even paint with a traditional bristle brush instead of your finger.  For more information, see www.artrage.com.  

About Ambient Design Ltd.

Ambient Design Ltd. is a New Zealand-based global software development and publishing firm, specializing in creative applications and user interfaces for artists of all ages and all levels of competency, including professionals, hobbyists and students. The principals have over 40 years experience in combining complex image processing algorithms with an easily accessible user experience. Ambient Design Ltd. was founded in 2000 by Andy Bearsley and Matt Fox-Wilson, formerly of MetaCreations, the developer of Painter, Bryce and Kai’s Power Tools.  Ambient Design’s products are available in 12 languages and have been downloaded over 10 million times.  For more information, see www.artrage.com. 

 

ArtRage, Ambient Design and the BrushMan logo are trademarks of Ambient Design Ltd. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

 

Photos:

ArtRage for iPad Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartrageipad.html  

ArtRage for iPad Nelson’s Starwar Boy: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadstarwar.html   

ArtRage for iPad Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipad.html

ArtRage for iPad Art: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartrageart.html 

ArtRage for iPad Paint Blending: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartragepaint.html     

ArtRage for iPad Painting with Reference: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartrageref.html

 

Contact:

Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani

Thomas PR (631) 549-7575

kthomas@thomaspr.com eyutani@thomaspr.com www.thomaspr.com

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ALIBRE LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION 3D DESIGN SOFTWARE -- ALIBRE DESIGN 2011

 

Huge Leap in 3D Design Performance at a Low Cost

Lets Everyone Become Inventors at Home or Office -- Priced Starting at only $99

Richardson, TX, October 25, 2010 – Alibre Inc. www.alibre.com, the award-winning developer of the world’s most affordable professional 3D design solutions, today announced a huge leap in 3D CAD design performance with the release of its latest version, Alibre Design 2011.  Alibre Design 2011 now makes 3D designing easier and more robust with major enhancements, including a complete top to bottom code re-write, native 64-bit version, powerful sheet metal conversion tools, and a myriad of time saving tools and customization features.  Available immediately for download at:  www.alibre.com/store, the highly anticipated Alibre Design 2011 release delivers dramatic improvements in efficiency and performance. 

Now Even Easier for Less Technical Users & More Robust for Higher End Users 

Priced thousands less than competitors, starting at only $99 for Personal Edition (PE), $699 for Professional and $1399 for Expert, Alibre Design 2011 brings the power of 3D CAD design to everyone, from DIYers, inventors, tinkerers, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers and scientists.  Alibre Design 2011’s new improvements and features include a full port of the code to C#, making it the first native 64-bit version -- important for demanding users that want to create designs of enormous size and complexity. 

New Alibre Design 2011 Features Include: 

• New Sheet Metal Conversion Tools with Automatic Conversion - imported or natively designed solids are now able to be automatically converted into unfoldable sheet metal parts, so users can take libraries of solids generated from other applications and convert them into fully native, editable sheet metal parts.  Sheet metal parts can also be designed in a normal part workspace and then converted to sheet metal later, fast tracking many common design requirements

 

• Complete Code Rewrite and Native 64-bit Version for Larger & More Complex Models - Alibre Design 2011 has been completely rewritten in the C# programming language, in addition to being re-architected to support a native 64-bit version of the software.  This enables Alibre power users to make models of incredible complexity and size, while providing tremendous performance benefits.

 

• New Faster 2D Detailing Framework Avoids Confusing Toolbars & Dialogs - 2D detailing is now incredibly fast with the new in-place editing framework.  This set of tools is hyper-context sensitive, allowing users to avoid toolbars and dialogs almost altogether.  By clicking on items, available options are shown directly at the mouse, and users can make edits to almost anything in real-time, without cumbersome dialogs.

“We are tremendously excited to be able to provide our customers with this release.  More so than in any previous version, Alibre Design 2011 brings a wonderful complement of stability, performance, and new features that will fundamentally enable new workflows and design practices,” said J. Paul Grayson, Alibre Chairman and CEO.  “As usual, almost all of the enhancements were directly driven by our customers.  And the feedback we’ve gotten from the beta program, is that people are extremely excited.” 

Available at Alibre Store & 80 Resellers Worldwide 

Alibre Design 2011 is available for download at the Alibre Store at:  www.alibre.com/store and worldwide through Alibre’s network of nearly 80 resellers in 41 countries and 13 languages.  Available immediately, Alibre Design 2011 is priced at $99 for Alibre Design 2011 Personal Edition (PE), $699 for Alibre Design 2011 Professional, and $1399 for Alibre Design 2011 Expert.  For a list of new features and explanations, please download the Alibre Design 2011 feature brochure at www.alibre.com/assets/2011.pdf.  For more information, see www.alibre.com. 

About Alibre, Inc

Alibre www.alibre.com is the leading global provider of cost effective professional grade mechanical CAD, CAM, and PDM solutions.  Founded in 1997, Richardson, Texas-based Alibre is led by Chairman and CEO J. Paul Grayson (previously CEO of Micrografx) and other graphics visionaries who are changing the landscape of 3D mechanical CAD/CAM software.  Alibre develops Alibre Design™ and Alibre CAM™, the fastest growing parametric CAD/CAM solutions on the market.  A small fraction of the cost of comparable software, Alibre Design offers the same core features as SolidWorks, Pro/E, Inventor, and other mid-range solid modeling packages at a cost that is affordable to any business or individual.  Alibre CAM extends Alibre Design to provide integrated 2 1/2 to 5 axis CNC machining.  

Used by an immensely diverse user base, Alibre Design and Alibre CAM provide design and manufacturing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, consulting firms, machine shops, start-ups, hobbyists, inventors, teachers and students. Alibre products are distributed in 50 countries and in 15 languages. For more information on Alibre, or for a free trial of Alibre Design and Alibre CAM, please visit www.alibre.com.

