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		<title>ASUS Introduces the PA246Q ProArt Series LCD Monitor</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designed with Graphic Designers and Photography Enthusiasts in mind the PA246Q features a comprehensive 3-year warranty and Zero Bright Dot policy.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Fremont, CA (April 15, 2011)</strong> &#8211; ASUS is excited to introduce a comprehensive 3-year warranty and Zero Bright Dot policy* along with a Rapid Replacement plan for its award winning PA246Q ProArt Series monitor. The PA246Q is a 24-inch LCD monitor with a native resolution of 1920&#215;1200 (16:10 aspect ratio) that features a P-IPS panel with wide color gamut, reproducing 98% of the Adobe RGB color space, and a 178° wide viewing angle. The PA246Q also comes with the ASUS-exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale and a highly adjustable stand to enhance users’ productivity. DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D and D-sub inputs are included for easy connection to multiple devices.</p>
<div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.echenique.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/articles-image01.jpg" rel="lightbox[2729]"><img src="http://www.echenique.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/articles-image01.jpg" alt="pa246q ProArt" border="0" width="200" height="200" /></a></div>
<p><span id="more-2729"></span><strong>Color precision of the highest level</strong><br />
The P-IPS equipped PA246Q reproduces 98% of the Adobe RGB color space, allowing it to accurately display almost the entire color spectrum of a photograph taken with a DSLR camera. The monitor also comes with a sRGB mode so that images meant for display on web pages will be shown as intended. The PA246Q is capable of displaying 1.07 billion colors and calibrated to a maximum ΔE (Delta E) of less than 5, guaranteeing industry-leading color accuracy. </p>
<p><strong>QuickFit Virtual Scale – One-click away for realistic scale measuring</strong><br />
The ASUS exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale provides real size document, photo and grid formats on top of open windows. It enables a real-sized preview of finished artwork with a simple press of a hotkey.</p>
<p>* Overlay formats:<br />
	* Document: A4, Letter,<br />
	* Photo: 8”x10”, 5”x7”, 4”x6”, 3”x5”, 2”x2”<br />
	* Grid: Alignment, Centimeters, Inches</p>
<p>Users can use it as a guide to quickly and accurately preview images and photo in real size on the screen without actually printing it; achieve high efficiency while saving the planet by using less paper. </p>
<p><strong>Highly versatile for maximum flexibility</strong><br />
The PA246Q is outfitted with an adjustable stand offering 100mm of height adjustment, -5°~+20° tilt, ±60° swivel and 90° pivot for portrait display. The PA246Q’s monitor body can also be removed from the stand for reconfiguration on a VESA-compliant mounting device. </p>
<p><strong>Hassle-free with extensive connectivity</strong><br />
The PA246Q comes with numerous ports for easy access to external devices and media. DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI and D-sub connections allow for a wide range of products to be displayed on the PA246Q. Picture-in-picture multitasking capability also allows users to view images from different signals. Two built-in USB ports enables instant file sharing with USB storage, charging and syncing smart phones or other media devices, and a 7-in-1 media card reader allowing for a quick and easy transfer of photos taken from a DSLR camera.</p>
<p><strong>Specification:</strong></p>
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<td><strong>Model</strong></td>
<td><strong>PA246Q</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DISPLAY PANEL</td>
<td>24.1” (61.13 cm), 1920&#215;1200, P-IPS</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DISPLAY COLOURS</td>
<td>1,073M colors / 102% NTSC / 98% Adobe RGB / 100% sRGB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BRIGHTNESS</td>
<td>400cd/m2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CONTRAST RATIO</td>
<td>Native 1,000:1 / ASCR 50,000:1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VIEWING ANGLE (CR ≥ 10)</td>
<td>Horizontal: 178° / Vertical: 178°</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RESPONSE TIME</td>
<td>6ms (GTG)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COLOR ACCURACY</td>
<td>DELTA E < 5</td>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAMMA ADJUSTMENT</td>
<td>Yes (Support Gamma2.2 &#038; 1.8)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COLOR ADJUSTMENT</td>
<td>6-axis adjustment(R,G,B,C,M,Y)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOOK-UP TABLE</td>
<td>12 bits</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QUICKFIT VIRTUAL SCALE</td>
<td>7 real-sized document and photo modes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPLENDID™ VIDEO INTELLIGENCE TECH</td>
<td>6 Splendid™ preset modes (Standard/Adobe RGB/sRGB/Scenery/ Theater/ User Modes) / 3 sets of color temperature</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASPECT RATIO CONTROL</td>
<td>1:1, &#8220;FULL&#8221;, &#8220;4:3&#8243; ,&#8221;Over Scan&#8221; ( for HDMI and DP)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Built-in Devices</td>
<td>USB 2.0 x 2 ports, 7-in-1 card reader (compatible with MS, MSPRO, MSDuo, SM, xD, SD, MMC)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VIDEO I/O</td>
<td>DisplayPort 1.1a, HDMI 1.3, DVI, D-sub</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AUDIO I/O</td>
<td>3.5mm Mini-jack (for HDMI and DP only)</td>
</tr>
<tr <td>>HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
<td>0 ~ 100mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PIVOT / SWIVEL / TILT</td>
<td>90° (Clockwise) /+60°  to  -60° / +20°  to  -5°</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VESA WALL MOUNT</td>
<td>100mmx100mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIMENSION (WxHxD)</td>
<td>558.4 x 380.8 x 235  mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NET WEIGHT</td>
<td>7.3Kg</td>
</tr>
<tr <td>>MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION
<td>Operating≦75W / Standby< 1W / Off = 0W(Hard Switch)</td>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACCESSORIES</td>
