Year: 2010

Analyst: Apple made two mistakes when it launched the iPhone

Analyst: Apple made two mistakes when it launched the iPhone

Posted by | Dec 7, 2010 | , |

In a note to clients — as reported by “Fortune” (http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/12/07/munster-apple-made-two-big-mistakes-when-it-launched-the-iphone/?source=yahoo_quote) — Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster says Apple made two big mistakes when it launched the iPhone.

Mistake one: Apple didn’t originally subsidize the iPhone, but it quickly corrected this error by offering the original iPhone at a lower price shortly after its release, and offering the iPhone 3G at a subsidized price one year after the original iPhone launched

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FontXChange 3.0 converts web fonts

FontXChange 3.0 converts web fonts

Posted by | Dec 7, 2010 | , |

FontGear (http://www.fontgear.net) has released FontXChange 3.0, an update of the font conversion tool for Mac OS X 10.4 and higher. It converts font files from one format to another.

Version 3.0 includes expanded web font support for conversion to WOFF, SVG, and EOT font formats, and new features to create HTML examples using the “@font-face” tags for converted web fonts for easy font support on your web sites. Other features include a completely updated user interface and font previewing, conversion support for OpenType, TrueType, and PostScript Type 1 for Mac and Windows.

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Gumdrop introduces the Drop Series for iPhone 4

Gumdrop introduces the Drop Series for iPhone 4

Posted by | Dec 7, 2010 | |

Gumdrop Cases (http://www.gumdropcases.com/) is releasing the Drop Series for the iPhone 4. Completely encased in layers of protection, it features screen and port covers, reinforced rubber bumpers on the corners, shock absorption and a heavy-duty belt clip.  

The Drop Series is available in white/black, white/blue, pink/white, black/gray and black/red for US$44.95. You can pre-order the Otterbox Defender’s rival now from the Gumdrop Cases web site, and it will ship on Dec. 15.   

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XtremeMac offers new colors for Tuffwrap iPad cases

XtremeMac offers new colors for Tuffwrap iPad cases

Posted by | Dec 7, 2010 | |

XtremeMac (http://www.extrememac.com) says its Tuffwrap iPad cases are now available in purple and white. The Tuffwrap case is designed to protect the iPad and blend fashion with functionality, durability and style. 

The Tuffwrap is an US$39.99, form-fitting, silicone case that safeguards the iPad by shielding it from unwanted scratches. It allows users full access to all controls and features textured sides for added grip.

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