Year: 2002

eZedia Inc. has announced the release of eZediaMX 3.0, a new version of its multimedia authoring software for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. eZediaMX 3.0 allows users of all skill levels to combine and edit digital media, including video, graphics, animation, sound, MP3s, VRs and text. eZediaMX 3.0 is available now for US$239; upgrades are available for $99.

Bare Bones Software is offering BBEdit for US$84 this week—a $35 discount—as part of its “Not-at-the-Show” special offer. The upgrade is priced at $44. Both offers include a free limited edition BBEdit T-shirt.

Apple’s traditional iMac continues to be available from the Apple Store in three configurations: 500MHz/CD-ROM in Indigo for $799, and 600MHz/CD-RW in Graphite or Snow for $999. It’s unclear whether Apple will continue to offer the models to keep the iMac entry level price lower than $1,299, or whether they’ll only offer the models while supply exists.

Hitachi America today introduced the CML181, an 18-inch flat-panel LCD display that features Hitachi’s Super IPS technology for improved image clarity and reduced color shift from any viewing angle. Features include a 1280×1024 resolution, VGA and DVI connectivity, 235 nit brightness, 300:1 contrast ratio, .28mm pixel pitch, integrated speakers, volume control on the bezel and an integrated headphone jack.

Steve Jobs’ Macworld Expo keynote has just ended. For details, visit our live coverage page. Among the announcements: iPhoto [download], iBook price reductions and a 14-inch model, and a brand new flat-panel iMac. Apple’s stock is down about 50 cents (2.25%) following the keynote.