Macworld articles from July 2005

Macworld archives from July 2005

Taking on Tiger.(Mac OS X Tiger)(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... When you start using an upgraded version of a familiar piece of software, the first things you notice are the changes. In those initial sessions, it's hard to tell whether those changes are for the good or not--all you know is that they're...

Mini maximus.(Apple Computer Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Our inboxes continue to overflow with letters about the Mac mini. Of course, that may be because we keep writing about it. Our April cover line--"Mac Mini: The Complete Guide"--was no lie. We had a full review, lab test results, a deep-inside...

Mac mini versus Dell.(FEEDBACK)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... TIMOTHY WALKER # I would like to thank Dan Frakes for his fair and balanced comparison of the Mac mini to competing Dell offerings ("Apples and Oranges," Mac Beat, April 2005). Healthy competition is good for consumers, and as my...

Dim mini?(Apple Computer Inc. )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... PETER PAULY # I'm surprised that your review of the Mac minis (April 2005) made no mention of the mini's video problems. Apple's own discussion groups are full of angry early adopters who've had problems connecting the mini's DVI-VGA...

Panoramic views.(FEEDBACK)(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... JAMES REA, PROVUE DEVELOPMENT # Macworld's recent review of Panorama (GOOD 1/2; April 2005) failed to mention the most important difference between Panorama and all other database programs: Panorama is RAM based, not disk based. This means...

Who came first?(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... SEUNGOH RYU, MATH GAME HOUSE # We read your article "Instant Collaboration" (Geek Factor, April 2005) with keen interest. But we'd like to note one inaccuracy: you imply that SubEthaEdit is the first of its kind. However, we released...

Help-desk humor.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... SEAN HAYES # Was that an April Fools' sidebar in your April 2005 Mac OS X Hints column? Use Terminal and a series of arcane commands to find the time in distant parts of the world? When I could just go to Worldtimezones.com in my browser?...

Win some, lose some.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... DARREN DRAPER # I've been a faithful subscriber to Macworld for over three years now and have to tell you that the April 2005 issue tops the list. I normally dog-ear the helpful pages to refer to later, but the dog-earing went out of...

Better than salami.(FEEDBACK)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... WILLIAM PARTRIDGE # Thanks very much for the magazines you sent. Since I originally posted my request for Apple-related magazines online a year ago, many people have helped out; thanks to Macworld for being one of them. I work in a U.S....

Lights, camera, tracking! FileMaker Pro tames the frenetic world of filmmaking by keeping track of all the moving pieces.(Advertising Supplement)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... SOME THINGS IN THE MOVIEMAKING BUSINESS NEVER CHANGE, including basics like "lights, camera, action!" But today's filmmaking world is an amazingly complex environment in which a typical movie consists of hundreds of individual scenes, and each...

Adobe swallows Macromedia.(Adobe Systems Inc., acquisition deal)
July 1, 2005... Few companies have been a part of the Mac era for as long as Adobe and Macromedia. From Illustrator 88 and Macromind Director to Flash and Creative Suite 2, the two companies have provided the tools that helped establish the Mac as a...

Apple unveils updated power Mac G5 lineup: speed(ier) demons.(Apple Computer Inc.)
July 1, 2005... Apple recently refreshed its dual-processor Power Mac line--again. Last June, the top-of-the-line Power Mac saw a speed bump from 2 GHz to 2.5 GHz. Now the top-end system's processor speed is 2.7 GHz (still shy of the 3 GHz mark). ...

Apple ships Tiger Server: industrial-strength cat.(macbeat)
July 1, 2005... Although the desktop version of Tiger grabbed all of the attention, Apple also released Mac OS X Tiger Server at the same time. The fifth major release of Apple's server OS relies on new open-source projects to implement many of its new...

iPod-centric store attracts a crowd: shop 'til you bop.(iPods and iPod accessories)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... During the 2004 winter-holiday season, Shane Williams dedicated much of his San Luis Obispo, California, MacSuperstore to iPod-related accessories. It was supposed to be temporary, but when he noticed that the heavy foot traffic and brisk sales...

Apple delivers 2GHz iMac G5, faster eMacs: consumer power.(enhanced product from Apple Computer Inc.)
July 1, 2005... For budget-conscious Mac users who may be tired of seeing Apple boost the specs on its Power Mac line, the company also announced an update to its consumer-level iMac G5--which now includes up to a 2GHz G5 processor, built-in AirPort Extreme...

