PowerMax offers iPod trade-in program

PowerMax Computers is offering a trade-in program for iPods, as noted in the Your Mac Life forums. The program is targeted to current iPod owners who want to upgrade to the new models introduced on Monday. Visit them at:
www.powermax.com

Long-awaited AudioX 3 released

Realmac Software today announced the immediate availability of AudioX 3, A great sound recording application, with some amazing features. Completely rewritten for Mac OS X, AudioX now gives you even more control over your recordings.

Read all about it in the next issue of The —[Digital][Dispatch] Special Summur Must Have Jaguar Issue # 20
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Granted Software releases "Still Life 2.1" for Mac OS X

Still Life is a great stand-alone application that enables users to pan and zoom over digital images and thereby produce a video for use in iMovie, iDVD or any other multimedia project. The program goes way beyond the built-in Ken Burns Effect of iMovie 3 by allowing users to take multiple "shots" of an image, pan along a curve and rotate the "camera" if needed. Still Life is also compatible with iMovie 2.

Thinkfree Corporation Signs Licensing Agreement with NASA Ames ResearchCenter

Thinkfree Corporation,developers of the award-winning office productivity software Thinkfree
Office, today announced a licensing agreement with NASA Ames Research Center to license
Thinkfree Office for internal use on select Mac OS X computer systems.
"We are very pleased to become a part of the Information Technology strategy of a world renowned
organization such as NASA," said Robert Wise, CEO of Thinkfree Corporation.

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Norton Utilities v8.0 beta available

Symantec has made a beta of Norton Utilities available for download ."Symantec will give away 25 copies of Norton Utilities 8.0 for Macintosh to testers who submit the best bugs, plus another 25 copies to be given away at random. Please be sure to include your email address if you wish to receive a prize."

Marware debuts SportFolio Extreme for 17" PB

Marware has released the SportFolio Extreme for the new 17" PowerBook G4, a slim, rugged, high-tech neoprene case. The SportFolio Extreme case is made from 3mm neoprene, with a tough plastic inner shell for impact protection. The slim, rugged case features a specially designed shock-absorbing, non-slip, removable shoulder strap as well as two exterior pockets and a plush-lined interior with padding to protect the PowerBook, and a pocket for files or other documents. Plus the Usual "WOW!" factor from Marware Products.

What's Next For Apple?

First update appears to be the eMac. Rumors of impending eMac update appeared a few weeks ago on ThinkSecret. The eMac is expected to see small speed bumps in the near future. Apple's Keyboard and Mouse are also expected to see minor revisions in the near future. Just today, word of a minor iSync update was revealed, while iChat has been expected to gain Videoconferencing as its next major capability. The most exciting rumors -- those of the PowerPC 970 -- will come due in the next two months, at the World Wide Developers Conference . WWDC was delayed until late June, which spawned both rumors and speculation that the PPC970 was responsible.

iTunes Music Store sells 275,000 Tracks in 18 Hours

According to a article on Billboard.com , Apple’s iTunes Music store sold 275,000 tracks in its first 18 hours of operation. The Register.com estimates that this netted Apple just under $100,000! Not too bad for a 99 cents store." Impressive considering the connection problems people were having.

CE Software set June Release for Quick Keys X2

Source at CE Software Inc. Tell us: "We are planning to release the QuicKeys X2 product in June".
This will be the long awaited upgrade to the Quick Keys X. Not to be missed!


Micromat To Release TechTool Pro 4

At the end of June Micromat the makers of Drive X and Tech Tool Pro will Announce the release of Tech Tool Pro 4.
A revolution in the "Tool Utility" for Jaguar. Another Must Have.

"Apple Features for International Users" petition started

"No prints or book ordering in iPhoto 2 from outside the United States. Sherlock 3 has great features, but none worth anything outside North America," writes the petition's creator. "And now a music service with [questionable availability to international customers]." Back in January, a petition was launched for tab support in Safari and collected more than 4000 digital signatures. "We demand that Apple Computer Inc. take a much more serious stance on supporting the 50% of their customers who abide in countries other than the United States," concludes the petition.
(Source Mac Secrets)

Directors NoteBook announces Pro and Stand-Alone versions.


Directors NoteBook software today announced the release of Directors NoteBook Pro and Directors NoteBook SA.
Directors NoteBook SA is a stand-alone application (does not require FileMaker Pro) that has almost all of the great features as the Pro version, but does not have the customization and multi-user network collaboration capabilities and is only available for Mac OSX. With Directors NoteBook SA’s many reports, print outs (nearly 20), and export functions, customization may not be an issue for many users, and the all inclusive price makes it affordable for almost everyone, even film students.

Free Trial versions and full details are available at the web site: http://www.directorsnotebook.com

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Toon Boom Studiio Aniimates
The Chiilldren's Technollogy Workshop

Toon Boom Technologies Inc. is delighted to sponsor the Children's Technology Workshop which is dedicated to develop and deliver applied technology curriculum to children. Toon Boom Studio will be the main tool to teach 2D
animation to the children attending the 2003 Summer Camp sessions. The Children's Technology Workshop believes that computers are more than just a tool for writing and researching and can empower all children to
explore, invent and be creative using the right applications with the right direction. 2003 Summer Camp sessions are spread over 9 locations, including Burlington, Oakville, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Scarborough, Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill and Newmarket. These sessions are 5 days in length and are offered from June 16 thru
August 25, 2003. For more information, check out their web site at: www.icamp.ca

Still Life 2.1 To Be Released this Friday

Ken Burns Effect, Bezier curved pans, rotation, OpenGL acceleration, iMovie Project export and maybe a few other surprises report Robert Grant from Granted Software. See what amazing stuff they do at: http://www.grantedsw.com

The[Digital][Dispatch] To Publish Free Jaguar Must Have Special Issue

Continuing it's tradition, Hugo Trottier founder & Editor of Canada #1 Digital Mac Tip Sheet Publication, announced Today the Publication of a Free Jaguar Must Have Special Issue for mid May 2003.

