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• Targus intros laptop cooling pads, eco-friendly bags
• Targus is demonstrating new products at both CES and Macworld Expo. In San Francisco, the accessory maker unveiled a new line of "eco-friendly" laptop cases and bags for the Aluminum MacBook Pro and at CES, Targus is touting a new line of laptop cooling devices for PCs and Macs....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=fb7814a2da59190bac595316459a6b74&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=fb7814a2da59190bac595316459a6b74&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=fb7814a2da59190bac595316459a6b74" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Gallery: from the Show flloor in North Hall [photos]
• We have some photos from the show floor in North Hall....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=66314233682b851cff864dae7e3f46a5&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=66314233682b851cff864dae7e3f46a5&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=66314233682b851cff864dae7e3f46a5" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• DocProtect 1.0 launches, controls access to documents
• Excel Software has released DocProtect 1.0, an application for protecting rights and access to files, from actions like drag-and-drop copying to exporting and saving. The software wraps a protective license around the document to limit use by non-licensed users. It also works with HTML projects, offering the above protection and password protection for image collections, video and audio files, PDF...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=d9e29a992e2cb1e4e9071238c065504a&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=d9e29a992e2cb1e4e9071238c065504a&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=d9e29a992e2cb1e4e9071238c065504a" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• NCsoft launches City of Heroes Mac Special Edition
• NCsoft has launched City of Heroes for the Mac, a massive multiplayer online (MMO) game where users create either a villain or hero, and do battle against creatures, giant monsters, and other players inside player-versus-player zones. Previously only available as an open beta, players can now receive the full copy as a digital-only Mac Special Edition. With the edition, users can expect access to ...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=0737b19cf7d8a2f2920f7c7999d55261&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=0737b19cf7d8a2f2920f7c7999d55261&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=0737b19cf7d8a2f2920f7c7999d55261" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Briefly: iLife up-to-date, Toon Boom; iSync plugins
• In brief: Toon Boom has now reached an agreement and acquired Intellectual Property from Cambridge Animation Systems. Apple has released a new iLife up-to-date program for customers purchasing a new Mac in the next couple of months. If the computer does not include iLife í09 customers will be able to upgrade to the new software for $10. Meanwhile, nova media has released the latest update to its ...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=d8a6e3fbd488d535c83d75a622ea5e7b&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=d8a6e3fbd488d535c83d75a622ea5e7b&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=d8a6e3fbd488d535c83d75a622ea5e7b" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Pogoplug puts external hard drives on the web
• Cloud Engines has announced Pogoplug at CES, a small device that connects a userís external hard drive to the Internet. The device is designed to make network-attached storage simple and only involves attaching the Pogoplug to a home router and the drive in question to the plug. A web front end lets users then gain access to all the information on the drive regardless of the location. The plug i...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=c0e47edc3ce7dececfa9b5e532c4707c&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=c0e47edc3ce7dececfa9b5e532c4707c&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=c0e47edc3ce7dececfa9b5e532c4707c" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• NVIDIA rolls GTX 285/295, 100M graphics
• NVIDIA's appearance at CES comes with the launch of new flagship desktop graphics cards as well as new mobile chipsets. The dual-chip GeForce GTX 295 and GTX 285 are both built on a more efficient manufacturing process that lets the company either ramp up clock speeds (on the 285) or double the number of chips (on the 295). The 285 is now NVIDIA's fastest single-GPU card and comes with a 648MHz ...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=c050ec753e6796fb1b45d0ca8f69eac9&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=c050ec753e6796fb1b45d0ca8f69eac9&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=c050ec753e6796fb1b45d0ca8f69eac9" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Sony premieres new Cyber-shots, photo frames
• Continuing a bevy of electronics announcements, Sony has debuted three new Cyber-shots, beginning with the W220 and W210. Both are rated at 12.1 megapixels, and equipped with 4x optical zoom. The cameras are also able to reach ISO 3200 sensitivity, and have options for automatic face, smile and scene recognition. The one distinguishing aspect is image stabilization, as only the W220 uses true o...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=df5855eac10cd3d4e2217565692ebe14&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=df5855eac10cd3d4e2217565692ebe14&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=df5855eac10cd3d4e2217565692ebe14" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Sony launches array of new camcorders
