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Griffin Technology Inc., creator of exciting innovations for Mac, PC and iPod, today announces iFM, a device which will allow iPods to be used in new and unique ways. iFM integrates FM radio tuning, recording and remote control functionality to the iPod, all in a tiny aluminum enclosure. With the flip of a switch users can now switch seamlessly between controlling their music library and listening to their favorite FM radio programming. Use the iFM as an inline remote to control the iPod\\\’s transport controls, great for workouts, biking or hiking. iFM is also a recording device, with a built in microphone to record voice, or change modes to capture live FM radio directly to the iPod!

The Griffin iFM’s MSRP is $49.99 USD, and it is scheduled to begin shipping in August. Pre-orders are being accepted at www.griffintechnology.com.

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 2005 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is available for the Mac at $39.99 at www.aspyr.com. For more information, fans can visit Aspyr¹s site, http://www.aspyr.com/games.php/mac/tiger05/, or EA’s official Web site, http://www.easports.com/games/tigerwoods2005/home.jsp.

The PowerForce G4 Œ47 has unique hardware features that, when combined with the new CPU Director 2.1, result in the ultimate in power management significantly lower power draw and operating temperature than any competing product.

A centrally located thermal sensor provides temperature data to CPU Director, PowerLogix\’s proprietary software utility. CPU Director¹s thermal pane displays the data so users can see instantaneous real-time temperature, as well as a graph of temperature over time to help monitor temperature change and diagnose any problems.

CPU Director now also supports Dynamic Frequency Switching (DFS), allowing the user to choose either full or half CPU speed via the Energy Saver System Preference. Since the majority of tasks do not need full throttle CPU power at all times, the operating system automatically increases or decreases clock speed as needed.

PowerLogix products are available immediately through Other World Computing via its Web site at www.macsales.com/powerlogix . OWC is exclusive distributor for PowerLogix and provides all product and warranty support for their products.

Marware is pleased to announce that, due to popular demand, its TrailVue ballistic nylon cases are now available for iPod with Click Wheel.  Originally introduced for iPod mini, these cases offer a variety of stylish color combinations and are now sized to fit all iPods with Click Wheel.

These cases feature rugged ballistic nylon construction, with elastic sides to accommodate for iPod thickness.  Other features include Velcro® closure, access to all jacks and ports and the patented Multidapt® interchangeable clip system.  The Multidapt system offers a multitude of wearing and use options such as bike clip, car holders and a variety of belt clips, among others.  The TrailVue includes a low-profile belt clip, other accessories are available separately.

The TrailVue retails for $34.95 and is available in the following color combinations:  black with gray strip, black with red stripe, blue with gray stripe and gray with light blue stripe.  View the complete line-up at www.marware.com

Griffin Technology announces that it is now shipping TuneCaps, three convenient carrying options for your iPod shuffle. Slip on a TuneCap to keep your shuffle handy in any of three different ways: • TuneCaps\’ Wrist Strap cap gives you a comfortable carrying strap for fingertip convenience.
• Use TuneCaps\’ handy pocket clip to secure your shuffle to a pocket or belt or lapel — wherever you want to wear it.
• TuneCaps\’ keyring attachment provides a safe and convenient way to keep your tunes with you while you drive.

Griffin TuneCaps are priced at $14.99 USD, and are available at Griffin\’s website www.griffintechnology.com.

Griffin Technology Inc., creator of exciting innovations for Mac, PC and iPod, today announces the radioSHARK Widget, for use with Apple\’s Dashboard technology. Conveniently control the radioSHARK USB radio with technology built right into Mac OS X Tiger!

Control tuning, volume, mute and station presets all from within the radioSHARK Widget. The 2.0 beta radioSHARK software can be downloaded here, which includes the radioSHARK Dashboard Widget.

The radioSHARK Dashboard Widget for Mac OS 10.4 can be downloaded separately here.

 FeedForAll Mac, a software tool designed to create, edit and publish RSS feeds and podcasts, has been released by NotePage, Inc. Now, with FeedForAll Mac, webmasters have the ability to create new RSS feeds and podcasts from scratch. Publishers can also modify and enhance existing RSS feeds and podcasts.

RSS is an acronym for Really Simple Syndication, an XML format for distributing news headlines on the Internet. Podcasts are RSS feeds that contain an audio file. Apple\’s handheld iPod has thrust the term podcast into households everywhere. RSS has evolved into a popular means to syndicate headlines, share content, and audio files, on the Internet.

