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Adobe announces availability of Adobe Reader 8

Adobe today announced that Adobe Reader 8 is now available as a free download. Adobe Reader 8 enables trusted information exchange between enterprises, government agencies, constituents and consumers who view, print, search, digitally sign and collaborate with PDF files. Adobe Reader 8 also features a new “Start Meeting” button that launches Adobe Acrobat Connect an Adobe-hosted software service that provides real-time online collaboration through Adobe Flash Player.

Adobe Reader 8 features a new, streamlined interface with user customizable toolbars. Adobe Acrobat Professional users can now enable Adobe Reader users to fill and submit forms, save data and digitally sign documents. Adobe Reader 8 also features graphics processing unit (GPU) acceleration, which boosts performance when viewing graphics-intense PDF files, such as 3D content.

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Griffin announces iPod case with winky-blinky lights on it

260000762 c218c7feac m Griffin announces iPod case with winky blinky lights on itThe third-party iPod accessory market has now officially run out of cool ways of encasing Apple’s media player. Today, Griffin Technology introduced the Disko iPod carrying case. It is a standard iPod carrying case with “a sense of fun”. That is, it senses your movements and responds with moving colored lights that outline the click wheel. So, even when your iPod is sleeping, it’s a visual treat (and an instant party, wherever you go).

Disko’s colored LEDs are powered by two, tiny, long-lived wafer batteries (included), so no impact on your iPod’s battery. Disko works with 30, 60 and 80GB video iPods.

Disko is available for this holiday season, priced at only USD$29.99 USD.

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ViewSonic demos display with iPod connectivity at Apple Expo

242099342 1165e5096e m ViewSonic demos display with iPod connectivity at Apple ExpoViewSonic today showcased the world’s first “Made for iPod” desktop display with an integrated iPod dock at the 2006 Apple Expo in Paris. The ViewDock Series expands media player possibilities by integrating an iPod docking station into an ultra-stylish widescreen display. Additional features such as multiple connectivity options–including several USB 2.0 ports and an 8-in-1 card reader–along with a microphone, integrated stereo speakers and a subwoofer, combine to make the feature-rich monitors the hippest, must-have displays.

Availability of the ViewSonic ViewDock displays is expected later in the year at select resellers, retailers and etailers. Pricing is not yet available.

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