• Sony has announced a a variety of new camcorders, divided into hard drive-, flash- and DVD-based models. The hard drive models consist mainly of the HDR-XR520V, 500V, 200V and 100. Equipped with a CMOS sensor and a supplementary Memory Stick slot, each is capable of recording 1080p video and 12-megapixel stills; the 520V incorporates a 240GB hard drive, able to hold as much as 101 hours of video...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=939fd38c6263cb7660f41a1753204db4&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=939fd38c6263cb7660f41a1753204db4&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=939fd38c6263cb7660f41a1753204db4" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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• Tuneblocker iPod cable charges without syncing
• Matais has come up with a simple solution to a minor annoyance that affects every iPod and iPhone user -- the unwanted sync. Tune Blocker allows users to charge their devices through USB, without having to sync through iTunes. The cable comes with a built-in switch, so users can choose whether or not to sync....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=ffa0e2d6249ce9c8e2e259f4341b3b94&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=ffa0e2d6249ce9c8e2e259f4341b3b94&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=ffa0e2d6249ce9c8e2e259f4341b3b94" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• TOM BIHN, Waterfield offer cases for 17" Unibody MBP
• TOM BIHN, designer, manufacturer, and retailer of lap top bags, has announced nine new backpacks, messenger bags, and briefcases for Apples 17-inch aluminium Macbook Pro. Three of those designs include The Checkpoint Flyer, Size 1 Brain Cell, and Super Ego. Checkpoint Flyer is a bag designed to allow users to send their laptop through the x-ray machine at an airport checkpoint, without worry of da...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=66056d3f5532bbe2d1140df30bb65c11&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=66056d3f5532bbe2d1140df30bb65c11&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=66056d3f5532bbe2d1140df30bb65c11" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Palm launches Pre smartphone, webOS
• Palm at CES launched the Pre (pronounced "pree"), its latest smartphone featuring a touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The device runs on the new webOS operating system which supports third-party app development and takes advantage of the touch interface. It also pushes the high-end of smartphones with a 3-megapixel camera, EVDO Rev. A, Wi-Fi, stereo Bluetooth, GPS, 8GB of storage and a ne...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=233c099e4578a88dfae3c1891613bc3f&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=233c099e4578a88dfae3c1891613bc3f&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=233c099e4578a88dfae3c1891613bc3f" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Speck releases backbacks, sleeves, iPhone/iPod cases
• Speck has released several new products, including hardshell, iPhone cases, two new lines of iPod nano and iPod touch cases, AftPack lightweight backpacks, CorePak Notebook Messenger bags, PortPak Notebook shoulder Bags and the basic TuckPack Notebook Sleeve....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=b708b9efc37f94fa9c2a2ede23a6ffdc&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=b708b9efc37f94fa9c2a2ede23a6ffdc&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=b708b9efc37f94fa9c2a2ede23a6ffdc" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Epson Perfection V30 offers faded color restoration
• Epson has launched its latest tool for scanning photos, documents, and 3D objects, Epson Perfection V30. The scanner features 4800x9600 DPI optical resolution, and a high-rise 180-degree lid for 3D objects. In addition, the Easy Photo Fix software will automatically restore color restoration to faded pictures. Four one-touch scanning buttons on the side provide quick e-mail, copy, automated scanni...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=19ecc36bcc58cd8f0ce23624354460d4&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=19ecc36bcc58cd8f0ce23624354460d4&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=19ecc36bcc58cd8f0ce23624354460d4" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Feral demos Lego Batman at Macworld Expo
• The official announcement has yet to be made, but Feral Interactive is giving MacWorld gamers a first-hand look at the Mac OS X version of Lego Batman....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=876e37f130448dcf1f9b7ca0fabb2ef8&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=876e37f130448dcf1f9b7ca0fabb2ef8&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=876e37f130448dcf1f9b7ca0fabb2ef8" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Dell offers LED-lit displays, netbook TV tuner
• Continuing its efforts in Las Vegas, Dell today released the G2210 and G2410. The 22- and 24-inch screens are both LED-backlit and focus on eco-friendliness. While the lighting is their point of distinction and roughly halves the amount of power consumption at just 20W, the body itself is made partly of recycled material and is about 20 percent smaller, using less material. Image quality also s...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=d135b752552948d0396009b1e94b7fbe&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=d135b752552948d0396009b1e94b7fbe&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=d135b752552948d0396009b1e94b7fbe" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• JVC exposes iPod-ready home theater systems