<td>DVI cable, VGA cable, USB cable, DisplayPort cable, Power Cord, Warranty card, Quick start guide, Support CD</td>
</tr>
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		<title>Apple Sells One Million iPads</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 13:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CUPERTINO, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &#8212; Apple® today announced that it sold its one millionth iPad™ on Friday, just 28 days after its introduction on April 3. iPad users have already downloaded over 12 million apps from the App Store and over 1.5 million ebooks from the new iBookstore. &#8220;One million iPads in 28 days—that&#8217;s less than half of the 74 days it took to achieve this milestone with iPhone,&#8221; said Steve Jobs, Apple&#8217;s CEO. &#8220;Demand continues to exceed supply and we&#8217;re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more customers.&#8221; iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad&#8217;s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.* Developers have created over 5,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CUPERTINO, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &#8212; Apple® today announced that it sold its one millionth iPad™ on Friday, just 28 days after its introduction on April 3. iPad users have already downloaded over 12 million apps from the App Store and over 1.5 million ebooks from the new iBookstore.</p>
<p>&#8220;One million iPads in 28 days—that&#8217;s less than half of the 74 days it took to achieve this milestone with iPhone,&#8221; said Steve Jobs, Apple&#8217;s CEO. &#8220;Demand continues to exceed supply and we&#8217;re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more customers.&#8221;</p>
<p>iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad&#8217;s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*</p>
<p>Developers have created over 5,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will run almost all of the more than 200,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®.</p>
<p>*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.</p>
<p>Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.</p>
<p>© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPad, Multi-Touch, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.</p>
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		<title>Thecus N4200 NAS with 6D Technology</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/01/2010 – Whether people are taking photos of their baby’s first steps, or filming their vacations with their digital camcorder, the need for more digital storage is growing at a rapid rate. For these users who need to make sure that their precious memories are protected, Thecus® has created the N4200 featuring exclusive 6D Technology. Dual Core CPU &#8211; The N4200 is powered by the new Intel® Atom™ D510 dual-core processor. Running at 1.66GHz, this CPU, paired with 1GB of DDR2 memory, delivers quick system response and can even smoothly handle multiple client access. Data can be accessed and transferred quickly, so you don’t have to wait around to enjoy your favorite movies, music, photos and more. The N4200’s Intel® Atom™ D510 dual-core CPU offers wicked performance for the home user. Dual DOM Technology &#8211; The Disk On Module (DOM) of a NAS device contains all of the software necessary to operate the machine. Should it fail for any reason, your NAS will become inaccessible and your data could be at risk. To ensure maximum uptime, the N4200 includes Thecus®’ Dual DOM Technology, which allows a secondary DOM to reprogram the primary one if anything goes wrong. Dual Displays &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>03/01/2010 – Whether people are taking photos of their baby’s first steps, or filming their vacations with their digital camcorder, the need for more digital storage is growing at a rapid rate. For these users who need to make sure that their precious memories are protected, Thecus® has created the N4200 featuring exclusive 6D Technology.</p>
<p><strong>Dual Core CPU</strong> &#8211; The N4200 is powered by the new Intel® Atom™ D510 dual-core processor. Running at 1.66GHz, this CPU, paired with 1GB of DDR2 memory, delivers quick system response and can even smoothly handle multiple client access. Data can be accessed and transferred quickly, so you don’t have to wait around to enjoy your favorite movies, music, photos and more. The N4200’s Intel® Atom™ D510 dual-core CPU offers wicked performance for the home user.</p>
<p><strong>Dual DOM Technology</strong> &#8211; The Disk On Module (DOM) of a NAS device contains all of the software necessary to operate the machine. Should it fail for any reason, your NAS will become inaccessible and your data could be at risk. To ensure maximum uptime, the N4200 includes Thecus®’ Dual DOM Technology, which allows a secondary DOM to reprogram the primary one if anything goes wrong.</p>
<p><strong>Dual Displays</strong> &#8211; Take control of your NAS with the N4200’s Dual Display Technology. The N4200 comes with an LCD display that shows you critical system information, while the 2.8” OLED display allows you to change a number of settings right from the device including WAN, LAN, Link Aggregation and language. Managing your home NAS just doesn’t get any easier than with the N4200.</p>
<p><strong>Dual Power</strong> &#8211; If the power happens to go out during a critical firmware upgrade, your NAS could be in trouble. The N4200 comes equipped with its own Battery Backup Module (BBM) – a lithium-ion battery pack that kicks in during a power outage and allows the system to save unwritten data to the hard disks, thereby maintaining data integrity.</p>
<p><strong>Dual HDD Profile Support</strong> – The N4200 features combo drive bays that allow users to install either 2.5” or 3.5” hard disks. Users can install the smaller 2.5” drives to save power and lower noise, or choose 3.5” drives for huge capacity, making the N4200 an incredibly flexible NAS.</p>
<p><strong>Dual RAID</strong> – Why choose between performance and security? The N4200 allows you to configure two RAID modes simultaneously for optimum data transfer rates and rock-solid data integrity. With the power of Dual RAID, the N4200 is your digital data fortress.</p>