Multimedia beat.(multimedia software)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... Graffiti 4, from Boris FX (www.borisfx.com): 2-D--and 3-D--titling software features improved rendering speed; a new Template Mode feature; and Displacement Map, Spiral Blur, and Burnt Film filters ($595; upgrade, $149). iControl, from...

Apple introduces new Final Cut Studio: Pro power.(Apple Computer Inc.)
July 1, 2005... As it has done for the past several years, Apple took the opportunity at April's National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) trade show in Las Vegas to announce big upgrades to its professional video products. Apple launched Final Cut Studio...

Imaging beat.(Nikon D50, Sharpener Pro 2.0)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... D50, from Nikon (www.nikonusa.com): Digital SLR camera features a 6.1-megapixel sensor, a 2.5-fps burst mode, and an AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18mm-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED lens ($900). Sharpener Pro 2.0, from nik multimedia (www.nikmultimedia.com):...

Storage beat.(hard disk drives)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... CopyCatX 2.5, from SubRosaSoft.com (www.subrosasoft.com): New version of disk-drive cloning software adds a cloning-to-disk-image feature; additional support for iPods, TiVos, and other devices; and OS X 10.4 compatibility ($50; upgrade, free)....

Palmone unveils LifeDrive: pocket computer.(palmOne Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... As cell phones and iPods become more powerful--new models display photos and can hold contacts, appointments, and files--the traditional PDA runs the risk of becoming obsolete. But Palm One has a good chance of staving off that extinction, with...

The readers speak; Tiger: ready to buy?(macbeat)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... As Tiger arrived at the end of April, Mac users were eager to pick up the latest OS X update, according to a survey of 1,894 Macworld readers. Read the complete results of our Tiger poll at macworld.com/0558. How likely are you to buy...

Utilities beat.(macbeat)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... iSale 1.6, from Equinux (www.equinux.com): eBay auction-management utility, previously available only as a download, is now available in retail stores through Aspyr Media ($30). QuickVoice 2.0, from nFinity (www.quick-voice.com): Digital...

Input-device: beat.(macbeat)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... BT-510, from RadTech (www.radtech.us): Three-button Bluetooth-based wireless mouse features a scroll wheel, 800-dpi resolution, and a USB power cable in case the mouse's batteries drain ($60). ControllerMate, from Ordered-Bytes...

Digital SLR cameras: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT wins out.(Olympus Evolt E-300, Pentax ist DS)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Say "digital camera," and most people envision a small point-and-shoot camera or a camera phone. But the discerning photographer has dreams of a digital SLR (D-SLR) camera with interchangeable lenses. Because D-SLRs typically pack bigger image...

5-megapixel digital cameras: latest models offer bargains for beginners and advanced features for enthusiasts.(Concord 5340z, HP Photosmart M417, Konica Minolta Dimage Z20, Konica Minolta Dimage Z5, Olympus C-5500 SportZoom)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... As digital camera prices fall, a 5-megapixel digital camera is becoming a smart entry-level choice for point-and-shooters who want a camera they can grow into, as well as for enthusiasts on a budget. I evaluated a new batch of models in this...

Optura 40.(Canon Optura 40)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD 1/2 Optura 40 ($999), from Canon (www.canon.com): The Optura 40 produces excellent video and respectable still photos, supports a true 16:9 mode, smoothes the effects of a shaky grip, and is easy to use (November 2004;...

DCR-PC109.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD DCR-PC109 ($899), from Sony (www.sony.com): This camcorder requires a docking station but has excellent image stabilization. It also has a spot-focus feature, headphone and mike jacks, and a hot-shoe (November 2004;...

Portable hard drive.(G-Technology G-Drive mini)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD G-Drive mini ($299), from G-Technology (www.g-technology.com): This fast drive really complements the design of a Power Mac G5 and offers great performance. And it had the fastest speeds in all but one of our tests...

Desktop hard drive.(FIREWIRE HARD DRIVES)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD Mercury Elite 800 Pro ($450), from OWC (www.macsales.com): The Elite 800 Pro is a great performer but doesn't have great design details (macworld.com/0580).

Macs.(desktop computers)(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... DESKTOP Product Processor Display Rating iMac G5/1.6GHz 17 inches VERY GOOD G5/1.8GHz 17 inches VERY GOOD G5/1.8GHz 20 inches VERY GOOD 1/2 eMac ...