 

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

Photos: 

Alibre Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibrelogo.html 

Alibre 2011 Box Shot:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibredesign2011box.html 

Alibre Screen Shots: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibrescreenshot.html

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibrewatchscreen.html

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibreboxscreen.html

Brochure:  www.alibre.com/assets/2011.pdf

 

Contact:
Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani

Thomas PR (631) 549-7575

kthomas@thomaspr.com eyutani@thomaspr.com www.thomaspr.com www.thomaspublicrelations.com 

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"It's Hell Getting Old--The Road to Wellness--Almost" - Book By John Larish

 

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October 26, 2010, Woodstock, IL -- Other World Computing (OWC®) http://www.macsales.com, the leading provider of Mac^® and PC performance upgrades, storage drives and accessories, announced today the OWC DIY Hard Drive Kit, the easiest and lowest-cost way to upgrade your laptop hard drive at home, school, or office to a faster (to 7200RPM!), larger (to 1TB!) hard drive or high performance SSD without sending the laptop out for repairs or buying a new laptop.  The OWC DIY Hard Drive Kit provides everything you need to increase space and performance for your MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac mini storage, or PC laptop and be “green” by re-using your “old” hard drive as a new portable external drive. 

The OWC DIY Drive Kits http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/SATA/DIY includes:

·        New Hard Drive:  2.5” up to 1TB hard drive, 5400 or 7200 RPM, or high-performance SSD.

·        OWC External Enclosure to re-use old drive:  2.5” bus-powered (FireWire and/or USB 2.0).

·        5 Piece Toolkit:  provides all the tools needed to complete the DIY project.

·        Cables for transferring data from the old drive to new drive, with instructional info at:  http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/tech_tips/sparedrive.cfm 

·        How-to Guide and Installation Videos at: www.macsales.com/installvideos.

·        24/7 U.S.-based high-quality tech support.

·        60 Configurations priced starting at $57.99 for 40% savings.

·        Select Kit’s software bundle ($200 value) http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/solutions/software_bundle/

Super Fast High-Performance SSD Drives for Laptops

When your laptop starts getting slow or you’re running out of hard drive space, the DIY Hard Drive Kit lets you easily upgrade your laptop’s drive for faster boot times, application loading, and overall system responsiveness.  OWC offers high-performance hard drives or even higher performance SSDs for the best blazingly fast load time speeds, which you have to see to believe.  In addition, the free Online Instructional Videos www.macsales.com/installvideos, How-To Guides, and 24/7 tech support provided from USA, make it very easy to install your new drive, walking you through the steps to replace the drive and showing you how to transfer data from the old drive to the new. 

Save Money & Be “Green” - Re-use Your “Old” Drive as New Portable Drive

Available in 60 configurations, priced starting at $57.99 according to capacity and speed, the kits provide a savings of up to 40% versus buying all the components separately.  After upgrading their laptop with the new hard drive, consumers can also save money and be more environmentally responsible by re-using their old drive with the included OWC enclosure instead of throwing the drive out.  “OWC is helping customers to ‘be green’ and re-use their old hard drives as external portable drives, thereby saving money, and the planet at the same time,” said Larry O’Connor, CEO, Other World Computing (OWC). 

Available immediately from Macsales.com at http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/SATA/DIY priced starting at only $57.99, the OWC DIY Hard Drive Kits are compatible with Mac or PC laptop and Mac mini internal drives, Apple OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Apple OS X (all versions, including the latest 10.6 "Snow Leopard") and Windows 98SE or later operating systems.  

Macsales.com  -- Place for All Things Mac -- Largest Catalog of Computer, iPod, & iPhone Products

The Macsales.com Store www.macsales.com is the premiere place to buy all things Mac since 1988, with the largest online catalog of computer, iPod, and iPhone enhancement products.  Macsales.com is known for its exemplary service, including fast delivery, priced from $1.95, Free Delivery for orders over $179, industry-leading selection of shipping options, and priority same day shipping for orders made as late as 10:30 PM EST.  Other Macsales.com famous services include 24/7 Live Chat Support at: http://eshop.macsales.com/Service/Tech.cfm, Online Video Training, How-To Guides at: http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/index.cfm, helpful customer service, knowledgeable online Tech Support, and product warrantees.  For more info, see www.macsales.com.  

About Other World Computing (OWC) 

Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988 and features one of the largest online catalogs of computer, iPod^®, iPhone^®, and iPad^™ enhancement products through its e-commerce portal www.macsales.com. As an Apple Certified Developer, OWC also provides extensive U.S. based technical support for Macintosh users around the world as well as Internet access via www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net.

OWC’s industry awards and recognition include: Crain’s Chicago Business 2009 “Fast 50” List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Chicago Area; Inc. 5,000 “Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America” list honoree 2007-2010; Reseller Ratings Elite Member 2009 & 2010; Better Business Bureau Top Rating of A+ 2010; Reflex Packaging Commitment to Excellence Recycling Award 2009; Computerworld Magazine Top Green-IT Companies for 2008; and McHenry County Economic Development Corporation 2008 Business Champion Award.

In March 2010, OWC’s corporate campus was designated as LEED Platinum by the Green Building Certification Institute (http://eshop.macsales.com/green/index.html). Platinum is the highest achievable LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Program level, which began in 1998. Out of more than 14,000 LEED projects engaged worldwide since the program’s inception, OWC is one of less than three hundred to achieve the Platinum standard.  In September 2010, OWC’s headquarters earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR rating for building operations that perform in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency. 

I4U NEWS

The Great Kat "Beethoven's Guitar Shred" DVD Perfect Holiday Gift for Rocker in Your Life
This DVD will make the Rocker in Your Life Happy at the Holidays.
Oct 15 2010, 6:48am CDT | by Susan McGlaun

The Great Kat DVD is available at Amazon for $9.95.
 