<p>Fast, secure, and incredibly easy-to-use, the N4200 with 6D Technology is the ideal storage device for the digital lifestyle.</p>
<p>For more information on the N4200, go to:<br />
<a href="http://www.thecus.com/products_over.php?cid=10&#038;pid=220">http://www.thecus.com/products_over.php?cid=10&#038;pid=220</a></p>
<p>For more information on Thecus, go to:<br />
<a href="http://www.thecus.com">http://www.thecus.com</a></p>
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		<title>Thecus Introduces 1U4600 Rackmount NAS Server</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:03:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[02/16/2010 – Two short years ago, Thecus® Technology shook up the world of enterprise storage with the release of the 1U4500 – a rackmount storage server which utilized SATA technology. Today, Thecus® is pleased to announce a follow up to this groundbreaking device: the 1U4600 Rackmount NAS Server. Offering increased system performance and complete security and flexibility, the 1U4600 is an excellent storage solution for the growing enterprise. Business users need to access data as quickly as possible, which is why the 1U4600 is built for speed. Powered by Intel® Celeron technology and 1GB of DDR memory, the 1U4600 delivers tremendous data transfer performance and quick system response even with multiple client access. For organizations that require cloud computing applications, the 1U4600 fits the bill nicely with its cloud networking ability. This feature allows multiple 1U4600 units to be accessed by a master system, forming a huge data pool. Being a Thecus® product, data security is also top-notch, featuring multiple RAID modes, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD. Best of all, administrators can take advantage of online-RAID volume management to handle such tasks as RAID expansion or migration with zero downtime. But the 1U4600 is also incredibly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>02/16/2010</b><b> – </b>Two short years ago, <b>Thecus® Technology </b>shook up the world of enterprise storage with the release of the 1U4500 – a rackmount storage server which utilized SATA technology. Today, Thecus® is pleased to announce a follow up to this groundbreaking device: the <b>1U4600 Rackmount NAS Server</b>. Offering increased system performance and complete security and flexibility, the 1U4600 is an excellent storage solution for the growing enterprise.</p>
<p> <span id="more-2673"></span>
<p>Business users need to access data as quickly as possible, which is why the 1U4600 is built for speed. Powered by <b>Intel® Celeron technology</b> and <b>1GB of DDR memory</b>, the 1U4600 delivers tremendous data transfer performance and quick system response even with multiple client access. For organizations that require cloud computing applications, the 1U4600 fits the bill nicely with its <b>cloud networking ability</b>. This feature allows multiple 1U4600 units to be accessed by a master system, forming a huge data pool. Being a Thecus® product, data security is also top-notch, featuring multiple RAID modes, including <b>RA</b><b>ID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD</b>. Best of all, administrators can take advantage of <b>online-RAID volume management</b> to handle such tasks as RAID expansion or migration with zero downtime.</p>
<p>But the 1U4600 is also incredibly flexible. For starters, it can be used in <b>NAS, DAS, or iSCSI mode</b>, depending on the needs of the organization. To keep things running smoothly, the 1U4600 is built with a <b>dual DOM design</b>, which enables the main system DOM to be reprogrammed by a secondary DOM should it fail for any reason. And to guard against sudden power supply failure, power redundancy is also available with the 1U4600R, which packs a <b>250W redundant power supply</b> for uninterrupted service. </p>
<p><b>“Enterprises need superior storage at a price that fits within budget, and the newly updated 1U4600 meets these requirements,”</b> said Florence Shih, Thecus General Manager. <b>“With multiple redundancies and superior performance built-in, the 1U4600 sets the new standard in powerful yet versatile enterprise storage.”</b></p>
<p> <b><a href="http://www.planetx64.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/clip_image002.jpg" rel="lightbox[2673]" rel="lightbox"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="clip_image002" border="0" alt="clip_image002" src="http://www.planetx64.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/clip_image002_thumb.jpg" width="533" height="149" /></a></b>
<p>For more information on the 1U4600, go to:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thecus.com/products_over.php?cid=11&amp;pid=227&amp;set_language=english">http://www.thecus.com/products_over.php?cid=11&amp;pid=227&amp;set_language=english</a></p>
<p>For more information on Thecus, go to:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thecus.com/">http://www.thecus.com</a></p>
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		<title>Thecus N7700PRO, Next-generation Advanced Storage</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/15/2009 – Thecus® Technology is always pushing the boundaries of what NAS devices are capable of. Today, Thecus® is proud to introduce the N7700PRO, the follow up to the award winning N7700. While the original N7700 made its mark by being the world’s first seven-bay NAS device, the N7700PRO raises the stakes with breathtaking performance, unmatched reliability, and maximum flexibility. With the N7700PRO, blistering performance is the name of the game. At its core is an Intel® Core 2 Duo CPU and a whopping 4GB of high-speed DDR2 800 memory, making it the most powerful NAS unit available. In fact, with its PCI-e slot, the N7700PRO can reach data transfer speeds of over 300MB/s by adding a PCI-e 10Gb Ethernet adapter! All of this raw power easily manipulates large amounts of data – perfect for the N7700PRO’s seven 3.5” SATA drive bays that can accommodate up to 14TB of storage. Need even more storage at your disposal? With its stackable feature, you can connect up to five N7700PROs together and easily manage them all via a master unit. The N7700PRO is even compatible with iSCSI initiators and supports iSCSI thin provisioning for added performance and flexibility. The raw speed is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>10/15/2009 – Thecus® Technology is always pushing the boundaries of what NAS devices are capable of. Today, Thecus® is proud to introduce the N7700PRO, the follow up to the award winning N7700. While the original N7700 made its mark by being the world’s first seven-bay NAS device, the N7700PRO raises the stakes with breathtaking performance, unmatched reliability, and maximum flexibility.</p>
