SMART Board software supports latest Mac operating system SMART Board software compatible with Mac OS X Leopard CALGARY, Alberta --- January 15, 2008--- SMART Technologies announces SMART Board software 9.7 supports Mac OS X Leopard, Apple's latest operating system. For users of the new Leopard operating system, the familiar interface of SMART Board software is newly available in Spanish. Other supported languages are English, French, Gaelic (Scottish) and German. SMART Board software also supports Mac OS version 10.4. SMART Board software is the power behind every SMART Board interactive whiteboard, Sympodium interactive pen display and AirLiner wireless slate. Version 9.7 makes creating, managing and using digital content easier. SMART Board software can easily bring together ideas, content and interactivity to create fun and engaging interactive digital lessons, particularly when used with a market-leading SMART Board interactive whiteboard. "Growing numbers of teachers are using...

EyeTV 3 - New User Interface, Smart Guides, and Network Sharing of Your Recordings Archive San Francisco, 15 January 2008 - Elgato Systems announces EyeTV 3, an extensive update to its multiple award-winning EyeTV television software. In addition to a new, intuitive user interface, the software offers an extended program guide featuring intelligent searching and recording functionality, numerous new network features, and additional highlights. A full version of EyeTV 3 is available for $79.95, owners of EyeTV 2 can obtain the upgrade at a reduced price of $39.95. Also new from Elgato at Macworld 2008 are updates to the EyeTV Hybrid and EyeTV 250 Plus television receivers, which now extend reception of over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) and analogue cable channels with reception of unencrypted digital cable (Clear QAM) channels. New User Interface The completely redesigned user interface offers a new programs window in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard look and feel: The sidebar on the left presents all...

Ovolab releases Phlink 4, a major upgrade to its award-winning telephony solution. San Francisco, CA (USA) - January 15, 2008 - Ovolab(R) today released the fourth major release of Ovolab Phlink, its innovative and award-winning telephony software for the Mac. Ovolab Phlink 4 adds powerful new features and a revamped user interface. Widely used in the home, home office and in businesses, Ovolab Phlink greets callers with personalized greetings, plays custom ringtones, sends voice messages by email and much more. Version 4 enhances your productivity thanks to a number of new features, including call screening and talking caller ID. Version 4 provides an even tighter integration with Mac OS X: see iChat buddy status for contacts, directly from the call log; view call notifications over the network without requiring the Phlink application to be running, and much more. Ovolab Phlink is the ultimate message center for your Mac: it answers telephone calls and identifies callers using Caller...

Apple Announces Major Software Upgrade for iPod touch MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO--January 15, 2008--Apple today announced a major software upgrade for the iPod touch, making the best iPod into even more--the world's best Wi-Fi mobile device. iPod touch customers already have the most advanced mobile web browser in the world with Safari, and now Apple is adding five more great mobile applications--Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather and Notes. The iPod touch software upgrade also includes new features such as Web Clips, a customizable home screen and beginning today, the ability to watch iTunes Movie Rentals. New iPod touch products shipping from the factory will include the software upgrade and existing iPod touch customers can get the software upgrade for $19.99 by purchasing and downloading it from iTunes (www.itunes.com). "These amazing new mobile applications make iPod touch not only the best iPod, but the best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "With its...

Apple Announces Time Capsule Wireless Backup for all Your Macs MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO--January 15, 2008--Apple today introduced Time Capsule, a backup appliance that automatically and wirelessly backs up everything on one or more Macs running Leopard, the latest release of Apple's Mac OS X operating system including the amazing Time Machine automatic backup software. Time Capsule combines an 802.11n base station with a server grade hard disk in one small package. Simply plug it in, then easily set up automatic wireless backup for every Mac in your house to a single Time Capsule with just a few clicks. Time Capsule offers the benefits of a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station, and comes in two models: a 500 gigabyte model for just $299 and a 1 terabyte model for just $499. "Bring Time Capsule home, plug it in, click a few buttons on your Macs and voila--all the Macs in your house are being backed up automatically, every hour of every day," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "With Time...

