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Griffin Ships iTrip for new iPods in Black and Announces PowerBlock Charger for iPod

Griffin Technology Inc., today announced iTrip for the new iPods is now available in black, to match the new black iPods.Compatible with all full sized dock connector iPods, (but made especially with the newest 5th Generation black iPod with video in mind), the new iTrip follows in the tradition of Griffin’s iTrip line, with superior performance and innovative features that make the iTrip the most popular iPod FM transmitter in the world. And the most attractive.

The large, easy to read backlit LCD screen makes setting its digital tuner easy and intuitive. A convenient switch on the side of the iTrip makes it a breeze to select a broadcast frequency. But you won’t have to adjust the settings very often — iTrip remembers its settings for convenience. The compact, self-contained design makes controlling iTrip a snap, perfect for use in autos.

The Griffin iTrip is priced at $49.99 USD, and is available at at www.griffintechnology.com and most major retailers where iPod accessories are sold.

Griffin Technology Inc., creator of all things iPod, today announced PowerBlock, a universal charger for iPods. Use PowerBlock to power and charge almost any iPod from a wall outlet. iPod shuffle plugs directly into PowerBlock, and all other supported iPods use the included cable (itself, a $19.95 value).
PowerBlock accepts 120 or 240 Volt service for use with international plug adapters. And PowerBlock’s compact size makes it ideal for business, home, or mobile use — whenever an iPod can’t be conveniently connected to a computer for charging.

PowerBlock is priced at $29.99 USD, and is available at www.griffintechnology.com.

The Omni Group today announced the release of OmniGraffle and OmniGraffle Professional 4.1. This new version features a number of bug fixes, improved stability, updated localizations, and readies the application for compatibility with future Mac hardware based on Intel processors.

More information on OmniGraffle 4 is available at http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnigraffle.

Panic is happy to announce the release of Unison 1.7, a significant update to our popular, user-friendly, and powerful Mac OS X Usenet newsreader! Unison 1.7 offers many improvements and fixes, but most importantly adds binary uploading / posting, a much-requested feature. Users can now post a file to Usenet with a single click, including the ability to easily split large files into smaller files, and automatically create PAR2 recovery sets if desired. Unison 1.7 is a free upgrade for all users!

Download Here (and view release notes) http://www.panic.com/unison/

Unison remains a mere $24.95 to purchase, instantly and securely, online. Most excitingly, if a user buys Unison before December 30th, 2005, they will be automatically entered in a drawing to win an extremely rare Panic iPod Nano — a 4 GB white iPod Nano with the Panic logo factory engraved on the back. Manufactured by Apple for Panic as a gift for Panic employees, this rare iPod Nano is literally impossible to obtain at any cost — and is only available through this special, limited-time contest.

Full contest rules (and Nano pictures!)
http://www.panic.com/unison/contest/

Purchase Unison to Enter to Win
https://www.panic.com/unison/buy.html

Pressure Drop today announced DecoDock Ice, a special wintery edition of DecoDock. With a white base and glacier blue LEDs, DecoDock Ice provides users with a simple, cool, and stylish way to connect an iPod shuffle to their computer. Let your iPod shuffle \”chill out\” in the DecoDock Ice while it recharges and syncs in Art-Techo style.

DecoDock Ice makes the perfect stocking stuffer for any shuffle owner, sells for $28.99, and is now shipping in limited quantities. Pictures and more information can be found at pressuredropinc.com.

Pressure Drop also announced today special holiday pricing on several great gift ideas. PaperHub, the stylish paper tray with an integrated USB/FireWire combo hub is just $99.99 (normally $149.99). Our classic DecoDock, an iPod shuffle dock available with white LEDs and in a variety of colors, is now a stocking-friendly $19.99 (normally $28.99). zStand, the first monitor stand with an integrated USB/FireWire hub and designed to house the Mac mini, is just $89.99 (normally $99.99). All special prices are limited to stock on hand and expire December 31st, after everyone has spent their Christmas cash.

