Archive | June, 2010

Carry Handles for the Unibody MacBook, MacBook Pro

Wichita, Kansas – QuickerTek, Inc. today announces that they are shipping carry handles for all models of the Apple Unibody MacBook~aluminum and white and MacBook Pro Unibody 13, 15 and 17 inch laptops. Along with the MacBook Air carry handle that was announced this past March, completes the Unibody family. This new carry handle is made from non-flex aircraft quality aluminum for strength and weight savings. The new QuickerTek Carry Handle is priced at $79.95 and is available through QuickerTek’s web store.

The Carry Handle ensures that the Mac laptop doesn’t slip and hit the floor. The lightweight handle is made from sturdy aluminum with captive screws and it attaches with a bracket mount that uses the existing screw holes on the back of the computer.

The unique design lays the handle out and the bracket elevates the MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air which allows better airflow underneath the laptop which means a cooler laptop. This slight angle adjustment also keeps the keyboard at a non-tiring position for many hours of use.

The QuickerTek Carry Handle does not alter your Apple laptop, and is completely reversible. And it is styled to match your Mac, so it goes with all out your cool Mac stuff. Like most QuickerTek products, the Carry Handles for the Unibody Family is backed with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

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QuickerTek has been a recognized leading innovator of power/solar products, antennas and RF products for the Apple community. QuickerTek products can be purchased online and from authorized resellers. Copyright 2010 QuickerTek. All Rights Reserved. Apple, and the Apple logo, and MacBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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AccountEdge 2010 Released in Canada

Rockaway, New Jersey – Acclivity today announced the release of the 2010 versions of AccountEdge for Mac and AccountEdge Network Edition for Mac, and a new-to-Canada version, AccountEdge for Windows. Acclivity develops Mac and Windows accounting and business management software for small businesses in over 70 countries.

AccountEdge for Windows marks the return of what used to be known as MYOB Accounting Plus, which has not been available for sale in Canada since 2002. Acclivity returned to the Canadian market with what used to be known as MYOB software last year, bringing AccountEdge for Mac to Canada after an eight-year absence.

“The release of AccountEdge for Windows in Canada is another important milestone for our Canadian business,” said Acclivity’s Glenn Elliott. “And the first upgrade of AccountEdge for Mac in Canada marks the first anniversary of a product that’s been very well received by Canadian small businesses and the Canadian Mac community at-large.”

New in AccountEdge for Windows:
The Canadian version of AccountEdge 2010 for Windows comes with close to a decade’s worth of features. Aside from core features including sales and purchases, banking, inventory, time billing, payroll and contact management, here is a small sampling:

* Credit card processing
* Integration with Enstore for online sales
* New command center interface
* Undo bank reconciliations
* More item attributes – brands, tags, weight, multiple images
* Maintain multiple years of transactions
* Time sheets for billing and payroll

More information on all of the features found in AccountEdge 2010 for Windows can be found on the Canadian AccountEdge website.

New in AccountEdge for Mac:
Among the notable new features in the latest version of AccountEdge for Mac are integration with Sofa’s web store Enstore, more detailed tracking of item information, and profitability of a sale analysis.

Web store integration:
Enstore is a pay-as-you-go web store that seamlessly integrates with AccountEdge. Products, images, pricing and other details are managed in AccountEdge and synced up to Enstore. AccountEdge pulls down new orders, customers, payments and taxes.

Additional item attributes:
AccountEdge 2010 comes with more robust tracking of item information, including item weight, tagging functionality, brand association, Internet price, and the ability to attach up to three images to an item for multiple viewpoints.

Profitability of a sale:
Quickly learn the profitability of a sale with the Show Profit Analysis button. It shows gross profit, margin, and cost of each item you are selling and for the entire invoice. Change the price per unit to see how it affects margin and profitability. You can show profit analysis from an order, quote, or an invoice.

A full list of new features available in AccountEdge 2010 for Mac can be found on the Canadian AccountEdge website.

Pricing and Availability:
Both the Mac and Windows versions of AccountEdge are priced at $399 USD and are available for download at the Canadian AccountEdge website. AccountEdge Network Edition is priced at $549 USD, includes a total of two user licenses, and is also available for download at the Canadian AccountEdge website. AccountEdge will also be available at select retail locations.