OWC DIY Hard Drive Kit Brochure

Curve Magazine Features Kidz Gear Holiday Gift Guide Nov-Dec 2010

Curve Magazine

THE GREAT KAT SHRED GUITAR CDS AVAILABLE IN STORES TODAY WORLDWIDE!

October 5, 2010, NY, NY -- Now available worldwide today in stores: The Great Kat, The World’s Fastest Guitar Shredder’s CDs “Wagner’s War,” “Rossini’s Rape,” “Bloody Vivaldi,” “Guitar Goddess” and “Digital Beethoven On Cyberspeed” CD-ROM/CD. These Masterpiece Shred Guitar Metal CDs feature Classical Hits from Wagner, Bach, Paganini, Vivaldi, Rossini, Liszt, Sarasate and Bazzini shredded on guitar by The Great Kat Guitar Goddess. 

The Great Kat CDs are available at major retailers and online stores, such as:

-Best Buy

-Amazon.com

-HMV Japan

-CD Universe and many more stores 

For Review Copies of The Great Kat’s CDs and for Interviews, please contact: Karen Thomas, Thomas PR karent@thomas-pr.com 631-549-7578. 

The Great Kat’s www.greatkat.com (Juilliard Grad Violin Virtuoso/“Top 10 Fastest Shredders Of All Time” - Guitar One Magazine) groundbreaking Shred/Classical Music CDs are distributed by MVD (Music Video Distributors) http://mvdb2b.com/b2b/?site_id=label&vendor=THOMAS. 

The Great Kat CDs and Music Videos are also available for download on iTunes and Amazon.com: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-great-kat/id368743108  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00440F1VU/ref=dm_dp_adp?ie=UTF8&qid=1285542754&sr=1-1        

“The Great Kat, New York's head-banging thrash goddess, continues to connect the dots between metal music and classical with her latest, ‘Wagner's War.’ Inspired by the events of Sept. 11, Kat renders some of music's most famous, aggressive, battle-inspired pieces in shredding-speed metal arrangements that hiss and spit.” - Dan Aquilante, New York Post

 The Great Kat Web Site: www.greatkat.com

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-great-kat/id368743108

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Great-Kat/296984350242 

Twitter: http://twitter.com/greatkatguitar 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KthomasPR

KIDZ GEAR WINS CREATIVE CHILD MAGAZINE 2010 AWARD

“KIDS PRODUCT OF THE YEAR”

 

Wins in “Kids Electronic Gear Category” for First Wireless Car Headphones

Designed Specifically for Children

October 5, 2010, El Dorado Hills, CA -- Kidz Gear www.GearForKidz.com, the award-winning Grown-up Performance, Built for Kids! brand, announced today that they won the Creative Child Magazine “Kids Product of the Year” 2010 Award in the “Kids Electronic Gear Category.”  Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids are the first wireless car headphones on the market designed specifically for children, the largest users of in-car DVD and video systems.  

Creative Child Magazine chose Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids as a 2010 Product of the Year, to be announced in its annual awards November/December Holiday issue.  The Creative Child Magazine Kids Product of the Year Awards are unique in that all products are reviewed by a committee of moms, music educators, and early education professionals -- the very people who purchase these type of products.   

Child-Friendly Comfort at a Lower Cost 

Priced at only $34.99, Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids deliver the same performance as headphones sold by car dealerships, but with comfortable child-friendly features and at a lower cost. The standard headphones that come with vehicles are not designed for children -- they are uncomfortable, large and bulky.  Kidz Gear solves these problems with their lightweight Wireless Car Headphones for Kids made with uniquely sized headbands and comfortably padded ear-cups.  Other features include automatic power-off when not in use; independent volume control on the ear-cup; extremely rich sound quality for a variety of video and audio content; and 100% compatibility with all U.S. cars that support a built-in IR DVD or video system.  In addition, the Kidz Gear Wireless Headphones for Kids can also be used at home with the optional purchase of the IR68KGTR wireless transmitter.    

Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids are available immediately online priced at $34.99 at www.GearForKidz.com, www.Amazon.com and other fine online retailers.  For more information, call 916-933-7858 or visit the company’s website: www.GearForKidz.com.
 

About Creative Child Product of the Year Award

Each year, over a hundred guest reviewers are invited by Creative Child Magazine to attend a 2-day event held at the Henderson, Nevada Convention Center.  All products are divided into various categories and displayed at review stations.  Guest reviewers are asked to sit and review each product and then move to another station and so forth. This allows for each product to receive multiple reviews for more objectivity.  Award winners are officially announced in November on the www.creativechild.com website and published in Creative Child Magazine’s Holiday issue, distributed in November.  For more info on the awards, see:  http://www.creativechild.com/toy-guide.

About Kidz Gear

Incorporated in 2001, San Ramon, California Supply and Beyond, LLC is the exclusive manufacturer of the Kidz Gear brand of products and accessories.  The Kidz Gear brand was created by founder and mother Laurie Peterson with the purpose of developing a line of products and accessories with adult features, performance and quality but with ergonomic and economic sizes, styles and prices for children.  The Kidz Gear product line has received rave reviews and awards from various Mother’s Group Organizations and industry publications.  The company is continually focused on bringing more products to market that support the company’s mission – Grown-Up Performance, Built for Kids! 

For more information visit www.GearForKidz.com, email: greatproducts@gearforkidz.com or
phone: 916-933-7858.

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EE Times Features Alibre! "The folks at Alibre have developed an incredibly powerful – yet easy to use – 3D CAD program called Alibre Design that will have you tap-dancing with delight."

by Clive Maxfield, EE Times

Product Review

 

Mega-powerful 3D software only $99!
 

