The market for portable digital music devices, such as Apple’s iPod, is expected to grow from 2.4 million in 2000 to more than 9 million in 2005, according to Cahners In-Stat Group. The report notes that SONICblue’s Rio line of audio devices holds the top spot worldwide, followed by Creative Labs (Nomad), and D-Link.
Read MoreApple has updated its Hot Deals page with new offers from J&R and Outpost.com, which are both offering special discounts on software and peripherals.
Read MoreDisney Interactive today announced the release of two new interactive learning titles based on popular Playhouse Disney television programs: Rolie Polie Olie: The Search for Spot and Stanley Tiger Tales. The two titles are created for preschoolers, their parents and caregivers. Activities on both CD-ROMs allow children to examine life, social and family issues, household chores and family relationships.
Read MoreMacMinute reader Dante Cesa notes that CD-RW configurations of Apple’s PowerBook G4 are temporarily unavailable due to a parts shortage. It’s unclear when the build-to-order option will be available again; in the mean time, Apple is apparently offering customers the choice of having their orders filled with a DVD-ROM model.
Read MoreThe Mac Show, an Internet-based live radio show focusing on all things Mac, has announced their guest lineup for tonight’s broadcast (9:00-11:00 pm ET). Tonight’s guests include Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior director of hardware product marketing to discuss the iPod; Jim Heid, a technology columnist for The Los Angeles Times to discuss iTunes 2 and iPod; and Chris Breen, a long-time Macworld columnist who will offer tips for speeding up your Mac.
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