Author: dsellers

‘MacVoices’ looks at Drobo FS

On the new “MacVoices” (http://www.macvoices.com), Mark Fuccio, the senior director of Products & Markets for Data Robotics, introduces the newest Drobo product, the Drobo FS.

Need a file server? The Drobo FS is for you. Boasting “plug and share” storage technology that is even easier than previous Drobo models, the Drobo FS can also use apps to morph into a specialized media server, FTP server, web server and even your own personal cloud using the new Oxygen Cloud Drobo app, Fuccio says.

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GelaSkins announces line if iPad skins

GelaSkins (http://www.gelaskins.com) has announced a new line of US$29.95 GelaSkins for the iPad. Users can now choose from a wide range of images and designs.
 
Stock designs from all online catalogs are available for the iPad, along with customizable skins through the Do-It-Yourself service.  The new line of GelaSkins for the iPad cover non-screen portions of the front and back of the device.
 

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TikiCase releases new iPhone cases

TikiCase (http://www.tikicase.com) has released the Tiki iPhone case. It’s named after the South Pacific deity from the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. It “transforms” the Apple smarkphone into a tiki by wrapping the phone in a snug-fitting silicone skin, designed to look like traditional Polynesian tiki.

The Tiki case is available in two colors: ocean blue and Hawaiian wood. It costs US$29.97 and works with the iPhone 3G and 3GS.

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Apple wins five Red Dot design awards

This year Apple received one Red Dot award for the 13-inch MacBook Pro and four Red Dot awards for “Best of the Best” with the iMac, Magic Mouse, iPod shuffle and the iPad.

Apple took 1% of all 45 “Best of the Best” awards. The Red Dot awards were selected from 4,252 products sent from 57 countries. Also, recently the Apple Industrial Design team lead by Jonathan Ive received four iF product design awards.

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— Fabio M. Zambelli

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