The Macintosh Business Unit at Microsoft will be offering a special Office v. X promotion from November 1, 2002 until January 5, 2003. Consumers who purchase full and upgrade versions of Microsoft Office v. X will receive a free 128 MB Fujifilm USB Drive (approx. US$150 retail value). This offer cannot be combined with the company’s Office Party promotion.
Read MoreApple today announced that it is extending the “X for Teachers” program to Canada. The program gives a free copy of Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) to every K-12 teacher in Canada. As with the U.S. “X for Teachers” program that was launched earlier this month, qualifying teachers will be provided with Mac OS X 10.2, Mac OS 9 for Classic support, and a Getting Started with Mac OS X Training CD — all without any cost to teachers for shipping, handling or postage.
Read MoreDell Computer has started selling Apple’s iPod, according to c|net. Dell will only carry the Windows versions of the iPod, with some models currently available for order by phone from Dell. Online sales are expected to start shortly. “Yep, Dell is reselling iPods,” Apple said in a statement. “We are delighted to offer our 5GB, 10GB and 20GB iPods for Windows through Dell’s direct retail channel.
Read MoreGoogie Drives has introduced the SmartLap, a new laptop stand designed for use with the iBook and PowerBook. The stand lifts the laptop to the right ergonomic working position for easier use, and also gives more space on the desktop for a full-size keyboard and mouse. The SmartLap is made of transparent plastic, and is priced at US$65. A complete list of Googie resellers can be found here.
Read MoreOur friends at DealNews and DealMac today launched DealCam, the first price comparison search engine designed for digital camera shoppers looking for an “honest bargain.” The new Web site offers quick access to the best deals on nearly 400 digital cameras, prices only from merchants that provide satisfactory customer service, Web coupons, which are provided and adjust prices automatically, and Most Popular Camera and Most Megapixels Per Dollar lists.
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