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I found that converting NTSC to PAL using iMovie and Quicktime was of limited value. A little girl
running happily through the frame in NTSC turned into a cloud of shredded bits running through the frame
in PAL. I discovered that all but one of the DVD players I tried in the US and UK could play both PAL and
NTSC DVDs made from iMovie. This is a separate issue from region coding, but it's worth noting that
iMovie's output is not region coded.
Summary
Unlike iTunes and iPhoto, Apple doesn't (as far as I know) have any way of making money from your
home movie collection. Instead iMovie seems to be provided for free as an incentive to choose Mac
rather than Windows. For me it's simply one of the compelling factors in being a Mac owner. The latest
version is stable, reliable and easy to use. The new iLife links improve workflow and help creativity. Your
finished products will wow your friends, especially those who try to emulate you using their Windows
systems.
Pros:
• Easiest program to edit movies
• Ken Burns effect
• No more ghostly triangles
• Links to other iLife applications
Cons:
• Sound waveform not visible
• iTunes playlists in random order
• Titles usability and occasional slight misalignment
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Mice
MACALLY IVOICE II
Reviewed by Bill Catambay
Overview
The Macally iVoice II is a Mac audio add-on that adds Audio In and Audio Out ports through your Mac's
USB port. It makes Audio In and Out ports very accessible, and is especially useful for Macs that don't
have a built-in Audio In port.
Retail price is $49.
Features
• Built-in microphone
• Stereo line-in jack to digitize your analog audio from cassette tape player, CD player etc.
• Mic-in and line-out jacks accept the regular PC headset (not included) for comfort and
convenience of internet chatting
• Mute button to turn off built-in mic, mic-in and line-in
• Perfect for application such as voice command and control, voice recognition, voice recording,
internet phone and video conference
• Power mute indicator
• Fully compliant with USB1.1 specification
Requirements
• G3/G4, iMac or PowerBook with a built-in USB port or any PowerPC with 3rd party USB adapter
installed
• MacOS 9.2, Mac OS 10.1.5
Initial Setup
Hooking up the iVoice II is incredibly simple. Just plug the USB cable into your Mac's USB port (or a
USB hub), and then use your OS software to set your input to USB (on OS 9, "External Mic, and on OS X,
"Macally USB Microphone"). There is no external power needed. I just plugged it in, and it worked.
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