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With the N7700PRO, blistering performance is the name of the game. At its core is an Intel® Core 2 Duo CPU and a whopping 4GB of high-speed DDR2 800 memory, making it the most powerful NAS unit available. In fact, with its PCI-e slot, the N7700PRO can reach data transfer speeds of over 300MB/s by adding a PCI-e 10Gb Ethernet adapter! All of this raw power easily manipulates large amounts of data – perfect for the N7700PRO’s seven 3.5” SATA drive bays that can accommodate up to 14TB of storage. Need even more storage at your disposal? With its stackable feature, you can connect up to five N7700PROs together and easily manage them all via a master unit. The N7700PRO is even compatible with iSCSI initiators and supports iSCSI thin provisioning for added performance and flexibility.</p>
<p>The raw speed is only part of the story. The N7700PRO is an ideal place to safely secure your data. Multiple RAID modes including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD allow you to choose the ideal level of data redundancy to suit your needs. Online RAID expansion and migration are there as well for added convenience. For ultimate reliability, the N7700PRO also comes with a unique Dual DOM™ design, which features a secondary DOM that automatically reprograms the primary DOM should a failure occur. To ensure compatibility with as many networks as possible, the N7700PRO supports multiple file systems (Ext3, XFS and ZFS) and multiple operating systems (Windows, Mac, and Linux). With the popularity of VMware, virtualization technology is now widely used in the IT world.  Thecus® is now the member of Technology Alliance Partner (TAP), and N7700PRO is undergoing full VMware certification. </p>
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<p> “Powered by Intel® Core 2 Duo technology, the N7700PRO is one of the most powerful NAS devices in our arsenal,” said Florence Shih, Thecus® Technology General Manager. “We are thrilled to bring the N7700PRO to users worldwide, and invite hardware enthusiasts and enterprise users everywhere to experience just what is possible with Thecus® engineering.”</p>
<p>For more information on the N7700PRO, check out:<br />
 <a href="http://www.thecus.com/products_over.php?cid=11&#038;pid=198"> http://www.thecus.com/products_over.php?cid=11&#038;pid=198</a></p>
<p>For more information on Thecus, go to:<br />
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		<title>Apple&#8217;s iPod shuffle Now Starts at Just $59</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &#8212; Apple® today announced that iPod shuffle®, the world&#8217;s smallest music player and the first music player to talk to you, is now available starting at just $59 in five great colors. iPod shuffle&#8217;s intuitive controls are conveniently located on the headphone cord, letting you navigate and enjoy music without even looking. With the press of a button, you can play, pause, adjust volume and switch playlists, plus the VoiceOver feature lets iPod shuffle speak song titles, artists and playlist names. The iPod shuffle is available worldwide today in a new 2GB model for just $59 and a 4GB model for $79, and both models come in silver, black, pink, blue and green. &#8220;iPod shuffle is the world&#8217;s smallest music player and now comes in five great colors starting at just $59,&#8221; said Philip Schiller, Apple&#8217;s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. &#8220;iPod shuffle is so small that you almost forget it&#8217;s there, yet remarkably, it holds up to 1,000 songs and talks to you.&#8221; iPod shuffle is based on Apple&#8217;s incredibly popular shuffle feature, which randomly selects songs from your music library. iPod shuffle features a sleek and ultra-wearable design with a built-in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &#8212; Apple® today announced that iPod shuffle®, the world&#8217;s smallest music player and the first music player to talk to you, is now available starting at just $59 in five great colors. iPod shuffle&#8217;s intuitive controls are conveniently located on the headphone cord, letting you navigate and enjoy music without even looking. With the press of a button, you can play, pause, adjust volume and switch playlists, plus the VoiceOver feature lets iPod shuffle speak song titles, artists and playlist names. The iPod shuffle is available worldwide today in a new 2GB model for just $59 and a 4GB model for $79, and both models come in silver, black, pink, blue and green.<span id="more-2640"></span>
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<p>&#8220;iPod shuffle is the world&#8217;s smallest music player and now comes in five great colors starting at just $59,&#8221; said Philip Schiller, Apple&#8217;s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. &#8220;iPod shuffle is so small that you almost forget it&#8217;s there, yet remarkably, it holds up to 1,000 songs and talks to you.&#8221;</p>
<p>iPod shuffle is based on Apple&#8217;s incredibly popular shuffle feature, which randomly selects songs from your music library. iPod shuffle features a sleek and ultra-wearable design with a built-in stainless steel clip. iPod shuffle users can easily clip it to almost anything and take it everywhere.</p>
<p>In addition to the Apple Earphones and Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote, third party manufacturers including Sony, V-MODA, Klipsch and Scosche are supporting built-in headphone controls and Belkin and Scosche offer built-in headphone adapters allowing users to enjoy iPod shuffle with their own headphones.</p>
<p>iPod® is the world&#8217;s most popular family of digital music players with over 220 million sold. Apple&#8217;s new holiday lineup includes iPod shuffle in five great colors starting at just $59; iPod classic® in a new 160GB model holding up to 40,000 songs for $249; the incredible new iPod nano® with a video camera available in nine brilliant polished aluminum colors starting at $149; and the revolutionary iPod touch® starting at the breakthrough price of just $199.</p>
