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ExpressAdapt PCMCIA PC CardBus to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:56 AM •Hardware •Comments •Tell-a-Friend 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. Utilizing ECOUSB provides ExpressAdapt with significant compatibility and performance features. First ExpressAdapt needs no drivers on contemporary mainstream operating systems, it is recognized and supported automatically. Second, it harnesses the fastest USB 2.0 throughput to complement the latest HSDPA and EVDO Rev. A ExpressCards. Lastly, ExpressAdapt's integrated controller allows for low power consumption and price. ExpressAdapt overcomes power considerations of earlier 32-bit PC CardBus adapters providing 1000mA at 3.3V and 650mA at 1.5V. With the ability to supply power on both ExpressCard rails, newer cards like the Option Wireless GT Max 3.6 Express are fully supported. Crafted with the highest quality connectors and frame materials, ExpressAdapt meets or exceeds the requirements of every standards body it falls under. ExpressAdapt is a PCMCIA PC CardBus to USB ExpressCard Adapter. It works with USB 2.0 Mode ExpressCards only. This includes WWAN Wireless broadband cards like the Kyocera KPC680 and the Sierra Wireless AC597E. Like all PC Card to ExpressCard adapters, ExpressAdapt does NOT work with PCIe based ExpressCards. ExpressCards using the PCI Express (PCIe) portion of the ExpressCard standard include very high performance devices like FireWire 800 and eSATA host adapters. Features and Specifications Features PCMCIA PC Card Standard Version 8.0 Compliant No drivers needed for Windows 2000, XP and Vista and Mac OSX 10.4 and later Compatible with all USB-mode ExpressCards including many WLAN, WiMax, 3G (HSDPA and EVDO) and memory Prevents obsolescence purchases of 3G cards, buy an ExpressCard based device for current PC Card equipped notebook, use without ExpressAdapt once notebook is replaced by modern ExpressCard model Advanced Power Regulating circuits supports widest range of ExpressCards Allows use of USB based ExpressCards between different computers Supports Plug and Play and Hot Plug features Limited One Year Warranty Host Card 32-bit PC CardBus Card Type II Media Accepted • USB 2.0 based ExpressCard/34 form factor (listing) • NOT COMPATIBLE with any PCIe based ExpressCards - examples include eSATA, FireWire, GigE, etc. • NOT COMPATIBLE with ExpressCard/54 devices System Requirements • Any computer or PC Card Reader with a 32-bit PC CardBus Type II Slot • No drivers needed for The Windows 2000, XP and Vista • No drivers needed for Mac OSX 10.4 and later • Only works with USB 2.0 mode ExpressCards • Unsupported, but known to work with many BSD and Linux distributions PowerBook: Models That Work With CardBus PC Cards • PowerBook G3 Series • PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) • PowerBook (FireWire) • 15-inch PowerBook G4 (all models) • 17-inch PowerBook G4 (all models) Transfer Rate Supports USB 2.0 throughput of High Speed 480Mbps, Full Speed 12Mbps, and Low Speed 1.5Mbps Physical Characteristics Dimensions: 85.6 x 54 x 5mm (not including extended portion of card) Weight: 14g (approximate) ADP-PCM-EXPUSB2 ExpressAdapt PCMCIA PC CardBus to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter - $45.00 For more information, visit: http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/pcmcia-pc_cardbus-usb-expresscard-adapter-expressadapt.html •Hardware •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21197 SteelSeries iron.lady Siberia Full-Size Headset Announced At 2008 Electronic Sports World Cup Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:40 AM •Hardware •Comments •Tell-a-Friend The leading manufacturer of innovative professional gaming gear, SteelSeries, today announced the release of the SteelSeries iron.lady Siberia Full-size Headset in Pink. The pink headset was designed for today’s growing female gamer contingent and will be used by the women’s team previously known as Les Seules, now a part of the leading E-Sports organization, Meet Your Makers. Women currently make up 40 percent of the gaming population, and females over 18 are playing almost twice as much as males under 17, according to the Entertainment Software Association’s "2008 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry,”1 As a cornerstone for competitive female electronic sports, SteelSeries iron.lady is a unique and popular gaming event held in China, gathering the top female professional Warcraft 3 delegates from across Asia in order to battle against each other for the ultimate title of "Super iron lady." With a 2008 audience of more than 3.7 million people in China alone, SteelSeries