Year: 2005

AP: ‘Panic ensues in rush for cheap laptops’

Posted by | Aug 16, 2005 | |

The Henrico County school system is selling 1,000 used iBooks for US$50 at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond Virginia, when it turned into a “violent stampede,” reports AP. “People threw themselves forward, screaming and pushing each other. A little girl’s stroller was crushed in the stampede. “Witnesses said an elderly man was thrown to the pavement, and someone in a car tried to drive his way through the crowd,” notes the report.

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Numark introduces iDJ iPod DJ Mixer

Posted by | Aug 16, 2005 | |

Numark Industries today announced the iDJ Mixer for iPod portable music players. The iDJ enables users to integrate two iPods into a portable and user-friendly DJ system, as well as a basic playback device and dual charging/docking station. Technical specifications include large navigation controls, lighted console, 3-band equalizer, and phono, line and USB inputs for external connectivity. iDJ is expected in October 2005.

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NTI launches Shadow 2.0 backup software

Posted by | Aug 16, 2005 | |

NewTech Infosystems today announced the launch of NTI Shadow 2.0, an always-on, data backup solution with two special, limited time offers. During the next 90 days, users who visit the NTI Web site or click can download the software for US$.99 — a savings of $29 over the usual price Anyone clicking on the banner ad (purchasers and non-purchasers) will be taken to a page offering a 50% savings toward the purchase of any NTI product.

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