Apple Premieres iTunes Movie Rentals With All Major Film Studios New Apple TV Software Lets You Rent Movies Directly from Your Widescreen TV MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO--January 15, 2008--Apple today announced iTunes Movie Rentals featuring movies from all the major movie studios including 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Lionsgate and New Line Cinema. Users can rent movies for as low as $2.99 and watch them on their Macs or PCs, all current generation iPods*, iPhone and Apple TV. iTunes Movie Rentals launches today and will offer over 1,000 titles by the end of February, including over 100 titles in stunning high definition video with 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound which users can rent directly from their widescreen TV using Apple TV. iTunes Movie Rentals are priced at $2.99 for library titles and $3.99 for new releases, and high definition versions are just...

Twentieth Century Fox & Apple Introduce iTunes Digital Copy DVDs Include Free Copy of Movie for iTunes MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO--January 15, 2008--Twentieth Century Fox and Apple today announced Digital Copy for iTunes, which provides customers who purchase a DVD with an additional Digital Copy of the movie. Just like movies purchased from the iTunes Store, an iTunes Digital Copy can effortlessly be transferred to iTunes and then viewed on a PC or Mac, iPod with video, iPhone or on Apple TV. The first DVD to make its debut with iTunes Digital Copy is the Special Edition DVD premiere of the Family Guy "Star Wars" parody, "Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest," which is being released in stores today. Fox and Apple are planning to deliver many more DVDs with iTunes Digital Copy this year. "One of the most requested features DVD buyers have been asking for is the ability to get the movies they bought into their iTunes library," said Jim Gianopulos, chairman and chief executive officer of...

HP Expands Professional Photo Printer Offerings for Advanced Amateur Photographers SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2008 -- HP today unveiled at Macworld Expo the HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer, rounding out the company's growing portfolio of printing solutions for the advanced amateur market. The HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer enables photographers to create and publish professional-quality portraits, landscapes, marketing collateral and other image-rich materials and features several technological advancements to ensure outstanding performance and brilliant, predictable color. Breakthroughs in color management The HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer contains several color management advancements that simplify the printing experience. The printer is seamlessly integrated with Adobe Photoshop CS3, enabling users to print directly from their preferred workflow. The choice is then automatically synchronized with the color management setting, eliminating issues associated with "...

Extensis Announces Universal Type Server at Macworld Expo New product line offers the only professional and scalable font management client/server solution for both large corporations and smaller creative environments. Macworld Conference and Expo, SAN FRANCISCO, CA., January 15, 2008 -- Extensis, a brand of Celartem Inc., today announced Universal Type Server, its next generation server-based font management solution for both Macintosh and Windows environments. Universal Type Server will benefit creative professionals, workgroups and IT administrators alike by offering three editions of the solution: Universal Type Server Lite, Professional and Corporate editions. Extensis will be showcasing Universal Type Server at its Macworld Expo booth #1020 this week. Universal Type Server is Extensis' next generation font server capable of handling all font-related issues that may arise while working in font-intensive workflows. Universal Type Server provides an easy-to-use and intuitive tool...

SeeFile Announces SeeFile4 Collaboration DAM Software - the New Way to Communicate SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2008 -- SeeFile (http://www.seefile.com), the leading developer of web server software for sharing media files, is announcing Release 4.0 of its product at a press conference at MacWorld Expo today. With one-click installation, approval features, and 3D, Flash and RAW support, SeeFile4 rivals corporate DAM systems costing $10,000 and up. The company is also announcing UK and Australian distributors for the product, and seeking additional distributors worldwide. SeeFile4 incorporates a host of new innovations, and is fully compatible with Apple's OSX 10.5 Leopard operating system. New features of SeeFile4 include: -- One step installation with embedded PostGres SQL database -- New approval workflow that increases productivity and customer use -- Support for DWF, Flash(.FLV) and a wide range of RAW files -- 30 day trial version available for immediate download SeeFile4 runs...