iron.lady represents and signifies the strength, determination and ability of female gamers to compete at a professional level. More information is available at: http://www.steelseries.com/ironlady Meet Your Makers is represented in 24 different countries, including some of the best players in Warcraft III, DotA, Counter-Strike, Starcraft: Broodwar, FIFA and Call of Duty 4, creating one of the largest combined team/community sites in the world. The MYM.CS team will be using the SteelSeries iron.lady Siberia Full-size Headset during Counter-Strike competitions at the Electronic Sports World Cup. “Female gamers are having a significant impact on the gaming industry and are influencing how we design our products,” said Bruce Hawver, CEO of SteelSeries. “We’re excited to introduce our professional gaming products to the growing female audience and players. Whether they chose to use our signature black and white products or chose to distinguish themselves with pink, gamers know that SteelSeries designs the best tools to compete with to win.” The SteelSeries iron.lady Siberia Full-size Headset was developed in cooperation with professional gamers to ensure that the soundscape, specifications and comfort is suitable for long gaming sessions. The headset is also designed for multi-functionality. Apart from using the headset for PC-gaming, this product has been designed so gamers can use it with their favorite MP3-player, handheld gaming device or practically any other kind of portable digital device. The SteelSeries iron.lady Siberia Full-size Headset, with an MSRP of $79.99 USD, will be shipped in Q4 2008 and will be available from http://www.SteelSeries.com , NewEgg.com, Amazon.com and other resellers. For Charles W. Moore's review of two SteelSeries gaming headsets, click here. 1 The Entertainment Software Association: http://www.theesa.com/facts/index.asp •Hardware •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21196 The New Jawbone Headset Now Available at the Apple Store Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:37 AM •Hardware •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Aliph, an established market leader in noise eliminating Bluetooth headsets, today announced that the new Jawbone, introduced in May and met with enormous success and rave product reviews, is now available in the Apple Store retail locations nationwide. Most recently, the company has run a successful online campaign tied to the hands-free legislation passed in California, offering a $20 discount on the new Jawbone to people who have received a ticket. Since the cell phone law took effect, the highway patrol has ticketed more than 7,000 drivers statewide. The Best Hands-Free Solution Legislation mandating hands-free solutions for people who want to use their wireless phones while driving is now in effect in five states and the District of Columbia. The new Jawbone combines unparalleled form and function, widely available just in time to appeal to a broad and growing consumer audience. Consumer and industry response to the new Jawbone since its introduction this spring has been overwhelmingly positive. Recent accolades include: CNET Editors' Choice The new Jawbone received the coveted CNET Editors' Choice award. The award recognizes outstanding consumer electronics that represent the best available choice for quality, performance, design, service, and value. Its logo is a mark of excellence -- denoting the best possible investment for consumers. PC Magazine Editors' Choice The new Jawbone was also awarded the coveted PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award and 4 Stars Rating. The awards are selected by a panel of PC Magazine editors, and leading industry experts. "We are thrilled that the industry and consumers alike have embraced the new Jawbone," said Founder and CEO Hosain Rahman. "We're humbled by the incredible response and want to thank fans of the Jawbone for their continuing support." Now Available at the Apple Store, Best Buy Mobile, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless stores. Demand for the new Jawbone and its military-grade NoiseAssassin technology, which is unmatched in its ability to address real-world noise environments like busy streets, and cars and airports, has been tremendous. The Jawbone is sold at the Apple Store, AT&T, Best Buy Mobile, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, stores nationwide, and at http://www.jawbone.com for $129.99. The New Jawbone Compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled phones, the new Jawbone supports more than four hours of talk time and eight days of standby time. Featuring a new fast-charge battery that charges up to 80% of capacity