The Iconfactory has released Quick Pix 2004, a new freeware icon set consisting of all its Quick Pix icons released this year. “Until now, site visitors who missed a certain week’s QP release were unable to grab the goodies. As this year draws to a close, we are pleased to make these icons available to everyone in both Macintosh and PC format as well as a handy, searchable Pixadex iContainer.
Read MoreIn a BusinessWeek article about companies trying to catch up to Apple in the consumer electronics game, it is reported that Dell is now outspending Apple in product placements. “Dell is often regarded as the least Apple-like. While it regularly advertises its PCs and servers, its new line of consumer devices has enjoyed little marketing.
Read MoreNo Starch Press said today that “The Cult of Mac” by Wired News reporter Leander Kahney has sold out its first printing of 10,000 copies after being in stores for only three weeks. A second printing of 10,000 copies is underway to stock store shelves. The US$39.95 book “explores the lengths to which people will go to personalize their hardware and adopt a Mac-centric lifestyle, as documented in 280 full-color pages and more than 500 original photos.
Read MoreDigital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) today announced that its TransPod all-in-one car solution for iPod is fully compatible with the new iPod photo. The US$99.95 device lets owners transmit, charge and secure their iPod in while in their cars. “After extensive testing, DLO now confirms the iPod photo fits the TransPod as well as the current lineup of 3G, 4G and mini iPods,” the company said.
Read MoreMenuCalendarClock 1.5 from Objectpark Software is the latest version of the Mac OS X menu bar calendar and clock application. The update offers many minor new features and improvements, including enhancements to the event and ‘to do’ item overview by adding options to display “to do” items above or below the events of the selected day. MenuCalendarClock is priced at US$18.95.
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