Lexmark introduces new color laser MFP to elevate office productivity LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 15, 2008 -- Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today introduced the Lexmark X560n color laser multifunction product (MFP), giving business customers access to high-quality, professional color printing in an easy-to-use all-in-one device. "The Lexmark X560n adds another option to Lexmark's award-winning line of color laser MFPs for customers looking to bring the power of color to their business," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "The X560n is also Energy Star certified, making it an ideal product for environmentally conscious customers seeking to make greener purchases." Designed for customers who print and copy color documents frequently, the Lexmark X560n features business-class performance, printing at speeds up to 31 pages per minute (ppm) in black and 20 ppm in color in addition to fast copying and robust fax and...

Today, the first day of Macworld, Google announced new improvements to the integrated Google experience on iPhone. The previous version, launched just over a month ago, brought together our suite of web applications -- including Search, Gmail, Calendar, Reader, and more -- into one easy-to-use interface. Since then, we've streamlined the interface even further, making the applications faster and improving their usability. Some of the improvements announced today include: * Improved UI: The applications look and feel slicker, and they are easier to activate, navigate and use via a touch-screen. * Customization of default tabs: Now Google users can have easy access to their favorite applications by customizing the applications that appear on the Google.com menu bar. Users simply choose their favorite Google applications to bring them to the front menu, ensuring that they'll be close at hand whenever they're needed. Switching between applications is effortless, as users only need to sign...

CRU-DataPort acquires WiebeTech: Customers and Resellers benefit from wider selection of Data Storage and Data Security solutions Vancouver WA and Wichita KS - January 14, 2008 -- WiebeTech, a premier developer of computer storage and forensic solutions, has been purchased by CRU-DataPort of Vancouver , Washington , a global leader in data security and data mobility products. "We are pleased to add WiebeTech employees and their highly respected product line to our organization. WiebeTech will become a fully supported brand of CRU-DataPort," said Randal Barber, president & CEO of CRU-DataPort. "We believe their innovative products, combined with the channel-centric operations of CRU-DataPort, will provide great synergy to enhance the development of WiebeTech products. WiebeTech's creative use of technology, as demonstrated in the new Drive eRazer data security product, will also be used to add new features in our popular DataPort and Data Express product lines." James Wiebe,...

SoftRAID, LLC announces the release and immediate shipment of SoftRAID 3.6.6. Sebastapool, CA SoftRAID 3.6.6 is an update which improves Leopard compatibility and adds the ability to convert SoftRAID volumes to Apple format (including Apple RAID). SoftRAID 3.6.6 fixes several bugs with Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5) which have been reported over the past several months. SoftRAID 3.6.6 also incorporates many work-arounds for bugs in the currently shipping version of Leopard (version 10.5.1). SoftRAID 3.6.6 now allows users to convert their SoftRAID disks to Apple disk format (and back to SoftRAID afterwards). Non-RAID SoftRAID volumes are converted to standard Apple volumes, while SoftRAID stripe and mirror volumes are converted to Apple RAID volumes with this feature. This is useful for firmware updating which requires standard Apple volumes, for compatibility / performance testing and to allow users to try out SoftRAID's unique features with zero risk. "This version of SoftRAID is our best...

MacTech Releases Preview of Office 2008 for Mac Benchmark Results - Over 2500 tests performed to compare Office 2008 with Office 2004 - Compares PowerBook G4, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Intel iMac, and Mac Pro - Compares Both Tiger and Leopard January 13, 2008 -- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- MacTech today released a preview of the results of its extensive benchmark study of Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac. MacTech's goal was to see how well Office applications performed compared to Office 2004 under both Apple's Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard, across a variety of configurations. The large suite of over 2500 tests was performed comparing the PowerBook G4, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Intel iMac, and Mac Pro. The purpose of the testing and the article are to answer the questions "Is the now Universal Microsoft Office 2008 faster than Office 2004?" "MacTech Labs has been doing product evaluations and testing for over 20 years. Our focus is to help those in the industry not only in making tough decisions,...