in just over half an hour, the new Jawbone can be charged with the included USB cable on a computer, or with the wall-charger. Jawbone's NoiseAssassin technology literally feels your speech with its patented Voice Activity Sensor (VAS). The Jawbone headset uses the VAS to distinguish the sound of your voice from ambient noise with incredible accuracy and then uses proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms to subtract the noise so only the sound of your voice comes through. The new Jawbone is designed to look and feel like an accessory along the lines of jewelry and eyewear. Made with premium materials, including medical grade plastic with better cosmetic and health performance, the expressive aesthetic confers a premium visual and ergonomic experience. For more information and a demo, go to: http://www.jawbone.com •Hardware •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21195 Connect With The World Like You Never Have Before On Your iPhone Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:33 AM •iPhone •iPhone Software •Comments •Tell-a-Friend 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. Discover and explore nearby places and events recommended by friends and popular local services such as Yelp. You can always change your privacy settings if you don't want to be found. Loopt works with iPhone 3G and the original iPhone. It also works across multiple carriers and devices so you can also share location with friends even if they don't have an iPhone. Loopt for iPhone is free to download, but data and messaging (including SMS text messages) plans are required. Loopt currently requires the use of SMS text messages. Standard data and messaging charges from your carrier apply. For more information, visit: http://www.loopt.com/phones/iphone •iPhone •iPhone Software •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21194 VueScan 8.4.82 Now Supports Over 1200 Scanners Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:29 AM •Software Updates •Software News •Utilities •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, the world's most widely used scanning software, has released its latest version 8.4.82 - which now supports over 1200 scanners and 24 languages. "Our goal is to make VueScan the universal scanning application.  We now support 1200 scanners on Windows, 750 on Mac OS X and 580 scanners on Linux. A single 5 Mbyte download supports all these scanners, in 24 different languages." says Ed Hamrick, President of Hamrick Software. "Our next goal is to add more advanced scanning features, such as scanning multiple photos placed randomly on a scanner (auto image segmentation) and integrating google's Optical Character Recognition (OCR) code.  All of these advanced scanning features will work with all of the 1200 supported scanners, in all 24 languages, on all three operating systems - a truly universal scanning application." VueScan is available for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. VueScan offers a full range of advanced features; including options for scanning faded slides and prints and automatically adjusting images to optimum color balance that reduces the need to manually do it in Photoshop. It includes built-in IT8 color calibration of scanners, producing colors that look true to life, batch scanning and other advanced and powerful scanning and productivity features, including PDF output. For a detailed listing of VueScan features, see: http://www.hamrick.com/abo.html VueScan is available in two editions, Standard Edition ($39.95 USD) and Professional Edition ($79.95). The Professional Edition adds unlimited free upgrades, advanced IT8 color calibration and support for raw scan files. Multi-user licenses are available. A fully functional, trial copy of VueScan can be downloaded from: http://www.hamrick.com/ •Software Updates •Software News •Utilities •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21193 MailPronto Gives iPhone Users a Fresh, More Affordable Alternative to Apple’s MobileMe Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:27 AM •Software Updates •Software News •Internet •Comments •Tell-a-Friend There's no doubt as to the enormous power of the Apple brand and the excellence behind its technologies. Yet Apple's iPhone users are warming up to a fresh, more affordable alternative to MobileMe. MailPronto ( http://www.mpronto.com/ ), which offers hosted exchange, hosted e-mail and managed e-mail services, has noted a spike in customers signing on for its hosted e-mail program after researching their options. MailPronto provides nearly identical e-mail services as MobileMe, yet the independent online provider is able to do so at a lower cost. Whether iPhone users are