• JVC is promoting three new home theater systems at CES, the TH-G31, G41 and G51. All three feature 5.1-channel surround speakers, with power rated at 1,000W; these attach to a receiver which decodes DTS and Dolby Digital input, while providing HDMI video output and 1080p upconversion. A front-facing auxiliary input allows additional connections. The G31 is the simplest of the three, providing n...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=b62df91682dcb8ec512835b7d47367e4&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=b62df91682dcb8ec512835b7d47367e4&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=b62df91682dcb8ec512835b7d47367e4" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Sony launches first camera with web browser
• Sony on mid-Thursday crowned its Cyber-shot news at CES with the DSC-G3. The camera is both one of Sony's few Wi-Fi equipped cameras but is the only one to include its own web browser. The addition not only allows for basic web use on the 3.5-inch touchscreen but also streamlines photo and video uploading; users can post images to Flickr, movies to YouTube, and other similar actions without havi...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=1eeca8b0858b73e7fe22cb085949fd8f&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=1eeca8b0858b73e7fe22cb085949fd8f&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=1eeca8b0858b73e7fe22cb085949fd8f" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• iPhone apps: iBearMoney, Frame It, Old Camera
• iBearMoney ($13) allows users to record and track their money flows. All financial transactions can be inputted and connected to certain categories. The data can than be analyzed with various financial reports that can focus on payments, expenses or assets. The application can support multiple cash accounts for separating spending with a debit card, cash or cheques and also includes a series of p...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=c7eba0dedff92675ffe7b145de8b81a1&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=c7eba0dedff92675ffe7b145de8b81a1&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=c7eba0dedff92675ffe7b145de8b81a1" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Apps: CyberDuck, HSC Edit, InerTrak
• CyberDuck 3.1 is an open source FTP and SFTP (SSH Secure File Transfer) browser licensed under the GPL. The application features integration with external editors, as well as support for many Mac OS X system technologies such as Spotlight, Bonjour, the Keychain, and AppleScript. Version 3.1 has added support for both Amazon CloudFront (in conjunction with Amazon S3) and Cloud Files from Rackspace....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=10b932cb22523218d98e2019583e6c8f&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=10b932cb22523218d98e2019583e6c8f&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=10b932cb22523218d98e2019583e6c8f" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Samsung reveals LED-lit, 3D LCD monitors
• Korea's Samsung has introduced two new LCD monitors at CES, the P2370L and the 2233RZ. The former is a 23-inch display, whose main feature is a white LED backlight instead of the flourescent type used in most LCDs. This is claimed to produce better color results, as well as contrast, which is listed as an extremely high 2,000,000:1. The monitor additionally sports a 2ms gray-to-gray response, a...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bd84477e5f50b8878bc3a956ed533d3a&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=bd84477e5f50b8878bc3a956ed533d3a&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=bd84477e5f50b8878bc3a956ed533d3a" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Feral to ship Total War Gold Edition in March
• Feral Interactive (booth no. 2530) on Thursday announced it will release the Mac version of Rome: Total War Gold Edition. Due in March, SEGAís top-rated strategy game will be released by Feral as the second in the series of Feral Legends titles: "Encompassing three centuries of warfare from the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire, Rome: Total War is regarded as one of the best strategy game...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=9540ac84fc03c6b4676fe7857c0d9166&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=9540ac84fc03c6b4676fe7857c0d9166&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=9540ac84fc03c6b4676fe7857c0d9166" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Cisco's WebEx now available for iPhone
• Cisco this week announced that it extending its web conferencing and collaboration capabilities to the Apple's iPhone 3G with a new iPhone application: the new Cisco WebEx meetings iPhone application is available for free download from the AppStore and allows users to click to join and actively collaborate in CiscoWebEx meetings. Using Cisco WebEx Meeting Center application on the iPhone, users ca...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=9aaadad65790b4fd10a107fe72dda444&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=9aaadad65790b4fd10a107fe72dda444&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=9aaadad65790b4fd10a107fe72dda444" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Sound Blaster restores, broadcasts iTunes music
