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Pinnacle Studio for iPad is a terrific iPad application for editing video on the go. Pinnacle Studio has become my favorite video editing application on my iPad, I have been using Pinnacle Studio for about a month now. Previously Pinnacle Studio was known as Avid Studio. Avido Studio was sold to Corel, the name was changed a ton of new features were added to this awesome application. You can download it in the App Store for only $7.99: http://goo.gl/W32gA Enhance: Use Montage templates to create multi-layer 3D animations, transitions, and titles Help your story flow using 16 transitions—including high-quality dissolves, fades, and more Easily composite video tracks to create layered looks. Generate professional-looking motion titles and graphics with full control over text, font, color, size, position, and rotation. Create amazing Picture-in-Picture effects with full control over position, size, and rotation Pan and zoom on your photos to create high-impact slideshows Enjoy full-screen playback   Create Soundtracks: Use your own audio or choose from the included sound effects Trim audio to any length, set levels, and fade audio in or out Use the Voiceover feature to add documentary-style narration to your videos and slideshows You can share your work with YouTube, Facebook, Box.com, your Camera Roll and more..   System Requirements: iOS5 iPad 2 or newer (please note: iPad 1 is not supported with release 2.0) Visit the Pinnacle Studio website for more info.

Action Movie FX is a really cool universal iOS application. Free to download in the App Store. Action Movie FX has been updated quite a few times adding really cool effects to the application. Currently the app features some Call of Duty: Black Ops II effects that you can download for free simply by Tweeting, posting to your Facebook Wall or scanning the CoD:BOII website logo image. Action Movie FX does feature some In-App Purchases as well, they can be purchased for an additional $0.99 for each effects package. Each package contains 2 additional effects. Don't worry, Action Movie FX does come with several free effects also. Download it FREE in the App Store: Action Movie FX - Bad Robot Interactive

He-Man is a very fun slasher/action game for iOS. It is a universal game and will work on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. You can purchase additional Crystals via In-App Purchases that can be used to buy Power-Ups in the game. The controls are very easy, left side of the iPad is to move forward or backwards. Right side of the iPad is used to attack, you can also swipe up on the right side of the iPad to perform jumps or special attacks. He-Man is only $0.99 in the App Store, you can download the game here: iPad - He-Man: The Most Powerful Game in the Universe™ - Chillingo Ltd iPhone/iPod Touch - He-Man: The Most Powerful Game in the Universe™ - Chillingo Ltd

This was my original review of Letterpress, the game seems to have been fixed since I first wrote this: I have had to completely close the app and relaunch it at least 30x today. Probably more. I did not have this issue with the free version of the game, it was only when I upgraded to the paid version. I am not sure if this is some sort of server issue? Maybe I have too many games going at once? Just a thought. Having more than 2 games is the entire reason I upgraded via the In-App Purchase though, if I can't have more than a few games going at once then maybe a limit needs to be placed on the app? If it is not a server issue then maybe it is a Game Center issue? I have not had a problem with Game Center games before though. The gameplay is fun, the app is beautifully designed. That is not the issue, the issue is the game is pointless if it cannot connect to Game Center. Seems like it has this problem every 5 minutes. Then when you relaunch the game it takes 3-4 minutes for it to update before you are able to do anything in the game. This is a multiplayer game so if I can't connect to Game Center then I just wasted $0.99! Issues I am having: Constantly have problems connecting.. Can't create new matches even after paying the $0.99 to upgrade the free version... Hopefully this is something that will get addressed in an update, until then I have deleted the app from iPad because there is no sense having something on there that I can not enjoy! You can visit the Letterpress website for more information about the game. 