signing up for a single plan or purchasing the services for an entire company, they're finding MailPronto costs less - and they're liking it. "Saving money and 'trimming the fat' from everyone's budget is top-of-mind nowadays," says Octavio Diaz, COO of MailPronto. "MailPronto gives iPhone users a fresh alternative in hosted e-mail services without sacrificing the quality of its offerings or skimping on the features. In looking at MobileMe and MailPronto, you'll see we provide almost the exact same benefits yet our price tag is lower. That's why we're busier than ever and receiving strong customer testimonials everyday. People are telling us we're the best value out there right now." MailPronto is $8.95 a month per e-mailbox, and it's based on the tried-and-tested Microsoft Hosted Exchange platform. Like MobileMe, MailPronto provides real-time e-mail exchange, so e-mailing happens seamlessly and instantaneously. MailPronto also manages all e-mail-related services, plus it stores calendar and contact information through its online server. Real people - as opposed to recorded messages or automated customer service - assist MailPronto customers with their needs. This gives MailPronto yet another competitive edge in its industry, making it a leader in exceptional, efficient and cost-effective dedicated service. "Our customers can have faith in what we provide for them, and enjoy the experience of choosing us as their hosted e-mail provider," Diaz says. "We're smaller than the big guys in our industry, yet we're definitely playing in their field. With our solid service, more personal approach and excellent pricing, we see ourselves as the winners." MailPronto supports both iPhone 2.0 and iPhone 3G, and signing up is easy through its user-friendly website located at http://www.mpronto.com/ . Additional customer benefits include: Free Outlook 2007 Software; Free Virus and Spam Filtering; Free ActiveSync for Treo/PocketPC; Free Outlook Mobile Access; and 2GB of Mailbox Space. Plus, MailPronto's Hosted Exchange service is fully compatible with Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007 and Entourage. For more information, visit: http://www.mpronto.com/ •Software Updates •Software News •Internet •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21192 Spiffyware Salutes the Candidates - Props to the Politicians Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:26 AM •News •Comments •Tell-a-Friend 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. Both applications feature the candidates as statesmen and share inspirational quotes and images from their campaigns. Each application also features a precise countdown timer, accurate to 1/10 of a second, that communicates precisely how long it will be until George W. Bush is out of office and the new President assumes office. "Many of us are distraught about the startling withdrawal of Stephen Colbert from his bid for the Presidency," said Aaron Morse a Spiffyware software user. "But now, with Obama Inauguration Coundown and McCain Inauguration Countdown, iVoters can look to the future and celebrate the winners in America's political selection process." Spiffyware was unavailable for comment. The "Obama Inauguration Countdown" and "McCain Inaguration Countdown" applications are available for sale now on the iTunes App Store for $0.99. Spiffyware's software hits include Tilt Fighter and SuperPong. Spiffyware: http://www.spiffyware.net Products: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=287666689&mt=8 •News •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21191 Plum Record turns your iPhone into a Audio Recorder Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:24 AM •iPhone •iPhone Software •Comments •Tell-a-Friend 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. There is a link below which will open iTunes to the Plum Record page in the iTunes App Store. There are so many interesting and important sounds in our lives. Wouldn't it be nice to record them conveniently on your ever present cell phone? Now with Plum Record and the Apple iPhone you can. Easily record interviews, lectures, songs, shopping lists, medical notes, to do lists, bird calls, legal notes, environmental sounds, meetings, lyrics, car sounds (to play for Clik and Clak on Car Talk), reminders, ideas, audio books, diary entries, your childs first words, singing, instrumentals, street musicians, comedy, sermons, book clubs, choirs, news, podcasts, science notes, observations, the list goes on and on. Sounds in Plum Record can be tagged with photos, and text. Multiple tags can be added at different locations in a sound file. These tags can then act like bookmarks allowing you to jump to different sections