NEWERTECH ANNOUNCES MAXPOWER 802.11n/g/b WIRELESS ROUTER & ADAPTER LINE AT MACWORLD EXPO Lowest Priced Fully Mac OS X Supported Router & Adapters Offers Up To 4X Greater Range & Fastest Wireless Data Transfer Rates For Home and Office January 11, 2008, San Francisco -- Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) http://www.newertech.com, the leading developer of PC, Macintosh and iPod performance upgrades and accessories, today announced that it will debut the NewerTech MAXPower 802.11n/g/b Wireless Router and Adapter line at Macworld Expo, held next week in San Francisco. The MAXPower 802.11n/g/b Wireless Router and Adapter line is the lowest-priced fully Mac OS X supported 802.11 wireless product line available on the market, delivering up to 4 times the range and the fastest data transfer rates for wireless home and office networking. The MAXPower 802.11n/g/b Router and Adapter line includes: Router: * MAXPower 802.11n/g/b Wireless Router for $97.99. Adapters: * MAXPower 802....

ONSET COMPUTER CORPORATION UNVEILS MAC-BASED WIRELESS WEATHER STATION New HOBO Remote Monitoring System provides remote, 24/7 access to weather data via the Internet BOURNE, MA, January 10, 2008 -- Onset Computer Corporation, the "HOBO" data logger company, today unveiled the HOBO Remote Monitoring System, a state-of-the-art, research-grade weather station that provides growers, researchers and others with instant access to data anywhere, anytime via the Internet. The new system, which is priced at a fraction of the cost of competitive solutions, combines research-grade weather station hardware with built-in GSM cellular communications and HOBOlink, a revolutionary new web-enabled software platform. HOBOlink allows users to access current and historical data on their Macs, set alarm notifications and relay activations, and manage and control HOBO Remote Monitoring systems without having to go into the field. Key system advantages include: * Fast, easy deployment -- The HOBO Remote...

WebAssist Releases Dreamweaver Tools for Kuler New, free tool supported by the Kuler community provides Dreamweaver users with latest access to colors San Francisco -- January 10, 2008 -- WebAssist today announced the release of the free Dreamweaver Tools for Kuler, enabling instant access to the most recent, popular, or highest-rated colors and palettes right within Dreamweaver. With development contributions and support from the Adobe Kuler community, users can now experience the best in color choices and palette selections through Dreamweaver Tools for Kuler. Kuler is the Adobe web application for designers to create, explore, and share color schemes. WebAssist's Dreamweaver Tools for Kuler enables users to get the latest colors and sample colors from any Dreamweaver color picker. In addition, users can now insert a hex color value into code with a single mouse click. Dreamweaver Tools for Kuler include the following capabilities and benefits: * Dreamweaver Tools for Kuler works...

OWC ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF FB-DIMM 800MHz MEMORY UPGRADES FOR LATEST APPLE MAC PRO 8-CORE XEONS Matched-Pair Memory Kits for Apple Mac Pro up to 32GB for as low as $48.75/GB Upgrade to 16GB for less than 1/4th, Upgrade to 32GB for less than 1/3rd the cost of Factory Options January 9th, 2008, Woodstock, IL, -- Other World Computing (OWC) http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company and a leading after-market supplier of memory upgrades for the Mac Pro, today announced availability of OWC Memory Upgrade Kits for the latest Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon models (new Mac Pro models announced yesterday). Priced as low as $48.75 per GB, OWC is offering upgrades at a savings of well over 70% as compared to factory-installed and other competitors. The OWC (FB-DIMM) 800MHz DDR2 72-Bit ECC fully-buffered Memory Upgrade Modules are available in matched sets of 1.0GB, 2.0GB, and 4.0GB modules for up to 32.0GB of total memory (see full pricing info below). OWC has been providing...

