image Logitech claims its new diNovo Edge Bluetooth keyboard is the "world's most advanced keyboard." claims. After using it I would say they have an arguable point, although it's still substantially short of perfection - but then what isn't? Whatever, this is one honey of a keyboard, what the Apple Bluetooth keyboard should have been, stunning to look at with top-drawer feel and functionality to go with its elegant appearance

Cool Mac Gear


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image Opera released the second update to the latest version 9.5 of its browser on Wednesday, and I've been checking it out. Version 9.52 is a stability and security update that includes a raft of fixes and enhancements
Thursday, August 28, 2008

Applelinks iPhone News Reader - Thursday, August 28, 20081

• UK bans "misleading" iPhone ad
• iPhone 3G: All Your Internet Parts Are Not Belong To Us
• Whoops! iPhone Passcode Bypass A Cinch
• iPhone Passwords Not Worth The Paper They're Written On
• Repeat tests show iPhone 3G doesn't suffer from faulty hardware


ExpressAdapt PCMCIA PC CardBus to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter5

image ExpressAdapt represents the second generation of CardBus to ExpressCard adapters, combining benefits of previous generation 16-bit and 32-bit adapters. Integrating the latest NEC ECOUSB controller with Synchrotech's advanced voltage regulating circuitry gives ExpressAdapt major advantages over competing devices.


SteelSeries iron.lady Siberia Full-Size Headset Announced At 2008 Electronic Sports World Cup6

image Recognizing the rise and impact of females in professional gaming, SteelSeries introduces their award winning headset in color


The New Jawbone Headset Now Available at the Apple Store10

image Award-winning headset met with critical accolades, perfect for drivers looking for a hands-free solution



Connect With The World Like You Never Have Before On Your iPhone9

image With Loopt, turn your iPhone into a social compass and never be lonely, bored or hungry again! Pinch, tap and drag an interactive map to find where your friends are and what they're doing. Connect on the fly and instantly share photos and comments with all your friends and communities like Facebook and others


VueScan 8.4.82 Now Supports Over 1200 Scanners7

image Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, the world's most widely used scanning software, has released VueScan 8.4.82 which now supports  over 1200 scanners


MailPronto Gives iPhone Users a Fresh, More Affordable Alternative to Apple’s MobileMe11

Hosted e-mail platform keeps costs low, delivers high-quality, more personable service


Spiffyware Salutes the Candidates - Props to the Politicians7

On the go political enthusiasts, wishing to savor memorable images and quotes of their favorite USA Presidential candidate, have two revolutionary software tools. Spiffyware, an Alaskan software development company that specializes in video games for the iPhone and iPod Touch, released two applications that salute the US presidential candidates for 2008



Plum Record turns your iPhone into a Audio Recorder9

Plum Amazing announces their second iPhone application, Plum Record, turns your iPhone into a digital audio recorder which tags sound files with photos and text and costs only $5. Plum Record for the iPhone is now available in the iTunes App Store in English, German, Spanish and French


Macvide iPod Converter 1.7 for Mac OS X12

Macvide announces iPod Converter 1.7, their video to iPod mp4 conversion utility for Mac OS X. Developed specifically for Mac users, iPod Converter allows conversion of video files to mp4 iPod video. All of the most popular formats are supported, and helps bridge the gap between many video standards. iPod Converter offers an easy-to-use interface that guides the user through the conversion process


MacUpdate Software Bundle Delivers $600 Value For $49.9912

MacUpdate has launched a new software bundle promotion, delivering up to 10 first-rate applications valued at more than $600 for just $49.99. The Back-to-School-themed bundle runs through September 10 and is as equally well suited for students and educators as it is for home users and professionals


BeFit - The Ultimate Calorie Tracking System9

Jon Brown Designs and Chad Jones announce BeFit for Mac OS X. BeFit is an amazing new Mac app, that combines the USDA health and food database on Nutrition Facts, and the ability to track calories and more in one interface. BeFit boasts one of the largest food databases in any mac health app with the ability to make as many lists or food groups as you like



Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Grim IT Spending Findings Indicate Rougher Times Lie Ahead15

image But Apple Boosts iPhone Share Among Businesses


Applelinks Tech Web Reader - Wednesday, August 27, 200816

• World+Dog predicts new iPods, Macs Imminent
• MacBook and MacBook Pro Release Cycle Analysis - September 2008 Updates Likely
• Even Without An Enterprise Strategy, Apple Quadruples Share
• Macs Continue To Gain In Home, Business Share
• Consensus Builds For Rumored Sept. 9 iPod Event
• Google Rolls Out Tool That Suggests Search Queries
• Apple's iTunes available again in China
• China pardons iTunes (but not Sting)
• Road to Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard: 64-Bits
• Purposeful Reincarnation for Old Macs
• Apple's Seasonal Sales Fluctuations Can Confuse Observers
• Improve The Lifespan Of iPod Earphones
• The Mac Night Owl: Is Something Rotten at Slate?


Marware announces Sidewinder Deluxe for iPhone 3G Now Shipping15

image Marware has announced the Sidewinder Deluxe for the iPhone 3G is now shipping. The Sidewinder Deluxe is the most complete carrying and cord storage solution available in a single product. A sleek smart holster, a retractable sidearm cord winder, and a sleek stand-alone scratch-resistant clear Flexi-Shell case are all included in this versatile product. As an added feature, the Sidewinder Deluxe holster works with Marware's Sport Grip for the iPhone 3G


Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Applelinks iPhone News Reader - Wednesday, August 27, 200818

• New iPhone Home-finder App Could Have Consequences For The Struggling Newspaper Industry
• Networks fingered for iPhone 3G problems



NuTouch Case, a Scratch-Proof Protective Hard Case for Touch-Screen Phones, Only at Fommy.com13

image Hard Shell Also Offered for Samsung Glyde, LG Vu and first-generation iPhone


Aluratek Debuts Tornado plus External Hard Drives with RFID Security Key Data Encryption Onboard14

Aluratek, Inc. has announced the availability of its new Tornado plus line of external hard drives featuring built-in radio frequency identification (RFID) security key data encryption, lightning fast transfer speeds and storage capacities of up to 1TB


GrandPerspective 0.9.13 Graphic Disk Usage Monitor326

image GrandPerspective is a small utility application for Mac OS X that graphically shows the disk usage within a file system


gMailContacts 1.5 Uploads addresses from OS X Address Book to Gmail account12

Fixed several bugs