Quick Bytes for this Thursday

-Ipevo launches Mac driver for its Skype phones
Ipevo has launched a beta software driver that allows its Skype phones to be used on Macintosh computers.

-MicroGlove wraps new iPods in neoprene
XtremeMac has introduced the MicroGlove, a case for fifth-generation iPods made of neoprene. We told you they never sleep!

-YakForFree virtual videophone debuts for Mac OS X
YakForFree is a new virtual videophone service for Mac OS X.

-Ingenico demonstrates payment by iPod
Ingenico's research teams have developed the world's first-ever terminal accepting a payment on an iPod. This wacky set-up uses i5100 technology and was demonstrated at the Cartes 2005 exhibition. Could be very practicle for parking meeters!

-DLO files lawsuit against Griffin and Belkin
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) have filed a lawsuit against Griffin and Belkin for patent infringement, reports the iPodObserver.
Ho Ho Ho !

-Napster, iTunes most recognized fee-based download brands
A new study from global marketing research firm Ipsos Insight reveals that the battle for mass market consumer awareness remains essentially a race between iTunes and Napster 2.0

-Speck announces FunSkins for 5G iPods
Speck Products today announced the arrival of its FunSkins for 5G iPods with video! Both Cloud FunSkins and Grass FunSkins are now in stock and shipping

-Peachpit releases "Real World Digital Audio" book
Peachpit today announced the release of "Real World Digital Audio" by Peter Kirn, a comprehensive resource that offers practical advice on making music with modern technologies

-Mac musician record label releases new album
Simig Media Records, the record label working exclusively with Mac musicians and run by the parent company of MacJams.com, has announced the release of its second album

-New antenna boosts wireless performance for iMac G5s
QuickerTek today announced its new 5.5 dBi omni-directional antenna, offering iMac G5 owners improved wireless networking performance.

-NBC will add more shows to iTunes US
NBC Universal plans to make even more of its shows available through iTunes, a leading executive confirmed last night.

-Google preps music search
Google plans to introduce Google Music search.

-Contour offers iSee-video case for 5G iPods

-iVideoBlast.com offer classic TV and movies for Apple's video-capable iPod
iVideoBlast.com has launched its video content service which delivers classic TV shows, cartoons, and movies for Apple's video-capable iPod.

-Next iBook to get 13.3? screen?
According to a ThinkSecret report, Apple's next iBook may have a 13.3" inch wide display.

-Mac OS X 10.4.4 build 8G17
AppleInsider and ThinkSecret both confirm that Mac OS X 10.4.4 is coming soon, as Apple usually releases an update before the year end.

-MTV and Microsoft Music Store in 2006
ZDNet reports that MTV may finally be ready to launch their online music store to compete against iTunes.

Contour announces the art clear hard case for video iPod

Contour Design today announced the iSee-video 30 and the iSee-video 60, the company's crystal clear iPod cases for the new iPods with video support. We are very found of Contour products, we have been using them in the past with 3 different generation of iPod products. We will test the new offering and report on them in a few weeks.

Free movies for your iPod Video

If you have an iPod Video, PSP, or any other device that can play video, here's a great source of public domain movies. Public Domain Torrents has over 500 public domain movies formatted for PDAs, including many in H.264 format for iPod. Might not be the greatest, but at least they are free, and it beats movie trailers.

TweakerSoft releases WebcamTweaker 1.0.

TweakerSoft today announced the release of WebcamTweaker 1.0.
WebcamTweaker is the iSight perfect companion: record video messages or shoot photos with fancy special effects.
Stay tuned for full review of the product later on this week.

iPod Garage releases free NANOBOOK

The iPod Garage has released the HOLIDAY 2005 NANOBOOK, the free downloadable guide to all aspects of the iPod nano. From exclusive commentary and tutorials by iPod Garage staff members, to more than one hundred hands-on reviews of iPod nano accessories, the NANOBOOK spans 159 pages includes everything we know about the iPod nano.Great idea; Happy holidays!

Shieldz protect shuffle, feature baseball teams

XtremeMac's new Shieldz Collectors Series are cases for the iPod shuffle that feature the Red Sox, Batman and more.
By the way this is a company that demonstrate what it means to have the right line of products, at the right price and on time.
These guys will do a killing in the market; On time, price right and of course quality products. I just wonder when they sleep!
Go for it highly recommended!