Strategery for iPad is a world domination game. This is one of my favorite games on my iPad, it is a universal iOS game and will work on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. FEATURES • Challenging game of offensive and defensive strategy • Play for a couple minutes or a couple hours (it's pretty addictive) • Four difficulty settings, ranging from "Easy" (for the strategically impaired) to "Brutal" (risk being humiliated) • Online battles with push notifications and random matchmaking! • Pass-and-play multiplayer (up to 5 players) • Automatically saves your game to resume later • Randomly generated maps (four sizes) make every game a unique challenge • TONS of gameplay options to tailor the game to your preferences Strategery is only $1.99 and is available in the App Store: Strategery - Affogato LLC There is also a Lite version that you can download for free: Strategery Lite - Affogato LLC For more information about Strategery, visit the Strategery website.

Vodio is a universal iOS video magazine application. Vodio is a really cool Flipboard like application for iOS but only instead of news it is all videos. Vodio has social integration built right into the application, you can sign in with your YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook account. When you log in with your social network accounts you will get a panel with all the videos your friends and family members have shared on those networks. But you don't need a social account to use the application, you can add panels to your Vodio stream by picking topics that interest you. I enjoy my iPad so I have panels set up for iPad Apps and iPad news videos. There are a ton of different channels to choose from, not just technology. Some of the channels include: Entertainment Comedy Sports Movies Apps Tech Music Cool & Inspiring News Viral Celebrities Automotive Science more.... In each of these channels are sub-channels, take the Game channel for instance. It features topcis that include: Xbox, Machinima, Electronic Arts, GameSpot and more.. This is a superb application, especially on the iPad and now that iOS 6 has removed the YouTube app. Vodio is the best way to not only experience YouTube but to also find more great video content on your iPad. Two things I wish the developers would consider adding: Vimeo - If I could get my Vimeo feed in the app I would be set to go. Search - I would like to be able to search for videos by tags or topics. Even without those features this is probably the best video application I have used on the iPad. I have a couple of apps that I currently use but I have a feeling they will not see much use from here on out. Vodio is free in the App Store and to be honest if you do not give it shot you would have to be insane, it is a great app, go download it. Now. Vodio for iPad: Vodio Video Magazine - Discover, Watch and Share Great Videos - Vodio Labs Ltd. Vodio for iPhone: Vodio Video Magazine - Discover, Watch and Share Great Videos - Vodio Labs Ltd.

This week on the Total iPad podcast we talk about everything except the iPad, only kidding. We talk about the iPad "Mini" name and how it sounds utterly ridiculous. Is the iPad "Mini" going to stick a fork in the Surface before it even launches? What has Microsoft done lately to get consumers excited? Speaking of the Surface, have you watched the commercial? In my opinion it seems like they ripped off the Smart Cover comercial. iPad Air iPad "Mini" Event Smart Cover commercial Surface Commercial EarPods Follow Total iPad on Twitter @TotaliPad. Like Total iPad on Facebook.

The Alumni is another terrific iPad case from Cygnett, Total iPad's favorite iPad accessory maker. The Alumni retails for only $29.99 and features 4 beautiful colors: Blue, Green, Black and Pink. The Alumni is made of a canvas fabric and will help protect your iPad from dings and scratches. The Alumni has built-in magnets that will allow your iPad to take advantage of the sleep/wake function. The magnets will also double as a way to keep the Alumni front cover securely closed when the iPad is not in use. I did not have to add any additional magnets to the Alumni like I did with the Glam Rock, the Alumni is ready to go out of the box. The sleep/wake function works flawlessly with the Alumni. The iPad fits nicely into the Alumni and I was able to access the buttons and ports while my iPad was in the Alumni case. The 30-pin connector is easily accessible to plug your USB cable into, I could not use my dock though while my iPad was in the Alumni but that should be expected. The earbud jack was also easily accessible when plugging my headphones into the iPad while in the Alumni case. I also had no problems using the volume buttons and mute/rotate switch on the side of the iPad. The rear of the Alumni has a tiny opening cut out so I could use my rear facing camera on my iPad if I needed too. Overall the Alumni is a stylish iPad case that seems to be geared at the younger audience. It has an inside pocket that would be a nice place to store notes for class. Factor in the bright colors of the Alumni and this just screams high school. That is not a bad thing and is only my opinion. I would easily recommend the Alumni to anyone looking for a stylish iPad case that not only looks good but also protects your iPad from bumps and bruises. Factor in the price tag of only $29.99, you would have to be insane to not consider the Alumni. Check out my video demo below for a more detailed review of the Alumni by Cygnett. Pros: Magnetic closure Nice canvas fabric outside Protect iPad screen from scratches Cons: No way to stand up the iPad For more information about the Alumni case from Cygnett, please visit their website. Check out the other terrific Cygnett iPad accessories. Also See my other Cyngett Reviews: Cygnett Glam Rock Review Cygnett Aerosphere Review