Right in time for the summer, the Jaguar Must Have Special Issue will cover all the stuff you need (and want!) to bring your Digital Mac experience to the next level. No rocks have been left unturned; Freeware, shareware, add-ons alternative and bargain software are covered. Books review will help you focus on the ones you really need. It would not be called a "Must Have" if it did not have section devoted to gadgets and input devices.

Available in PDF Format and MP3, The [Digital][Dispatch] is filling the gap between conventional publishing, and Digital Mac Users. Advertising Free, (and proud to be) the [Digital][Dispatch] offer 52 times a year unbiased reviews, coverage and opinion on Mac Technology. A Blog site as recently been added to make sure that all Mac enthusiast can get their daily dose of Mac News. Free Subscription available up on demand. Spread the word!

Apple posts TV ads for iTunes Music Store and iPod

Apple has posted five new television advertisements for the iTunes Music Store / iPod
See them at: www.apple.com/quicktime

Forbes: iTunes Music Store 'easy to use and dangerously addictive'

"Coming soon to a TV screen near you will be a series of commercials depicting people singing while listening to an iPod. You can't hear the music they're singing along with, you hear only their voices. The ads are memorable--and there is little chance they won't make an impression: You will be curious about the product being advertised," writes Forbes.com. Read The Full Feature at Forbe Web Site.

Safe Place Provides Secure Password Storage to Mac OS X Users

Mere Mortal Software announced the immediate availability of Safe Place 1.0.

Safe Place is a Mac OS X shareware application designed to securely store passwords, credit card numbers, software registration numbers, and any other information that needs to be kept safe from prying eyes.
The Safe Place application comes pre-configured with seven common categories for storing software registration information, banking and credit card numbers, and Web and FTP site passwords. Users can change these default categories as well as create new ones. Each category can have up to six custom fields. Any field can be set to store either a text value, a password, a URL or an email address.
Safe Place stores its data using industry-standard encryption algorithms and uses a user-supplied password as the encryption key. Safe Place 1.0 is priced at just $10 for a single-user license. A free 30-day trial version can be downloaded from < http://www.Mere-Mortal-Software.com/safeplace/ >.

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BREAKING NEWS /BREAKING NEWS / BREAKING NEWS / BREAKING NEWS / BREAKING NEWS

Apple Announced today it's new Music Service; iTunes 4 Music Store (follow-up 2)

Update software for iPod and the New iTunes 4 will be available for download Today at Apple.com after 15:00 EST.
-All features form Announced products are Mac ONLY
-Windows version to be available by the END of the YEAR
-Service Available ONLY (for now at least) To U.S.A shooppers with a valid CREDIT CARD
-Also Anounced, a 30 GB iPod

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BREAKING NEWS /BREAKING NEWS / BREAKING NEWS / BREAKING NEWS / BREAKING NEWS

Apple Announced today it's new Music Service; iTunes 4 Music Store (follow-up)

-The price per download song will be 0.99 @

BREAKING NEWS /BREAKING NEWS / BREAKING NEWS / BREAKING NEWS / BREAKING NEWS

Apple Announced today it's new Music Service; iTunes 4 Music Store

It will come build in iTunes 4. Highlights;
-Will make your Music Downloads LEGAL
-200,000 songs Title Available Now and will keep on growing
-No Subscription Fee
-Unlimited CD Burn, and MP3
-Can be regitered up to 3 Macs
-Pristine quality downloads at AAC 128 Bits rate
-Album Cover Art Included
-Free 30 Sec. Preview on each song
-Exclusive songs available nowhere else
-1 Clic! Shopping

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Rumor: iPod 2.0 Already in Stock?

MacBidouille claims that a retail source says that iPod 2 cartons should have already arrived at various stores. This comes as Apple prepares its 'Music to Your Ears' media even Monday in San Francisco.

Griffin ships iTrip FM Transmitter for iPod

Griffin today announced it is now shipping its iTrip FM Transmitter for iPod.
Can't wait for mine to arrive!

Billboard leaks details on Apple music service

Billboard scoop that "high-quality design and simplicity of use are to be the hallmarks of the new digital music service from Apple Computer," as it offers. The article notes that the service will feature songs from high-profile artists not previously available via online services: service is an a la carte download store -- not unlike that of rival Liquid Audio -- that is built into Apple's iTunes player. No subscription is required for the service, and tracks are expected to retail for an average of 99 cents. Once purchased, tracks are transferred to the consumer's iTunes music library and are automatically synched to the user's iPod portable player. "

"Content can also be burned to CD. Credit-card information is stored on file in the store's shopping-cart system so the consumer does not have to re-enter the information for each purchase. The offering is expected to be made available initially only to users of Apple computers."

Some Apple Stores Will Show Simulcast Of April 28th's Media Event
(according to Mac Observer)

Some Apple Store locations will be showing the satellite feed of April 28th's media event for the company. The media event is expected to focus on the unveiling of Apple's reported new online music service. Apple has not specified what the event will be for, but did say that "[Apple] will be bringing music to your ears" in the invitation given to the press. Mainstream media outlets have been reporting that the event will indeed feature a new Apple branded online music service.

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Apple Applies For Rotary Mouse Patent

According to an article at The Mac Observer, Apple has applied for a patent on an interesting new mouse idea . A rotary disc on the surface of the mouse can be pushed straight down as a mouse button, tilted forward or back to scroll vertically, and tilted side to side for horizontal scrolling. In other words, it's a rotary scroll wheel! Could it be so? Could we soon see Apple-branded, multibutton, scrolling mice?"