SendStation Systems today announced that its Dock Extender for iPod has begun shipping. The Dock Extender allows users to dock the iPod or attach dock-mounted accessories without constantly peeling the iPod from its case. Dock Extender for iPod is priced at US$28.95. The company has also relaunched smartCharge, its popular iPod car charger, and cut its price — it now comes bundled with a special audio-enabled USB-iPod Sync & Charge cable.
Read MoreFastmac today announced that it has started shipping its Blu-Ray optical drive upgrade for Apple’s PowerBook, iBook & MacBook Pro laptops. The new slimline, slot loading drive provides up to 50GB of storage on one disk, without sacrificing compatibility with standard DVD & CD recordable media. Fastmac’s Blu-Ray optical drive has been tested and certified compatible with Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 video production software. The drive is available now for a special introductory price of US$799.95.
Read MoreAspyr Media today announced they will publish the fifth expansion pack for The Sims 2 — The Sims 2 Seasons — with an anticipated release for the Mac in late May 2007. The Sims 2 Seasons is licensed by Electronic Arts and is being developed for Mac by Aspyr Studios. “The Sims 2 Seasons builds on the celebrated The Sims 2 experience that allows players to create and control virtual characters throughout their lives while determining the outcome of their relationships and choosing their destiny.
Read MoreMacgametore.com today announced the availability of Real Arcade’s AquaPark for the Macintosh. “Fill the AquaPark with colorful and exotic fish in this exciting and original challenge. Click on the swimming fish and they’ll become trapped in a bubble and float to the surface where they’ll be collected and sent off to the AquaPark. AquaPark includes two thrilling game modes plus a relaxing aquarium mode. The more fish you collect, the more exciting your aquarium will be.
Read MoreA story out of Reuters today says that Apple may have the advantage when it enters contract negotiations with record labels over the next month.
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