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EarPods by Apple I have been using the new EarPods for a couple of weeks now since the iPhone 5 launched. I decided to purchase me an additional pair to use with my iPad and figured I should do a quick overview of them. So here is my opinion on the EarPods and what I think about them compared to other earbud style headphones. The first question most people ask me: “Are they worth the $29 they cost?” This is an easy answer for me, YES! For $29 you get what you paid for, they are not the best earbuds on the market but they don’t cost nearly as much as those high end earbuds cost. For example, I paid $149 for Beats Tour In-Ear Headphones and if you compare them with the $29 Apple EarPods, the EarPods will be the better buy. They sound almost every bit as good as the high end Beats but at a fraction of the cost. I know most audiophiles do not consider Beats to be high end headphones but they sure are priced like high end components. The volume rocker on the new EarPods is a nice redesign vs. the old style Apple EarBuds. The older earbuds were a pain in the rear when you wanted to mute your music or lower the volume. They never seemed to work correctly, Apple has changed the design and now you can feel the +/- button raised a tad on the ends and the middle is slightly recessed for easy access to the mute button. This is a very subtle but much needed change to the EarPods. The bass is deep in the EarPods, much more so than the older earbuds that Apple sold before. I guess it depends on the type of music you listen to, but for me the added bass is a nice touch. I have read several blogs online stating it was too much bass though, again I think this is opinion based on your preferred music genre. The overall sound of the EarPods is slightly improved over the older Apple earbuds, although they do not seem as loud as the older earbuds. That could be the main reason they sound better, I think before the sound would get drowned out when I would have my iPad on full blast. If you are looking for a decent pair of in-ear headphones with built in microphone and volume switcher built in then I would highly recommend you check out the EarPods. Highlights: Designed by Apple Deeper, richer bass tones Greater protection from sweat and water Control music and video playback Answer and end calls

Kingdom Rush for iPad is one of my all-time favorite iPad games. Kingdom Rush is a typical tower defense style game but with a twist, you have different modes of game play you can challenge in the game. If you defeat each mode you earn stars that can be used to power up your towers or soldiers during gameplay. You will need to use your power-ups wisely to continue advancing to the harder maps, you have 2 difficulty levels: easy and normal. The overall gameplay is quite enjoyable and now that the game offers additional weapons that you can purchase in the Gnome Shop the game is a tad bit easier to defeat. The 4 bonus levels that are now included and very challenging, I highly recommend using the additional weapons for the bonus levels your first time running through the bonus maps. Also, you need to have at least a 50 star level before jumping into the bonus maps or you will basically have no hope of defeating the levels. The bonus levels are much more difficult than the traditional maps that were included with Kingdom Rush. The game does offer In-App purchases but honestly you can easily earn your gems in the game and only need the IAP if you don't feel like earning them during normal gameplay. The In-App purchase range from $0.99 to $4.99 per pack. If you find any level of Kingdom Rush to be too difficult you can head to their website and view their strategy guide, the game is no fun though if you follow along with their video showing you how to defeat the level. But if you must, you can find the strategy guide HERE. • Epic defense battles that will hook you for hours! • Command your soldiers and see them engage in hand to hand cartoon battles! • 8 specialized tower upgrades to customize your strategy! Mighty Barbarians, Arcane Wizards, Forest Rangers to name a few. • Over 18 tower abilities! Have your Sorcerers summon earth elementals and polymorph your enemies! • Over 30 different enemies, from Goblins to Demons each with their own skills! (Beware of the mountain Trolls!) • Intense boss fights never seen on a defense game! • Hours of gameplay with over 50 achievements • Extra game modes that will challenge your tactical skills to the limit. • High definition awesome illustrated cartoon art! • In-game encyclopedia with information from your towers and enemies. You can download Kingdom Rush for iPad in the App Store for only $2.99: Kingdom Rush HD - Armor Games Inc For more information about Kingdom Rush you can visit the official Kingdom Rush website.

