Year: 2010

Speck announces wave of iPad cases

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | |

Speck has offered up a full line of cases, bags and other new solutions for the iPad. Pricing ranges from US$24.95 to $49.95.

The first three offerings, the PixelShield sleeve, PixelSleeve Plus carrying case and ShieldView anti-glare protective screen films for iPad offer optimum screen and device protection. Also coming are CandyShell cases, Fitted Hard Shell Cases, SeeThru and SeeThru Satin cases and PixelSkin for the iPad. For more info go to http://www.speckproducts.com .

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PlusTek announces workgroup scanner with integrated flatbed

PlusTek announces workgroup scanner with integrated flatbed

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

Plustek Technology (http://www.plustek.com/usa) has announced the new SmartOffice PL1530 scanner, Plustek’s newest ADF scanner with an integral flatbed. It will go on sale next month with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of US$349.

The SmartOffice PL1530 features two USB ports that allow the scanner to be shared between two computers for business users who want to save money and space. It’s bundled with business card reading software and a suite of document management and scanning applications.

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Apple wants to add social networking features to its online store

Apple wants to add social networking features to its online store

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

According to an Apple patent (number 2010094730) at the US Patent & Trademark Office, Apple wants to enhance the shopping atmosphere of its online store by adding social networking features.

Representing activity in an online store is disclosed. Information associated with the activities of a second visitor to the store is received. An indication of the presence of a first visitor at the store is also received. The activities of the second visitor are displayed to the first visitor. The inventor is David A. Koski.

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