Many New Products for the Mac and iPod to debut at Macworld 2007

Scores of companies are expected to debut or feature a wide range of new products at Macworld Conference & Expo 2007 this week at San Francisco's Moscone Center. Almost 400 companies will be exhibiting at Macworld according to IDG World Expo. Some of the new products expected to be launched or featured at Macworld, include the following:

eMedia Music Corp. (Booth# S2606) will showcase the new Guitar Pro 5.1 CD-ROM, the new Windows/Macintosh hybrid version of the best selling multi-track tablature editor software for guitar, banjo and bass from Arobas Music. Guitar Pro 5.1 is a complete tool for beginner and accomplished guitarists alike.

GelaSkins (Booth# S2721). GelaSkins are artist designed skins for the iPod that are a stylish and low profile alternative to bulky cases. From classic masters to contemporary street artists, there’s a style to suit every taste. GelaSkins use 3M adhesive technology to provide the best scratch protection for the iPod, and are easy to apply and remove.

Glance Networks (Booth# 2543) Glance Networks is launching a Mac version of Glance, the one-button screen sharing tool that lets people instantly show their live computer screens to anyone online. Now both Mac and PC users can deliver product demonstrations, sales presentations, web tours, training, creative reviews and technical support, with Glance's one-button simplicity. Visit the Glance booth for a full demo.

Intego (Booth# S2338) Intego will be unveiling the world's first antivirus protection for both Mac OS X and Windows running on an Intel-based Mac. Intego has joined forces with BitDefender, a top PC security vendor, to offer Intego Dual Protection. Intego VirusBarrier X4 DP protects both Mac OS X and Windows from all known viruses. Intego Security Barrier X4 Antispam Edition DP keeps Mac OS X and Windows safe from hackers, vandals, spyware, spam and phishing.

IntelliScanner (Booth# S437) IntelliScanner mini, the smart, ultra-portable barcode scanner for Mac OS X that organizes everything in your home. The plug-and-play IntelliScanner barcode readers deliver comprehensive, easy-to-use solutions for organizing personal media collections, groceries, wine, comics, home assets, educational lending, inventory, and more.

NEC Display Solutions Of America (Booth# S2602) NEC Display Solutions of America will introduce the extension of its popular NEC MultiSync 90-series with the 24-inch MultiSync LCD2490WUXi and 26-inch LCD2690WUXi wide-screen monitors, the latter being the first 26-inch wide-screen offering in the marketplace. Created to address the demanding medical, graphics, pre-production film, financial, gaming and broadcast industries, the new displays use the most advanced technologies available, including in-plane switching (IPS) module technology.

Portable Sound Laboratories, Inc. (Booth# N4321) Small system. HUGE SOUND! The “Walkman of the 21st. century,” as quoted by Blog Do iPod. Portable Sound Laboratories, Inc. introduces the iMainGo, an innovative, high quality portable stereo speaker device for the iPod. The iMainGo is unique in that it incorporates very high quality stereo sound, full iPod protection (fits all iPods), complete iPod accessibility and viewability, in a self powered, hand held unit weighing only nine ounces.

RhinoSkin (Booth# N4319) RhinoSkin will debut its line of hardcases to protect Apple MacBooks and MacBook Pros. The MacBook HardCases are the first in a new line of unique cases designed exclusively for laptops, providing users with a reliable and trendy solution for their MacBook travel and protection needs.

TursiogearTM LLC (Booth# N3108) Tursiogear will introduce Portago™, a stylishly designed, multifunction case made especially for the video iPod. The Portago case allows the fifth-generation iPod to connect with a broad range of output devices, freeing the player’s video, photo and music content to be shared with others. Portago’s included infrared remote controls the player remotely, and stores right in the case. Portago also contains a built-in power adapter to connect the case to an electrical outlet, allowing the player to be recharged easily without the need for a computer.

Vakaadoo (Booth: N3321) A new, invisible case for the iPod- the iVak iPod case is a thinly contoured, precisely molded protective case designed for the iPod Nano, featuring a scratch resistant body and screen.

Wing Products LLC (Booth# N4014-03) Wing Products introduces Cordgo, a durable and lightweight cord winder that brings cord control to the palm of your hand. Cordgo’s design provides users with the ability to adjust the length of the cord while in use, allowing listeners to enjoy “music to go” without the headphone cord interfering in their activity.

Xsilva Systems (Booth# S2638) Xsilva Systems Inc. unveils LightSpeed 2.0, the Next-Generation Point of Sale System for Mac OS X. Xsilva LightSpeed is a ground breaking, feature-rich new multi-user POS system designed expressly to accelerate small business.

We will be checking out these products and more during our on-scene reporting from the Macworld show floor later this week. [Bill Fox]