<p>Pricing &#038; Availability<br />
The third generation iPod shuffle is available immediately for a suggested price of $59 (US) for the 2GB model and $79 (US) for the 4GB model in silver, black, pink, blue and green through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple&#8217;s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. A 4GB special edition polished stainless steel model is available in a 4GB model for $99 (US) through the Apple Store (www.apple.com) and Apple&#8217;s retail stores. iPod shuffle comes with the Apple Earphones with Remote and the iPod shuffle USB cable. iPod shuffle requires a Mac® with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS® X v10.4.11 or later and iTunes® 9 or later; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista, Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3) or later.</p>
<p>Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.</p>
<p>© 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPod shuffle, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, Apple Store and iTunes are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.</p>
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		<title>Apple Introduces New iPod touch Lineup</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &#8212; Apple® today announced the new iPod touch® lineup starting at the breakthrough price of just $199, giving users a great iPod®, a great pocket computer, a great game player and access to Apple&#8217;s revolutionary App Store with over 75,000 applications. iPod touch features Apple&#8217;s revolutionary Multi-Touch(TM) user interface, a gorgeous 3.5-inch widescreen glass display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a built-in accelerometer and speaker &#8211; all in an amazingly thin metal design that slips easily into your pocket. The 8GB iPod touch is now available for just $199, along with new models which deliver twice the capacity for the same price, with the iPod touch 32GB model for $299 and 64GB model for $399. &#8220;At just $199 the iPod touch is the most affordable gateway to Apple&#8217;s revolutionary App Store with more than 75,000 applications that you can wirelessly download right into your iPod touch,&#8221; said Philip Schiller, Apple&#8217;s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. &#8220;You get a great iPod, a great pocket computer with the industry&#8217;s best mobile web browser and a great game player, all in this super-thin beautiful enclosure.&#8221; iPod touch is a great iPod for enjoying music, television shows, movies and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &#8212; Apple® today announced the new iPod touch® lineup starting at the breakthrough price of just $199, giving users a great iPod®, a great pocket computer, a great game player and access to Apple&#8217;s revolutionary App Store with over 75,000 applications. iPod touch features Apple&#8217;s revolutionary Multi-Touch(TM) user interface, a gorgeous 3.5-inch widescreen glass display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a built-in accelerometer and speaker &#8211; all in an amazingly thin metal design that slips easily into your pocket. The 8GB iPod touch is now available for just $199, along with new models which deliver twice the capacity for the same price, with the iPod touch 32GB model for $299 and 64GB model for $399.<span id="more-2638"></span>
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<p>&#8220;At just $199 the iPod touch is the most affordable gateway to Apple&#8217;s revolutionary App Store with more than 75,000 applications that you can wirelessly download right into your iPod touch,&#8221; said Philip Schiller, Apple&#8217;s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. &#8220;You get a great iPod, a great pocket computer with the industry&#8217;s best mobile web browser and a great game player, all in this super-thin beautiful enclosure.&#8221;</p>
<p>iPod touch is a great iPod for enjoying music, television shows, movies and podcasts. iPod touch has incredible features for music fans such as Cover Flow®, Shake to Shuffle(TM), and access to the legendary iTunes® Store. And now, the new iPod touch supports Genius Mixes, which automatically creates up to 12 endless mixes of songs from your iTunes library that go great together. Movies and television shows look great on the gorgeous 3.5-inch widescreen display. iPod touch customers have the entire iTunes Store catalog at their fingertips, giving them instant access to the world&#8217;s largest catalog of over 11 million songs, TV shows and Hollywood movies to purchase and download directly to their iPod touch.</p>
<p>iPod touch is a great game player with its built-in accelerometer, revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface, its amazing graphics performance and the over 20,000 game and entertainment titles available on the App Store. With support for peer-to-peer connections, the new iPod touch gives users the ability to play multi-player games with people next to them or around the world. iPod touch customers can add new game titles from the App Store over Wi-Fi anytime and anywhere.</p>
<p>iPod touch is a great pocket computer, letting users surf the web, do email, manage their calendars, organize contacts, and use social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. With its award-winning Safari® web browser, iPod touch users can experience the Internet like no other pocket-size device. iPod touch comes with the latest iPhone(TM) 3.1 software including: Cut, Copy and Paste; Spotlight® Search to search across iPod touch or within Mail, Contacts, Calendar and iPod; landscape keyboard for Mail, Notes and Safari; remote lock for MobileMe(TM) and anti-phishing features.</p>
<p>Apple&#8217;s App Store is a phenomenal success with a selection of over 75,000 apps available and customer downloads topping a staggering 1.8 billion apps. iPhone and iPod touch customers in 77 countries can choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. The App Store works with iPod touch over Wi-Fi so users can discover, purchase and download apps wirelessly and start using them instantly.</p>