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Acclivity LLC develops, sells, and supports award-winning small business accounting and management software for Macintosh and Windows platforms in over 70 countries. For more information, visit Acclivity online. AccountEdge is a registered trademark of MYOB US, Inc. Other products mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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ONO se asocia con TiVo para desarrollar la TV de última generación en España

Acuerdo estratégico exclusivo con el operador de cable más grande de España para desplegar la única plataforma convergida de banda ancha y difusión en el país; los hogares españoles que tienen instaladas las redes de fibra óptica de ONO disfrutarán del control total de su TV en un nuevo entorno audiovisual

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ONO faz parceria com a TiVo para o desenvolvimento da TV da próxima geração na Espanha

Relacionamento estratégico exclusivo com a maior operadora de cabo da Espanha será responsável pela única plataforma de banda larga e transmissão convergida do país. Residências da Espanha com fibra óptica ONO terão total controle da televisão em um novo ambiente audiovisual

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ONO se asocia con TiVo para desarrollar en España la siguiente generación de servicios de televisión

La asociación estratégica en exclusiva con el mayor operador de cable de España operará la única banda ancha convergente y plataforma de banda ancha del país. Los hogares españoles que cuenten con la fibra óptica de ONO disfrutarán de un control total sobre su televisión englobada en un nuevo entorno de entretenimiento audiovisual

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Supreme Court Pro-Innovation Decision in Bilski Case Sets Stage for Augme Technologies Growth

Bilski Case Decision Expected to Advance Litigation and Patent Enforcement and Reaffirms Augme Technologies Foundational Internet Technology Portfolio

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ONO Partners With TiVo to Develop Next Generation TV in Spain

Exclusive Strategic Relationship With Largest Cable Operator in Spain Will Run the Only Converged Broadband and Broadcast Platform in the Country; Spanish Homes That Have ONO Fibre Optics Installed Will Enjoy Total Control Over Their Television in a New Audiovisual Environment

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Creators of hit Battle Bears game launches Dragon Checkers for iPad

Omaha, Nebraska – SkyVu Pictures, developer of the best-selling Battle Bears game, today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of their new iPad game, Dragon Checkers. Inspired by the artwork of the StoryBoy book app, All About Dragons, the game is a themed twist on the traditional board game, complete with dragon checker pieces and dragon roars.

Game Features:
* Select from eight dragon characters
* Learn interesting facts about each dragon character
* Play in one-player or two-player mode
* Undo a wrong move
* Roar like a dragon when the player feels a need

“We were inspired to create a themed checkers games because it’s such a popular family game. But we wanted to make it more fun for kids so we made it dragon-themed.” said Benjamin Vu, CEO of SkyVu Pictures and the creator of the mega-hit Battle Bears iPhone game series.

About StoryBoy:
A property of SkyVu Pictures, StoryBoy’s flagship products are a top-selling library for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. The animated and interactive storybooks are for children ages 1 through 7 years old. More than 20 StoryBoy books are available in the iTunes store and they have been featured on Apple’s coveted New & Noteworthy and What’s Hot lists. Visit StoryBoy online.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires OS 3.2 or later
* 17.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Dragon Checkers 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available June 30, 2010 worldwide, exclusively through the iTunes App Store, Games category, Board/Family sub-categories. Review copies are available upon request.

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Founded in 2007 by brothers Hoa and Benjamin Vu, SkyVu Pictures is an animation concept studio dedicated to producing remarkable entertainment products for mobile devices, film/television and the Internet. The studio’s most successful properties include the top-selling Battle Bears iPhone and iPad games, which won two major app awards, and the StoryBoy series of kids’ books for the iPhone and iPad that includes several top-selling book and education apps. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, SkyVu operates studios in Singapore and Vietnam. Copyright (C) 2007-2010 SkyVu Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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The Return of the Vestax Spin DJ Controller

Starnberg, Germany – algoriddim, creators of the award-winning djay software for the Mac, is excited to announce that professional and basement DJs alike can start spinning sooner with the Vestax Spin DJ controller, now shipping exclusively from the Apple Store within 24 hours of purchase. The wider availability of the immensely popular product means less time waiting and more time making algoriddim’s djay software dance to every input from the Spin’s authentic jog wheels.

With the recent introduction of algoriddim’s djay v3.1.1, Spin users can take advantage of enhanced MIDI Learn Options, improved latency and the ability to auto-save cue points set from the controller. In addition, the Spin is now compatible with algoriddim’s djay Remote app, enabling iPhone and iPod touch devices to sync up wirelessly with a user’s iTunes library for the easiest transition from the DJ booth to the dance floor.

