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May 16th through 23rd Archives

Thursday, May 22nd 2003 13:08 CDT

ExperCom Deal

ExperCom sent this note in to us:

ExperCom offers the factory refurbished PowerBook G4 800MHz 512/40G/Combo/AirPort for $1949 with FREE SHIPPING and FREQUENT FLYER MILES.

Click here for the deal.

Faster Burning than Apple Says?

A reader writes:

Not sure if somebody else has pointed this out, or if I'm just insane, but I just got my 17" PB, and with my first experience burning a disc (CD-R), and Toast lets me select 16x (as well as burn at it). Dunno if Apple just didn't upgrade the spec, but all info I've found on it says that it should only burn at 8x. If you know anything else about it, let me know.

Black PowerMate Back

Griffin sent word their black-coated PowerMate device is back:

NASHVILLE, TN ­ May 21, 2003. Six months ago, Griffin Technology, Inc. announced the release of a small amount of Black Limited Edition PowerMates. Now by overwhelming demand these beautiful PowerMates are available again. PowerMate combines beautiful design and ease of use into a unique award winning multimedia controller that can be used as a volume knob, or programmed for any number of other uses such as a jog/shuttle wheel for movie editing or a scroll wheel for long documents. PowerMate in its original brushed aluminum finish will now be joined by a beautiful solid black version.

The PowerMate is an entirely new kind of input device. Resembling a giant volume knob ripped off an expensive hi-fi stereo, PowerMate is made of die cast aluminum. Its solid weight and tactile feel is a significant departure from most typical plastic computer peripherals. The brushed aluminum industrial design combined with a blue pulsing glow emanating from underneath the PowerMate is always an immediate interest getter. Its beauty is better seen than described.

Friday, May 16th 2003 09:37 CDT

Bagweek, sorta: WaterField Announces New iPod Cases

WaterField Designs sent over a press release on their quick-to-market new case for the latest class of iPods:

WaterField Designs, a leading maker of custom-fitted, computer cases and bags, today started shipping its new iPod Case that is specifically designed for the recently released, new Apple iPod.

The new WaterField Designs iPod Case has a bottom-entry design for easy use with the new iPod docking station. It also has a slit on the bottom to enable users to easily attach a cable to the iPod's new bottom slot. And like the previous iPod case, the main controls are not covered with plastic, which more easily allows the user to use the iPod's buttons by touch and which will not accumulate debris that could lodge underneath the plastic. All WaterField products come with a lifetime warranty for manufacturing defects.

"Apple really improved its already great iPod, and we've improved our popular iPod Case as well," said Gary Waterfield, chief designer at WaterField Designs. "While others have announced that they will sell a case for the new iPod in the future, WaterField Designs is proud to be one of the first, if not THE first, to actually release to market an iPod case designed specifically for the new iPod. It's one of the many benefits of designing and manufacturing in the USA."

The new WaterField Designs iPod Case is available today at www.sfbags.com for $40.

WaterField Designs is a leading maker of custom-fitted, stylish, and design-oriented computer-related cases and bags for a full-range of laptop computers, iPods, and digital