Speck debuts Metal iPod Protection for Shuffle

Speck Products today announced Metal iPod Protection, its first hard case for the iPod shuffle. Described as "sleek, ultramodern, ultra hip," the Metal iPod Protection offers full access to the iPod shuffle while "keeping it out of harm's way." Machined from lightweight aluminum and finished with the eye-catching shine of nickel plating, the two-part design with included Metal USB cap make it easy to sync and update your iPod. "The Metal Shuffle case offers consumers hip 'bling style' for their iPod Shuffle." said Tim Hickman, general manager of Speck Products. "Speck's Metal Shuffle case is the only the nickel-plated case and the only case to feature a metal USB cap so you can easily charge it without removing the case." It is available now for $25.

iPod helping Apple regain college market

The iPod has made Apple hardware a "nearly ubiquitous presence" on campuses across the U.S., reports MacNewsWorld. Although Apple has seen discount computer makers eat into its PC market share in the education market, the company is finding "new footholds in the collegiate universe." Needham & Co. analyst Charles Wolf said, "my sense is that the success that Apple has had with digital music in general and the iPod in particular are influencing other purchasing decisions." Apple has also benefited from the trend toward laptops replacing desktops, with its iBook and PowerBook increasing in popularity among students. "If there is a halo effect, they are positioned and ready to capitalize on it," Wolf said.

RadTech's Ice Creme v2 restores iPod, iBook surfaces...

RadTech today announced Ice Creme v.2, a comprehensive solution for restoring scuffed and damaged Acrylic and bright (plated) metal surfaces, including Apple'd iPod and iPod shuffle. "Ice Creme enables most anyone to quickly and easily remove the scuffing, scratching and abrasion that tends to occur on highly polished acrylic panels, like those used in several consumer devices and popular computers. Products like Apple's popular iPod and iBook notebook computers, hand-held PDA's and cell phones can all benefit from Ice Creme's power and ease of use. Ice Creme is available in two versions: Regular ($21) for Acrylic and minor metal damage, and "Ice Creme M" ($26) for Acrylic and severe metal damage.