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LaCie (http://www.lacie.com) has introduced its first network-attached storage solution to feature Wi-Fi. Basically, it’s the company’s version of the Apple Time Capsule. It’s not quite as easy to set up as Apple’s product, but it’s still a serious competitor.
Read MoreMophie (http://www.mophie.com) is offering new color availability for the $79.95 juice pack air for the iPhone 4 and the $59.95 workbook protective case for the iPad.
The workbook, which launched in late October in black, white and orange, now also comes in two new color combinations: chocolate with cyan strap and cement with yellow strap. Glossy white and soft-touch red colors join the line of juice pack air for iPhone 4 external rechargeable battery cases, which have previously only been available in soft-touch black.
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Speck (http://www.speckproducts.com) has introduced the US$34.95 CandyShell Flip for the iPhone 4. With the case you can dock the phone without removing it from its case.
The Flip’s single-piece, patent-pending design is based on Speck’s CandyShell. It offers a hard shell with soft, rubberized interior lining and button covers that provide shock-absorbent insulation against bumps and drops. The lower portion of the case features a hinged flip-back panel to facilitate docking. When the case is removed from the dock, the panel simply flips down into place to keep your phone protected.
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InterLingua Publishing has announced its full collection of EngLits summaries (http://www.englits.com) of classic books of more than 80 titles in Apple’s iBookstore.
Some of the EngLits titles include William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, Charles Dicken’s “Great Expectations” and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”. EngLits summaries of classic books were developed to assist high school and college students to fully comprehend all of their school required reading.
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