Realmac Software today announced a new version of it’s hugely popular web building software,
RapidWeaver 3.2.1 for Mac OS X. RapidWeaver 3.2.1 builds on the success of the last version by
offering improved stability, re-ordering of blog categories, better theme compatibility and a whole host of other fixes and interface tweaks.

As well as releasing the new version of RapidWeaver, we have also upgraded our online store. It now supports all major credit cards including VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and JCB as
well as PayPal.

RapidWeaver makes it easy for everyone to publish Photos, Movies and Blogs online instantly. If you’re thinking about starting a blog or website, RapidWeaver is the perfect choice. Not only does it allow you
to work in a familiar iApp style environment it also integrates seamlessly with iLife, .Mac and Mac OS X.

Download a FREE trial copy today from http://www.realmacsoftware.com and see for yourself why more and more people than ever before are switching to RapidWeaver!

Rich, full–grain leather wraps your iPod in luxury and elegance. Two removable lids provide perfect use options: one with a storage pocket for headphones and one with a view of the screen, incorporating click–through control access to the click wheel. The patented Multidapt® clip system provides a multitude of wear and use options. Removable belt clip included.

Marware products can be purchased at any Apple retail store or via the Dr. Bott Reseller Network www.drbott.com . Dr Bott is dedicated to serving as the exclusive global distributor providing Marware products to resellers, VARs and consultants worldwide.

Griffin Technology Inc., creator of all things iPod, today announced EarThumps, earbuds engineered specifically for iPod. EarThumps are earbuds that are designed to isolate your listening experience from outside sound by fitting comfortably inside the ears, to deliver rich, crystal clear audio.

Buying an iPod is an investment worth protecting! …one that deserves to reach its full audio potential. Griffin EarThumps deliver clean transparent atmospheric highs, and deep, low bass. EarThumps increase your iPod listening experience by an order of magnitude, and come in either Status Symbol White or Undercover Black to match the newer iPods.

Get EarThumps\’ convenience and comfort for only $19.99 USD, available at www.griffintechnology.com.

Today, Chwang Yi Company announces that The Ball, the world\’s first Bluetooth wireless trackball, is now shipping to customers. Based on Bluetooth v1.2 standards, with its small physical size and design, and two-button plus scroll wheel control layout, The Ball pairs with any Bluetooth wireless enabled Mac or PC running OS X 10.2.3 or higher, or Win XP SP2 or higher. It includes rechargeable AAA batteries, a USB-powered mini docking/charging cradle, and has an on-off switch for power conservation.

Priced at $69, the Ball is available worldwide from the Chwang Yi Company web site, and begins shipping from inventory today. Pre-orders are being filled first, with new orders expected to begin shipping on December 6th.

Web site: http://www.chwangyi.com .

Griffin Technology Inc., creator of exciting innovations for Mac, PC and iPod, today announced TuneBuds, a combination earbud and lanyard for iPod shuffle. TuneBuds keep both the earbuds and shuffle handy around the wearer\’s neck. Just snap TuneBuds onto the shuffle\’s USB connector, and you\’re up and running (or dancing). TuneBuds\’ audio cable, integrated into the lanyard, keeps you free of excess cords and tangled lines. TuneBuds make no compromise on sound quality. The comfortable earbuds supply superb audio to please the most discerning listener.

Pricing and Availability
TuneBuds\’ price is $19.99 USD, and is available at at www.griffintechnology.com and most major retailers where iPod accessories are sold.

XtremeMac announced its first accessory for iPod with video today, a clear protective case called MicroShield. This two-piece case snaps onto the front and back of the iPod, providing the body and screen with protection from scratches while highlighting its sleek design.

MicroShield comes with one front and two rear panels: one with an integrated, low-profile belt clip, and one without. This design offers the flexibility of using the front and rear panels separately or together and provides users with the option of using a belt clip or not. When used together, the front and rear panels encase the iPod in a hard plastic shell that provides unobstructed access to the Click Wheel, Dock Connector, and earbud jack. In addition, the design of the rear panel accommodates the iPod with either end up—allowing users to position the earbud jack either at the top or bottom—a feature that will be appreciated by those who prefer to use the belt clip with this case.

