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MenuCalendar 1.1a is a handy, free Mac OS X utility that places a pop-down calendar in the menu bar. The new version corrects a bug under Mac OS X 10.1.

Powerlogix has released G3/G4 Cache Profiler 1.5, a utility that offers an overview of your systems processor configuration that allows users to tweak cache performance and more. The new version adds support for Power PC 7410 G4 processors that are found on its iForce and BlueChip G4 upgrades.

MP3.com has published a glowing review of Apple’s iPod, awarding the device its highest rating. The site praises the iPod’s elegance, high-quality headphones, backlit LCD, and FireWire connectivity, although it found fault in the lack of an equalizer and missing carrying case or belt clip.

Macworld has announced the winners of this year’s Eddy awards, which are presented to the best software and hardware products in a number of categories, as selected by the magazine. Apple’s PowerBook G4 takes the cake for Hardware Product of the Year, while Microsoft’s Office v.X received the software counterpart to that award. The SuperDrive, found in higher-end Power Mac G4 configurations, was named Technology of the Year, while Mac OS X 10.1 received the Impact Award.

Econ Technologies has announced the release of Portraits & Prints Template Maker, a custom layout designer for the Mac OS X-only Portraits & Prints. “The Template Maker makes Portraits & Prints the perfect solution for printing any style of photo and an important piece of the Apple digital lifestyle,” said D. Proni, President of Econ Technologies in the press release.