MBW Picks

Hardware & software:

• Verizon at http://www.verizon.net from Chris Breen.
• Lyrics+ for iPhone for $1.99 from Chris Breen.
• Movie Slate for iPad for $19.99 from Alex Lindsay.
• X-Band at http://tko-solutions.com for $19.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
• PluralEyes at http://www.singularsoftware.com for $149 from Alex Lindsay.

Books:

• Hitch-22: A Memoir ($15.78) from Andy Ihnatko

Hardware & software:

• Soulver for iPad for $5.99 from Leo Laporte.
• Ulysses “Seen” for iPad for free from Leo Laporte.
• Le Petit Dummy for iPhone for free from Alex Lindsay.
• aSmart HUD + SpeedCams for iPhone for .99 from Andy Ihnatko.
• Camera+ for iPhone for $2.99 from Lisa Bettany.
• Birdbrain for iPhone for $2.99 from Lisa Bettany.
• Osfoora HD for iPad for $3.99 from Don McAllister.

Books:

• Little Bee: A Novel ($7.96) from Andy Ihnatko.

Camera+, The Ultimate Photo App from Lisa Bettany on Vimeo.

Hardware & software:

• Kaleidoscape at http://www.kaleidoscopeapp.com for €29 from Leo Laporte.
• Google Chrome at http://www.google.com/chrome for free from Leo Laporte.
• Plastic Bullet for iPhone for $1.99 from Alex Lindsay.
• Newer Technology iPad Case at http://www.newertech.com for $24.99 from Andy Ihnatko.

Books:

• Night of the Living Dead with George Romero ($8.91)from Andy Ihnatko.

Side Note:

• Regarding iPad cases/bags – the one I’ve been having a lot of luck with is the Timbuk2 Freestyle Netbook / iPad Messenger.  It has a little protective sleeve for the iPad in the back and gives you a decent amount of room for other stuff you need to drag along for the day (biz cards, glasses, keys, camera, pens, Chihuahua, etc).  Sure, it’s a little purse-like, but it retains the messenger bag feel.  I’ve always had good luck with Timbuk 2 stuff.  They hold up for a LONG time even in the crappiest conditions (experience from previous messenger bag).   If you have a favorite, please share in the comments!
• Last note, it always cracks me up when Leo swears.

Hardware & software:

• Adobe Photoshop CS5 Upgrade [Mac] for $190.99 (on Amazon) from Scott Bourne.
• AudioRefurb at http://www.js8media.com for $20 from Andy Ihnatko.
• Distant Suns for iPad for $8.99 from Merlin Mann.
• Distant Suns for iPhone for $6.99 from Merlin Mann.
• Panorama Database at http://www.provue.com for $299 from Adam Engst.
• GoodReader for iPad for free from Adam Engst.
• Movist at http://code.google.com/p/movist/ for free from Adam Engst.
• VLC at http://www.videolan.org for free from Merlin Mann.
• Apple Mac Mini for $594 (on Amazon) from Merlin Mann.

Books:

• NPR Dramatization: Star Wars: Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

• MarsEdit at http://www.red-sweater.com for $39.95 from Leo Laporte.
• Sumo Beanbag Omni Chair at http://www.sumolounge.com for $150 from Chris Breen.
• Padilicious.com at http://padilicious.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Dropbox for iPad for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Air Sharing HD for iPad for $9.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
• GoodReader for iPad for .99 from Merlin Mann.
• Belkin BZ103050vTVL Mini Surge Protector/Dual USB Charger for $12.24 from Merlin Mann.
• Incase 2-amp Car Charger for iPad/iPhone/iPod – Black for $24.95 from Leo Laporte.

Books:

• America’s Hidden History: Untold Tales of the First Pilgrims, Fighting Women, and Forgotten Founders Who Shaped a Nation ($10.87) from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

• Marware Eco-Vue for iPad at for from Leo Laporte.
• Dropbox for iPad for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Stand for Apple iPad from Frederick Van Johnson.

Books:

• Skinny Dip from Andy Ihnatko.
• Rework from Frederick Van Johnson.

Hardware & software:

• Galcon Fusion for iPad for $7.99 from Leo Laporte.
• Rhapsody for iPhone for free from Chris Breen.
• Pinball HD for iPad for $2.99 from iJustine.
• ’stachetastic HD for iPad for $4.99 from iJustine.
• ViewFinder at http://connectedflow.com for 15 from Don McAllister.
• WolframAlpha for iPad for $1.99 from Don McAllister.
• DropBox for iPad for free from Leo Laporte.
• Marware Eco-Flip for iPad for $36.94 from Leo Laporte.
• DoDo iPad Case at http://www.dodocase.com for $49.95 from iJustine.

Books:

• War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning from Leo Laporte.
• The Time Traveler’s Wife from Leo Laporte.
• Spoken from the Heart from Leo Laporte.

Hardware & software:

• Looptastic HD for iPad for $9.99 from Leo Laporte.
• KORG iELECTRIBE for iPad for $9.99 from Leo Laporte.
• Cat Piano Jr for iPad for free from Leo Laporte.
• Rhapsody for iPhone for free from Leo Laporte.
• Transmit 4 at http://panic.com/transmit/ for $34 from Alex Lindsay.
• iClock at http://www.plumamazing.com for $20 from Andy Ihnatko.
• SkyGrid for iPad for free from Denise Howell.
• SimpleNote for iPad for free from John Gruber.

Books:

• Kiss Me Like A Stranger: My Search for Love and Art from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

• Syphir at https://www.syphir.com for free from Merlin Mann.
• SmartPush for iPhone for $2.99 from Merlin Mann.
• SyncMan at http://wateree.net/syncman/ for $14.99 from Merlin Mann.
• Reeder for iPhone for $2.99 from Merlin Mann.
• NewsRack for iPad for $4.99 from Leo Laporte.
• SkyGrid for iPad for free from Leo Laporte.
• Dell Inspiron Mini 10v 10.1-Inch Netbook for $339 from Andy Ihnatko.
• MyDellMini.com at http://MyDellMini.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
• Cat in the Hat for iPad for $2.99 from Alex Lindsay.
• AutoDesk Smoke at http://usa.autodesk.com for $15,000 from Alex Lindsay.

Books:

• Pictures at a Revolution: Five Movies and the Birth of the New Hollywood from Andy Ihantko.

Hardware & software:

• AirSharing for iPad for $9.99 from Leo Laporte.
• GoodReader for iPad for .99 from Leo Laporte.
• GodFinger for iPad for free from Leo Laporte.
• Cat in the Hat for iPad for $2.99 from Alex Lindsay.
• Elements for iPad for $13.99 from Alex Lindsay.
• Alice for the iPad for $8.99 from Alex Lindsay.
• Black Rubber Stoppers for $10/pair from Andy Ihnatko.
• Yahoo! Entertainment for iPad for free from Craig Syverson.

Books:

• Anathem from Leo Laporte.
• Oprah: A Biography from Leo Laporte.
• Pattern Recognition from Craig Syverson.