Belkin Offers New Cases for iPod nano 4G and iPod touch 2G

Belkin comes back with new cases for iPod nano 4G and iPod touch 2G. The cases are include a sport armband, an eco-conscious case, clear acrylic case, and leather sleeve. You can match your personality and style with Belkin’s new protective cases. These new iPod accessories will be released later this month in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia at the affordable price tags.

Sport Armband Plus with FastFit for iPod nano 4G (F8Z376-NBY), iPod touch 2G (F8Z363-NBY), iPod classic 2G (F8Z388-NBY) - US: $29.99

• Removable sleeve with low-profile belt clip and key pouch
• Lightweight water-wicking materials
• Includes Cable Capsule for added headphone-cord management
• FastFit system for easy one-handed fastening
• Compatible with Nike+
• Clear screen protector allows for easy navigation
• Hand-washable

Sports Armband for iPod nano 4G (F8Z377-KG), iPod touch 2G (F8Z384-KG) - US: $19.99; iPod classic 2G (F8Z389) - US: $24.99

• Adjustable dual-fit system allows for best fit on any arm-maximizes sizing
• Clear screen protector allows for easy navigation
• Key pocket for convenient storage while at the gym or outdoors
• Reflective material for use during nighttime
• Compatible with Nike+
• Hand-washable

Clear Acrylic Case for iPod nano 4G (F8Z381-CLR) - US: $24.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z368) - US: $29.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z393-CLR) - US: $29.99

• iPod style and form shows through
• Click-wheel protection
• Sleek, form-fitting design minimizes bulk

Remix Metal for iPod nano 4G (F8Z381) - US: $24.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z393) - US: $29.99

• Metal faceplate
• Slim design minimizes bulk
• Click-wheel protection
• Available in red, silver, pink, and black

Sonic Wave Two-Tone Silicone Sleeve for iPod nano 4G (F8Z379) - US: $19.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z364) - US: $24.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z391) - US: $29.99

• Two-tone, laser-etched design
• Form-fitting construction allows charging while in sleeve
• Available in the following two-tone colors: black/infrared, cool gray/grapefruit, pink/translucent white, black/blue, black/green, black/white, blue/orange

Sonic Wave Silicone Sleeve, 2-pack for iPod nano 4G (F8Z380-BKW-2) - US: $19.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z367-2) - US: $19.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z392) - US: $19.99

• Textured exterior provides better grip
• Packs available in black/white, pink/purple, blue/orange

Simple Silicone Sleeve, 2-pack for iPod nano 4G (F8Z401-2) - US: $14.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z400-2) - US: $19.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z409) - US: $19.99

• Form-fitted to minimize bulk
• Available in black/black, black/blue, pink/translucent, red/gray

Leather Sleeve for iPod nano 4G (F8Z375) - US: $24.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z372) - US: $29.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z386) - US: $29.99

• Sleek design allows for easy pocket-, bag-, or hand-carrying
• Soft microfiber lining protects iPod from scratches
• VELCRO®
• brand closure keeps iPod secure
• Available in black and pink

Leather Folio for iPod nano 4G (F8Z374) - US: $24.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z373) - US: $29.99

• Soft microfiber lining protects iPod from scratches
• VELCRO®
• brand closure keeps iPod secure
• Available in black and pink

Leather Pull-Tab Holster for iPod touch 2G (F8Z362) - US: $29.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z387) - US: $29.99

• Elastic tab automatically retracts for quick and easy removal from case
• Sleek design minimizes bulk

Eco-Conscious Folio for iPod nano 4G (F8Z395) - US: $24.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z396) - US: $29.99

• Form-fitting leather construction with natural felt interior
• Vegetable-tanned rather than chemically stained
• Available in black and walnut

Eco-Conscious Sleeve for iPod nano 4G (F8Z383) - US: $24.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z369) - US: $29.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z394) - US: $29.99

• Form-fitting leather construction with natural felt interior
• Vegetable-tanned rather than chemically stained
• Available in black and walnut

Screen Overlay, 3-pack for iPod nano 4G (F8Z382) - US: $12.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z371) - US: $14.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z385) - US: $14.99

Microsoft Arc Mouse: New Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 offers fun design and colorful hues.

Microsoft Corp. today raised the style stakes with the unveiling of a revolutionary crescent-moon-shaped mouse designed to be just as fashionable as it is functional — the Arc Mouse. With its unique foldable design, Arc reduces by almost half for portability when it is snapped shut, but provides complete comfort when opened to its full size.

Microsoft today also introduced the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000, a notebook mouse with stunning color offerings at an affordable price, based on the design of the No. 1 best-selling notebook mouse in the U.S.

Fashion Meets PC

The Arc Mouse allows consumers to flaunt their personal style with its sleek, thin crescent shape and two color options — black and red. It is truly an accessory, adding to the fashion PC trend that is taking the technology industry by storm. In a June 2007 report, “The Age of Style in Consumer PCs,” Forrester Research Inc. predicted that between now and 2012 will be the “age of style” with consumer choice and personalization becoming an important factor in a purchase decision. With a high demand for style, consumers value look and feel more than any other product features.