EOS Digital Rebel XT.(DIGITAL SLR CAMERA)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD 1/2 EOS Digital Rebel XT (body only, $899; with EF-S 18mm-55mm f3.5-f5.6 zoom lens, $999), from Canon (www.canon.com): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Canon defined this market with the original Rebel, and it keeps its lead with the...

d2 DVD[+ or -]RW 16X FireWire, with Double Layer.(DUAL-LAYER DVD BURNER)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD d2 DVD[+ or -]RW 16X FireWire, with Double Layer ($189), from LaCie (www.lacie.com): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This DVD burner can burn 8.5GB of data to dual-layer DVDs. Although it has a relatively slow read speed, its...

LaserJet 2550Ln.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD Laser Jet 2550Ln ($600), from Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This inexpensive, networkable color laser printer offers crisp text and very good color fidelity, and it supports Apple's Bonjour (formerly...

21-inch display.(HP L2335, LaCie 321)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... 21-INCH DISPLAY VERY GOOD 1/2 321 LCD Monitor ($1,599), from LaCie (www.lacie.com): LaCie takes one of the best LCDs available and improves on it. This is a bright, beautiful LCD aimed at professionals who are willing to pay the price...

Photosmart 8450.(COLOR INK-JET PRINTERS)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD 1/2 Photosmart 8450 ($250), from Hewlett-Packard (www.hp.com): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This networkable ink-jet printer uses eight inks to print excellent-looking photos (macworld.com/0280). ALSO RECOMMENDED: VERY...

Midrange scanner.(Canon CanoScan 9950F)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD 1/2 CanoScan 9950F ($400), from Canon (www.canon.com): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This CanoScan raises the bar for midrange scanners by offering high optical resolution, improved scan quality, and more-intuitive software controls...

Low-end scanner.(Canon CanoScan 8400F)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD CanoScan 8400F ($150), from Canon (www.canon.com): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 8400F has limited film and transparency support but is a great all-around scanner with some high-end features and a low-end price...

5-megapixel camera.(Konica Minolta Dimage Z5)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD Dimage Z5 ($649), from Konica Minolta (www.konicaminolta.com): This camera takes great pictures. It has a 12X zoom lens and image stabilization; an Automatic mode for snapshots; and Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,...

Flatbed scanner.(Umax Astra 6700)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... GOOD Astra 6700 ($150), from Umax (www.umax.com): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This 2,400-dpi scanner does a good job of scanning reflective media (photos and magazines), but scans of slides, using the included transparency adapter, were...

DVD burner.(Hardware Products We Tested This Month)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD D2 DVD[+ or -]RW with LightScribe 16X ($199), from LaCie (www.lacie.com): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This is the first DVD burner available for the Mac that uses LightScribe technology to write labels (images and text) onto the...

Portable firewire hard drive.(Kano Technologies Surefire 800)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD 100GB Surefire 800 ($375), from Kano Technologies (www.kanotechnologies.com): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This moderately priced, bus-powered drive isn't the fastest, but it features a triple interface consisting of FireWire 800,...

Portable firewire hard drive.(OWC On-The-Go)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD 100GB On-The-Go 5400rpm 8MB Cache ($300), from OWC (www.macsales.com): [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This drive trades speed (it runs at 5,400 rpm, instead of 7,200 rpm) for a great price per gigabyte and lots of storage capacity in...

More reviews.(StickyBrain 3.4, Shake 3.5, Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, NoteTaker 1.9.4, IntelliScanner Express, IRISPen Executive, Guest PC 1.2, Elgato Systems EyeTV Wonder USB 2.0, Drive Genius 1.0.1)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... For complete reviews of the products listed here, visit www.macworld.com/reviews. VERY GOOD Drive Genius 1.0.1 ($99), from Prosoft Engineering (www.prosofteng.com): Excellent maintenance and management tools that let you quickly and...

Wide-format ink-jet printer: Stylus Photo R1800.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... VERY GOOD 1/2 $549, from Epson (www.epson.com): This printer sets the standard for versatile, high-performance, large-format desktop photo printing. It's fast and produces outstanding prints. It doesn't get any better than this--and certainly...

Organize and maintain your fonts: font-management utilities.(FontAgent Pro 3.0, FontDoctor 7.0, MasterJuggler 3.0.3)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... If you're having problems with corrupt font files, duplicate fonts, and mismatched PostScript printer and screen fonts, FontDoctor 7.0 is the best remedy. If you need a font manager that scours your hard drive for fonts, gathers them into tidy...