Clive Maxfield
9/29/2010 10:51 AM EDT

In the past, the only thing electronic design teams had to worry about was – perhaps not surprisingly – the electronics part of the design (chips, circuit boards, etc.). But with today's sophisticated products, it's becoming increasingly necessary to develop the electronics portions of the system in the context of the enclosure in which they will reside.

There are some very clever 3D CAD tools out there, but many of them first saw the light of day decades ago, which often means that they have evolved over time to include layer upon layer of code (you really don’t want to see what the deeper layers look like – you should wear your thigh-length rubber wading boots if you decide to plunge into the mire).

The other downside about really powerful 3D CAD tools is that their price-tags tend to make your eyes water. If you're not careful, you can easily end up spending $10K... $20K... $30K... or more. This might not be a problem if you are a multi-million dollar company, but what do you do if you are a smaller design house, or perhaps just a hobbyist who desperately desires access to this sort of technology? Well fear not my braves, because I have seen the light...

I have just been exposed to a feisty little company called Alibre (www.Alibre.com). The folks at Alibre have developed an incredibly powerful – yet easy to use – 3D CAD program called Alibre Design that will have you tap-dancing with delight. Alibre Design is applicable across the board, from hobbyists to enterprise-level companies, and from creating simple 3D puzzles to the most sophisticated designs in the Industrial Equipment, Aerospace, Transportation, Consumer Products, and Electronics markets (to name but a few).

Consider the following image of a 1:87th scale railcar created by a user. If I didn’t know better, I would swear that this was an actual physical model as opposed to a 3D rendering:


Alibre Design's graphical user interface is as easy and intuitive to use as you could hope for. You start off by creating "Parts" (3D models of individual components). All of the dimensions and other aspects of the parts can be defined using parameters and equations, which facilitates your making changes and fine-tuning things.

Next, you move up to create "Assemblies" (parts that are grouped together to form working models of your designs). As soon as you've created an assembly (or a part for that matter), you can generate photo-realistic 3D images that are indistinguishable from the manufactured product, rich projected 2D views for documentation, a build of materials (BOM), and so forth. You can also export your projects in file formats suitable for fabrication by 3D printers or computer-aided manufacturing machines.

One really cool feature in the latest release (see below) is that you can create a 3D object and then convert it into a folded piece of sheet metal and export the design data required to cut the 2D sheet metal in such a way that it can be folded back into the 3D shape (if you see what I mean).



As I already mentioned, one of the great things about Alibre Design is that it's really easy to learn and use. It comes with in-built tutorials, plus there are a wealth of videos and other resources on the Alibre website (Click Here to see some Quick-Start videos).

Another cool thing is that everything is tied together via a relational database. What does this mean to you? Well, suppose you create a library of 3D parts and then you use these parts to create several different assemblies. As part of this, for each assembly you create a suite of 2D projections with dimensions and suchlike. Now suppose that you modify one of your original parts in some way. Obviously, if this change means it will no longer "work" in your assemblies warning bells will sound, but I'm thinking of a more subtle modification like a slight change in appearance. The point is that you don’t have to go back through all of your assemblies and associated 2D projections laboriously requesting updates – everything is automatically taken care of for you (I like that).

But wait, there's more, because there's also the Alibre Powered website (www.AlibrePowered.com). This is like a really cool social networking website devoted to users of Alibre. This is where folks showcase their work and exchange models they've created and swap hints and tips and suchlike. For example, one guy uses Alibre to design really cool watches as shown below:

 

Alibre Design runs on any PC running Windows XP and above (by which I mean Windows Vista and Windows 7). There are currently three flavors of the product: the Personal Edition ($99), the Professional Edition ($600), and the Expert Edition ($1,200).

The Personal Edition is ideal for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small companies. In addition to creating the 3D models themselves, you can generate some very nice looking 3D renderings of your models along with 2D projected views and BOMs and so forth. However, the more sophisticated photo-realistic renderings can only be created with the Professional and Expert editions.

Both the Professional and Expert editions also include high-end capabilities like Finite Element Analysis (FEA), which allows you to evaluate your design's ability to withstand heat, pressure, weight, stress, and so forth. Of course the Expert edition contains even more "goodies", like the ability to perform motion analysis – that is, to model parts moving in relation to each other.

The current version of Alibre Design was the winner of Maker Faire Detroit’s "Editor’s Choice" 2010 Award. Furthermore, the folks at Alibre have just given a sneak-peak of the next generation of the product – Alibre Design 2011 – at the World Maker Faire in NY.

In addition to all sorts of hot new features – such as the ability to convert a solid part into sheet metal – Alibre Design 2011 includes a full port of the code to C#, making it the first native 64-bit version, which is important for demanding users that want to create designs of enormous size and complexity.

I could waffle on about this for hours, but instead of that, why don’t you test-drive a trial version? For more information on Alibre Design and a free trial, please visit www.alibre.com (make sure you tell them "Max says Hi").

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Wall Street Journal Online on SensoGlove
Wall Street Journal Online

Sensor-laden SensoGlove helps you make smarter decisions than Tiger Woods
(Posted on Engadget at Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 10:05AM)

You scoff, but it's true. Do you honestly think Tiger Woods has the luxury of looking down as his golf glove while on the Masters' greens and seeing if his grip is too tight? Indeed he doesn't, nor will he ever if we understand anything about … (visit source article)

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Thomas PR Signs OWC www.macsales.com, Leading Provider of Mac Performance Upgrades, Storage Drives, and Accessories

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Engadget Features SensoGlove: Sensor-laden SensoGlove helps you make smarter decisions than Tiger Woods!

