Speck ships CableGuys for iPod

Speck Products today began shipping CableGuys for iPod, its audio/video cables designed with a "hip, friendly look." CableGuys feature a small face embossed and indented into the plastic ends of the cables. The cable for fifth-generation iPods allows users to plug an iPod into a TV, and is available for $20. Speck's audio cable three-pack includes a home stereo cable, computer speaker cable, and a headphone splitter for $25. An iPod to USB cable is also available for $20. Speck today also announced its mystery case offer, where customers pay $10 to receive a random Speck case that retails from between $20-35.

Marware debuts Stand For iPod nano

Dr. Bott today announced that the Marware Stand For iPod nano is exclusively available through its authorized resellers. "Designed to hold your iPod nano upright for quick syncing and easy viewing of the screen, the Marware Stand for iPod nano will provide hours of listening enjoyment. Audio line out provides easy listening while docking or the ability to connect with surrounding speakers (audio cable not included)." The stand includes a USB cable for connecting the device to a computer, power outlet or external speakers as well as two line-out ports. Marware's Stand for iPod nano retails for $25 and is available today in both black and white models.

Sony MiniDisc Walkman to support Macs

Sony for the first time will offer Mac compatibility with its new MiniDisc Walkman, according to Macworld UK. "The company took the wraps off its all-new MiniDisc product, the MZ-RH1, this morning. This portable device is being marketed as a mobile recording studio. Sony plans to make the device Mac compatible, 'bringing greater choice in digital audio devices to Mac users.'" The report says that Sony will release Mac software for the new product this summer, following the May availabiity of the player in Europe. Sony's new MiniDisc player will support audio recording with different modes and several different file formats, including LinearPCM, MP3, or Sony's proprietary ATRAC (ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus) formats and that it will be able to record audio.