“Style isn’t just about the clothes you put on your back,” said Clinton Kelly, fashion expert and host of TLC’s hit show “What Not to Wear.” “You have the option to express your personal sense of style in practically every aspect of your life, from home décor to your tech accessories. The Arc Mouse definitely tells the world you’re ahead of the curve, so to speak, and that you want to be surrounded by beautiful things all the time.”

High Performance and Style in a Snap

The Arc Mouse’s elegant, foldable shape allows it to easily slip into any bag while on the go, and expand to a comfortable full size while in use. Its micro transceiver quickly snaps into the bottom of the mouse using a magnet, and is so small it sticks out less than 1 centimeter while plugged in — there is no need to remove it from a laptop while traveling.

The Arc Mouse features high-end details in every aspect of its design — its strong metal hinge can be opened and closed with confidence, and testing shows that its sturdy shape can hold more than 25 pounds. With the following performance features, Arc Mouse is top in its class:

• Battery life indicator shows two colors: green when the batteries have sufficient power and red when the batteries are running low.
• 2.4GHz wireless technology gives consumers a confident wireless connection and a range of up to 30 feet, even in crowded wireless environments.
• Carrying case is included and uses a magnetic flap to easily snap shut and protect the mouse
• while on the go.
• High-performance laser tracking offers smooth tracking and excellent responsiveness and precision.

The Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 delivers comfort on the go with an ambidextrous shape designed by Microsoft’s in-house ergonomist for comfort in either hand, and a snap-in receiver so consumers can take the mouse anywhere. This modern mouse is based on the design of the No. 1 best-selling notebook mouse in the U.S.1 and includes stylish color offerings so consumers can pick their favorite between black and white, or choose from sophisticated special edition colors:

• Blue sapphire
• Red garnet
• Pink topaz
• Purple amethyst
• Green emerald

These glimmering mice also come equipped with High Definition Optical Technology and a snap-in receiver that helps conserve battery life as it turns off the power when snapped into the bottom of the mouse. Delivering an average of more than six months of battery life3 with one AA battery, this mouse reduces inconvenient work stoppages required to replace batteries or recharge. In addition, the mouse features a two-color battery life indicator: green when the batteries have sufficient power and red when the batteries are running low — all this and no software needed. With all these features wrapped into a sleek design with fun color choices.

The Arc Mouse in black and red and the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 in black and white will be widely available in September 2008 for an estimated retail price of $59.95 (U.S) and $29.95 (U.S), respectively.4 The Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 in the following special edition colors will be available in September 2008 at Target stores: blue sapphire, red garnet, pink topaz and purple amethyst. All colors will be available later this fall. The Arc Mouse and the black and white Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 are available now for pre-sale on Amazon.com and will ship later this month when they are widely released. The products will be backed by a worldwide three-year limited hardware warranty from Microsoft Corp. More information about these and other Microsoft Hardware products can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.

iPhone 2.1 firmware update announced

Apple on Tuesday launched an upgrade of the iPhone operating system that fixes some nagging bugs and refreshed the iPod line with new designs and lower prices expected to attract buyers during the holiday shopping season. "No crashes," says Steve. He's calling it a big update with the promise of fewer dropped calls, big battery improvement, and faster backups. Is this a dream? We'll find out when it's released this Friday.

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Microsoft mouse formalized its light blue

As expected, the division in charge of equipment at Microsoft, has lifted the veil on its new mouse with technology BlueTrack at a press event in Seattle, USA. With the launch of Microsoft Explorer and Explorer Mouse Mini Mouse, Microsoft intends to once again revolutionize the world of mice as the inventor of optical mice with BlueTrack proposes an entirely new technology for monitoring movements. The Microsoft engineers have indeed developed a new optical engine using a blue light. It is up to four times larger than the traditional laser mice today, allowing BlueTrack mouse to operate on a larger type of surface (carpet, marble table, wooden table, etc.).

And Microsoft, of course, not forgetting the design with these new mouse as you can find mice with a halo of light blue, a logo backlit, and materials of various kinds: a place rubber, plastic mat and shiny, or a chrome finish. While roulette is metal with a comfortable grip, but it is still not serrated.

For now, Microsoft announced two new mouse: Microsoft Explorer with Bluetrack technology, a rechargeable wireless mouse logically with technology BlueTrack and dedicated to the desktops and Microsoft Explorer Mini with technology that addresses BlueTrack about it the laptops. Côté tarification, Microsoft annonce un prix public conseillé de 79 euros TTC pour la Microsoft Explorer et 59 euros TTC pour la Microsoft Explorer Mini. Pricing side, Microsoft is announcing a retail price of 79 euros including tax for Microsoft Explorer and 59 euros including tax for Microsoft Explorer Mini. It is noteworthy that the commercial availability of these products should be done in the autumn. Microsoft announced 3 weeks between each load for Microsoft Explorer with technology Bluetrack and six months of autonomy for the model for laptops with a single battery.

According to our first tests, rapid and limited, mice with BlueTrack technology works on the following materials available in our hotel room: carpeting, above bed, jeans, wooden desk, LCD screen and leather sofa. Naturally some surfaces are a little crazy but still it is interesting to note that technology BlueTrack is actually better than traditional laser technologies.