of the sound file instantly. Once you have your sounds you can transfer them using our (free) Plum Record Server for the Mac (Win and Linux coming soon) which is on our website. Features: * Record, pause, continue, rewind easily using familiar controls and a beautiful interface. * Record secs, minutes or hours at a time. See elapsed time and time remaining. * The very familiar scroll wheel for interface and controls. * Files named automatically, rename sound files easily. * Library to keep sounds in and arrange by dragging into folders. * Create hot tagged (colored) folders for sounds. * Folders and sounds can be selected and deleted or rearranged by dragging. * Tag sounds quickly with multiple photos or instances of text. * Easy to use and view even outdoors. * Plum Record Server to transfer even big files to your Mac and soon Win and Linux. * Works with larger interface in rotated mode. * Choose the sampling rate for high or lower res (and size) files. * Change the skin/interface for recording. * Change files recorded on the iPhone to other formats like WAV, MP3, MP4, AAC, 3GP, AC3, AIFC, AIFF, AMR, Next/Sun, Sound Designer II, 3GPP2, etc. * Doesn't use a microphone for an icon. * Big surprises on the way... Plum Amazing: http://www.plumamazing.com Plum Record: http://www.plumamazing.com/plumrecord Purchase/Download Link: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=288054285&mt=8 Tag View: http://www.plumamazing.com/plumrecord/images/8.27.08.screenshots/screen2.jpg Main View: http://www.plumamazing.com/plumrecord/images/8.27.08.screenshots/Default.jpg •iPhone •iPhone Software •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21190 Macvide iPod Converter 1.7 for Mac OS X Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:22 AM •iPod •iPod Software •Comments •Tell-a-Friend MacVide announces iPod Converter 1.7, their video to mp4 conversion utility for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, iPod Converter allows conversion of the most popular video files to mp4 iPod video. It fully integrates the process into the Mac experience by allowing human interaction on the content during conversion. All of the most popular formats are supported, including MOV, 3GP, MPEG, AVI and helps bridge the gap between many video standards. iPod Converter is a great tool for using with Apple's iTunes. MacVide iPod Converter provides powerful functions to set different settings for your video files. It allows you to select crop video area, the bit rate, frame rate, video resolution. Video preview with "rangebar" allows you to choose the exact video footage you want, anywhere between the first and last frames. With MacVide iPod Converter you will able to convert your entire movie to .MP4 and watch it anywhere and anytime. It's very easy to use and it supports most portable MP4 devices. Feature highlights include: * Input format supported: all popular Video formats including AVI, WMV, MOV, MPG, ASF, DivX, etc. * Playback on multiple players including iPod, iPhone, PSP and Apple TV, Creative Zen, Archos, etc. * Crop your video area to remove the black video sides. * Powerful video/audio output settings * Allows to set video resolution and frame rate * Allows to set video and audio bitrate. * Customizable dimensions for exported video * Auto Determination of Movie length * User can control Movie over Capturing Minimum Requirements: * Mac OS X Version 10.4 Tiger or 10.5 Leopard * Universal Binary for PowerPC and Intel * 19.4 MB Hard Drive space iPod Converter 1.7 is available for only $29.95 USD for a Single License, and may be downloaded directly from the MacVide website. MacVide: http://www.macvide.com/ MacVide iPod Converter: http://www.macvide.com/Macvide_iPod_Converter/ Download Macvide iPod Converter: http://files.macvide.com/ipodconverter.dmg Purchase Macvide iPod Converter 1.7: http://www.macvide.com/Macvide_iPod_Converter/Register/ Screenshot: http://www.macvide.com/img/ipod/s2.gif Screenshot: http://www.macvide.com/img/ipod/s3.gif •iPod •iPod Software •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21189 MacUpdate Software Bundle Delivers $600 Value For $49.99 Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:21 AM •Software Updates •Software News •Comments •Tell-a-Friend 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. The bundle includes: * Bookends ($100) - Full-featured reference and bibliography management. * Periscope ($40) - Security software that leverages the Mac's iSight Camera. * Mellel ($50) - Highly-acclaimed multilingual word processor. * DEVONagent ($50) - Extremely efficient Internet search tool. * Norrkross Movie ($60) - Multi-layered video editing and compositing software. * Alarm Clock Pro ($20) - Alarm