TDK begins Blu-ray bare disc sample production

TDK has begun producing samples of recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc bare media for consumer use, the company said Tuesday.

Microsoft and MTV band together for music service

Microsoft and MTV have created a music service that will be integrated into a future version of Windows Media Player.

The 2005 Digital Dispatch Top 100 Buying Guide Part 6

039- Plantronics Bluetooth Headset
The Plantronics Pulsar 590 headset includes a telescoping voice tube microphone so you can listen and talk, but when you’re not talking it’s easy to keep that microphone out of your way. It also functions as a pair of stereo headphones, so you can plug it into your iPod. You can use them with your Mac or Bluetooth telephone and talk or listen for 12 hours before you need to recharge the batteries. It’s also easy to seamlessly switch between phone calls and ultrahigh-fidelity music listening, and you can even control your iPod or phone calls directly from the headset. Neato!

038- M-Audio Mobile Pre USB
If you’re a podcaster or are thinking of getting into it, here a quick and easy way to connect a high-quality microphone to your Mac. The M-Audio MobilePre USB is the perfect piece of equipment for the job, a preamp/audio interface that can handle pretty much anything you throw at it. With two inputs, in case you and your podcasting partner want to talk with each other at the same time, and the unit can also handle phantom-powered microphones. It’s completely powered by the USB bus, so you can take it with you and your notebook wherever you go. It also has a high-impedance instrument input so you can hook up your guitar or bass, too. Music Mystro!

037- Canary Digital Hotspotter
Here is one that works! more than just a cute gadget—it doesn’t just tell you about all the Wi-Fi networks in your vicinity, it tells you their SSIDs, channel number, signal strength, and whether they require a password. Brilliant!

036- Skype 1.3
A little piece of software that allows regular people to call any phone in the world at ridiculously cheap rates and to call any other Skype-equipped computer for free. You can also buy a local phone number tied to your computer, and when your friends call, your Internet-connected computer will ring—no matter where you are on the planet. Your Future is Calling; Are you brave enough to Answer...?!

035- Radeon 9600 Pro PC and Mac Edition
Hybrid, works in PC as well as Mac, great price. Turn a older Mac G4 Into up-to date (well almost) graphic beast.
This is the one we where waiting for; AGP will hum with this new Video Card Your eyes will thank you, so will your bank manager.

034- Coasters by shutterfly
Great idea; get 4 of your favorite photos and let shutterfly operate it's magic. For a few $ you will get great quality Coasters made just for you. Super conversation pieces at mere mortal price.

033- MacPar deluxe
MacPAR deLuxe is a utility program that can be useful to you if you upload and download binary files to and from Internet newsgroups. That in so many words mean that if you are a fan of Torrent apps, you will need it to "Expand" your Rar Files.
Look no further this is the one you want and is price is right!

032- Freeway Pro 4
Want to build your first website but do not wants to learn to code. Freeway Pro 4 is perfect for you.
Just a creative tool to let your imagination run free on the internet. We love this one.

031- Stuffit Deluxe X
Because you need it! The best "Swiss Tool Kit" available to deal with all kind of compressed files today.
And it can do so much more. The obvious Must Have of the past 10 years for Mac!

030- Best New TV Seri; Lost
Any Episode any season (1 or 2) Will do just fine to pump your adrenaline.

029- Best New TV Seri; Prison Break
Can't get enough!

028- Best New TV Seri; Over There
13" Fist in The Face " episode, leave you wanting more, a lot more...

027- Best New TV Seri; Commander in Chief
Can you say "Madame President" ? Practice now...

026- Best Movie or TV Seri to Put on iPod With Video; Constantine
Can't get enough of the Matrix ? This should fix you up.

025- Best Movie or TV Seri to Put on iPod With Video; Curb Your Enthusiasm
Don't laugh to loud while commuting please...

024- Best Movie or TV Seri to Put on iPod With Video; Kill Bill Vol.1
Tight and Nice on a iPod!

023- Best Movie or TV Seri to Put on iPod With Video; Lost
Catch-up with this crazy Island captive gang.

