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Video demos ‘cases on wheel’s for the iMac

Wheels Away (http://www.wheelsaway.com) has posted a video on their web site demoing their carrying cases for iMacs. The “cases on wheels” work with 21.5-inch, 24-inch and even 27-inch models.

Wheels Away cases are waterproof, durable, lightweight, silver, and sleek. The company offers a 30-day warranty. The Wheels Away cases are US$149, $159 and $229, respectively, for the 21.5-inch, 24-inch and 27-inch models.

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Jobs named most influential in T3 Tech 100

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been named the most influential person in tech as T3 reveals the “T3 Tech 100 for 2010” (http://tech100.t3.com/).

Riding high on the success of the iPad and iPhone 4, T3’s panel of expert judges felt that Jobs “embodies Apple, propelling the company forward as the instigator and first true genius of the tech lifestyle age.” 



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VMWare announces $9.99 Fusion Upgrade Program

VMware has announced an US$9.99 VMware Fusion Upgrade Program for users of any version of Parallels Desktop for Mac.

For a limited time, users can make the switch to VMware Fusion for less than 10 bucks, a $30 cost saving from the usual VMware Fusion upgrade and a $40 cost savings from upgrading to Parallels Desktop 6. More information on the VMware Fusion Upgrade Program can be found at www.vmware.com/go/unparalleled .

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Checkout Point of Sale for Mac localized for Canada

Werck BV today announced the release of a localized version of itsCheckout Point of Sale for Mac in Canada. Checkout is point of sale software for retail stores that use Macs to run their business.

The Canadian version of Checkout includes new sales tax features that allow for the setup of different tax rates for sales and purchases, improving support for GST, PST, and HST when buying and selling goods. Checkout is networkable, allowing up to 20 Macs to be connected on one network, and it plays well with others, integrating with AccountEdge for Canada.

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