The combination of a one-day sale and an apparent pent-up demand for a niche vertical program category (programmer’s editor) has placed the freshly released Diet Coda for iPad app at #8 in Apple’s list of top selling iPad apps hours after its release.
I bought my copy and tried it out with my web server (SFTP/SSH). Initial verdict? Wow! Keep an eye out over the next few days for my full review of the app in BYTE.
While searching for some information tonight, I ran across an article I wrote for O’Reilly Media’s MacDevCenter way back on October 25, 2005.
When will Apple re-enter the PDA Market?
Palm OS had just been sold to Japan’s Access. And, I wrote that I hoped Apple would re-enter the PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) market it had created (pre-Jobs) with the Newton. In the article I wrote:
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Gulp. This product has been sitting in my review queue for way too long. And, it is a good one: The Griffin GuitarConnect Pro. This $79.99 product lets you connect an electric guitar to an iPhone or iPad using a standard 1/4-inch guitar cable. Even better, it works great with GarageBand. So, GarageBand for iOS users don’t have to learn to use a new app. How does it compare to the iRig? Stay tuned.
Thirty-five (35) apps for my iPhone or iPad were updated in the past week. Here’s a summary of the updates that I found interesting.
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Here’s another one in the review queue.
Wicked WI2150 Jaw Breaker with Mic Earbud
These earbuds list for $29.99 but is available on Amazon for a mere $15.25. Note that it has a microphone. So, you can use it with your phone. I’m having a problem coming to a conclusion about these earbuds though my current opinion is favorable. More later…
The SLINGSHOT is a Kickstarter project that claims to: Stabilizes smartphone video . . . and more! The testimonials would have you believe this thing works magic and is priced at merely $14. And, to their credit, this product is actually shipping. The PR firm working with the developer asked if I would like to review one. So, I’ve been playing with it for about two weeks. But, I’m still not convinced it works (despite testimonials on its Kickstarter page that indicates I’m wrong). Will play with it another week or so before writing my conclusion.