<p>iPod touch features up to 30 hours of music playback or six hours of video playback on a single charge. The 8GB model holds up to 1,750 songs, 10,000 photos and 10 hours of video; the 32GB model holds up to 7,000 songs, 40,000 photos or 40 hours of video; and the 64GB model holds up to 14,000 songs, 90,000 photos or 80 hours of video.* The 32GB and 64GB models also include up to 50 percent faster performance and support for even better graphics with Open GL ES 2.0.</p>
<p>iPod is the world&#8217;s most popular family of digital music players with over 220 million sold. Apple&#8217;s new holiday lineup includes iPod shuffle® in five great colors starting at just $59; iPod classic® in a new 160GB model holding up to 40,000 songs for $249; the incredible new iPod nano® with a video camera available in nine brilliant polished aluminum colors starting at $149; and the revolutionary iPod touch starting at the breakthrough price of just $199.</p>
<p>Pricing &#038; Availability<br />
The new iPod touch is available immediately for a suggested price of $199 (US) for the 8GB model, $299 (US) for the 32GB model and $399 (US) for the 64GB model through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple&#8217;s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. iPod touch requires a Mac® with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS® X v10.4.11 or later and iTunes 9; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3) or later and iTunes 9. Existing iPod touch users can update to the latest 3.1 software for just $4.95 (US) to enjoy new features including Genius Mixes and Genius for Apps. iPod touch owners who already have the 3.0 software get the 3.1 software update for free. Simply download the latest version of iTunes onto your Mac or PC, and purchase the 3.1 software update via iTunes.</p>
<p>*Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. Music capacity is based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes; and video capacity is based on H.264 1.5 Mbps video at 640-by-480 resolution.</p>
<p>Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.</p>
<p>© 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPod touch, iPod, Multi-Touch, Cover Flow, Shuffle, iTunes, Safari, iPhone, Spotlight, MobileMe, iPod shuffle, iPod classic, iPod nano and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.</p>
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		<title>Apple Introduces New iPod nano With Built-in Video Camera</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &#8212; Apple® today introduced the new iPod nano®, adding a video camera, mic and speaker to the world&#8217;s most popular music player. Music lovers can now shoot video wherever they are, view it on their iPod nano and use their computers to easily transfer their videos to YouTube. The new iPod nano features an ultra-thin and sleek design with a larger 2.2-inch color display and gorgeous polished aluminum and glass enclosure. iPod nano also features a built-in FM radio with live pause and iTunes® Tagging, as well as a built-in pedometer. The new iPod nano is available today in an 8GB model for $149 and a 16GB model for $179, and comes in nine brilliant colors including silver, black, purple, blue, green, orange, yellow, (PRODUCT) RED and pink. &#8220;iPod nano is the world&#8217;s most popular music player with over 100 million sold,&#8221; said Steve Jobs, Apple&#8217;s CEO. &#8220;And now we&#8217;ve added a video camera to its incredibly thin design, without any additional cost to the user.&#8221; iPod nano features a larger 2.2-inch display for easier navigating, enjoying album art, or shooting and viewing video clips. iPod nano is ultra-portable so users can shoot video wherever [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &#8212; Apple® today introduced the new iPod nano®, adding a video camera, mic and speaker to the world&#8217;s most popular music player. Music lovers can now shoot video wherever they are, view it on their iPod nano and use their computers to easily transfer their videos to YouTube. The new iPod nano features an ultra-thin and sleek design with a larger 2.2-inch color display and gorgeous polished aluminum and glass enclosure. iPod nano also features a built-in FM radio with live pause and iTunes® Tagging, as well as a built-in pedometer. The new iPod nano is available today in an 8GB model for $149 and a 16GB model for $179, and comes in nine brilliant colors including silver, black, purple, blue, green, orange, yellow, (PRODUCT) RED and pink.<span id="more-2636"></span>
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<p>&#8220;iPod nano is the world&#8217;s most popular music player with over 100 million sold,&#8221; said Steve Jobs, Apple&#8217;s CEO. &#8220;And now we&#8217;ve added a video camera to its incredibly thin design, without any additional cost to the user.&#8221;</p>
<p>iPod nano features a larger 2.2-inch display for easier navigating, enjoying album art, or shooting and viewing video clips. iPod nano is ultra-portable so users can shoot video wherever they are, in either portrait or landscape. iPod nano customers can share videos instantly with friends using its display and speaker, or sync with a Mac® or PC and share them on YouTube, MobileMe(TM), Facebook or via email.* iPod nano can even shoot videos with fun real-time effects such as Thermal, Film Grain, Kaleido and X-Ray.</p>
<p>iPod nano now has a built-in FM radio with live pause and iTunes Tagging. Live pause lets iPod nano users pause and resume playing their favorite FM radio shows. iTunes Tagging is great when users hear a song they like, they can simply tag it, and then preview and purchase that song when they sync to iTunes.** iPod nano also features Genius Mixes, which automatically creates up to 12 endless mixes of songs from your iTunes library that go great together.</p>
<p>iPod nano is also now an even better workout companion with the new built-in pedometer. iPod nano can keep track of your steps taken and calories burned, helping you meet your short and long-term fitness goals.</p>
<p>iPod nano provides up to 24 hours of music playback or five hours of video playback on a single charge. The 8GB model holds up to 2,000 songs, 7,000 photos, eight hours of video and seven hours of captured video; and the 16GB model holds up to 4,000 songs, 14,000 photos, 16 hours of video and 14 hours of captured video.***</p>
