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Hi Hugo,

We have just started shipping a protective case for the iPod nano from Apple. The slim iPod nano Case weighs next to nothing, and incorporates three layers of protection. The exterior is sturdy Indium nylon which comes in five eye-popping colors, the plastic middle layer provides protection against impact; and the interior layer of cushiony neoprene has a silky liner, making it smooth and easy to slide the iPod nano in and out of the case. An elastic band, cleverly sewn in the back, is for storing the ear buds.

We have also re-designed our existing small iPod Gear Pouch, and added a padded compartment which hugs the slim iPod nano. Small enough to hold on the palm of your hand, the Gear Pouch can fit an iPod nano, its WaterField case, ear buds, USB power adapter and either an arm band or a power supply. The small iPod Gear Pouch can also be used with ipod, iPod photo and iPod mini.

http://www.sfbags.com/products/nano/ipodnanocase.htm

The lightweight iPod nano Case measures a slight 4" x 2" x .25". The case is available in Blue, Celeste, Checkers, Lead, Taxi.

http://www.sfbags.com/products/ipodpouch/ipodgearpouch.htm

The redesigned small iPod Gear Pouch measures 7.7" x 3.25" x 1.3", and weighs two ounces. The case is available in Blue, Celeste, Checkers, Lead, Taxi.

Both are available from http://www.sfbags.com.

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Dear Russell;
We have tested your new products and are glad to report that they are simply fantastic ones.
As always you have come up with a trendy, functional and innovative new products.
We have no doubts that these will sell like hot cakes.
We give those new Cases 5* out of 5, making these our Accessories of the week.
Let's spread the News,
Keep it up,

The Digital Dispatch Editor

Product of The Week:OtterBox Release New Waterproof Cases for iPod

OtterBox Armor 1910
Interactive, waterproof case designed for the HP iPaq 6500 (see rendering). Innovative convergent technology solution—a phone, PDA, keypad, GPS and a rugged device all in one. Access to all major functions including sync/charge, SD Slot, headset jack, and keypad. Clear window on back allows use camera and flash through the case, taking crisp photos even in the rain!



OtterBox for iPod nano
Interactive membrane provides clickwheel access and a hard screen cover shields display. Rubber lining inside the case cradles the nano and a secure-close latch adds protection. The case facilitates use of any style headphone and when combined with waterproof headphones, it can even go swimming!

Products from OtterBox are the best designed and Crafted on the Market today. They are the obvious choice to protect your iPod. Perfect for the winter vacation at the beach.

It's without any hesitation that we Give OtterBox Armor a 5* out of 5 making it the Product of the week.

O'Reilly Release iLife 05: The Missing Manual

There's no better guide to Apple's iLife digital media suite than "iLife
'05: The Missing Manual". This book by best-selling Macintosh author David
Pogue covers the capabilities and limitations of all five programs
individually, with an objective overview of the newest features, changes,
and improvements in the suite as a whole:

-iTunes 4.7. This digital jukebox software rips songs from music CDs onto
your hard drive, organizes and plays your music collection, lets you buy
songs from the iTunes Music Store, and syncs all your music with your
iPod.

-iPhoto 5. Pull photos from digital cameras and then organize and present
them as a slideshow, desktop picture, screen saver, email attachment, web
page, DVD, printout, or hardbound photo book.

-iMovie HD. Import and edit video from High Definition camcorders and
little flash media video cams, in all the latest formats. Turn those
endless home movies into short, fun, tightly edited, top-quality highlight
reels.

-iDVD 5. Transform your iMovie productions and digital slideshows into
Hollywood-style DVDs.

-GarageBand 2. This critically acclaimed program turns a Mac into a
digital music-recording studio.

This book also delivers valuable information that you won't find anywhere
else: undocumented tips, tricks, and secrets for getting the best
performance out of every iLife application.

To order your copy or for more information, see:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/ilife5tmm/

iSKIN DEBUTS ALL NEW GENUINE LEATHER NEO PSP CASE

The iSkin neo PSP Case is constructed out of genuine lambskin leather, presenting a smooth, soft, and stylish exterior that protects the user’s PSP from the elements and external environment. The iSkin neo PSP Case has a flip cover that snaps to protect the PSP screen when not in use, and offers a hands-free, “kickstand” mode that allows users to watch movies and other media content without having to hold the device.

In addition, the iSkin neo PSP Case assures easy access to both hidden UMD storage, as well as to the PSP loading tray. All controls are easily accessible, and the iSkin neo PSP Case comes complete with content media management software called jumpPSP allowing users the freedom to convert, load video, music and other content directly onto to the PSP, available for both Mac and PC.

i-Fusion offers portable speaker case system for iPods

Sonic Impact today introduced i-Fusion, a rechargeable and portable speaker case system with docking station made exclusively for the iPod and iPod mini.

Griffin Ships iTrip for new video iPods

Griffin Technology has let us know that the iTrip they announced a month ago for the new video iPods is now shipping.

Apple releases Xcode 2.2, WebObjects 5.3.1

Apple today released Xcode 2.2, an update to its set of developer tools for Mac OS X. Available to registered members of the Apple Developer Connection, version 2.2 provides overall stability and performance enhancements to the Xcode IDE, as well as improvements to debugging, workflow, and the Xcode build system. It requires Mac OS X 10.4.x.. Apple also released WebObjects 5.3.1 for Mac OS X Server 10.4, which updates the Application Server components in Mac OS X Server 10.4 to WebObjects 5.3.1.

