QuickerTek has announced a new external battery that works for the 30 pin connector iPods, iTouch & 3G iPhone. Users get up to 30 hours of additional music, 6 hours of video and 3 hours of talk time and offers users far more flexibility in how and when they choose to use their iPods or 3G iPhones. This new external battery is a great accessory to keep handy and the external battery will be available through QuickerTek and resellers next week.

QuickerTek has announced the Apple Juicz External Battery and Charger for 13 inch MacBook. This new product gives Mac users up to 12 additional hours of computing power. The Apple Juicz is styled to blend with your Apple equipment, and offers users far more flexibility in how and when they choose to use their computers.

The week with heard about the Apple Tax from the mouth of Microsoft head master Steve Ballmer in a vague attempt to derail Apple’s notebook event, something that immediately the media echoed and started to refrain it like parrots, but does really exist an Apple Tax?, the short and truthful answer is yes.

Apple has been growing and growing faster than any other computer company, the success of the iPhone, the Halo effect and the mass adoption of Macs everywhere have placed Apple in everybody face, but this growing popularity has come with a high price: Quality.

Apple is known for its dedication to details on its products, from the package to the device Apple is the master, but recently and because of the high demand Apple products and services have been suffering some kind of Quality Distrophia, first the 3G connectivity in some iPhones, Mobileme undelivered promises, iPhone harline cracks on its surface and now ipods in Japan overheating.

Wichita, Kansas - QuickerTek, the leader in wireless Apple products, announces the Apple Juicz - a new way to power the Apple MacBook Air using solar power. Three models are priced from $500 to $1,000 USD and fold to a convenient 10.5 size and come with a cool Element messenger bag. These solar panels charge the MacBook Air while in use.

The Apple Juicz Solar Charger requires the sun to charge your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. The flexible thin-film solar cells will charge the MacBook Air in five hours. Since the MacBook Air has a non-removeable battery, alternative power options are welcomed by the Mac community. Especially “green” options.

Winnipeg, Manitoba - Mactropolis recently announced the launch of its first contest for new members. People who register to join the site’s forum and post a comment are entered to win the grand prize draw of a new 16 GB iPhone 3G. Other draw prizes include an 8GB iPhone 3G, five copies of iPhoneRingToneMaker for Mac, and weekly prizes of $25 iTunes gift cards.

Valencia, California - Troll Touch, provider of custom touchscreen systems for Apple hardware, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of its User-Installable “SlipCOVER” touchscreen for the current Apple 20 and 24 inch aluminum iMacs.

Both sizes feature the company’s proven, high resolution, analog resistive touchscreen technology which supports user input via fingertip, gloved hand or stylus. The products consist of a touch sensitive overlay that easily replaces the iMac’s display glass and connects via a custom designed USB cable. To the casual observer, the iMac does not appear to have been modified. You may view a demo of the product by visiting the company’s website.

Hollywood, Florida - Marware Inc, designer and manufacturer of innovative products for the Apple market, is pleased to announce the Sport Grip for the iPhone 3G. The Sport Grip is consistently one of the top-rated skin cases for Apple products, offering direct access to all iPhone features including display, camera lens, dock connector, headphone minijack, speaker, and microphone. The Sport Grip feels great, looks great, and is available in a variety of rich colors.

Features:
* Slip-free, high quality silicone skin available in multiple colors
* Quick and easy access to all iPhone functionality
* Ultra-slim profile
* BONUS: Clear protective film and microfiber cleaning cloth included
* Marware’s Lifetime Guarantee

Berkeley, California - California based publisher Apress, Inc. has just announced Foundations of Mac OS X Leopard Security. This 429 page volume, available as eBook and in print, offers detailed descriptions, step-by-step instructions, as well as command-line examples and best-practices are presented for the home user or the enterprise security architect.

Some of the examples and walkthroughs in this book come from the authors’ work in the field, perfecting hundreds of such procedures over the years. Some of the examples, though, are new, written just for this book, based on their feedback from the community.