Darren Murph, Engadget

Filed Under Wearables

Sensor-laden SensoGlove helps you make smarter decisions than Tiger Woods
By Darren Murph posted Sep 27th 2010 10:05AM

You scoff, but it's true. Do you honestly think Tiger Woods has the luxury of looking down as his golf glove while on the Masters' greens and seeing if his grip is too tight? Indeed he doesn't, nor will he ever if we understand anything about PGA regulations. Germany's own Sensosolutions has just revealed what it's calling the planet's first "digital golf glove," with the $89 SensoGlove boasting a handful of sensors that "continuously read the user's grip pressure." In real-time, users are shown that data on the sweat-proof 1.2-inch LED monitor, and it's even capable of outputting information via aural commands. Put simply, it can give you a warning if you're exceeding your target grip pressure level, and it can even show you exactly which fingers are squeezing too tightly. What it can't show you, however, is just how closely your wife is monitoring your extracurricular phone activities -- but hey, there's always version 2.0, right?

Sensosolutions SensoGlove digital golf glove

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AMAZON.COM'S GREAT KAT’S SHRED/CLASSICAL GUITAR CDS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!

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About.com Features SensoGlove

by Brent Kelley, About.com

New Equipment Gallery - Sept. 22, 2010
By Brent Kelley, About.com Guide
 

Filed In: Golf
SensoGlove

The SensoGlove includes a small digital readout that informs golfers about grip pressure.
© Sensosolutions GmbH
 

Is there a golf training aid that can give you real-time measurements of grip pressure, and alert you if you are gripping the club too tightly?
 

The SensoGlove does just that. From a German company called Sensosolutions, the SensoGlove is a golf glove that has built-in digital sensors at key pressure points, and a 1.2-inch LED display to show their readings.

A golfer wearing a SensoGlove swings the club and receives real-time audio and visual feedback on grip pressure. If the golfer is gripping too tightly, he'll know it - right down to which finger(s) are overgripping.

The glove part of the SensoGlove is constructed using cabretta leather. The gloves are available in RH and LH, in men's and women's versions, sizes small to extra large, with an MSRP of $89. sensoglove.com

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PCMag.com Features Alibre

 

by Courtney Boyd Myers, PC Mag.com
 

"Paul Grayson, the Chairman and CEO of Alibre says the decision to do so was made in response to a sagging economy and 'the belief that a lot of talented people who may have lost their jobs would be looking for ways to go off on their own and start a small business.'"

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SENSOSOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES SENSOGLOVE WORLD’S FIRST DIGITAL GOLF GLOVE
 
PERFECT GIFT FOR GOLFERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
 
Patented Digital Golf Glove Instantly Corrects Grip for Continuous Real-Time
Feedback @80 Times per Second for a Consistently Accurate & Powerful Golf Swing
 

September 21, 2010, Aachen, Germany – Sensosolutions www.sensoglove.com, a leading provider of innovative sports analysis, motion and performance measurement systems, announced today SensoGlove, the world’s first golf glove with built-in digital sensors that continuously read the user’s grip pressure to ensure a consistently accurate, smooth and powerful golf swing.  SensoGlove’s small, sweat-proof 1.2-inch LED digital monitor analyzes the pressure of the swing through highly responsive sensors placed throughout the glove.  Just swing the golf club to receive real-time audio and visual feedback at 80 times per second by the small and highly responsive sensors warning you if you exceed your target level of grip pressure.  The patented SensoGlove even shows you which fingers are gripping too tightly, so you can adjust your grip accordingly. 

Perfect Gift for the Holidays for Golfers of all Levels – Makes Learning Golf Easy & Fun 

Made of the highest quality cabretta leather, SensoGlove is the perfect gift for the holidays for golfers of all levels.  Everyone that has tried to learn golf knows how hard it is to achieve the perfect light grip necessary to swing the club correctly every time.  Most beginners grip the golf club too tightly causing a bad swing and even injury.  With SensoGlove, all golfers, from beginner to advanced, can quickly learn how to hold the club, avoiding bad habits and improving every part of their game, from backswing, downswing, impact, follow-through, to driving, putting, and chipping.   

SensoGlove Avoids the Death Grip 

“Every golfer wants to hit the ball far and the natural instinct is to swing harder and faster,” said David Bauer, President, SensoSolutions.  “But trying to swing with more power causes a death grip, creating tension in the hands, wrists, arms and shoulders. The result is a less than smooth swing and, even worse, tightened muscles. Tight muscles result in slower – not faster – club head speed.” 

Emphasized by golf instructors throughout the world, grip pressure is a very important skill for all golfers to learn.  Using SensoGlove improves rhythm and timing, higher club head speed, and a more efficient and repeatable golf swing.  To use SensoGlove, golfers should first try it in the driving range to test various pressure settings until they find one that gives them the perfect swing.  The grip pressure settings can be stored in SensoGlove’s memory to use throughout the swing, allowing you to exert just the right amount of pressure for a natural, effortless swing.  During practice, golfers can set the monitor to low to high sensitivity from 1-18.  The highest settings (13-18) are the most sensitive and encourage a very light grip pressure, particularly useful when chipping and putting.  The lowest settings (1-12) are less sensitive and are designed to help golfers develop a lighter grip. 

SensoGlove is available immediately online at www.sensoglove.com and through regional sales partners and golf schools around the world for both men and women in right or left hand configurations, sizes small to x-large, priced at $89 (replacement gloves are available for $25).   Made of the highest quality cabretta leather, the built-in digital monitor can be removed to use SensoGlove as a regular golf glove.  For more information, please visit www.sensoglove.com.

ABOUT SENSOSOLUTIONS 

Sensosolutions GmbH is a German-based company specializing in the development of highly innovative IT systems for sports analysis, motion, and performance measurement.  For more information, see www.sensoglove.com.

