Mini

May 9, 2005-- ARCHOS, Inc., a global consumer electronics manufacturer and leader in portable digital entertainment solutions, introduced today the new Gmini XS 100 portable music player, with a range of colors, a significant 3-gigabyte hard drive and support for the Microsoft PlaysForSure program. The new ARCHOS Gmini XS 100 is the perfect gift for high school and college graduates, as the small form factor, four colorful options and entry-level price point make the Gmini XS 100 more compact and affordable than competitive devices.

April 12, 2005 - Apple Computer's new Mac mini is flying off shelves. And, as usual, when Apple releases a new product Other World Computing is there with hardware to enhance it.

March 2, 2005 – Iomega Corporation today added a two-gigabyte model to its award-winning line of high-performance solid-state USB 2.0 drives: the new Iomega Mini 2GB USB 2.0 drive.

Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple today unveiled the second generation iPod mini lineup with a new 4GB model priced at just $199 and a new 6GB model with 50 percent more storage priced at $249. Both iPod mini models feature increased battery life of up to 18 hours, USB charging and an ultra-portable, lightweight design available in four vibrant colors.

The Camwear Model 100 is a new mini camcorder that allows travelers to never fail to record an important moment or memorable sight. Using "after-the-fact" technology, the Model 100 is the first wearable hands free camcorder to capture and save action that occurred before the 'record' button is pressed, solving the age-old photographer's dilemma, "I missed that shot!" A tiny lightweight lens and microphone clip neatly to eyewear or bill of a hat. The controls and flash memory storage are contained to a PDA-sized hip-pack. The model features an 'always on' scanning feature and can capture up to 30 seconds of action that took place right up to when the user starts recording video. Users can keep the 30-second video clip in the SD cards, or they can edit the saved clips to specific video frames using software provided with the camcorder. ($400; www.mydejaview.com)

For the over 24-million Nintendo GameBoy Advance owners, a company called Majesco just introduced a product that converts the GameBoy Advance into a personal video player. Its new GameBoy Advance Video mini cartridges make great stocking stuffers. Each cartridge holds 45-minutes of cartoons complete with on screen controls (FF, Rewind, etc.) with a library of content from the likes of Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and more. With big-name titles like Sponge Bob, Dora the Explorer Yu Gi Oh! and more, the Mini Cartridges are sure to keep the kids entertained on the long trip back from Grandmas. Best of al they sell for only ($20; www.majescogames.com)

Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- H2O Audio, the leader in waterproof MP3 technology, today announced the launch of the H2O Audio SV-iMini, the first fully waterproof and submersible housing for Apple's iPod mini. The SV-iMini includes a unique dial and push button assembly for use underwater providing full access to the iPod mini's proprietary Click Wheel controls.Read more

Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- IOGEAR has launched its rechargeable Bluetooth Mini Mouse, enabling road warriors to work wirelessly and save space. Offering greater flexibility and functionality, the Bluetooth technology allows for use up to 66 feet away from the computer, making it a practical tool for presentations.

The “Mini” is small enough for urban dwellers, yet big enough for a family of four. It features a dual-mode power soft-top that can be retracted all the way, or left in “open sunroof” mode. All the power bell and whistles are standard (AM/FM CD-6 speaker audio system, a/c, power windows and doorlocks.) Bottom line: The Mini Cooper is a super sporty set of wheels offering plenty of pep (S Model offers a super charged engine) affordably priced starting at around $21K. www.miniusa.com

March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple today announced that it is moving the worldwide availability of iPod mini to July due to the much stronger than expected demand in the U.S. far exceeding the total planned supply through the end of June. Apple expects to ramp up its manufacturing of the iPod mini to meet worldwide demand in the July quarter.