• Creative on Thursday announced its Sound Blaster for iTunes is being displayed at CES (booth 30651). Designed for use through the iTunes interface, Sound Blaster plugs into the USB connection on a PC or Mac, and plays back music through Creative wireless speakers or headphones while enhancing the quality. Sound blaster also works in users pre-existing speaker systems equipped with Creative Wireles...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=5c088b090e4f88b71f765cd6c8989023&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=5c088b090e4f88b71f765cd6c8989023&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=5c088b090e4f88b71f765cd6c8989023" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• LG uncovers work, HDTV-oriented LCD monitors
• LG has announced a host of new LCD monitors at CES, concentrating on the M237WD, a new 23-inch display. The panel is unusual in that it doubles as an HDTV set, mainly through the inclusion of 1080p resolution and an ATSC tuner. It is designed in the cinema-standard 16:9 ratio instead of 16:10, and features built-in stereo speakers as well as a bundled infrared remote. Dynamic contrast is rated ...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=cb89f91fed0a7a0d33fdb4a2fa3e7ab3&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=cb89f91fed0a7a0d33fdb4a2fa3e7ab3&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=cb89f91fed0a7a0d33fdb4a2fa3e7ab3" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Apple calls for votes in 2009 proxy statement
• Apple has posted an online edition of its 2009 proxy statement, as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The document lays down the plan for the company's annual shareholders' meeting, which is scheduled for February 25th at 10 AM Pacific time, inside Building 4 of the Cupertino headquarters. Investors are being asked to re-elect Apple's current board of directors, which aside from ...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=ba15dbbd7748544b44f1843b6877e4f4&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=ba15dbbd7748544b44f1843b6877e4f4&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=ba15dbbd7748544b44f1843b6877e4f4" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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• Disk Doctors Mac Data Recovery software debuts
• Disk Doctor Labs has announced its new Disk Doctors Mac Data Recovery software. Compatible with Mac OS X Leopard and Tiger, the stand-alone software solution supports both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs and provides recovery from hard drives, camera/flash cards, FireWire drives, and USB drives. The software features a user interface that the company claims allows even a novice to handle complex rec...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bcb2e51f40dea0f5da2044f4fb562b15&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=bcb2e51f40dea0f5da2044f4fb562b15&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=bcb2e51f40dea0f5da2044f4fb562b15" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Verbatim debuts ExpressCard SSD, keyboard w/speaker
• Verbatim has announced three of its latest products, ExpressCard SSD, Store 'n' Go Micro USB drive, and the Speaker Keyboard. The ExpressCard/34 is a solid-state drive (SSD) that provides plug-in storage at 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. With read speeds up to 125MB/s and write speeds maxed at 30MB/s, the storage device also comes equipped with NTI Shadow 4 to enable automatic backup every time a change occ...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f502471c601f26b2bfe355b2ba51289f&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=f502471c601f26b2bfe355b2ba51289f&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=f502471c601f26b2bfe355b2ba51289f" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• SanDisk releases third-gen SSDs for home use
• SanDisk on Thursday unveiled the third generation of its Solid State Drive lineup with an emphasis on making them available to the public. The company promises drives that are both inexpensive and fast through a combination of cheap multi-level cell (MLC) memory, a new memory controller and its ExtremeFFS file system. Even in flash memory's historically weak performance with sequential data, San...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=d0b9d1c2a935e9997cf9196ab5f01781&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=d0b9d1c2a935e9997cf9196ab5f01781&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=d0b9d1c2a935e9997cf9196ab5f01781" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Parallels ships update, refuses price war w/VMWare
• The way Serguei Beloussov sees it, a lower price isn't the key to winning over Mac users with its Parallels Desktop virtual machine software. In an interview with MacNN, the CEO said he's now taking a cue from Apple, positioning Parallels as a premium product with improved quality and service. What he says he won't do, is get in a price war with close competitor VMWare Fusion....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=cfec8a0662b12e4d58d4453b6f81bab8&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=cfec8a0662b12e4d58d4453b6f81bab8&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=cfec8a0662b12e4d58d4453b6f81bab8" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Apps: SERank, OfficeTime, macVCR