 

Photos:

SensoGlove Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/sensosolutionssensoglove.html

SensoGlove Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/sensosolutionssensoglovephoto.html

SensoGlove Photo-2: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/sensosolutionssensoglovephoto2.html

SensoGlove with Golf Club Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/sensosolutionssensoglovegolf.html

 

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PHOTOKINA BOOTH

DIGITAL FOCI

HALL 4.1 #D-11 (USA/Canada Pavilion)

 

DIGITAL FOCI INTRODUCES PHOTO STORAGE & DIGITAL ALBUMS TO EUROPEAN MARKET AT PHOTOKINA
 
Expands into Europe with Top Selling
Picture Porter 35, Photo Safe II, & Photo Book
 

September 16, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – Digital Foci www.digitalfoci.com, an award-winning leading provider of digital photography accessories for consumers and professional photographers, announced today that it will be expanding its top-selling line of portable digital photo storage and digital photo albums into the European market at Photokina, held September 21-26 in Cologne, Germany, with European introductions of Picture Porter 35, Photo Safe II and Photo Book.   Digital Foci products are currently available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Picture Porter 35 - Full-Featured High-Capacity Photo Storage

Picture Porter 35 is a full-featured, high-capacity 250-500GB portable photo manager for professional photographers and consumers to take while traveling, on vacation, or on photo shoots.  Picture Porter 35 lets you instantly and securely store and view digital photos, music and video on its hard drive wherever you go.  It features a 3.5-inch color LCD screen for easy viewing; built-in hard drive with 250GB and 500GB capacities; fast copy speeds of 1GB of data under 90 seconds; RAW image support with zoom capability and EXIF/histogram viewing, and a multi-format memory card reader for CF, MMC, SD/HC Card, miniSD, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, and xD-Picture card.  The incremental backup feature allows you to save new photos to an existing folder in the Backup Directory. The USB-Host function lets you connect an external hard drives connected to Picture Porter 35 and provides a convenient and inexpensive method for making a secondary backup of critical photos.  Picture Porter 35 (model PPR-350) is available immediately priced at U.S. $399 MSRP for 250GB and U.S. $499 for 500GB. Info at:  http://www.digitalfoci.com/downloads/product_literature/PPR-350_Brochure.pdf
 

Photo Safe II - Low-Cost Photo Companion 

Photo Safe II is the ultimate low-cost photo companion for travelers.  Photo Safe II provides portable on-the-go digital photo storage with 250GB and 500GB hard drives and built-in memory card readers, so you can quickly save your digital photos on the road without worrying about losing important photos or running out of memory card space.  Photo Safe II (PST-251) is priced at U.S. $159 MSRP for 250GB and U.S. $219 for 500GB.  Info at: http://www.digitalfoci.com/downloads/product_literature/PST-251_Brochure.pdf

 
Photo Book – Hottest Seller 2009 Holiday Season 

Photo Book is an elegant portable digital photo album with an 8-inch 800x600 color digital LCD screen and 4GB of internal memory.  Available as a “Wedding” version in Pearl White and “Professional” version in Black, Photo Book has been consistently awarded PMA Retailer’s “Hot Pick” at PMA 2009 in Las Vegas, PMA Canada 2009 and PMA Australia 2009.  As predicted by the PMA panel of retail buyers with expertise and knowledge of the photo industry, Photo Book was one of the hottest sellers of the 2009 holiday season in the U.S.  Photo Book in Pearl White is the perfect digital wedding album and the Black “Professional” version is great for photo portfolios or keepsakes.  Both have a sleek design encased in a soft leather-like case for a beautiful photo album that makes an attractive first impression.  Ideal for passing around while sitting on the sofa and at family gatherings, Photo Book can run for over 2.5 hours on its internal battery, giving you the convenience to share your photos in any setting.  Photo Book Pearl White “Wedding” version and Black “Professional” version are priced at U.S. $189 MSRP.  Info at:  http://www.digitalfoci.com/downloads/product_literature/PBK-080_Brochure.pdf.   

Availability 

All Digital Foci products are available immediately through Digital Foci at www.digitalfoci.com and major retailers, such as www.Saks.com, www.amazon.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, and www.adorama.com.  European availability and pricing will be announced 2011.  For more information, see www.digitalfoci.com.

About Digital Foci  

Digital Foci www.digitalfoci.com helps consumers manage and enjoy their digital content collection easily.  The company enhances people’s lives by allowing them to seamlessly move digital photos, video, and music from one place to another. Digital Foci products include digital picture frames, photo displays, storage devices, and card readers for transfer, storage, and management optimized for any setting where you choose to enjoy your digital content.    

Digital Foci (pronounced “foe-sigh”) is the plural form of the word “focus” and symbolizes the many distinct points where light and sound converge and diverge.  It is at these digital focus points (or foci) where you view and share your digital pictures, watch your digital video, listen to your digital music, and access your digital files.   

Photos:

Picture Porter 35: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/digitalfocipictureporter35sky.html

Photo Safe II : http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/digitalfociphotosafe.html

Photo Book White:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/digitalfociphotobookwhitefront.html 

Photo Book Black: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/digitalfociphotobookblackopen.html 

Digital Foci Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/digitalfocilogo.html

 

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THE GREAT KAT’S SHRED/CLASSICAL GUITAR CDS NOW DISTRIBUTED WORLDWIDE BY MVD!

 The Great Kat’s Shred Guitar CDs “Wagner’s War”, “Rossini’s Rape”, “Bloody Vivaldi”, “Guitar Goddess” and “Digital Beethoven On Cyberspeed” CD-ROM/CD Available Worldwide Through MVD! 