New wide-screen interactive whiteboard provides teachers with more work space SMART Board 685 interactive whiteboard supports wide-screen computers and projectors CALGARY, Alberta --- January 9, 2008 --- SMART Technologies announces the SMART BoardTM 685 interactive whiteboard, a wide-format interactive whiteboard with a 16:10 aspect ratio that measures 87 inches (221 cm) on the diagonal. The extra wide format offers 20 percent more working space than a SMART Board 680 interactive whiteboard and provides a solution for teachers who choose to adopt 16:10 wide-screen projectors. The SMART Board 685 interactive whiteboard adds to SMART's existing wide-format interactive whiteboard offering -- the SMART Board 690 interactive whiteboard with a 16:9 aspect ratio -- making SMART the only company to offer two wide-format interactive whiteboards. The new product caters to the growing number of teachers using native 16:10 laptops and projectors. The 685 also offers an expansion slot on the pen...

iTools 9: Apache Web Serving Made Easy Web-based Configuration for Apache, DNS, FTP on Mac OS X Santa Barbara, CA, January 9, 2008. Tenon announced today the release and immediate availability of iTools 9, with the latest Apache 2.2.6, for both Intel and PPC Macs with Leopard or Tiger. Tenon's iTools is a ninth-generation commercial web-based GUI for configuration and management of Apache, DNS and FTP. iTools' secure, domain-specific, browser-based web administration makes Apache on Mac OS X the easiest web server in the world to administer. On Apple's Mac OS X Intel client platform, iTools features unbeatable price performance characteristics. In addition to including the newest Apache, Tenon's iTools 9 now includes many improvements and bug fixes to both DNS and FTP. iTools 9's enhanced FTP support has a built-in File Manager that lets you assign clients to unique groups and let all members of a particular group share in the uploading, deleting and renaming of content files. With...

Apple Introduces New Mac Pro Fastest Mac Ever--Eight Processor Cores Standard CUPERTINO, California--January 8, 2008--Apple today introduced the new Mac Pro with eight processor cores and a new system architecture that delivers up to twice the performance of its predecessor*. The new Mac Pro combines two of Intel's new 45 nanometer Quad-Core Xeon processors running up to 3.2 GHz, powerful new graphics and up to 4TB of internal storage to offer the ideal system for creative professionals, 3D digital content creators and scientists. The standard 8-core configuration starts at just $2,799. "The new Mac Pro is the fastest Mac we've ever made," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With 3.2 GHz 8-core Xeon processing, a 1600 MHz front side bus and 800 MHz memory, the new Mac Pro uses the fastest Intel Xeon architecture on the market." The new Mac Pro features the latest Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 series processors based on state-of-the-art 45nm...

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN)--Minneapolis-based JAMF Software has made the Recon Suite independent from their full-featured client management system. The Recon Suite provides a cross platform inventory solution for an entire network. For those system administrators who are bogged down by asset management demands, the Recon Suite collects and builds a network inventory database, including information on Macintosh and Windows hardware, operating systems, installed applications, disk space, fonts, plugins, and patches. Designed by professionals with system administration backgrounds, the Recon Suite seamlessly integrates with commercial and educational organizations. "I was a system engineer at a large university, so I know the frustrations with inventory collection," says Zach Halmstad, JAMF co-founder. Business partner Chip Pearson adds, "People have approached us needing a cross platform tool to help with internal audits and compliance, and we are glad that we can provide a robust solution at...

NEWERTECH ANNOUNCES iPHONE ACCESSORY LINE Six Unique Products Add iPhone Functionality & User Convenience To be Introduced at Macworld 2008 January 3, 2008, Woodstock, IL -- Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) http://www.newertech.com, the leading developer of PC, Macintosh and iPod performance upgrades and accessories, today announced its new NewerTech iPhone Accessory Line consisting of six products that add iPhone functionality and user convenience. The NewerTech iPhone Accessory Line will be debuted at Macworld, held January 15-18, 2008 in San Francisco. The NewerTech iPhone Accessory Line includes: * NewerTech iPhone Speaker Dock & Hands-Free Mic - speaker phone. * NewerTech Hands-Free Mic & Earbud - hands-free communication while driving. * NewerTech iPhone Mic Extender Cable - mic extender for hands-free use. * NewerTech Bass Response Earbuds - noise reduction and sound quality enhancer. * NewerTech iPhone Headphone Jack Adapter - links to headphone connectors. *...