Tekkeon announces myCase for iPhone, a new family of silicone cases that protect iPhone 3G S, iPhone 3G, and iPhone with a fun three dimensional style. myCase is available in eight unique styles that provide easy access to all user controls while protecting iPhone from every day wear and tear. For advanced screen protection, each myCase comes with a myGuard Screen Protector for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S. “myCase adds a bit of flair to iPhone with a unique three dimensional look,” says Jerry Yang, president of Tekkeon, Inc. “With eight designs to choose from, it’s easy to find the case that expresses one’s personal style.” The MSRP for Tekkeon’s myCase for iPhone is $29.95. Tekkeon’s cases are available from the Tekkeon store at www.tekkeon.com. The cases come with a one-year limited warranty.

Meet the most durable screen protection available. BoxWave’s ClearTouch Screen Protector for Palm Pre provides you with more than protection from scratches!

BoxWave’s ClearTouch screen protectors comes in two options: Crystal or Anti-Glare

ClearTouch Crystal screen protector benefits:
• True Color Display
• Eliminates 99% of UV
• Easily Cleaned

ClearTouch Anti-Glare screen protector benefits:
• Textured finish
• Enhanced contrast
• Masks blemishes

Crystal ClearTouch: http://www.boxwave.com/products/cleartouchcrystal/cleartouch-crystal-screen-protector-palm-pre_3558.htm

Anti-Glare ClearTouch: http://www.boxwave.com/products/cleartouch/cleartouch-screen-protector-palm-pre_3558.htm

Zoombak has announced the release of the first speed and directional tracking features for all Zoombak devices. Beginning today, all new and existing Zoombak customers can easily monitor the speed and driving direction of any vehicle. Speed tracking comes at no additional cost from Zoombak, which retails for $99.99 plus a small monthly service fee.

“Statistics around teen driving accidents are staggering, and studies have shown that teens’ driving habits improve when they are being monitored by a parent,” said Simon Buckingham, CEO of Zoombak. “Zoombak speed tracking is an easy-to-use and affordable solution for parents to monitor the location of their teen drivers and how fast they are driving. Our customer research has indicated that this added line of communication among families improves teens’ driving skills and give parents added peace of mind.”

“Since we launched Zoombak over a year ago, speed monitoring and alerting has been the most requested new feature from both parents and business users. We are therefore delighted to add this feature for all of our customers for no additional charge,” Buckingham added.

How Zoombak speed tracking works:
Following a quick over-the-air software update, Zoombak customers will be able to set up a speed threshold, (say 60 MPH) and receive alerts if that threshold is exceeded.
Setting up a speed alert for an account at Zoombak.com is simple and fast, and users can choose to receive alerts by SMS text to their mobile device, or by email. Users can set the speed alert to be always on, or set on/off schedules around certain times of day.
Zoombak determines the speed and direction (North, South, East, West) of the driver based on their location signal every 5 to 15 seconds.
When conducting Find-Now searches at Zoombak.com, in addition to the regular current location information, the email or text message will now also automatically display both the speed and the direction the driver was heading. So even if automatic alerts are not set up, parents can still see on-demand how fast and which direction their teen was driving. Direction is displayed as North, South, East or West.
The new “Speed” section of the Zoombak website provides Zoombak customers with more detailed instructions on setting up and getting the most out of the speed tracking feature.

Because speed and direction monitoring requires additional battery power, Zoombak recommends that consumers who use speed tracking hard wire the device to their vehicle with the Zoombak Car Installation Kit, or use the car charger that comes along with the Zoombak Universal A-GPS Locator.

For more information, visit www.zoombak.com/speed/.

Adesso Inc., a leading manufacturer of computer input peripherals, today announced the release of its latest addition to its extensive line of keyboards, the WKB-3100, a wireless, mini keyboard with integrated optical trackball. This compact keyboard offers the freedom of wireless computing in a wide array of environments, and is available for $79.99 at www.adesso.com.

The WKB-3100 lets users work freely, without any space, angles or distance constraints. The enclosed optical trackball delivers distinct precision and smooth motion, requiring virtually no maintenance or cleaning. The compact size of this keyboard allows for ease of use in tight spaces, including living rooms, kiosk stations, conference rooms and workgroup project environments.

The innovative keyboard is compatible with modern PC systems, flat LCD monitors and tablet PCs in various office environments. The small, compact size also allows users to work remotely, fitting snugly in any briefcase or backpack.

The WKB-3100 features the following:

Limitless connectivity angle with a wide range

6500 IDs on 12 channels, offering 30 feet of wireless freedom

Optical trackball technology that provides precision and control

Measures less than 12 inches in size


Adesso’s various product lines are available through Ingram Micro, Synnex and D&H direct vendors, eRetailers, including AMAZON, Buy.com, PC Mall, CDW, Insight, Newegg and TigerDirect. In addition, they are also available at retail stores, such as Micro Center and CompUSA, and leading catalogs, including CDW, PC Mall and PC Connection.

