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August 18th, 2006 — iSkin Inc. today announced its newly designed ProTouch Keyboard Protectors for the latest generation of Apple MacBook® and MacBook Pro® portable computers. The new ProTouch Keyboard Protectors are designed for cover and protect without restricting normal typing and maintaining a clear view of the keyboard. Precision molded to cover each key, these new keyboard protectors are form fitting and do not slide or move while being used. They are also specially-coated to provide ease through smoother and quicker typing. ProTouch keyboard protectors are washable to help reduce dirt build-up and the spread of germs. Read more

August 15, 2006 – Spymac announced today “Move It,” the ultimate resource for consumers interested in switching from Windows to Macintosh. The new Spymac online service at http://spymac.com/moveit, lets users ask, learn, blog and connect with other Spymac users to help them through the whole Mac switching process.

Built on a solid Unix foundation, the Mac operating system is more stable and secure than Windows, which is plagued by viruses, spyware, system crashes, and security flaws. The Macintosh is also well-known for its innovative design and ease-of-use, and it is the preferred platform for artists, graphical designers, photographers, and musicians. With a new chain of retail stores where consumers can buy the hot-selling trendy iPod and a new line of Mac computers with Intel processors for both Windows and Mac applications, Apple’s new Macs are catching the attention of more and more Windows users, who want to know about making the switch. Read more

Aug. 9, 2006--Quark Inc. announced today the availability of its free 30-day evaluation QuarkXPress 7 software. The evaluation software is available for Macintosh and Windows users and enables designers and publishers to explore the features of QuarkXPress 7 as fully functioning software. Macintosh users who are working on the new Intel-based machines can try QuarkXPress 7.01, the Universal Binary version of QuarkXPress 7 software. The software is available for download from the Quark Web site at www.quark.com/30days. In addition, the download is included in the upcoming issue of X-Ray Magazine. Read more

Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- She's back ... on the Mac. Flo, the loveable stockbroker turned entrepreneur and the sweetheart of the casual games revolution, returns in the sequel, Diner Dash 2: Restaurant Rescue -- one of the two latest downloadable titles now available for the Macintosh from leading publisher, PlayFirst. Launching today, Diner Dash 2 and the innovative Egg vs. Chicken, developed by Gamelab, are free to try on PlayFirst.com. Read more

Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple today previewed Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard, the sixth major version of Mac OS X, to its third party developers. Leopard, scheduled to ship in spring 2007, extends Apple's leadership in software innovation with groundbreaking new features, including Time Machine, a revolutionary new way to automatically back up and restore everything on your Mac, and Spaces, an entirely new way to instantly switch between groups of applications required for various tasks. Leopard also includes industry-first advancements in Mail and iChat, including Stationery, Notes and To Dos in Mail; and Photo Booth-style effects, the ability to "place" yourself in any photo or video as the backdrop for your chat, and live presentations of iPhoto slideshows, Keynote presentations and videos in iChat. Read more

Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple today unveiled the new Mac Pro, a quad Xeon, 64-bit desktop workstation featuring two new Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors running up to 3.0 GHz and a new system architecture that delivers up to twice the performance of the Power Mac G5 Quad*. With advanced performance, greater expansion, higher performance graphics options and unprecedented customization, the newly designed Mac Pro is the ideal system for the most demanding user. The introduction of the Mac Pro marks the completion of a rapid and seamless transition for Apple, with the entire Mac family now using Intel's latest processors. Read more

Aug. 1, 2006--Continuing to evolve its software to meet the specific needs of Mac customers, Intuit Inc. today released Quicken Mac 2007. This new version of Quicken, designed for Mac users, introduces a variety of new product features to help them better manage their finances throughout their life.

New features include comprehensive paycheck management, 401(k) investment management and a QuickEntry dashboard widget - a Mac-exclusive feature that makes data entry simple and straightforward. Read more

July 25, 2006--Sonic Solutions broke new high-definition ground today with the release of Toast 7 with Blu-ray Disc (BD) support -- the first application of its kind for the Mac. The software ushers in a new era of advanced optical disc recording providing Mac users with the ability to store as much as 50 GB of data on a BD-R (recordable) or BD-RE (rewritable) disc. The Blu-ray Disc capabilities extend Toast's long history of Mac-platform firsts and exemplify Sonic's commitment to helping the industry make a successful transition to next-generation formats. Toast 7 with BD support is available exclusively for original equipment manufacturers developing next-generation external BD drives. The first drives to feature Toast 7 with BD support are expected to be available later this quarter. Read more

July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple today introduced the wireless Mighty Mouse, a new version of its popular multi- button mouse, now with the added freedom that only wireless connectivity can provide. The new wireless Mighty Mouse offers a reliable, secure connection to Macs and features a new laser tracking engine that is 20 times more sensitive than standard optical mice for better tracking on even more surfaces. Priced at just $69, Apple's wireless Mighty Mouse includes up to four independently programmable buttons and an ingenious Scroll Ball that lets users scroll in any direction. Read more

July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayFirst, a leading publisher of casual games today announced the Macintosh-compatible version of the chart- topping SpongeBob SquarePants Diner Dash -- the popular casual game combining Nickelodeon's loveable star from Bikini Bottom and the exciting gameplay of the original Diner Dash.

Already a hit with the PC audience on PlayFirst.com and Nick Arcade, SpongeBob SquarePants Diner Dash features the same classic game mechanic and fast-paced fun of the original game with the characters from the Emmy- nominated series and sponge-worthy storylines. PlayFirst's Diner Dash has become one of the most popular games on the Web with more than 100 million plays worldwide. The original hit game follows Flo as she grows her fledgling diner into a five-star restaurant, satisfying customers of all types along the way. Read more