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New in 2009
MacTribe looks at some of the best new tools to get your creative expression groove on.
iLugger
 Yes, we are all very excited about the new MacBooks, but let’s not forget our desktop, the iMac needs some love too! iLugger’s products allow users to “lug” around the iMac with serious style. Wear it like a backpack, on the shoulder with the detachable strap, or tote it with the small handle on top. It’s super protective and has additional interior compartments for a keyboard, cords, and mouse. The cases accommodate the 17, 20, and 24-inch iMac’s and range from $119.99 to $209.99 based on size. Coming in a variety of colors these iMac Carrying Cases are the perfect combo of style and functionality.
www.ilugger.com/imac-cases.cfm
Wacom Cintiq 12WX
 Feeling disconnected from your Mac? Spice up your computer relationship with hands-on contact using Wacom’s Cintiq 12WX. This 12.1” TFT monitor is the perfect companion to any laptop or desktop for creative professionals desiring a high performance tactile workspace. Weighing in at only 4.4 pounds with dimensions of 16” W x 10.5” H x .6” D, Cintiq 12WX uses incredible pen-on-screen technology picking up 1,024 pressure levels from its Grip Pen on both it’s eraser and pen tip! The unit rotates 360° and its stand can be adjusted to any angle of your liking. At $999 you too can rekindle your hand-eye coordination and show some personal love to your Mac.
www.wacom.com/cintiq/cintiq-12wx.php
Filemaker Pro 10
 Filemaker Pro has quite a reputation within businesses large and small as being an outstanding organizational tool. For those who have a million different lists and info all written down in different locations, and can’t imagine how they could possibly systematize any of it, this software is just what the doctor ordered. With a newly designed Status Toolbar interface, all of the features are right at your fingertips, making Filemaker Pro 10 the most advanced and easy to use database of its kind. For $299, manage contacts, track inventory, budget, catalog research, and basically organize your life!
www.filemaker.com/products/filemaker-pro/
Axiotron Modbook
 Axiotron’s “Modbook” is known as the only tablet Mac. Referred to as the “adult etch-o-sketch” it looks just how it sounds- a MacBook with the no keyboard but with the screen on the actual hard drive. With this electronic notepad, users get all of the normal MacBook perks while having the ability to create virtually hands on. Starting at $2,248, the’09 version has a ton of upgrades including crazy fast graphic performance, longer battery life, pre-installed software, increased pen to tablet response, and too many others to list! There is really nothing else like it.
www.axiotron.com/index.php?id=modbook
Circus Ponies Notebook
 Notes that I took in high school are now ineligible. College notes likewise, and now, I am probably the only person who can really understand my work notes. Circus Ponies’ popular application “Notebook” allows users to take notes the way they want to in a Mac based format. The newest version, “Notebook 3.0”, offers a simpler tool bar, sketching support, diagramming tools, sticky notes, annotation of lecture outlines, and many other cool upgrades. Current “Notebook” users can upgrade to 3.0 for $24.95 whereas first-time buyers can purchase for $49.95 ($29.95 for academic users and $99.95 for 3-computer “family pack”).
www.circusponies.com/aboutnotebook30.html
QuarkXpress 8
 First released over 20 years ago, QuarkXPress quickly became known as the "it" software in the desktop publishing world, and truly dominated during the mid-1990s with weak competition from Adobe's Pagemill and a few other forgettable programs. However, when Adobe came out with InDesign aka K2 (or “Quark Killer”) in 1999, Quark quickly had to share its exclusive limelight and hasn’t had a true comeback since...until now. QuarkXPress 8 incorporates some excellent new features including updated picture and pen tools, “drag and drop” page layout, ability to share content through media, advanced grids, along with enough bells and whistles to make layout artists stand up and take notice. For $799 or an upgrade of $299, see for yourself if QuarkXPress 8 will be the redeeming release to reclaim the top spot that Quark previously held.
www.quark.com/
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