Apple quietly bundles anti-scratch case with iPod Nano

Apple has apparently begun bundling a soft fabric slip-case with its iPod Nano, recent buyers of the diminutive digital-music player have claimed.

According to a forum post on iPod fan website iLounge, the new cases are white and stamped with the iPod logo. Essentially it's the same type of case that ships with the new video iPod, but slimmed down so the Nano fits more snuggly.

The iPod Log: Part 1

Well it's done, My iPod G3 was sold with all (see previous post iPod with Video pave the Way to new G3-4 second hand market)
and the new owner is in 7 heaven. It's been only 3 or 4 days now but I miss it already.

Tried to get my hand on a new iPod with Video, but no dice; -Seems like all new Apple products that have been release here in Canada (Should I say Montreal Canada ?) we are out of luck or out of stock! All Apple re sellers in this area have been contacted
for most of them they had only a few units to begin with and where all sold during week-en. That brings me to this: Does people that purchase a iPod do it only on week-ends ? Mine was sold on a friday. Place all my calls on a Monday; That should explain the lack of enthusiasm from the sales people i have talk to. No store in Montreal can tell me (but one) when they will get new shipment, and that is a month and a half before Christmas, can you dig this ? The one store that did, stated that they should have some in on November 11. Just how many ? They couldn't say, blame it on Apple Canada they say.

Speaking of Apple Canada, I went to try to purchase a unit on the Apple Store (Canada); did all, and when I was ready to order this is what i have found out: "Your Product Qualifies for free shipment" (Ground that is). What does that means: Well in a nutshell it means that Internally it will take Apple 1 to 3 Business days to get the product from the assembly line to the distribution center and then 10 to 12 business days to ship. But for $15 (CDN) it could be in your hands in 5 to 8 business days.
Is Apple slow or just trying to sell me fed ex services ? We had the same problem when a few years back Apple introduced the very first Apple G4 Tower. Place a order and had to wait almost 3 month to get it. We complained. Build a web site to show them that G4 actually meant the amount of country that Apple distribution had taken seriously. After many excuses and apologies; we got our hands on the unit.

Will it turn out to be another one of these brouhaha ? Only Time will tell Will see......as the iPod with video Saga goes on i will keep you posted! Stay tune.....

RadioShack to start selling iPods

RadioShack has entered into an agreement with Apple to start selling iPods, reports Reuters.

MYOB announces AccountEdge 2006

MYOB today announced the release of MYOB AccountEdge and MYOB AccountEdge Network Edition 2006, their popular small business management and accounting software for Mac OS X.

Pixar releases RenderMan for Maya 1.0

Pixar Animation Studios today announced the release of RenderMan for Maya 1.0, the studio's next-generation 3D rendering plug-in.

Avid preping products in anticipation of Intel Macs

Avid Technology today announced its plans to synchronize development for its Mac product line in preparation for Apple's introduction of Intel-based Macs next year.

RadTech Announces Pre-ordering for STM Cocoon case for iPod nano.

RadTech™, makers of iPod and mobile computing accessories and more, today announced pre-ordering for STM Cocoon case for iPod nano - Cocoon for nano is expected to ship mid-November.

Cocoon for iPod nano; a semi-rigid clamshell clip case with a secondary translucent skin offering protection and storage.

Protect, store and wear iPod, earbuds and extras in the new low-profile Cocoon. Accommodating both 2 & 4 GB nano's, this rugged clip case provides unparalleled protection and full access to the click wheel and all ports.

Each Cocoon includes a Silicone skin which includes an integral, transparent Silicone display cover. Skinned iPods securely attach into the Cocoon's rigid clamshell. The Cocoon also includes a secure internal pocket for earbuds, ID, bank cards, cash, etc. The included high-quality lanyard lets you wear the entire clamshell, or just the skinned iPod, around your neck. A rugged, low-profile spring clip secures the Cocoon to your clothing, purse, carry bag, etc.


Cocoon for nano is available for pre-order today. Shipping expected to commence mid-November.

More information and pre-ordering is available here: http://www.radtech.us/Products/CocooniPodnano.aspx

SendStation kicks off 100,000 song iTunes promotion

SendStation Systems, creators of the popular PocketDock line of iPod adaptors, today started a promotion to give away 100,000 songs from Apple’s iTunes® Music Store, the #1 music download store. With over 2 million songs to choose from, iTunes is the largest online music library in the world.

Selected products like smartCharge, SendStation’s car charger for the iPod, and earBuddy, the ultracompact earbud carrying case, now come with a code which can be exchanged at www.sendstation.com/itunes for an iTunes Music Store redeem code: Every code provides 1 free song, and every 20th (or 25th) code hits the jackpot and wins not just 1, but 10 free songs.

“SendStation makes world-class accessories for the iPod, and we have many great products up our sleeves,” says André Klein, SendStation Systems’ founder. “The chance to get up to 10 songs for free not only is exciting, but it also makes choosing a SendStation iPod accessory virtually a no-brainer.”

For details about the promotion and the official rules visit www.sendstation.com.

Apple Retail Stores on a Google Map

All of the Apple Retail Stores have been mapped on Google Maps.

http://www.freemacblog.com/apple-retail-stores-on-a-google

NBC, CBS to sell $0.99 TV shows

U.S. television networks NBC Universal and CBS have both announced plans to make some TV shows available for download at a cost of US$0.99 an episode. I guess that the iPod with Video is the reason.....