022- Best Movie or TV Seri to Put on iPod With Video; Fight Club
Can make you forget where you are and who you are....

021- Best Movie or TV Seri to Put on iPod With Video; Sin City
These FX Looks real cool even on a small iPod Screen, and the sound just explode in your earphones cool!

020- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Yeah, somewhat cheesy but highly enjoyable.

Quick Bytes for this Monday

-Sprint to offer full-length movie downloads
Service to allows users of mobile video phones to watch full-length movies, television shows, concerts and comedy specials.

-Year of the podcast
How do we know that podcasting has hit the big time? Because The New Oxford American Dictionary told us so. One of the word added to the new issue of the NOAD.

-Audex jacket supports iPod, Bluetooth phone
Burton and Motorola have teamed up to create Audex, a new jacket and helmet that features wireless Bluetooth technology and iPod support.

-IBM's chip production woes cause Xbox 360 shortage
Once again, IBM is having problems meeting demand for their chips. Remember their G5 production troubles that prompted Apple's switch to Intel CPUs? The same thing seems to be happening now with their Cell processor, used in the Xbox 360.

-MarsEdit 1.1 public beta
Ranchero Software has released the first public beta of MarsEdit 1.1, their popular weblog editor.

-Rambler Interactive Audio Foreign Language Phrase Books
CyraKnow today launched its new Rambler audio phrase books created specifically for iPod-savvy travelers. The Fairfax-based company designed the four Rambler audio phrase books in French, German, Italian and Spanish specifically for iPod use with the intent of helping new and seasoned travelers learn the nuances of pronunciation and basic phrases for each language in a short period of time.

-Iconfactory releases iPulse 2.1.4
Iconfactory has announced the availability of iPulse 2.1.4, a free update to its stylish utility for monitoring important system statistics such as memory and CPU usage, network activity, available hard disk space, and more.

-XtremeMac introduces TuffWrap case for video iPod
XtremeMac today announced its new TuffWrap silicone cases for video iPods, available in two sizes to fit the new 30GB and 60GB iPods.

-Internet advertising to double by 2010
Spending on Internet ads will account for 10 per cent of all US ad dollars in 2010, from 5 per cent in 2004.

-Paramount buys rival Dreamworks
Hollywood giant Paramount buys rival studio Dreamworks, securing the talents of director Steven Spielberg.

-Apple, Sirius talk possible partnership
Sirius Satellite Radio's CEO Mel Karmazin recently spoke with Apple's CEO Steve Jobs about working together.

-iPod Drives Global Chip Sales Up
Gartner Research predicts computer chip sales will surpass their dot-com high, thanks to high demand for iPods and other portable electronic devices, according to The Mercury News. Flash memory chips, like the ones used in the iPod shuffle and nano, now make up a substantial part of the computer chip market .

-Google Earth beta for Mac OS X leaked
An unofficial beta of Google Earth for Mac OS X has been leaked and was made available through Mac software tracking Web site MacUpdate late last friday.

SendStation’s christmas present: 1,000 free PocketDock iPod adapters

In a special arrangement with Santa, SendStation Systems is giving away 1,000 free PocketDocks FW, its legendary thumbsized iPod FireWire adapter. Offer available while supplies last or until Dec. 24 2005, limited to one PocketDock per person.

Get yours now at www.sendstation.com.

Free Offer is for real you just pay a few $ for shipping.
These guys at legit and we have report and been using send station product for about 2 years now. Go For it!

AOL is dropping Google for MSN

As many of you may have read or heard, AOL is dropping Google as its search results provider for MSN. This is something that should be paid attention to in the light of the fact that MSN is coming out with Ad Center, its new and hopefully improved version of Google Adsense.
An official announcement is yet to be made, but you can read more on the Wall Street Journal website. Webmaster World has been one of the first to bring this up.

Microsoft and Google are also competing for the Time Warner deal where Google is said to be ahead in the running. This article is from an MSNBC page.

Yahoo to Mac Users "Sorry OSX, OS9 only for Yahoo Music.

Unfortunately, anyone with a new mac, and the urge to view some cool music videos on Yahoo music is out of luck. The web-giant requires users to use Netscape 4.7x for 0S9 in order to view music videos. Time to play "Living In The Past by Jethro Tull...