Sept. 17, 2010, NY, NY – The Great Kat, World’s Fastest Guitar Shred Virtuoso www.greatkat.com, and Music Video Distributors (MVD) announced today that The Great Kat’s groundbreaking Shred/Classical Virtuoso Music CDs “Wagner’s War”, “Rossini’s Rape”, “Bloody Vivaldi”, “Guitar Goddess” and “Digital Beethoven On Cyberspeed” CD-ROM/CD are now being distributed by MVD http://mvdb2b.com/b2b/?site_id=label&vendor=THOMAS and will be available internationally at major retailers and online stores, such as Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Amazon.com, HMV Japan, CD Universe, Buy.com, Amazon in Japan, U.K., Canada, France and Germany and more stores on October 5, 2010.  

The Great Kat (Juilliard Grad Violin Virtuoso/“Top 10 Fastest Shredders Of All Time”) CDs distributed by MVD at:

• “Wagner’s War” http://mvdb2b.com/b2b/s/GreatKatWagnersWar/TPR0002 $7.95 SRP
• “Rossini’s Rape” http://mvdb2b.com/b2b/s/GreatKatRossinisRape/TPR0003 $4.95 SRP
• “Bloody Vivaldi” http://mvdb2b.com/b2b/s/GreatKatBloodyVivaldi/TPR0004 $4.95 SRP
• “Guitar Goddess” http://mvdb2b.com/b2b/s/GreatKatGuitarGoddess/TPR0000 $4.95 SRP
• “Digital Beethoven On Cyberspeed” CD-ROM/CD http://mvdb2b.com/b2b/s/GreatKatDigitalBeethovenOnCyberspeedCdrom/TPR0300 $5.95

The Great Kat CDs and Music Videos are available for download now on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-great-kat/id368743108. 

For Review Copies of The Great Kat’s Shred Guitar CDs & more info, please contact: Karen Thomas, Thomas PR karent@thomas-pr.com 631-549-7578. 

The Great Kat shreds on BOTH guitar AND violin in popular Classical hits from Wagner, Bach, Paganini, Vivaldi, Rossini, Liszt, Sarasate and Bazzini. Listen to Audio Clips from The Great Kat CDs:

• Liszt's “Hungarian Rhapsody #2” (“Wagner’s War”): http://www.greatkat.com/04/liszt2.mp3 
• Wagner's “The Ride Of The Valkyries” (“Wagner’s War”):  http://www.greatkat.com/04/wagnerride.mp3 
• Rossini's “William Tell Overture” (“Rossini’s Rape”): http://www.greatkat.com/09/tell.mp3 
• Vivaldi's “The Four Seasons” (“Bloody Vivaldi”): http://www.greatkat.com/44/vivaldi2.mp3 
• Sarasate’s Gypsy Violin Waltz “Zigeunerweisen” (“Guitar Goddess”): http://www.greatkat.com/14/zigeunerweisen.mp3 
• Paganini’s “Caprice #9”  (“Digital Beethoven On Cyberspeed”):  http://www.greatkat.com/01/paganinicaprice9.mp3

 

Photos of The Great Kat CDs:

“Wagner’s War” http://www.greatkat.com/wagnerswar.jpg 

“Rossini’s Rape” http://www.greatkat.com/rossinisrape.jpg 

“Bloody Vivaldi” http://www.greatkat.com/bloodyvivaldi.jpg  

“Guitar Goddess” http://www.greatkat.com/guitargoddess.jpg 

“Digital Beethoven On Cyberspeed” http://www.greatkat.com/digitalbeethovenoncyberspeed1.jpg  

 

Kat Web Site: www.greatkat.com

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-great-kat/id368743108

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Great-Kat/296984350242 

Twitter: http://twitter.com/greatkatguitar 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KthomasPR

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MAKER FAIRE NY

ALIBRE BOOTH - FABRICATION TENT

 

ALIBRE TO GIVE SNEAK PEEK OF NEXT GENERATION
3D SOFTWARE AT MAKER FAIRE NY
 
Alibre User, Dustyn Robots will be at Booth Discussing New Designs
Created with Alibre Design
 
Affordable 3D Software Lets Entrepreneurs Design Gadgets & Inventions at Home
 

Richardson, TX, September 16, 2010 – Alibre Inc. www.alibre.com, the developer of the world’s most affordable professional 3D design solutions, today announced that they will be showing the next generation of their award-winning 3D software, Alibre Design 2011, at the 1st Annual World Maker Faire NY, held at The New York Hall of Science in Queens, NY on Sat., Sept. 25-Sun, Sept. 26.  Maker Faire NY is a unique experience where thousands of “Makers,” DIY enthusiasts, and spectators come together to learn, share and create.  

Sneak Peek of Alibre Design 2011 

The winner of Maker Faire Detroit’s “Editor’s Choice” 2010 Award, Alibre is providing exciting new ways for people to create and design in 3D.  “Alibre Design lets ‘Makers’ take their vision and turn it into a reality in record time by digitally prototyping or printing their 3D models, enabling ordinary people to become entrepreneurs and set-up their own businesses in their homes and garages,”  said J. Paul Grayson, Chairman and CEO, Alibre Inc. 

Being sneak-peeked at the World Maker Faire in NY, Alibre Design 2011’s new core technology improvements and features include a full port of their code to C#, making it the first native 64-bit version -- important for demanding users that want to create designs of enormous size and complexity.  Other new features include the ability to convert a solid part into sheet metal, virtual intersection dimensioning, an on-demand framework for detailing drawings, automatic part re-orientation improvements, new hole presets, multi-plane creation, and keyboard shortcuts.

Dustyn Robots to Appear at Alibre Booth – Co-Creator of SADbot 

Alibre user, Dustyn Roberts, Founder of Dustyn Robots, will be appearing at the Alibre booth at Maker Faire NY to discuss how she uses Alibre Design to create robots, including the SADbot (Seasonally Affected Drawing Robot), a solar powered, interactive drawing machine created in partnership with Ben Leduc-Mills for the Eyebeam window gallery in New York City.  SADbot uses two 18.5” x 13'” solar panels to power two stepper motors which allow the control of a pen in two dimensions.  SADbot takes input from people walking outside by using a set of sensors which can tell how much light they’re getting (photocells).  SADbot knows if someone is covering up one of the sensors, and can change its drawing behavior accordingly.  Info at:  http://eyebeam.org/projects/sadbot.  Roberts’ new book “Making Things Move: DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists,” talks about how Alibre allows anyone to make real-world engineering products. 