• SERank 1.9 ($60) can monitor search engine rankings for any number of keywords and display the changes of a sites rankings over time. Users can track search engine rankings in over 50 different search engines world time and can graph changes in their personal sites ranking over time. The application can also create customized PDF reports reports for clients. Version 1.9 can now export data to CSV...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=437f536e0d7cd378197bf193821ceab7&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=437f536e0d7cd378197bf193821ceab7&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=437f536e0d7cd378197bf193821ceab7" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• RadTech ships iPhone, iPod cases, laptop bags, more
• RadTech has announced numerous new products at Macworld 2009 (Booth No. 1043 S). Among the new gear is the ARC case for iPod touch and iPhone, a two-piece polyurethane case that clasps on the rear of the iPod and provides access to all ports. It arrives in black, silver, red and blue and ships for $15. Also shipping for the iPhone is the SLAM for iPhone, a clip-based case that holds an iPhone face...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=9dfde6caedb6da98eb74ba244a63878d&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=9dfde6caedb6da98eb74ba244a63878d&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=9dfde6caedb6da98eb74ba244a63878d" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Kerio talks iPhone growth, debuts new Mac VPN client
• Kerio Technologies says it is seeing significant -- even surprising -- growth in iPhone users of its MailServer products for small-to-medium-sized businesses. Worldwide Marketing VP Dusan Vitek tells MacNN says the introduction of the iPhone 3G led to a significant increase in demand in recent months....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=8d8b358d10b0f81af022997ebb99fc5a&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=8d8b358d10b0f81af022997ebb99fc5a&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=8d8b358d10b0f81af022997ebb99fc5a" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Show Floor: a look at a dozen Griffin products
• Griffin (Booth No. 1902 S) announced a slew of new of new iPod and iPhone products at Macworld today, launching twelve new items, including its new sound-isolating bluetooth headset, covered earlier today on MacNN. Launched today were the TuneFlex AUX, an iPod car system with a steering wheel remote, an iTrip for iPod nano 4G, TuneBuds Fit, a new headphone set, and the new PowerBlock Reserve and P...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=7500bfd76fb1e6ee4df0e7c32676131b&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=7500bfd76fb1e6ee4df0e7c32676131b&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=7500bfd76fb1e6ee4df0e7c32676131b" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• AMD unveils Phenom II architecture
• AMD marked the start of CES with the formal debut of the Phenom II, its first mainstream 45 nanometer processor. The upgrade is based on the same core "Shanghai" architecture as recent Opterons and gives a roughly 20 percent speed boost over the previous-best 2.6GHz chip through changes that involve an optimized design with more instructions handled per clock, 4MB of total extra cache, and suppor...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=09895e50c5bc3e9a940295f115454ee0&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=09895e50c5bc3e9a940295f115454ee0&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=09895e50c5bc3e9a940295f115454ee0" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• OWC debuts quad interface RAID rack-based storage
• OWC has announced its latest Mercury Rack Pro Quad-Interface four-bay Rack Mount Hardware RAID at Macworld Expo (booth S-2218). Designed for audio/video production and data/network operation centers, the quad interface RAID storage server supports up to four 2TB 3.5-inch SATA I/II hard disk drives providing a maximum of 8TB total storage and works with FireWire 800/400, USB2, and eSATA. Simple co...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=078fc26f194d4ece5cd441d8b509b368&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=078fc26f194d4ece5cd441d8b509b368&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=078fc26f194d4ece5cd441d8b509b368" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• LIVE: Microsoft's CES 2009 keynote [U]
• Microsoft helped open CES on Wednesday night with an introductory keynote. We were at the event and and provided live information plus photos as they became available; Microsoft in particular provided details of a Windows 7 beta for the public. Click through for the events in reverse chronological order (all times are Eastern)....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=3a3bc365b191c67a331d2f3480a907f7&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=3a3bc365b191c67a331d2f3480a907f7&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=3a3bc365b191c67a331d2f3480a907f7" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Gallery: a look at the South Hall showfloor [photos]
• We have more Expo showfloor images from the South Hall at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Crows on the day after the Phil Schiller keynote were heavy, especially at the Axiotron booth, featuring the new 15-inch Modbook. Microsoft, Dr. Bot, Griffin, Roxio and Nikon were getting heavy foot traffic as well. G-Technology (Booth No. 1544 S) had possibly the most unique display on the floor, a G-DR...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=2d8d96138c59d9270324833949ac4148&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=2d8d96138c59d9270324833949ac4148&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=2d8d96138c59d9270324833949ac4148" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Sony's new Webbie HD cameras: photo, video uploads
