The “Buy One FileMaker, Give One Free” holiday promotion, originally announced October 5, 2004, ends next week (December 15th). For every individual who purchases a copy of FileMaker Pro 7, the company will provide a second copy of the product to a friend, colleague, customer or a charity. To assist with charitable product contributions, FileMaker has partnered with Gifts In Kind International, the world’s leading charity in product philanthropy.
Read MoreQuickerTek today announced new iBook carry handles for 12 and 14-inch iBooks. The aluminum handles, which attach to the outside of the iBook, also serve as an adjustable stand for the iBook when it is on a desktop. The handles are priced at US$50 and will be available in January 2005.
Read MoreCiting expectations for holiday sales, J.P. Morgan Securities has lifted its revenue and earning per share estimates for Apple, reports CBS Marketwatch. “While we believe concerns over Apple’s valuation are certainly understandable given the stock’s rapid rise, we believe expectations for the company’s revenue and profit growth may still prove conservative,” J.P. Morgan told clients.
Read MoreIn a somewhat small story today on BusinessWeek.com, the magazine takes a look at a few of the many iPod accessories available this holiday season. While an iPod certainly makes a great gift for friends and loved ones, giving accessories to existing iPod owners would be a much less expensive strategy to get some of those names off your gift list.
Read MoreDigiTimes.com today notes that the Chinese Economic Daily News reports Apple is expected to increase its procurement of IT products in Taiwan from US$4 billion this year to $5 billion in 2005. “To cope with increasing business volume, Apple has expanded its procurement office in Taiwan to about 100 staff members, up from 20 three years ago. The company has also changed the name from Asia Procurement Office to Apple Procurement Office, the paper said.” Apple has declined comment.
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