Visitors to the Alibre Booth, Fabrication Tent at Maker Faire NY, can also register for a free copy of Alibre Design 2011 Personal Edition (a $99 value).  Alibre Design products are priced from $99-$1199.  For more information on Alibre or to download and install a free trial of Alibre Design, see www.alibre.com.  For more information on Maker Fair NY, see: http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2010/.

About Alibre, Inc

Alibre www.alibre.com is the leading global provider of cost effective professional grade mechanical CAD, CAM, and PDM solutions.  Founded in 1997, Richardson, Texas-based Alibre is led by Chairman and CEO J. Paul Grayson (previously CEO of Micrografx) and other graphics visionaries who are changing the landscape of 3D mechanical CAD/CAM software.  Alibre develops Alibre Design™ and Alibre CAM™, the fastest growing parametric CAD/CAM solutions on the market.  One fifth the cost of comparable software, Alibre Design offers the same core features as SolidWorks, Pro/E, Inventor, and other mid-range solid modeling packages at a cost that is affordable to any business or individual.  Alibre CAM extends Alibre Design to provide integrated 2 1/2 to 5 axis CNC machining.  

Alibre recently launched Alibre Design Personal Edition, the first low-cost, easy-to-use 3D design tool inspiring people to become entrepreneurs and set-up their own businesses by creating gadgets, products, and inventions in their homes and garages.  Easy-to-use and priced at only $99, Alibre Design PE brings powerful 3D solid design modeling to everyone, from inventors, DIYers, 3D design newcomers, and design enthusiasts.  The software enables people to turn their dreams into a reality by creating real physical products, inspiring a new generation of start-ups.    

Used by an immensely diverse user base, Alibre Design and Alibre CAM provide design and manufacturing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, consulting firms, machine shops, start-ups, hobbyists, inventors, teachers and students. Alibre products are distributed in 50 countries and in 15 languages. For more information on Alibre, or for a free trial of Alibre Design and Alibre CAM, please visit www.alibre.com.

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

 

Photos:

Alibre Design Personal Edition:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibredesign.html 

Alibre Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibrelogo.html 

Alibre Screen Shots: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibrewatchscreen.html

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibreboxscreen.html

SADbot: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibresadbot.html

SADbot Artwork: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/alibresadbotartwork.html

 

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New York Times Cover Story Features Alibre in "3-D Printing Spurs a Manufacturing Revolution" Sept 14, 2010

By Ashlee Vance, New York Times

A wealth of design software programs, from free applications to the more sophisticated offerings of companies including Alibre and Autodesk, allows a person to concoct a product at home, then send the design to a company like Shapeways, which will print it and mail it back.

“We are enabling a class of ordinary people to take their ideas and turn those into physical, real products,” said J. Paul Grayson, Alibre’s chief executive. Mr. Grayson said his customers had designed parts for antique cars, yo-yos and even pieces for DNA analysis machines.

“We have a lot of individuals going from personal to commercial,” Mr. Grayson said.
 

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

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THOMAS PUBLIC RELATIONS SIGNS NEW CLIENT – SENSOSOLUTIONS
 
THOMAS PR CLIENT, ALIBRE, FEATURED TODAY IN
NEW YORK TIMES COVER STORY

Sept. 14, 2010, Melville, NY –Thomas Public Relations, Inc. http://www.thomaspr.com, the #1 award-winning consumer electronics, high-tech/computer and digital imaging PR firm, announced today that it has signed Sensosolutions as a client. Sensosolutions is the creator of SensoGlove, the world’s first golf glove with built-in sensors for a consistently better golf swing.

In addition, Thomas PR’s client, Alibre, was featured today in the cover story of  New York Times, "3-D Printing Spurs a Manufacturing Revolution" by Ashlee Vance, Sept 14, 2010 - “We are enabling a class of ordinary people to take their ideas and turn those into physical, real products,” said J. Paul Grayson, Alibre’s chief executive.  

Thomas PR is known for achieving quick, impressive press coverage and winning over 500 awards for its clients.  Headquartered in Long Island’s high-tech corridor in Melville, NY, Thomas PR specializes in new product introductions, product placements, launches, trade show PR, press tours, review management, social networking, positioning, and branding.  Thomas PR clients have included Olympus, GigaTribe.com, Digital Foci, Kidz Gear, DXG, OWC, NewerTech, Spymac, Octiv, Rocketlife.com, Roadmaster, Foveon, Micrografx, Axxis Software, Lexar Media, Intego, Corsair, The Great Kat, and more.   

Award-winning Thomas PR^Ò has an over 15 year history of successful PR campaigns for international high-tech companies, bringing numerous companies to IPO and acquisition.  The creator of the best-known longest running party list for trade shows, “The Official KarenNet Party List,” Thomas PR President, Karen Thomas, is winner of the 2009 PRSourceCode Top Tech Communicators Award and PR Rep of the Year 2009, TheBitbag.com.  See www.thomaspr.com for more info.  

Thomas PR is a registered trademark of Thomas Public Relations, Inc.

Photos:

Karen Thomas, President Thomas PR:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/thomaspublicrelations.html 

Thomas PR Logos: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/thomasprlogo.html

http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/thomasprtlogo.html

 

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Thomas PR Signs Sensosolutions, Creators of SensoGlove, World’s First Golf Glove with Built-in Sensors for a Consistently Better Golf Swing!

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