“We’re thrilled with the huge demand for the Vestax Spin Controller, and the supreme ease with which algoriddim’s djay software integrates to give DJs of all levels an intuitive, authentic experience,” said Karim Morsy, CEO of algoriddim. “With the Apple Store restocked, enthusiasts can have fun taking their craft to the next level while also enjoying the addictive new features of algoriddim’s djay 3.1.1 and djay Remote app.”

The Spin DJ controller is designed specifically for the Mac, and mimics the classic setup of two turntables and a mixer, providing the control and physical sensation of mixing and scratching on actual records. Using the crossfader and controls for speed, looping, cue points, effects and EQ, the user can smoothly fade from one song to another and apply professional-grade effects. The Spin controller also includes a built-in audio interface with a microphone input and two stereo outputs for headphones and master. It easily connects to any Mac via USB.

Feature Highlights:
* Touch Sensor Jog Wheels: High resolution, touch-sensitive jog wheels enable the user to DJ like in analog mode when scratching or mixing
* Multi Channel Audio System: Spin comes with high quality sound for monitoring, master output and a separate microphone input
* Compact and Light: Completely travel friendly, the unit is perfect for Mac users on-the-go. A simple USB cable and djay 3 will have the user spinning wherever they please

About Vestax:
Found in 1977, in Tokyo, Japan by Mr. Hidesato Shiino, Vestax has lead the way in numerous fields in the pro audio and musical instruments industry. The founders sought to create a company that would lead the way for culture, quality and innovation. A company that would satisfy the needs and expectations of consumers. To learn more about Vestax, please visit them online.

Spin is exclusively available in Apple Stores in the USA and Canada for $249.95 (USD), as well as music retail stores worldwide, including djay 3.1.1 in the bundle. djay 3.1.1 is also available for a free 15-day trial or for purchase from djay Software, and available for purchase from Apple retail locations for $49.95 or Euro39.95 (+VAT).

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algoriddim is a Germany-based software company that specializes in next-generation Mac audio and multimedia applications. Since its inception, algoriddim has pursued sophisticated, intuitive and user-friendly software applications. Its mission is to develop software that is accessible to the average consumer while offering the quality and power of professional tools. algoriddim consistently seeks out innovative methods for accommodating the needs of its customers, and its flagship music software, djay, is now serving a broad international audience of music lovers, professional DJs and world-class musicians. To learn more about algoriddim, please them online. Copyright (C) 2010 algoriddim. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Tecnoconsult International seleziona KIT digital come partner tecnologico per il complesso di produzione video di prossima generazione e di livello mondiale, a Roma, Italia

ROMA e PRAGA, REPUBBLICA CECA--(Marketwire - June 30, 2010) - KIT digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITD), uno dei principali fornitori globali di VAMs (video asset management solutions) per servizi di integrazione di sistemi di teletrasmissione e consegna multi-schermo basati su IP, è stata selezionata come partner tecnologico e di sviluppo da Tecnoconsult International per il suo nuovo Parco Telematico dell'Audiovisivo, un complesso da 47.000 metri quadrati di livello internazionale per la produzione di video integrati in fase di sviluppo a Roma, Italia.

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Knitters Rejoice with New iPad App

Toronto, Canada – Jones APR today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of Knitting & Crocheting HD 1.0, their latest iPad app. Knitting & Crocheting HD is a full featured Knitting & Crochet app that is chock full of over 500 photographs, detailed illustrations and step-by-step instruction.

“We’ve always wanted to put together a knitting app. The iPad has provided us with a seamless platform to achieve this goal” according to Dee Jones.

The app is a family affair with Dee’s niece Brooke, proudly sporting her “Baby Wonderful” outfit on the home page. Knitting topics including Increases & Decreases, decorative touches, fixing mistakes, knitting in the round, knitting with color, finishing projects and more. The generous crochet section includes how to make slip knots, chains, slip stitches and single, half double, double, triple … even double triple crochet stitches.

This app features:
* Hundreds of pages of knitting content with gorgeous photography
* Step-by-step instruction with over 500 photos and illustrations
* Helpful Tips & Tricks
* Portrait and Landscape operation
* Search features, search by topic title or content
* Chapter Popover menus allow quick access to topics
* Handy “home-row” buttons throughout the app
* Pinch and zoom on any full page
* Includes nearly 20 projects

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 3.2 or later
* 61.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Knitting & Crocheting HD 1.0 is only $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

Knitting & Crocheting HD 1.0
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Knitting & Crocheting HD was produced by Jones APR from Toronto, Canada, which have 10 apps on the iTunes store with over 2 million total downloads. (C) 2010 Jones APR / All Rights Reserved. Apple, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and iPad are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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