Maxell Corporation of America is returning to its roots. Maxell entered the US market in 1969 launching its first product, the alkaline battery. Forty years later, Maxell has an extensive lineup of products but has turned their attention back to the product that made them a name in the industry. A new lineup of Maxell alkaline batteries is being introduced and will begin shipping in April.

“Maxell” was derived from the words “maximum capacity dry cell” and batteries were the first products they introduced into the US market over forty years ago.

“We are very excited about the opportunities that our battery lineup brings to the market. said Armando Silva, Product Manager for Maxell’s consumer battery category. “Our product assortment appeals to both consumers and retailers alike. Consumers will be attracted to the wide range of pack sizes designed to fit their lifestyle and budget, while retailers will be pleased with an assortment configured to enhance any planogram”.

Maxell plans to begin shipping in April with a dynamic package design featuring a modern, hi-tech blue and white background graphic that supports the ubiquitous red Maxell logo.

Maxell alkaline batteries are designed for use in everyday devices and offer consumers a long lasting and dependable battery at an affordable price. “Consumers have come to recognize Maxell as a brand known for performance and quality and will appreciate these same attributes in Maxell’s lineup of alkaline batteries” said Silva.

Maxell has plans to expand their battery offerings later this year, with the introduction of a complete line of environmentally friendly rechargeable batteries.

The 13” Apple MacBook is a beautiful thing, and deserves the very best in protection to keep it that way. Proporta’s Impact Protective Crystal Case (Apple MacBook 13”) is crafted to the exact specifications of the device, with a scratch resistant shell that adds almost no bulk, but offers unrivalled protection against knocks, impact damage, and any other surprises that life might have in store.

Shatterproof and shock-absorbent, the Impact Protective Crystal Case (Apple MacBook 13”) is a tough little cookie, and clever cut-outs give access to ports and controls, so that you need never take your MacBook out of its case. Available in charcoal, red or clear, the stylish design means that your MacBook looks as sleek and sharp as ever, and with its polycarbonate backing it feels as good as it looks. Offering perfect all round protection, and a smart, stylish finish, the Proporta Impact Protective Crystal Case is simply the best when it comes to keeping your MacBook safe and sound.

NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, introduces the PP-3 Digital Phono Preamplifier, a sophisticated USB-friendly accessory that integrates turntables into today’s stereo systems and allows LPs and other audio sources to be copied directly to a PC, a Mac, or an iPod or other MP3 player.

Compact and cost-effective, the PP-3 Phono Preamp offers superb audiophile performance in a clean, simple package only 5.3 inches long by 1.38 inches high by 2.75 inches deep. It combines the design of its predecessor, NAD’s award-winning PP-2 MM/MC Phono Preamp, with a high-quality analog-to-digital converter, a USB interface, and CD-R VinylStudio(TM) Lite software. The program, supplied on a disc, lets users copy LPs directly to a PC in Wav or Mp3 file formats. Once in a PC, the digitized music can be burned onto discs, transferred to portable music players or otherwise manipulated.

Today’s digital components often overlook the needs of analog music fans, as expressed in LP records, an immense source of superb audio performances. Many A/V receivers, amplifiers, and preamp/processors simply omit phonograph inputs and phono-preamp circuitry. In many others, the phono section is an afterthought designed for the most basic functionality. In NAD’s view, this state of affairs creates a clear opportunity. The PP-3 has been designed to serve as serve as a high-quality upgrade or addition to existing line-level system.

An additional Line Input allows other analog sources — such as FM radio, audiotape, even a CD player’s analog output — to be converted to the digital USB format. It also adds back the input on an amplifier or receiver used by the PP-3.

The PP-3 Digital Phono Preamplifier is available now from authorized NAD dealers at a suggested price of $199.

Scosche Industries (www.scosche.com), an award-winning innovator of mobile electronics and iPod accessories, is proud to announce the introduction of its environmentally conscious new Bluetooth speaker phone, the solCHAT (#CBHSOL). Harnessing the power of the sun, the solCHAT is powered by an integrated solar panel and lithium ion rechargeable battery combination. Utilizing voice announce technology, the solCHAT announces calls as they come in so users can keep their eyes on the road while driving.

Scosche’s engineers worked diligently to make solCHAT easy to use, even with its advanced functionality. With only three visible buttons— volume up, volume down and the answer/hang-up multifunction button —the solCHAT is exactly what consumers are looking for. Using voice announce, the speaker phone let’s users know who’s calling and actually guides them through the initial Bluetooth 2.0 device pairing process. The solCHAT automatically reconnects to users cell phones once initially paired. Users simply turn the solCHAT on when entering the vehicle and the device will automatically pair with the cell phone. Users don’t need to worry about turning the device off since the solCHAT will automatically turn itself off once the cell phone is moved out of pairing range.

