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Compiled by and edited by - 2006.10.16 Last week's biggest Mac peripheral news? Probably, a USB 2.0 device that works with OS X without special drivers. No more need to buy Apple's $149 iSight or drivers for a third-party webcam.

The Goldtouch Comfort Mouse was designed to mirror your hand in a weightless environment; our mouse puts your hand is in a relaxed position that's well supported by our over-sized thumb cushion and grip. Products included in this bundle are compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Mac.

No, it's not as sophisticated as Apple's offering, but it sells for just $60 and works with iChat and other Apple apps. On the peripherals fron, Key Ovation has released a designed for the Mac. And for those who want to plan ahead, OWC's supports Apple's traditional FireWire, the newer USB 2.0, and the current eSATA interfaces in a single aluminum enclosure. PowerBook, iBook, MacBook, and other portable computing is covered in. All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted. News & Opinion.

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Software. News & Opinion Intel Road Map Clear; Apple's Hazy BusinessWeek's Stephen H. Wildstrom says: 'Unlike every other computer maker, Apple refuses to discuss plans for incorporating new processors as they become available. Now that Macs include Intel chips, Apple finds itself on the same Intel road map as other computer makers. I hope that means Apple will be more forthcoming. But I'm not going to bet on it. 'For now, all I can do is offer some guesses, based on what other laptop makers are doing - and Intel's announced plans.

Intel began shipping the Core 2 chips for notebooks this summer and they are becoming available in all but the smallest. My best guess is that the and perhaps the and will be refreshed using the new Core 2 Duos sometime in November. (The iMac has already moved to the Core 2. The uses workstation-class Xeon chips).' Link: 24' iMac's Crisp Picture Shames TV; Speed Also Impressive The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Melissa L.

Jones reports: 'Computer companies are doing their best to invade the living room, replacing the old television with full multimedia systems. 'Apple Computer Inc.

Is among those companies trying to offer full entertainment packages in one device. It recently introduced a computer that, frankly, puts my 25-inch living-room television to shame - the.' Link: Adesso to Distribute Cirque's Desktop Touchpads PR: In an effort to improve overall market penetration, Cirque Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd. And a leader in the capacitance technology industry, today announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Adesso Incorporated. Under the terms of the agreement, Adesso will assemble, brand, and distribute the Cirque Smart Cat and Cirque Smart Cat Pro desktop touchpads in professional retail packaging. The products will then be available to the market through its extensive distribution network.

'This is an exciting announcement not only for Cirque and Adesso, but also for our other partners who will benefit from the improved sales activity brought about by the increased exposure our desktop touchpad line will be receiving,' said Ken Tolman, sales manager, desktop products for Cirque. 'In addition, Adesso will offer the product in professional retail packaging that will be more appealing to the consumer.' 'The introduction of Cirque's desktop products into our retail channels, in conjunction with the larger marketing effort, will improve public awareness of the touchpad products,' said Allen Ku, CEO of Adesso. 'We're enthusiastic about the opportunities this agreement gives us to grow the marketplace and help put Cirque touchpads on more desktops around the world.' ., Charles W.

Moore, Applelinks Products iMage Driverless USB Webcam for Mac PR: Ecamm Network and Pico Instruments Tuesday announced the immediate availability of the iMage USB Webcam. The lightweight, portable webcam delivers high-quality video to any popular Mac video application, including iChat AV, Yahoo!

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Messenger, and Photo Booth. The Pico Instruments iMage webcam delivers high-quality 640 x 480 video to your favorite Mac apps, including iChat AV, Yahoo! Messenger, Skype and many others. Apple is bringing about a video conferencing revolution. There's no reason why you can't join in with your PowerBook, iBook, or desktop Mac, just because there's no built-in camera. Just plug the iMage webcam into your USB port and start enjoying video chat within seconds. Employing USB video standards, the iMage webcam requires no device drivers to be installed prior to use with Mac OS X or Windows XP.

Ecamm includes special iMage Plugin software to provide complete iChat compatibility. 'Our goal with the iMage is to provide an affordable end-to-end video solution for Mac owners who don't have a built-in camera,' says Glen Aspeslagh, Ecamm Network's Vice President of Product Development. 'Whether it's a PowerBook, iBook, Mac Mini or Mac Pro, this camera completes the video chat equation.'

The webcam's unique industrial design is the product of Pico Instruments' consumer electronics expertise. IMage requires no special fittings or attachments to be mounted above a notebook screen, sit on a desktop, attach magnetically or mount on a standard camera tripod. Features:. Driverless technology. No driver software is needed. Mac and Windows compatible.

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Lightweight, portable design. Mounts on PowerBook or iBook screen.

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(See photo above.). Built-in magnetic mount. Threaded screw hole for tripod mount. Screw holes for wall mounting. The iMage USB Webcam is available from Ecamm Network for $59.95 with shipping in the US.

For a limited time, Ecamm Network is including their Conference Recorder for iChat and Call Recorder for Skype software and offering free shipping within the United States. Key Ovation Goldtouch for Mac Keyboard PR: Key Ovation, manufacturer of the industry-leading Goldtouch line of ergonomic products, announced today the availability of its first Apple-compatible Keyboard - Goldtouch for Mac. 'Apple customers rely heavily on their computer and its peripherals to deliver state of the art graphics and other products,' said Key Ovation General Manager Stephanie Gilbert. 'They have high expectations around the use of their Macintosh, and they shouldn't have to temper those expectations when it comes to their keyboard, either.' In fact, it was Apple's internal use of the standard Goldtouch line that sparked demand for the Goldtouch for Mac line when it became available. 'That was tremendous validation for the keyboard,' said Gilbert. 'Making that kind of purchase sends a message to Apple's millions of customers.'

Christopher Lowe, Director of Sales, added: 'That, plus the general trend of many F1000 companies to identify the Goldtouch as the preferred alternative keyboard, really brought home the importance of providing both Mac and PC users a solution for working more comfortably.' The Goldtouch for Mac, which sells for $139.95, can be purchased at the Key Ovation website or through select resellers. Among the keyboard's features is the ability to adjust the two alphanumeric sections both horizontally and vertically to suit the individual's body requirements. 'This helps you to assume a more natural posture,' notes Gilbert.