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The Omni Group today announced the first public beta release of OmniGraffle 4. The new version is a major update to the diagramming and drawing application, and offers a streamlined user interface as well as many new features under the categories of brainstorming, drafting, import and export, and document management.

Some highlights from OmniGraffle 4 include a new dynamic outline view, diagram styles, a Bezier curve drawing tool, and greatly improved import and export options. OmniGraffle Professional 4 adds master canvases, notes, tables, document scale, improved Visio XML import and export, and SVG export, and more.

RadTech™, makers of mobile computing accessories and more, today announced immediate availability of the tekmõd regular, an addition to an innovative line of computer notebook cases. The tekmõd regular is intended for 12-15 inch notebooks with standard (4:3) viewing ratio. The tekmõd regular works the way you want to work: use it as a conventional top-loading case for quick and easy access to your notebook; or use the unique stay-on feature to work right out of the case - with unrestricted port, slot, drive and storage pocket access! A convenient flip-out riser-stand provides the perfect incline for ergonomic keyboarding. An internal suspension system cradles and lifts the rear of the notebook allowing ample ventilation and air circulation to ensure cool running. tekmõd regular’s pockets and pouches completely flatten when empty, yet expand to accommodate a variety of items such as power supplies, cables, peripherals, documents, wallets, keys and more!

Combining sleekness and durability, tekmõd regular is constructed with an outer layer of top-grade 1680D ballistic waterproof Nylon. Reinforced throughout, an internal layer of impact-absorbing 1.6mm high-density Polyethylene armor plating and closed-cell foam provides superior protection for your notebook - without the bulk! Its heavy-duty, removable shoulder strap lets you sling the tekmõd over your shoulder or you can carry it like a briefcase with its contoured rubber handle.

The tekmõd regular is available in a variety of color combinations for $74.95 USD, or for larger notebooks, the tekmõd XL is available for $79.95 USD.