XtremeMac today announced its new MicroPack battery pack for all Dock connector iPods. Capable of providing up to five times as much audio playback time as a fully charged iPod nano, MicroPack also serves as a syncing dock when connected to a computer via USB cable. Depending on iPod model and settings, MicroPack can provide up to 80 hours of audio playback for the iPod nano and up to 8 hours of video playback for the iPod with video.
Read MoreMark Stahlman, an analyst with Caris & Company, reiterated an “above average” rating on Apple but addressed some concerns for the company, reports Forbes. Stahlman raised earnings-per-share estimates for fiscal 2006 and 2007 to US$2.59 and $3.06, respectively, from $1.91 and $2.33. “With perhaps 135% year-over-year sales growth for iPods and only 5% for Macs in the quarter, Apple’s computer sales momentum is waning,” the analyst said.
Read MoreMacworld and Aspyr will co-host the sixth annual MacBowl tonight, a Macintosh industry bowling competition and benefit event to support the computer lab in an at-risk San Francisco elementary school.
Read MoreFileWave today announced the release of the latest version of its software management suite, FileWave 2.5.
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