Year: 2005

Peachpit releases new Apple Training Series book

Peachpit today announced the release of “Apple Training Series: Desktop and Portable Systems, Second Edition (US$54.999, by Owen Linzmayer. “This authoritative, Apple-Certified training course is designed both for professionals who support Apple computers as well as Mac enthusiasts who want to upgrade, service, or troubleshoot their favorite machines. Fully revised, this second edition covers Apple’s new models, including the popular Mac mini and the iMac G5,” notes the announcement.

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Apple updates its Hot Deals site

Apple has updated its Hot Deals with the latest offerings from ClubMac and MacMall. Highlighted products include: Canon PowerShot Pro 1 8MP Digital Camera, Adobe Creative Suite 2 Standard Edition, Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium Upgrade with $100 mail-in rebate, LaCie 160GB Porsche-designed External FireWire Hard Drive, LaCie 250GB Extreme Triple Interface External Hard Drive, Logitech LX501 Cordless Desktop Keyboard and Mouse with $20 mail-in rebate, and more.

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EazyDraw 1.8.1 released

Dekorra Optics has released EazyDraw 1.8.1, the latest version of the company’s affordable drawing application for technical drawings, illustrations, icons, logos, stylized text, and more. Version 1.8.1 provides an important correction for users who import ClarisDraw drawings, provides performance improvements for large complex drawings, a new “Measuring Tape Cursor” and the ability to print mirror images. EazyDraw is priced at US$95 and a demo version is available.

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Meritline’s Waterproof Paper Holds Fast For Longer

MERITLINE’s WATERPROOF PAPER HOLDS FAST FOR LONGER.

Los Angeles, California, Friday, August 12, 2005 Meritline’s DuraFirm
Premium Photo Paper is not only offering a watertight deal, but also a far
longer lasting print and more vibrant colors.

When it comes to photography, many have changed to digital. It’s pretty
much a no-brainer; it’s instant, easier, and cheaper. But several niggling
problems remain. When it comes to printing your precious pics, the
no-brainer can fall on its head. Colors sometimes run and when they dry,
they=92re not quite as brilliant as a “real” photograph.

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