<p>iPod® is the world&#8217;s most popular family of digital music players with over 220 million sold. Apple&#8217;s new holiday lineup includes iPod shuffle® in five great colors starting at just $59; iPod classic® in a new 160GB model holding up to 40,000 songs for $249; the new iPod nano with a video camera available in nine brilliant polished aluminum colors starting at $149; and the revolutionary iPod touch® now starting at the breakthrough price of just $199.</p>
<p>Pricing &#038; Availability<br />
The new iPod nano is available immediately for a suggested price of $149 (US) for the 8GB model and $179 (US) for the 16GB model in silver, black, purple, blue, green, orange and pink through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple&#8217;s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The 8GB and 16GB iPod nano in yellow and (PRODUCT) RED are available through the Apple Store (www.apple.com) and Apple&#8217;s retail stores. iPod nano requires a Mac with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS® X v10.4.11 or later and iTunes 9; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3) or later and iTunes 9.</p>
<p>*MobileMe is available to persons 13 and older. Annual membership fee and Internet access required. Terms apply.</p>
<p>**Currently available only in the US on radio stations that support iTunes Tagging.</p>
<p>***Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. Music capacity is based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes; and video capacity is based on H.264 1.5 Mbps video at 640-by-480 resolution.</p>
<p>Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.</p>
<p>© 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPod nano, iTunes, MobileMe, iPod, iPod shuffle, iPod classic, iPod touch and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.</p>
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		<title>Apple Premieres iTunes 9</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &#8212; Apple® today introduced iTunes® 9, the latest version of the world&#8217;s most popular software application to purchase, manage and play media, packed with innovative features such as iTunes LP, Home Sharing and Genius Mixes, as well as a redesigned store and improved syncing. iTunes 9 makes it easier than ever to discover, purchase and enjoy your music, movies, TV shows, and apps for iPhone(TM) and iPod touch® from Apple&#8217;s revolutionary App Store. Plus, Home Sharing now lets you easily transfer songs, movies and TV shows to other computers in your home. &#8220;iTunes 9 is a great iTunes release, with innovative features that make using iTunes better than ever and iTunes content richer than ever,&#8221; said Steve Jobs, Apple&#8217;s CEO. &#8220;iTunes LP, for example, lets artists share more of their creativity with fans and gives music lovers the feeling of being immersed in an entire album with art, lyrics, liner notes, photos and videos.&#8221; iTunes LP is the next evolution of the music album delivering a rich, immersive experience for select albums on the iTunes Store by combining beautiful design with expanded visual features like live performance videos, lyrics, artwork, liner notes, interviews, photos, album [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &#8212; Apple® today introduced iTunes® 9, the latest version of the world&#8217;s most popular software application to purchase, manage and play media, packed with innovative features such as iTunes LP, Home Sharing and Genius Mixes, as well as a redesigned store and improved syncing. iTunes 9 makes it easier than ever to discover, purchase and enjoy your music, movies, TV shows, and apps for iPhone(TM) and iPod touch® from Apple&#8217;s revolutionary App Store. Plus, Home Sharing now lets you easily transfer songs, movies and TV shows to other computers in your home.<span id="more-2634"></span>
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<p>&#8220;iTunes 9 is a great iTunes release, with innovative features that make using iTunes better than ever and iTunes content richer than ever,&#8221; said Steve Jobs, Apple&#8217;s CEO. &#8220;iTunes LP, for example, lets artists share more of their creativity with fans and gives music lovers the feeling of being immersed in an entire album with art, lyrics, liner notes, photos and videos.&#8221;</p>
<p>iTunes LP is the next evolution of the music album delivering a rich, immersive experience for select albums on the iTunes Store by combining beautiful design with expanded visual features like live performance videos, lyrics, artwork, liner notes, interviews, photos, album credits and more. iTunes LP debuts today with albums including Bob Dylan&#8217;s &#8220;Highway 61 Revisited,&#8221; Norah Jones&#8217; &#8220;Come Away With Me,&#8221; The Grateful Dead&#8217;s &#8220;American Beauty&#8221; and Dave Matthews Band&#8217;s &#8220;Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King: iTunes Pass.&#8221; The new iTunes Extras provides a similar experience for movies on iTunes with features including documentaries, deleted scenes, interviews and interactive galleries. iTunes Extras is now available for select movies including &#8220;Twilight,&#8221; &#8220;Batman Begins,&#8221; &#8220;WALL-E,&#8221; &#8220;Iron Man&#8221; and &#8220;The Da Vinci Code.&#8221; Customers can enjoy iTunes LP and iTunes Extras on a Mac® or PC.</p>
<p>iTunes 9 also introduces Home Sharing, which lets you easily transfer music, movies and TV shows among up to five authorized computers in your home. Family members can now view up to five iTunes libraries on their home network, see only the portion of these libraries they don&#8217;t already have, import their favorite content directly to their own libraries, and automatically add new purchases from other computers into their library.</p>
<p>The incredibly popular Genius feature gets even better with Genius Mixes which are created using the results of over 27 million music libraries with over 54 billion songs that have been submitted and analyzed by Genius. The new Genius Mixes feature is like having a &#8220;Genius&#8221; DJ that automatically generates up to 12 endless mixes of songs from your iTunes library that go great together.</p>