FeedForAll Mac has a built-in wizard that makes creating and maintaining RSS feeds easy. The software is designed to walk new users through the RSS feed setup process, insuring ease of use and properly formed feeds. Existing RSS feeds that are improperly formatted are automatically repaired by FeedForAll Mac, ensuring that all feeds used with FeedForAll Mac, conform to the RSS specification.  FeedForAll Mac version 1.0 requires Mac OS/X 10.3.9 or better and 10 Mb of free hard disk space. FeedForAll Mac costs $39.95, and may be purchased securely online at http://www.FeedForAll.com. You can download a free fully-functional 30-day trial from the same web address.

Speck Products announces a new line of ruggedized skins for SmartPhones. The ToughSkin rubberized skin for Blackberry 7520 and Treo 650 feature rugged protection for tougher environments. Their ruggedized design features a non-slip feel, screen and keypad protection, and a deluxe swivel holster. The unique rugged \’bumpers\’ and molded ergonomic grips improve \’thumb typing\’ and provide maximum protection from drops, knocks and bumps.

The ToughSkin SmartPhone skins are perfect for users who want to give maximum protection to their investment and improve usability at the same time. Both models include a ruggedized ToughSkin case, deluxe 360 swivel holster, removable rubberized keypad protector and removable screen protector. ToughSkins for TREO 650 and RIM\’s Blackberry 7520/7510 are available now on Speck\’s website and priced at $34.95.

lynda.com announced the release of a new movie-based tutorial, \”Mac OS X Tiger Essential Training\” with Sean Colins. Colins, a Certified Apple Consultant, provides a guided tour of Tiger that teaches the necessary tools needed to become productive using the new operating system right away. to the training covers how to communicate with family and friends on the Internet, and offers comprehensive tour of the new features of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. The movie tutorials are separated into logical sections to help users find what they want to learn quickly and easily. While there are many, many hours of content included, there is no need to watch everything all at once, but only the segments of interest. The course is designed to help viewers learn exactly what they want to learn, as quickly as possible.

A lynda.com Online Training Library(tm) subscription starting at just $25 per month, provides online access to this entire tutorial in addition to over 100 other titles (over 8,000 movie clips) covering a wide range of software, technologies, and techniques.For free online samples of \”Mac OS X Tiger Essential Training\” and more detailed product information, please visit: https://movielibrary.lynda.com/html/modPage.asp?ID=158
For more information on this and other training titles, please visit http://www.lynda.com or call 888-335-9632.

Griffin Chameleon Cases are made of a sturdy dense polyvinyl material, much tougher than regular silicone cases. Inside a Chameleon Case, your iPod is shielded from the rigamarole and derring-do of your typical day. The front control wheel is completely protected and fully functional.

Features:
Tough rubber form fitting case provides ultimate protection
Easily removable
Includes easy on/off belt clip
Included 21\” lanyard
16 Exceptional iPopping designs like you\’ve never seen before

You can check out all the iPopping designs of the Griffin Chameleon Cases here.

Don\’t blend in. Griffin\’s Chameleon Cases protect both your iPod….. and your individuality.
Pricing Availability
Griffin Chameleon Case Is $14.99 USD, and it is scheduled to begin shipping in August of 2005. Pre-orders are being accepted at www.griffintechnology.com.

The Omni Group today released an update to their web browser, OmniWeb. The new version delivers better compatibility with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, corrects several security issues, and includes several other fixes and stability enhancements.

OmniWeb 5.1.1 can be downloaded at
http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omniweb/download/>.

Other World Computing (OWC) today announced it is offering an iPod battery replacement program for the not-so-do-it-yourselfer.

OWC customers within the continental U.S. purchasing any NewerTech NuPower iPod battery replacement for their Apple first-, second-, third- or fourth-generation iPod, iPod mini or iPod photo model can elect to have OWC install that battery for an additional $39. The batteries are available for $24.95 to $39.95.

OWC offers a full line of NewerTech iPod batteries that range in price from $24.95 to $39.95 and offer up to 70 percent more capacity than standard iPod batteries. More information on the OWC iPod installation program utilizing NewerTech NuPower batteries is available online at www.macsales.com/iPodinstall 
1-800-275-4576, or by e-mail at sales@macsales.com

Unsanity LLC announces the availability of WindowShade X 4.0 . This update adds the ability to assign arbitrary keyboard shortcuts to invoke any of the WindowShade X actions and more.

WindowShade X brings a wealth of window management capabilities to Mac OS X. From the ever popular windowshade functionality to Minimize-in-Place and custom shadow control, you won\’t lack for options to customize your window work space in Mac OS X ever again!

WindowShade X is available for download at:

http://www.unsanity.net/windowshade-x-40.dmg

More information on WindowShade X can be found here:

http://www.unsanity.com/haxies/wsx/

WindowShade X is priced at $10. For more information on Unsanity haxies, please visit:

http://www.unsanity.com/haxies/