Year: 2008

Sonnet Technologies has announced the Pro Dual CompactFlash Adapter
ExpressCard/34, which enables digital photographers to transfer files
concurrently from two CF memory cards to a MacBook Pro computer
on-location or in the field, studio, or office.

The Sonnet adapter uses the 2.5 Gbps PCI Express interface
incorporated into ExpressCard slots, so it delivers performance
superior to adapters that depend on the ExpressCard slot’s USB 2.0
interface, says CEO Robert Farnsworth.

ezGear has introduced the ezSkin Plus for protective case for the
second generation iPod Touch. It’s made of silicon and has a smooth
coating to repel dirt. The ezSkin comes with a screen cleaning cloth,
a clear static screen protector a port cover for the iPod dock
connector, a removable belt clip, and a small stand.

The ezSkin for iPod touch G2 includes the ezButton feature that
covers all buttons for protection, but allows for use while in the
case. All ezSkins provide access to all ports and switches.

WaterField Designs (http://www.sfbags.com) has announced Ultrasuede
Suede Jacket cases for Apple’s upgraded iPod nano and iPod touch.
Each case is custom-fitted to the respective iPod dimensions and can
double as a screen cleaner. The cases are designed for scratch
protection, accessibility and style.

The iPod Suede Jacket (starting at US$7) is a minimalist case
offering elegant protection from scratches without bulk. The basic
Ultrasuede case fits iPods snugly and doubles as a screen cleaner.
The streamlined case includes no visible branding. It is comes in
classic black.

Bare Bones Software (www.barebones.com) has released BBEdit 9.1, an
upgrade to the HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. It’s a
maintenance release that fixes reported issues and introduces an
“Open in Additional Window” command for browser windows.

BBEdit 9.1 is available at a suggested retail price of US$125 for new
users (it’s a free update 9.0 users). Any registered owner of BBEdit
can upgrade for US$30. Anyone who purchased BBEdit 8.5 to 8.7 on or
after Jan. 1, 2008, is eligible to receive a free upgrade.

Apple released the iPhone 2.1 Software update this morning.

The iPhone 2.1 software update contains many bug fixes and improvements.