<p>With improved syncing in iTunes 9 and iPhone OS 3.1, you can now organize your iPhone apps right in iTunes and they will automatically appear on your iPhone with the same layout. Plus, syncing music, photos, movies and TV shows is easier than ever with the added ability to sync music by artist and genre and sync photos by Events and Faces. The iTunes Store on iPhone now features precut ringtone downloads with over 20,000 ringtones priced at just $1.29.</p>
<p>iTunes 9 is available immediately as a free download at www.itunes.com.</p>
<p>The iTunes Store is the world&#8217;s most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 11 million songs, over 50,000 TV episodes and over 7,500 films including over 2,000 in stunning high definition video. With Apple&#8217;s legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as iTunes Movie Rentals, integrated podcasting support, the ability to turn previously purchased tracks into complete albums at a reduced price, and seamless integration with iPod® and iPhone, the iTunes Store is the best way for Mac and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music and video online.</p>
<p>Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.</p>
<p>© 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iTunes, iPhone, iPod touch and iPod are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.</p>
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		<title>Das Keyboard offers solution to noise issues.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 20, 2009 &#8212; Like fingernails tapping on the keys of a piano, “Das Keyboard” can be one of the loudest, clickiest keyboards on the planet. Fortunately for co-workers and significant others, the makers of the high-end keyboard have developed a foolproof solution to the noise: earplugs. Starting today, Das Keybaord will begin offering earplugs through their online store (www.daskeyboard.com) in addition to both of their current products &#8211; the “Professional,” which has labeled keys, and its stealth counterpart, the “Ultimate,” a totally letter-barren keyboard for the expert typist, gamer, or otherwise hardcore user. The plugs are designed to quiet office hostility by allowing Das Keyboard users to present them as a peace offering to their neighbors. The plugs may also prove handy at NASCAR races, the shooting range, or at 3 a.m. when your spouse is snoring uncontrollably. “The clicks did bother some of my co-workers at first,” admitted Kyle Ridolfo, a 32-year-old Web developer in New Hampshire, who now owns three Das Keyboards. “One woman came over to me and said, ‘You’re typing too loud!’” Reminiscent of IBM’s “Model M” keyboard from the 1980s, the Das Keyboard employs mechanical, Cherry MX-style key switches. As typists [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Austin, TX (<a href="http://www.prweb.com/">PRWEB</a>) August 20, 2009 &#8212; Like fingernails tapping on the keys of a piano, <a href="http://www.daskeyboard.com/">“Das Keyboard”</a> can be one of the loudest, clickiest keyboards on the planet. Fortunately for co-workers and significant others, the makers of the high-end keyboard have developed a foolproof solution to the noise: earplugs.<img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2623" title="gI_0_daskprohero2653" src="http://www.planetx64.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/gI_0_daskprohero26531-150x76.jpg" alt="gI_0_daskprohero2653" width="150" height="76" /></p>
<p>Starting today, Das Keybaord will begin offering earplugs through their online store (<a href="http://www.daskeyboard.com">www.daskeyboard.com</a>) in addition to both of their current products &#8211; the “Professional,” which has labeled keys, and its stealth counterpart, the “Ultimate,” a totally letter-barren keyboard for the expert typist, gamer, or otherwise hardcore user.<br />
The plugs are designed to quiet office hostility by allowing Das Keyboard users to present them as a peace offering to their neighbors. The plugs may also prove handy at NASCAR races, the shooting range, or at 3 a.m. when your spouse is snoring uncontrollably.</p>
<p>“The clicks did bother some of my co-workers at first,” admitted Kyle Ridolfo, a 32-year-old Web developer in New Hampshire, who now owns three Das Keyboards. “One woman came over to me and said, ‘You’re typing too loud!’”</p>
<p>Reminiscent of IBM’s “Model M” keyboard from the 1980s, the Das Keyboard employs mechanical, Cherry MX-style key switches. As typists hit each key, there’s a “click” just before the key hits the end of its stroke and again as it bottoms out. The process leads to faster tactile response and thus faster, more accurate typing. It also feels pretty cool.</p>
<p>Das Keyboard users love the audible feedback sound, but their co-workers often complain that it sounds like the modern child of an electronic typewriter and an arcade machine.</p>
<p>Fortunately, if the earplug gifts fail to quell office anger, Das Keyboard officials say, the 2.6-pound typing machine is sturdy enough to be used as a protective shield. A warning, though: the Das Keyboard is amazing, but it is not yet bulletproof.</p>
<p>Also, the keyboard is not recommended for mothers with sleeping children, hunt-and-peckers who enjoy wallowing on soft keys or spies who need to type in complete silence. Users who returned to membrane-based keyboards complained they felt comparatively squishy and sluggish to Das Keyboard.</p>
<p>Ridolfo said his co-workers adjusted to his clicks and then learned something about him.<br />
“Now everyone is impressed with how fast I can type because they can hear every keystroke,” he said.</p>
<p><strong>About Das Keyboard</strong> Das Keyboard is a sub-division of Metadot Corporation, a privately held technology company headquartered in Austin, TX dedicated to delivering innovative technology products to increase productivity and lower costs. Developed in 2005, Das Keyboard has been praised by major media outlets, techie magazines, geeks and regular people who use a keyboard for the entire workday. Major features include the high-quality, gold-plated, mechanical key switches, USB 2.0 hub, 6.6 foot USB cable and a sleek, glossy black surface with blue LEDs.<br />
More information, visit <a href="http://www.daskeyboard.com/blog">www.daskeyboard.com/blog</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/daskeyboard">www.twitter.com/daskeyboard</a>.</p>
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