and timing software with extensive features. * HookUp ($10) - Share and access iTunes libraries beyond your local network. In addition, three "locked" applications will be made available to all bundle purchasers as certain sales targets are met: * MacJournal ($35) - The most popular journaling software for the Mac. * Contactizer Pro ($120) - Comprehensive contact and project management. * LightZone ($130) - Professional photo-editing software. "We're thrilled to be delivering our fourth value-packed bundle of applications," said Nate Houle, coordinator of MacUpdate Promo. "Not only are Mac users getting a tremendous value, they're also getting a great number of tools for improving their workflow and managing their life." The MacUpdate Promo Back-to-School bundle is available through September 10 for $49.00 USD exclusively from their website. MacUpdate: http://www.macupdate.com/ MacUpdate Promo: http://www.mupromo.com/?ref=5288 •Software Updates •Software News •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21188 BeFit - The Ultimate Calorie Tracking System Posted by Staff on 08/28 at 12:18 AM •Software Updates •Software News •Home & Personal •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Jon Brown Designs and Chad Jones announce BeFit for Mac OS X. Tired of counting calories? Tired of watching your weight? Well now take the work out of all the work! Health tracking is a proven way to slim down, but does it have to be such a chore? The answer is NO! BeFit is here to save the day, with BeFit you can track your foods with ease. A simple to use interface makes it easy to make lists and do more! The possibilities are endless with BeFit. 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 amazing Mac interface. The app surfaced due to its predecessors the Calorie Counter, and Calorie Tracker widgets, which were great in the dashboard environment but lacked luster when it came to doing stuff like saving data, and printing. Thus BeFit was created, developed in conjunction with Chad Jones and designed by Jon Brown. This app boasts one of the largest food databases in any mac health app; the ability to make as many lists or food groups as you like, and of course tracking nutritional data. So why is this so great, say you have a recipe and you want to know what the caloric intake is before you cook it. Drag all the ingredients into a list and BeFit will tell you, you can at that moment change or alter your recipe to get it into the proper health range. This is just one example you can use it as a food diary, journalling app, nutrition tracker and more. BeFit Features: * Spotlight Search built in. * Create limitless lists, multiple food groups and more! * Over 7000 food items from the USDA Database. * Printing functionality for all food lists. * As intuitive as other Core OSX Apps. * Streamlined nutrition tracking. Minimum Requirements: * Mac OS X Version 10.4 Tiger or higher * Universal Binary for PowerPC and Intel * G4 Processor, 1GHz or faster Try BeFit for free with a limited database, create unlimited lists and enjoy full nutritional data. The full version boasts the full database containing over 7000 food items and starting at only $15.95 USD its quite a good deal. Current customers of the Calorie Tracker and Calorie Counter will receive 50% off and get free updates until version 3.0. Check out this great app, and you will see why people are staying fit! Jon Brown Designs: http://www.jonbrown.org/bf.php BeFit Product Page: http://www.jonbrown.org/bf.php Direct Download Link: http://www.jonbrown.org/software/downloads/BeFitDemo.dmg BeFit Screenshot: http://www.jonbrown.org/bf.php •Software Updates •Software News •Home & Personal •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21187 Grim IT Spending Findings Indicate Rougher Times Lie Ahead Posted by Staff on 08/27 at 12:05 AM •News •Tech-Industry •Comments •Tell-a-Friend The downturn in the U.S. economy is far from over. ChangeWave's latest IT purchasing survey shows an even greater pullback occurring in corporate spending – both for the current quarter so far and for the next 90 days going forward. Current Quarter Next 90 Days At the same time, the Apple iPhone is beginning to gain traction in the corporate marketplace even as RIM maintains a big market share lead. The survey of 1,947 respondents involved with IT spending in their organization was conducted August 11-21. To download the charts along with additional Corporate IT Spending and Smart Phone findings, click here. •News •Tech-Industry •Comments •Tell-a-Friend Article URL: http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/more/21186 Print this page is sponsored by www.MyMacStore.com For all your iPod, iPhone and Mac Gear