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Maxtor has introduced an 80GB, 7200 RPM version of its Personal Storage 3000DV FireWire hard drive. The drive is available for US$349.95.

Polaroid has introduced the PhotoMAX PDC 1320, an affordable new 1.2 megapixel digital camera. The PhotoMAX PDC 1320 features 8MB of internal memory, a CompactFlash slot, USB connectivity, and 2x digital zoom. While Mac compatibility is not specified, the camera can certainly be used with a CompactFlash reader, and is likely supported as a USB storage device on its own under the Mac OS. The camera is available now for $199.95.

FileMaker yesterday announced it has shipped more than 40,000 copies of FileMaker Developer, its software that allow developers to create FileMaker solutions for the Web, workgroups, or as run-time applications. FileMaker Pro 5.5 Developer sells for US$499; FileMaker is a wholly-owned Apple subsidiary.

Apple has launched its Crystal Clear savings promotion in Europe, which offers a discount to customers who purchase a Power Mac G4 and Apple Display. In most countries, Apple is offering 100 euros off the 733MHz Power Mac G4, 300 Euros off the 867MHz Power Mac G4, and 500 Euros off the dual-800MHz Power Mac G4.

Memory prices are rising, but it’s too early to tell if the increases from the rock-bottom levels that memory has sold at are part of a trend or not. Some dealers report that spot prices have increased as much as 40 percent, according to The Register, although the increase doesn’t affect prices dramatically since they’re already so low. With 512MB modules still available in the US$50-$75 range from many resellers, now may be the best time to stock up on RAM.