Tick-tock, tick-tock... don’t you wish you had more free time?  Time for yourself, perhaps time to read?  If you are anything like me, you may find it tough to find the time to sit down, relax, and read.  If so, Audiobooks.com may be a great solution for you. Why Audiobooks.com?  Well, in today’s busy, multi-tasking world, it is quite challenging to take the time to read.  When I attempt reading time, I become edgy and do not have peace of mind, because I know there are other productive tasks that still need to be finished. With Audiobooks.com, I am able to read (via listening) while I clean, exercise, walk, hike, commute, and travel.  I love every minute of it.  I feel almost as if I’m in “The Matrix,” having knowledge downloaded into my brain. This, imo, is multi-tasking at its finest. Audiobooks.com features over 15k of the most popular titles available for listening.  The unique thing about Audiobooks.com is that they have an unlimited, all-you-can-read plan for $29.95 per month.  It comes with a free seven-day trial available.  You need to enter in your payment (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, or PayPal) details upon signing up for the free trial.  After the free trial ends, you will be charged $29.95 per month.  So if you do not want to continue after the free trial, be certain to set a reminder for yourself on the seventh day (or sooner) to cancel.  However, should you want to continue the service, simply do nothing and your membership will continue.  There is not a penalty to cancel... no contracts!  If you prefer a-la-carte, there is a $19.99 per book option as well. There are several ways you can listen to Audiobooks.com... from your browser directly on your Mac or PC (compatible browsers per their website are IE9, FireFox 15.0, and Safari 6.0, however I found it worked wonderfully in Chrome as well). You can also download the free Audiobooks.com app for iOS or Android. I have been using the Audiobooks.com app on my 3rd generation iPad, iPhone 4s, and Samsung Galaxy S III.  The thing I really enjoy about the app is that the titles are synced at the account level.  Meaning that if I start listening on my GS3, then move over to my iPhone 4s, then hop onto the computer to listen in my browser, and then open the iPad Audiobooks.com app, it remembers where I left off via “Resume.” Also, as I browse the titles online, I am able to “Save for Later,” from the website, or via the app with “Save Book.” Upon listening to the title in the app, after three minutes the title will download to your device.  This is great so that you will not have to stream the content.  If you are traveling and do not have data connectivity, this option really comes in handy. I have been listening to audiobooks for many years, and am thrilled to have Audiobooks.com as a source for listening to some of my favorite book titles. Pros: Unlimited Books Over 15k titles and growing Best Sellers Clean UI Resume feature Download to Device feature Accessible on iOS, Android, and via web Cons: Playback is not offered at faster speeds (1.5x, 2x, 3x) Title library is limited upon comparison with competition Overall, I recommend Audiobooks.com.  It is easy to quickly consume audiobook content, especially if you have commutes. "Unlimited Listening" is quite a bargain.  Try it free for seven days, and see if Audiobooks.com is a fit for you! Download the free audiobooks application for your iPad in the App Store: Audiobooks - Audiobooks.com

On this episode of Total iPad we discuss two topics: What age should you teach your child how to use email Who has the older users - iOS or Android Jennifer gives her opinion on audiobooks.com and the iPad app. She is currently reviewing the app and her written review and video demo of the app will be posted on totalipad.com very soon. My opinion is it's a terrific application and I recommend you check it out. It is free to download. Show Notes: Maily Download Maily Total iPad Mailing List via MailChimp iOS and Android Age Group Demographic Audiobooks.com Download Audiobooks.com Tip: Hide Newsstand Follow Total iPad on Twitter @TotaliPad

