Year: 2005

Griffin offers Lapel Mic multipurpose stereo microphone

Posted by | Jan 15, 2005 | |

Griffin Technology today announced the Lapel Mic, a multipurpose lapel microphone that offers stereo audio input for recording interviews, lectures and other events. An iPod equipped with the Griffin iTalk voice recorder instantly becomes a mobile recording unit, notes Griffin. The Lapel Mic, in combination with Griffin iMic or PowerWave, also works as a desktop or mobile recording solution. The accessory features a standard 3.5mm stereo mini-jack and a swivel clip.

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Speck announces first third-party case for iPod shuffle

Posted by | Jan 14, 2005 | |

Speck Products today announced the first third-party case for Apple’s new iPod Shuffle. Designed with shock-absorbing, tear-resistant plastic, the SkinTight for iPod Shuffle case “adds protection without adding bulk.” It features a two-part design that allows for easy synching and charging of the iPod shuffle and is scheduled to begin shipping in February. Singles in multiple colors will be priced at $19.95 and 3-packs will be priced at US$29.95.

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Macworld Expo San Francisco 2005 Showtime Awards

Posted by | Jan 14, 2005 | |

by Larry Angell – We’re pleased to announce the MacMinute Showtime Awards for the 2005 Macworld Conference & Expo held in San Francisco this week. Below you’ll find our editor’s picks of 12 of the coolest, most interesting hardware and software products shown during the Mac extravaganza. To be considered for an award, products had to either have started shipping or have been demonstrated during the event. Among the winners are: Apple’s Mac mini, Panic’s Transmit 3, Better Energy Systems’ Solio, Griffin’s SmartDeck, and Bare Bones’ TextWrangler 2.0.

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