MacWorld

July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MACWORLD, Palm Digital Media, the leading publisher and distributor of eBooks for handhelds, and a division of PalmSource, provider of the world's leading operating system for handhelds and smart phones, unveiled new versions of its award-winning Palm Reader eBook application for Mac and Windows today at Macworld Expo. The announcement opens the Palm Reader library of nearly 5,500 titles to millions of desktop and notebook computer users.Read more

July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Logitech (NASDAQ:LOGI) (Switzerland: LOGN, LOGZ), today announced software support for Mac(R) OS X for the company's keyboards, mice and trackballs. This is an important step in providing added functionality and cordless freedom for Macintosh users. Now Macintosh fans will be able to "untether" themselves from the desktop and experience the independence that cordlessness provides. The new software compatibility enables specialized features of the enhanced function keys, Internet hot keys and multimedia controls on Logitech keyboards. The software is available for download from the Logitech support page http://www.logitech.com/maclcc and is compatible with Logitech's current line of mice and keyboards, which range from $14.95 to $99.95. The software will also be packaged in Logitech's new line of cordless keyboards this fall. Read more

July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America, Inc., a leading vendor of desktop displays in North America, today announced two professional CRT monitor series with SuperBright Diamontron(R) 0.24 mm flat aperture grille technology for superior display viewing. With bright images, razor-sharp contrast and minimal glare, the new NEC MultiSync Flat Professional and Mitsubishi Diamond Pro lines deliver visual energy to the computing experience. Encased in a svelte black cabinet design with recessed cable connections, the complete monitor families are introduced by the 19-inch NEC MultiSync FP912 SB and Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 930 SB, and the 22-inch NEC MultiSync FP2141SB and Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2070 SB. Read more

July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) (NASDAQ: AAPL) today introduced iSync, a breakthrough product that synchronizes address books and calendars between Mac(R) computers and the new generation of Bluetooth-enabled GPRS mobile phones, PalmOS devices and Apple's iPod portable digital music player. Apple also announced it is working with mobile industry leaders Cingular and Sony Ericsson to offer Mac customers the first easy-to-use, integrated "Mac to Mobile" solution.Read more

July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) today extended its lead in the portable digital music market with the introduction of the next generation iPod, available in three configurations: a 5GB model that now starts at just $299 (US); a 10GB model that is 10 percent thinner for just $399 (US); and a new 20GB model that can hold 4,000 songs for just $499 (US). Both the 10GB and the 20GB models feature the industry's first solid-state touch wheel for incredible precision, accuracy and durability, and include a new Apple carrying case and wired remote. The new iPods will be available for the first time to both Mac(R) and Windows customers.Read more

July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) (NASDAQ: AAPL) today introduced iCal, a new calendar program with built-in Internet sharing that lets business users, consumers and educators manage multiple calendars, share them over the Internet and automatically keep them updated.Read more

July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) (NASDAQ: AAPL) today announced iTunes 3, a major upgrade to its award-winning digital music software for the Mac(R) featuring Smart Playlists, a revolutionary new way to listen to your music. iTunes 3 adds dozens of new features, including Sound Check for consistent volume playback and support for audio programming from Audible.com. iTunes, with more than 14 million copies distributed since its introduction, is available as a free download to all Mac(R) OS X customers and will be included with Apple's ground-breaking iPod digital music player.Read more

July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) (NASDAQ: AAPL) today introduced Mac OS X version 10.2 "Jaguar," the next major release of Mac OS X featuring more than 150 amazing new features and applications. "Jaguar" includes a new Mail application designed to eliminate junk mail, iChat AIM-compatible instant messenger, a system-wide Address Book, Inkwell handwriting recognition, QuickTime(R) 6 with MPEG-4, improved Universal Access, an enhanced Finder, Sherlock(R) 3 with Internet Services and Rendezvous, Apple's revolutionary home networking technology. Mac OS X v10.2 "Jaguar" will be publicly available August 24 for a suggested retail price of $129 (US).Read more

July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) (NASDAQ: AAPL) today announced that three major printer vendors -- Epson, HP and Lexmark -- are working to integrate Rendezvous, Apple's revolutionary home networking technology, into their products for automatic discovery and configuration of network printers. Rendezvous uses industry standard IP networking protocols and zero configuration technology to quickly and easily discover and connect devices over Ethernet, AirPort(R), FireWire(R), USB and Bluetooth. Rendezvous is integrated into Apple's Mac(R) OS X version 10.2 "Jaguar" software release announced today.Read more

July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) today launched .Mac, a new suite of Internet services and software that provides Mac(R) users with powerful tools for their life on the Internet. .Mac features email service with IMAP, POP or web-based access; 100MB of Internet storage seamlessly integrated with the Mac(R) OS X Finder; and always-on hosting for personalized homepages and digital photo albums that can be shared with anyone on the Internet.Read more