• Just ahead of CES, Sony took the opportunity to unveil two new cameras designed to capture and upload MP4 video and photos directly to the Web. The MHS-CM1 and MHS-PM1 Webbie HD cameras capture high-definition video (1440x1080/30p) and 5-megapixel still photos and automatically connect to websites via USB connection to your PC> The software makes it possible to quickly upload content online in a f...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=172a79f07abc615f8d560afc35de5561&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=172a79f07abc615f8d560afc35de5561&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=172a79f07abc615f8d560afc35de5561" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Sony Walkman X, W answer iPod touch, shuffle
• As part of its CES campaign, Sony on Wednesday updated the Walkman line with two models that enter uncharted territory for the company. The Walkman NWZ-X1000 is its first touchscreen media player in North America and aims squarely at the same field as Apple's iPod touch or the Samsung P3. The player claims a much more vivid picture through a 3-inch OLED touchscreen which is both more color-rich ...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=d90ac7bb8aeafaaca7cd790054daf4c7&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=d90ac7bb8aeafaaca7cd790054daf4c7&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=d90ac7bb8aeafaaca7cd790054daf4c7" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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• Briefly: Woz at Expo (again), promos/discounts
• In brief: The Expo has brought around several discounts, bundles and promotions. Aquafadas has released three promotional bundles that offer users savings of over $100 on some of their software products. We-Envision has announced a contest that will provide the winner with a copy of all 25 We-Envision iPhone applications. Meanwhile, Axiotron has announced that Steve Wozniak will again be partaking...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=cca2125e230c3dedb62b79737a3f2b8b&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=cca2125e230c3dedb62b79737a3f2b8b&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=cca2125e230c3dedb62b79737a3f2b8b" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Sony VAIO P tackles netbooks, iPhone at once
• Sony tonight at its CES pre-show conference unveiled its long-expected VAIO P. The frequently leaked device is Sony's approach to netbooks but also explicitly takes on tablets and smartphones through a unique, extra-long design with an 8-inch 1600x768 screen and pointer-only mouse control: the system is small enough to fit in many pockets, Sony claims. The wide design has the side benefit of giv...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=3af2346de2e7ed3a746b837998d2bf09&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=3af2346de2e7ed3a746b837998d2bf09&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=3af2346de2e7ed3a746b837998d2bf09" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• iPhone apps: Escape, Brain Surge!, iPump Workout!
• Escape ($3) is a port of the classic 2D puzzle game originally programmed for the uDevGames 2002 Macintosh programming contest. In Escape the player users bombs, teleporting pads, push blocks, keys, cannons, traps, and more to solve various puzzles. Players must also avoid various obstacles such as shooters and guards while working towards the end. The iPhone port is a complete replica of the orig...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=cbef8f6108a57ed5027d84ee644fad5c&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=cbef8f6108a57ed5027d84ee644fad5c&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=cbef8f6108a57ed5027d84ee644fad5c" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Griffin debuts sound-isolating Bluetooth headset
• Griffin Technology has launched its latest audio offerings at Macworld with the SmartTalk Bluetooth headset. Equipped with dual-microphones in the earpiece, the device compares sounds between the two microphones to figure out what is the userís voice and whatís background noise. This helps the headset filter out any unwanted background and wind noise to provide better quality sound for the listene...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=b6fd1bedc952076a3944759791f13df5&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=b6fd1bedc952076a3944759791f13df5&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=b6fd1bedc952076a3944759791f13df5" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
• Samsung's touchscreen P3 MP3 player w/haptic feedback
• Samsung today also unveiled a new widescreen portable multimedia player: the P3 leverages the company's EmoTure interface with true haptic feedback. On display at CES (Booth No. 11033), the slim media player is made of reinforced die-cast metal (to prevent fingerprints and scratching) and sports a 3-inch WQVGA TFT-LCD touch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Confirming a previous leak, Samsungís upg...<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=00e57ffd4b1ed04c95bf7d148de65b57&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=00e57ffd4b1ed04c95bf7d148de65b57&p=1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=00e57ffd4b1ed04c95bf7d148de65b57" style="display: none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>