MicroShield is available in 30GB and 60GB models to accommodate both sizes of the new iPod with video. It retails for $24.95 and will be available in stores and online in one to two weeks. For more details and images of MicroShield, or to place an order, visit www.XtremeMac.com.

The new program allows customers to send in their old Apple or third-party PowerBook or iBook batteries and receive a $19 rebate for each NewerTech replacement battery purchased. The battery type sent in for rebate must be the same type as the battery purchased. If the customer wishes to return additional batteries, NewerTech will see they are properly disposed of even though the rebate will not apply.

NewerTech¹s laptop batteries, available for most Apple iBook and PowerBook models including all current Apple models, start at $119.99 and offer as much as 50 percent more capacity than Apple¹s stock batteries.

Visit http://www.newertech.com/rebate to take advantage of the program.

Everyone is looking for that hot gift this year, and with a number of accolades under its belt, a miniStack hard drive solution by Newer Technology, Inc., is sure to please the technophile on your list. The sleek miniStack is designed to complement the size, shape and color of Apples Mac mini, but also works great with any computer that has an available FireWire and/or USB port.

New pricing, that is up to 11 percent lower, now available as follows:


0GB (Add-Your-Own-HD kit (enclosure only) ­ $79.99 80GB 7200RPM solution w/2MB buffer ­ $139.99 160GB 7200RPM solution w/8MB buffer ­ $169.99 250GB 7200RPM solution w/8MB buffer ­ $199.99 320GB 7200RPM solution w/8MB buffer ­ $249.99 400GB 7200RPM solution w/8MB buffer ­ $349.99 500GB 7200RPM solution w/8MB buffer ­ $479.99

Bare Bones Software, Inc., developer of leading-edge power tools for Mac OS X, today announced the immediate availability of TextWrangler 2.1.1, their award-winning text editor. The updated version of this popular, general-purpose text processing tool includes maintenance fixes to reported issues and a few minor interface refinements.

TextWrangler 2.1.1 is available free of charge. An update package is available to all TextWrangler 2 users for download from the Bare Bones Software web site:

http://www.barebones.com/support/updates.shtml

DEVONtechnologies, LLC updates its intelligent notebook application DEVONnote to version 1.8 and releases maintenance updates for the freeware service CalcService and the free services menu helper HotService. The most recent update of DEVONnote brings a number of new productivity features and improvements that make it more productive and easier to use.

A new option allows to float DEVONnote main windows above all other windows, making dragging contents from other applications to a note much easier. Links between notes or from a note to a file or folder can be created simply by drag-and-drop, and whole groups can be dragged to the Finder (requires Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger). Items can now also be sorted by comment, and the contextual menus of text views provide a convenient \”See Selected Text\” command that lists other notes in the database related to a selected text passage.

Also, document packages, e.g. Pages, Keynote or OmniOutliner files, are now correctly imported as a whole, and double-clicking opens them in the default application for their type. The overall accuracy of See Also and Classify has been improved as well, the application is further optimized for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, faster and more stable.

Shirt Pocket announces the immediate availability of SuperDuper! 2.0, the most extensive update ever of its popular disk copying utility for Mac OS X. Every aspect of SuperDuper has been polished and re-engineered
to add new functionality while retaining — and improving upon — its legendary ease of use.

SuperDuper 2.0 improves on the acclaimed original in many ways, including: the ability to easily schedule backups; additional imaging options; more control over shutdown; better AppleScript support;
hundreds of UI improvements; and a completely rewritten, task-based User\’s Guide.

SuperDuper 2.0 supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, and is a free update for existing users. The unregistered version will perform full backups for free. Registration costs $27.95, and includes many additional
timesaving features, including Smart Update for faster backups, Scheduling, and others.

More information, as well as a download link, can be found at http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper.