Final Cut Studio 2
Final Cut Studio 2 is a solid value; includes new Color app; new open-format timeline; SmoothCam feature; improves integration throughout the suite; includes 5.1 surround sound support; adds effects and templates.
See also: Apple, Education and reference
8 Editors' Rating
Microsoft Encarta Premium 2007
Microsoft Encarta Premium 2007's information includes recent world events; offers rich multimedia content, including atlases, videos, timelines, and educational games; excellent version for young children; sleek interface; regular updates; online component; free tech support.
See also: Microsoft Corp., Education and reference
7.3 Editors' Rating
Encyclopedia Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2007
Provides a trove of expert information; works with Macs and PCs; offers free monthly updates; includes interactive articles; has rich resources for children and adults; has a new interface; maintains a Homework Helpdesk; includes online component and great, Web-based GeoAnalyzer for comparing international trends.
See also: Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., Education and reference
7 Editors' Rating
Talking Panda iRocker
Talking Panda's iRocker teaches you how to play guitar chords and scales in a clear, easy-to-understand fashion; plus, tunings, chords, and scales have actual audio samples. The software also includes five basic songs to get you started playing with others.
See also: Talking Panda, Education and reference
7.7 Editors' Rating
iLife '06
iLife '06 improves performance and integration between applications. GarageBand 3 has podcast studio capabilities, and iWeb lets you create Web pages easily.
See also: Apple, Education and reference
7.3 Editors' Rating
Encyclopedia Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2006
Deep information; GeoAnalyzer and BrainStormer search features; student help options; language-learning program.
See also: Avanquest USA, Education and reference
6 Editors' Rating
Ableton Live 5.2
Freeze Track feature for saving CPU power; automatic plug-in-delay compensation; support for MP3 tracks; ability to create launchable markers; support for Mackie-compatible mixers; several new effects; new lessons for getting started; great support options; latest version works with Intel-based Macs.
See also: ableton, Education and reference
8.5 Editors' Rating
Microsoft Encarta 2006 Premium
Cleaner interface that lets you better search and sort information; useful Dictionary Tools; extensive articles and multimedia; lower price than last year.
See also: Microsoft Corp., Education and reference
6.7 Editors' Rating
Apple iLife '05
Incredible value; improved performance; imports and edits high-definition video; top-notch music-creation features; better integration among apps.
See also: Apple, Education and reference
8 Editors' Rating
Norton SystemWorks 2005 Premier
Useful hard drive utilities; easy-to-navigate interface.
See also: Symantec Corporation, Education and reference
7 Editors' Rating
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