First-person shooter; Star Wars: Battlefront.(First Look)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... I was seven years old when Star Wars first came out, and I can still vividly recall reenacting the scenes with friends in the backyard--blasting our foes to smithereens with imaginary laser rifles and lightsabers while saving the galaxy. As it...

Real-time strategy; Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood.(Game Room)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... The legendary Robin Hood--the noble-turned-rogue who took from the rich and gave to the poor--has been played on the big screen by everyone from Douglas Fairbanks Jr. to Kevin Costner. Now it's your turn to don the tights and the cap, in Robin...

Card game: Kitty Spangles Solitaire.(Game Room)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Kitty Spangles Solitaire, from Swoop Software, may feature adorable cartoon characters Kitty Spangles, Ferdiham the pig, and Bim Bim the chimp. But don't let their cuteness fool you: this game isn't easy to win. In fact, it's downright mean...

Black hawk down (again).(enhanced version of Delta Force: Black Hawk Down by Aspyr Media Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Aspyr is set to release the Team Sabre expansion pack for the Somalia-based first-person shooter Delta Force: Black Hawk Down. The add-on features new single-player campaigns, new weapons, new transportation, and much more. You can even take on...

Hockey business.(development of NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2005 by Sports Interactive)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2005 is coming this summer from Sports Interactive (www.sigames.com). The game focuses not on playing hockey, but rather on running a hockey league. Featuring more than 15 playable leagues and a database of more than...

Scratch that.(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2005... We previously reported that the soundtrack to Aspyr's forthcoming game Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse had already been released. In fact, the soundtrack will be released closer to the game's release, which is scheduled for this...

Aquadot-red.(Top Downloads)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Pac-Man clones have been a staple of gaming since the original burst on the scene in the early 1980s. But few have been as pretty and as unique as Aquadot-red, by angelFrogGames. The game even sports a maze editor, so you can build your own...

Cordless Rumblepad 2.(Game Gear)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... For most of the games I play, a keyboard and a good multibutton mouse are all I need. But a few games--especially the ones ported from consoles--play much better when I have a game pad in hand. Logitech's $40 Cordless Rumblepad 2 lets you get...

Close Combat: First to Fight.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Close Combat: First to Fight VERY GOOD 1/2; MacSoft, www.macsoftgames.com; $40 MacSoft has released Close Combat: First to Fight for the Mac. In the increasingly crowded market for squad-based action games, First to Fight manages to...

URL holder: URLwell 1.2.1.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Like many people, I tend to use my Mac's desktop to temporarily store files. Sifting through my files recently, I was surprised to find a few dozen Internet Location files--the URL bookmark files you get when you drag a link from your Web...

Calendar publisher: iCalPublish 2.0.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... If you're a frequent user of Apple's iCal calendar program, you know that one of its handiest features is the ability to create multiple calendars that you can view individually or in any combination. You also likely know that you can publish...

Cookie manager: Cookies Eater 1.1.(Mac Gems)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Many Web sites use cookies--small bits of information about your browsing sessions--to save your login information and preferences for viewing that site, or to keep track of items you've added to an online shopping cart. Sites store these...

New-document creator: Document Palette.(Mac Gems)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Creating a new document in OS X has traditionally entailed switching to the appropriate application, creating a new document, choosing the Save command, and then navigating--via the Save dialog box--to the folder in which you want the new...

DVD ripper: MacTheRipper 2.6.6.(Mac Gems)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Having a PowerBook with a DVD drive is great for lengthy plane flights, since it means I can watch my own movies. But bringing DVDs means I have to carry more things in my travel bag, and I'd rather not risk scratching (or, even worse, losing)...

iPod presentation holder: iPresent It 1.2.(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... Every seasoned presenter knows that if you're giving an important Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote presentation, you should have a backup. Although bringing a copy of your slide show on a CD, a DVD, or a flash memory drive is always a good...

Flickr and iPhoto: hand in hand.(Mac Gems)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2005... One of the best things about digital cameras is the ease with which they let you share photos. You can print them on demand; e-mail them; or--as is becoming more and more popular--upload them to a Web site. In fact, some Web services focus...