Retailing for $99.99, solCHAT comes with a USB charging cable and car adaptor so you can charge at night and on days with insufficient sunlight. Also included are a windshield suction cup mount and sun visor clip for easy operation and solar charging. The solCHAT is now available at www.scosche.com and at retailers across the nation.

Newer Technology, Inc. today announced miniStack(r), its award-winning powered hub storage solution that features up to four different interfaces - FireWire 800, 400, USB 2.0, and eSATA - offers FireWire 400 device connectivity, additional port flexibility, and expanded storage capacity up to 1.5TB to the newest Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro models.

Plug and Play FireWire 400 Devices with New Macs

The NewerTech miniStack solves the dilemma of how to use existing FireWire 400 devices with the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro 17″ models, which only come equipped with FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 interfaces. Each miniStack model features a unique ergonomic rear and side powered hub port configuration with up to three FireWire 400 (one uplink and two additional) and four USB 2.0 (one uplink and three additional) ports. With its port flexibility and with all interface connection cables included, miniStack eliminates the hassle and expense of buying extra cables or adapters and enables a new Mac owner to Plug and Play multiple digital devices, such as scanners, printers, memory card readers, digital cameras, and iPods, into one centralized hub simultaneously and clutter-free.

Big Performance From A Small Footprint

Designed to mirror the size and appearance of the Mac mini, miniStack is also an ideal space-saving desktop hub for use with the new iMac and MacBook Pro 17″ models. Its compact 6.5″W x 6.5″L x 1.5″H size houses a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive up to 1.5TB for data intensive uses such as Audio/Video editing, digital photography, MP3 music libraries, and high-speed back-up. Built for high performance, miniStack offers storage and retrieval of up to 1.5 million JPEG photos, 526,000 MP3 songs, or 750 DVD quality movies with data transfer rates up to 150MB/s.

Compliments Macs, PCs, Networks, Entertainment Systems

With its interface flexibility and 2.6lb bare weight, miniStack is the ideal portable external hard drive storage solution to move among multiple Macintosh computers and laptops and virtually any Windows(r) or Linux(r)-based computer with a USB or FireWire port. miniStack can also be added to an Airport Extreme(r) wireless network via USB to wirelessly share files, perform Time Machine backups, and share other devices like printers. Plus, miniStack is A/V rated for high-performance home entertainment systems and sharing content with Apple TV(r).

Maximum Features In A Mini Footprint

* Provides storage and retrieval of up to 1.5 million JPEG photos, 526,000 MP3 songs, or 750 DVD quality movies with data transfer rates up to 150MB/s.
* Up to 1.5TB storage capacity with energy efficient and Enterprise class hard drive models available
* Up to 32MB of data cache
* 7200RPM hard drive
* Oxford bridge chipset
* FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, and/or eSATA bootable
* 6.5″W x 6.5″L x 1.5″H size
* 2.6lbs bare case weight
* External AutoSwitching 100~240v 50/60Hz 3 amp UL listed power adapter
* Auto-Power on/off automatically with computer
* Intelligent thermal monitoring for minimal fan power consumption and Whisper Quiet operation
* All supported interface connection cables included plus a FireWire 800-400 interconnecting cable (9-6 pin cable).
* Kensington security slot
* $200 retail value disk utility software bundle
* Three year solution warranty

Two Models Up To 1.5TB Starting At $104.99

The NewerTech miniStack is available in two models priced starting from $104.99, the “dual interface” miniStack v2.5 which features three FireWire 400 and three USB 2.0 ports and comes in 10 pre-configured 7200RPM solutions from 80GB to 1.5TB; and the “quad interface” miniStack v3 which offers one eSATA, two FireWire 800, one FireWire 400, and three USB 2.0 ports and comes in nine pre-configured 7200RPM solutions from 160GB to 1.5TB. Both models are available immediately from NewerTech’s exclusive distributor, Other World Computing, at www.macsales.com, as well as through the retail channel.

My biggest complaint for USB “thumb” drives is the difficulty getting them on my key ring. Some just don’t give you any good way to get them on the ring where others eventually fall off. The former is useless and the later is scary for security reasons. So why has taken so long for any one to get a clue on this? Thankfully, LaCie gets it and has just announced the “Keys” for what it calls “Handy portable storage”.

The passKey, iamaKey, and the itsaKey all look like common keys. With a nice little eyelet on a key “head”, sliding it on a ring should be a piece of cake. The ultra-mobile and lightweight USB thumb drives are hot-pluggable and is cross-platform compatible with full support for USB 2.0 providing fast transfer rates. The slick “keys” are designed by 5.5 Designers putting up to 8 GB of storage in the itsaKey and imaKey. PassKey has a built-in micoSD card reader allowing for more possibilities for your traveling storage needs. With transfer rates up to 30 MB/s, these could be the keys to your portable storage needs. Starting at $9.99, LaCie gets a huge round of applause from SvenOnTech for these practical beauties!