Unlike other, more expensive products, Media Safe offers you two layers of protection. You can create a regular password and a master password. Users with the master password can see hidden (top secret folders) while others can only see the folders that you have not designated as hidden.

You also have an extensive set of file operations that make it simply to cut, delete, rename and copy files into folders. It is completely menu driven and easy-to-use.

Key Functionality

- Password protected storage
- Two layers of password protection
- Hidden folders
- Private browser
- E-mail pictures to friends
- Create unlimited folders to organize your media
- Many document types supported with viewer
- Safely store other files and transfer them as if it were a USB flash drive
- Multi-touch support to zoom, go to next picture and save pictures from private browser
- USB file transfer through iTunes
- Apple VGA connector support (not many others have this)
- Composite AV Cable connector support (view on TVs)

Media Supported

All Apple supported picture formats are available in Media Safe. These include files with the TIFF, TIF, JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, BMPf, ICO, CUR and XBM extensions. All of these can be displayed through the Media Safe application and through Apple’s VGA connector on a large screen. Audio formats are MP3, WAV and AIFF files. Video formats are MOV, MP4, MPV and 3GP. Some AVI files are also supported if they use an Apple supported codec.

Media Safe is truly a versatile program. In addition to the various media formats supported, it can also display files with the following extensions: PDF, KEY, NUMBERS, PAGES, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, HTM, HTML, PPT, PPTX, RTF, and TXT. When you save one of these files into Media Safe, it is displayed with an appropriate icon to show the file type. The name of the file is also displayed. If you select one of these icons, the file is opened in the viewer.

Private Browsing

Media Safe makes it easy for you to safely view sites that you do not want tracked. The built in browser will not save a history of your browsing, nor cookies. You can go to any site, browse the information and pictures there and then save any pictures you like directly into the Media Safe application. This is the ultimate in safety and security.

USB Stick Functionality

Media Safe supports many types of documents and media types. However, you can use it to safely store non-supported file types as well. Just use the iTunes Share feature and copy any ZIP, RAR or other type of file that you want to transport into Media Safe. These will be displayed with a safe icon and file name. This will let you know that they are safe and secure until you decide to move them back to a desktop computer.

Slideshows

The slideshows are simply awesome. You can select a folder with your favorite pictures. To start the slideshow, touch a picture and then touch the “play” icon. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show. If you have the Apple VGA or Composite AV Cable connector, you can view these on a big screen.

Movie Playback

Media Safe makes it easy to travel with movies that you do not want to be discovered if your iPad is lost or stolen. Those home movies of the kids and family are safe and secure in this application. With the correct password, you can navigate to your movie folder and select the movie you want to view. There are controls for audio, zooming, fast forwarding and going backwards through your movies or video files.

Audio Playback

You can also store and play audio tracks with Media Safe. Any of those special songs or messages that someone has left you on voice mail, can be stored and listened to securely with the right password.

Bottom Line

This application does more than similar one on sale in the App Store, is less expensive and is incredibly easy-to-use. Buy it now for $2.99 you’ll be happy you did.

I have always loved the Scrabble board game. I tried Scrabble on the iPad with a little bit of trepidation. I was afraid that it would not measure up to the board game or that it would be a very expensive clone of a very inexpensive game. I can happily report that it measured up and was worth the purchase. My reaction to it from the outset has been, “Wow!” It is a terrifically designed piece of software that is fun to play and that is visually entertaining.

I should have known that I would like the app. After all, it is from Electronic Arts and they seldom publish anything but the best software for all platforms. You can play against the computer, Facebook friends, other people on your wireless network, you can play an opponent by passing the iPad around or have a party mode that lets you play against opponents holding iPod Touches or iPhones with the free Scrabble Tile Rack App. I think this latter mode is overkill, but some people might like it.

I have tested only the man versus machine mode. I can honestly say that I am a very good Scrabble player. As such, I trounced the iPad version of the game three times in a row in the “Normal” difficulty mode. I then tried the “Hard” mode and was beaten by the computer by a score that was 50% higher than mine. This gives me two ways to play that should keep the game entertaining and fun. I did not bother to try the “Easy” mode.

Game play is done by touching the tiles and arranging them on the board. If you try to make a word that does not exist the software alerts you to it and lets you change the word. This makes it a little easier for someone to experiment since you do not lose a turn. By the way, you may also like the Stats feature. It shows you statistics on how you have done including your high score and number of wins.

I recommend this game wholeheartedly. You have to add this to your collection of iPad apps.

The iPhone version is not reviewed here, but can be purchased here: SCRABBLE – Electronic Arts

AirCalc is a fast and easy-to-use calculator. It features an attractive background and makes use of the high-resolution screen on the iPad. It features all the operations that you might expect from a simple calculator plus any number to a power and a root function. You can also use the memory storage buttons to hold temporary results.

It is great for straightforward calculations and is meant to fill in for the calculator that was provided with the iPhone. You will find yourself using it countless times and getting more than your money’s worth. Enjoy.

FEATURES:

- Office desk motif complete with espresso cup
- Comfortable keys with indicators that light up when used
- Memory functions
- Fast and reliable results
- Works in portrait and landscape orientations.

DISCLAIMER:

This text was taken from the App store description that we wrote. This is an AirSplash designed app.