Tiger arrives.(Mac OS X Tiger)(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... Every time Apple releases a new OS, the Mac world divides itself into four camps. First, you've got the folks who pitch tents in front of Apple Stores, waiting for the official on-sale date like Star Wars fans queuing for the latest...

Add a double-layer DVD burner to your eMac.(HANDS ON)
July 1, 2005... Apple's eMac provides a lot of bang for the buck. But you can add an even bigger bang for less than $100: a modern optical drive capable of recording double-layer DVDs. By adding one of these drives to your Mac, you'll be able to create DVDs...

Solve font problems.(methods of font management)
July 1, 2005... Most mortals, with the exception of graphic designers, almost never think about fonts. But ignoring your fonts can lead to trouble. Font mishaps can be the source of mysterious application and computer crashes, slowdowns, poorly substituted...

Corral your classical music.(use of Apple iPod and iTune)
July 1, 2005... If you're a fan of classical music, then you've probably, at some point, become frustrated with iTunes and the iPod. Track information from the Web is inconsistent, pieces are difficult to tag and categorize, and imported songs don't flow...

Great portraits made easy.(DIGITAL PHOTO)
July 1, 2005... Your sister covers her face if you point a camera at her, and your dad hides in the garage whenever you even mention a family portrait. Why are so many people shy in front of a camera? It's often because they've rarely seen good pictures of...

Prevent DVD disasters.(new product iDVD 5.0 from Apple Computer Inc.)
July 1, 2005... For many iDVD projects, one click of the Burn button is all it takes to commit your work to plastic. But if you have a slow computer or a complex project, or just seem to have trouble burning reliably, you may be better off taking a more...

Fix AirPort printing problems.(use of AirPort Extreme)
July 1, 2005... Sharing a printer among multiple computers over an AirPort network--by connecting the printer to the USB port on an AirPort Extreme or Express base station--usually just works. But according to online reports and reader mail, it doesn't work...

The Linux iPod.(installation method for the operating system)
July 1, 2005... Imagine using your iPod and a regular old microphone to record studio-quality audio. Or sitting on a commuter train and playing Othello, Pong, Tetris, or Asteroids. All this and more is possible when you install Linux on your third-generation...

Mac OS X Hints.(usage of Apple iCal, Apple iPhoto, Apple iWork)
July 1, 2005... The Insiders' Tips You Won't Get from Apple Quickly Add Titles to iPhoto Images When you're working with Apple's iPhoto 5 ($79 as part of iLife; www.apple.com), the left- and right-arrow keys are useful keyboard shortcuts for moving...

Mac 911.(HELP DESK)
July 1, 2005... Solutions to Your Most Vexing Mac Problems Sound Check Redux I'd like to apply the Sound Check process to my iTunes library again. Is there a way to do it without removing and re-adding all my songs? Tom Starling There is....

Colorware painted Mac mini.(Our Favorite New Stuff)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Mac mini looks great just as Apple ships it, but if you'd like a bit more flash, ColorWare will paint your mini one of 20 hues--including Dragon, Mystique, Lightning, and Ferrari--for $99. (A Caution model is shown here.) You can...

VNC support in Tiger.(Apple Computer Inc.)(Virtual Network Computing)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... With Tiger, Apple has built support for Virtual Network Computing (VNC) right into OS X. VNC lets you view a remote Mac's screen and control the machine--a really useful feature for those of us who run a server or need to operate a Mac from...

Comic life.(Our Favorite New Stuff)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Within a few minutes of downloading Plasq's $25 Comic Life, there I was, making comic books out of pictures in my iPhoto library. I was choosing thought bubbles, captions, and layouts, and changing fonts, colors, and templates. My vacation...

What's hot.(Apple Computer Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... 1 Amazon accidentally posts specifications for the new Power Mac G5s before Apple's announcement. An angry Steve Jobs rates the information as "Not helpful." 2 Apple ships Tiger, which includes more than 200 new features. Meanwhile,...

Mac mini SleeveCase.(Apple Mac mini)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Mac mini's size--one of its coolest qualities--makes it easily portable. If you carry yours from place to place, you'll want to protect it. I use WaterField Designs' $39 SleeveCase (with shoulder strap, $47): this ballistic nylon case has...

Google Satellite Maps.(Our Favorite New Stuff)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Plenty of sites can display a map that shows a location of your choosing. But Google Maps goes one better. Enter an address--for example, that of Apple's headquarters--and click on the Search button. "Big whoop," you say, "it's a map." OK, but...