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CoverSutra updated and discounted for Back to School

coversutra 20070918 012129 CoverSutra updated and discounted for Back to SchoolSophiestication Software is offering a “Back to School” discount for its iTunes extender, CoverSutra. For limited time, users can purchase the application for 7.95 Euros (approx. USD$11), about 50% off the regular price of 14.95 Euros.

In addition to the discount, Sophiestication announced the immediate release of CoverSutra 1.1.7. This new version adds support for the album rating field which was introduced in iTunes 7.4. CoverSutra adds a global shortcut to display the currently playing song in iTunes and updated jewel case artwork. The new version also fixes an issue regarding Last.fm scrobbling and adds Italian localization.

CoverSutra gives music lovers a handy and attractive way to control iTunes without having to leave the currently active application. CoverSutra does this through the use of global keyboard shortcuts, information bezels and a transparent floating window. In addition, CoverSutra has integrated support for Last.fm, the popular social music recommendation service.

CoverSutra 1.1.7 is a free upgrade to registered users of any previous version.

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SendStation Dock Extender for iPod goes over to the dark side

DockExtenderBlack 20070912 185710 SendStation Dock Extender for iPod goes over to the dark sideSendStation announced today that their Dock Extender for iPod is now also available in black. The Dock Extender is unique in the iPod accessory market and allows you to dock the iPod or attach dock-mounted accessories without constantly peeling your iPod from its case. It comes with a matching Universal Dock insert and three interchangeable bumper caps to accommodate the various iPod sizes.

It is available for USD$28.95 from the SendStation and authorized resellers worldwide.

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Keyspan ships USB Print Server & USB Extender to share USB devices on a network

usbserver 20070731 224138 Keyspan ships USB Print Server & USB Extender to share USB devices on a networkKeyspan announced today that it is now shipping its new USB 2.0 Server. The server combines the functionality of a USB print server and USB extender. It allows PC and Mac clients to access two hi-speed USB 2.0 devices over ethernet or wifi.

Keyspan’s USB 2.0 Server lets multiple users share USB devices on a network and extends a USB connection–between a host PC and the USB device–over any distance. The USB 2.0 Server eliminates the need to dedicate a PC as a host for a USB device–anyone can access USB devices from a laptop via wifi.

USB 2.0 Server Features

  • Connects two USB 2.0 Hi-Speed devices to a (10/100) Ethernet network
  • Compatible with USB printers, scanners, digital cameras, storage devices, data loggers and other USB devices
  • Supports bi-directional communication with printers that e.g. allows users to monitor ink and paper levels remotely
  • For use with PCs running Windows XP or Windows Vista, or Macs running Mac OS X (10.3.9 or later)

Now shipping, the Keyspan USB 2.0 Server retails for USD$129.

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