Year: 2006

ContentBarrier X4, ISB X4 Antispam Edition released

Intego today announced Internet Security Barrier X4 Antispam Edition and ContentBarrier X4. Internet Security Barrier X4 Antispam Edition (US$89.90, $49.95 upgrade) is a native Intel-compatible security suite for Mac OS X Tiger, and includes three applications: NetBarrier X4, VirusBarrier X4, and Personal Antispam X4. This release features: Intego widgets for monitoring and updates; optimizations for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, for faster operations; and improved user interfaces.

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Macgamesfiles.com now offers free Mac game hosting

Macgamefiles.com is now offering free Mac game hosting for shareware, freeware developers. Macgamefiles.com currently hosts hundreds of demos, shareware games, and more. In April 2006, Macgamefiles.com servers served nearly 20 terabytes of data (that’s 20,000 GB). in return to hosting the file, mgf asks that you point your download to the Macgamefiles.com page that contains your product. The mgf staff will notify you via email (you must provide your email address in the file submission page) when the file is available.

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BeLight Software launches Disc Artwork contest

BeLight Software today announced its Disc Artwork contest. Participants are welcome to send their CD cover designs from June 6th till June 12th, 2006. The two best designs will receive an Epson Stylus R220 Photo Printer each. All other participants will receive 15% discount on Disc Cover software for Mac. Entries must be done with Disc Cover, the company’s tool for creating CDs and DVDs. A demo version is available.

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OWC drops prices on SuperDrive DVD/CD solutions

Other World Computing (OWC) today announced an immediate price reduction, with prices as low as US$44.99, on its SuperDrive Upgrade Kits allowing Apple users to upgrade PowerMacs, iMacs, PowerBooks, and eMacs. Kits for these various Mac models are user-installable and allow users to burn DVDs as fast as 16X, Dual-Layer 8.5GB DVDs up to 8X, or CDs at up to 40X. DVD read speeds are up to 16X and CD Read at up to 40X. All kits come with required cabling/mounting hardware.

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XtremeMac announces ship date, lower price for MicroMemo

XtremeMac today announced that its MicroMemo digital audio recorder for iPod will begin shipping in early July and will carry a US$59.95 suggested retail price. The one-touch recording device incorporates a detachable, omnidirectional microphone and a built-in speaker for instant playback without headphones. MicroMemo attaches to the iPod via the Dock connector and records 16-bit audio in high- or low-quality formats.

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