The Glam Rock folio case is another terrifically designed iPad accessory from Cygnett. The Glam features a beautiful shiny, high gloss patent leather outside with a soft black felt-like inside. The Glam is designed to be used with the iPad 2 and ‘the new’ iPad or iPad ‘3’ as many including myself refer to it. Slide your iPad into the Glam and secure it in place with the velcro flap that will keep your iPad securely inside the case and keep it from sliding out. The Glam features a magnetic closure so the cover will put your iPad to sleep when you close the front cover or wake your iPad when you lift the front flap. The magnetic closure is iPad 2 ready, for the iPad ‘3’ you will have to install an additional magnet. It does not take much effort, basically you just remove adhesive tape from the back of the magnet and place it in a designated spot on the inside front door of the folio. I assume this was because the case was designed for the iPad 2 and when the iPad ‘3’ was released Apple added additional magnets in the iPad ‘3’. I have tested the case with my iPad 3 and it did not cause me any problems and worked fine for me. Need to use your iPad when it is in the folio? No problem, the Glam features 3 different multi-view angles so you can prop up your iPad when you want to watch a movie or lower it when you are reading a book. When I had my iPad propped-up it did not feel flimsy when touching the iPad, it felt very sturdy unlike when I stand-up my iPad using the Smart Cover. You can also lay your iPad flat when you need to type on it which really helps because it raises the iPad about an inch from the surface making it easier to type. This gives the iPad a more natural ‘keyboard like feel’ when typing on the soft keys of the iPad. The iPad fits nicely in the Glam Rock and does not add much weight to the iPad although it does make the iPad a tad bit thicker to carry. It is not bulky just thicker but that should be expected since it is a folio case. When the iPad is in the folio case you are still able to access all the ports and buttons on the iPad. The 30-pin connector is still easily accessible to plug your USB cable into. I was also able to easily connect my Camera Connection Kit into my iPad while it was in the Glam. I could not use my dock though, but the iPad slides easily enough in and out of the case so if I needed to dock my iPad that I did not consider it a hassle. The earbud jack was also easily accessible when plugging my headphones into the iPad while in the case. I also had no problems using the volume buttons and mute/rotate switch on the side of the iPad. Pros: Shiny metallic finish Multi-View angles Magnetic closure Very sturdy Cons: Not having the magnet pre-installed for iPad 3 Final Thoughts: Overall this is a nicely designed iPad folio case and if you are looking for a case to make a fashion statement then you should consider the Cygnett Glam Rock Folio. The metallic patent leather finish looks great and the single stitch seam running along the outside of the case adds to the overall appeal. The case is designed very well so it will keep your iPad safe from scratches and probably most drops as well. My iPad feels very well padded while in the Glam Rock. I consider the multi-view angles to be an extremely huge plus, especially when watching videos on my iPad. The Glam Rock Folio by Cygnett retails for only $59.99. When you are ready to purchase the Glam Rock you can head over to cygnett.com or follow this link to their website. Be sure to check out Cygnett’s other terrific accessories. Cygnett Website. You can follow Cygnett of Twitter. Like Cygnett of Facebook. View their demo videos on YouTube.

This week we discuss me (Christopher) going over my iCloud limit on-air. MobileMe customers who received the 20GB of iCloud storage, that is coming to an end or did we get extended until 2050? iTunes Match is nearing it's 1 year anniversary and it is time for us to renew our 1 year contract for Match. We also noticed that in iOS6 some of the stock wallpapers were removed from our iPad's. Show Notes: iCloud until 2050 Less Wallpapers Doodle Jump HD Bad Piggies Camera+ for iPad Glam Rock for iPad Cygnett Google Voice - Google, Inc. How to enable Emoji You can follow Total iPad on Twitter