Griffin Technology offers two cool accessories for portable computers, laptops and Macbooks. The Griffin Elevator Desktop Stand for laptops is a very stylish stand with a brushed aluminum finish that allows you to raise any laptop up off the desk by about 5 inches. The Griffin Elevator Desktop stand is a solid pro style stand that benefits your health and increases your comfort.

In addition, the stand will provide a space to store an external keyboard and mouse or for placement of various items so that you can instantly have more space on your desktop. From a technical point of view the Griffin Elevator Desktop stand helps with the circulation of air to keep your laptop running cooler.

I was really surprised just how more convenient it is to have the laptop raised up off the desktop and how much more additional physical desktop this positioning provides. I have to admit, this  Griffin Elevator Desktop Stand is a little gem that is hard to live without once you have tried it.

• Main Features
• Elevates Laptop Screen 5.5″
• Provides Laptop with 360° of Air Flow
• Conforms to Health & Safety Standards
• Brushed Aluminum Finish Adds Style
• Clears Desktop of Clutter & Wires
• Allows External Keyboard & Mouse Hook-Up
• Holds Laptops Securely
• Compatible w/ All PC & Mac Laptops

Retails: $34.99

‘An estimated 1 million laptops will be stolen this year. And the FBI reports that 97% of stolen laptops are never recovered. And while the threat of industrial espionage is a real one, most laptop thefts are crimes of opportunity. So when you take just a few seconds to lock down your laptop, you remove the opportunity that lies at the center of most laptop thefts.’

The Griffin Techsafe Cable Lock is simply a quality made cable lock system for your laptop to basically keep others from easily wandering off with your laptop as it sits on a desk. What makes the Griffin Techsafe Cable Lock of interest is the use of the Patented hardened steel LockBlade that is designed to slide through the laptop hinge. There is the usual cable (in this case hardened steel) which is 1.5-meter in length that provides a connection from the laptop combination lock to a secure item such as a desk leg. Griffin provides a 4-digit combination lock which comes with a factory supplied security code that you must memorize because you cannot configure your own combination . TechSafe Cable Lock secures whether your laptop is open or closed positioning.

This TechSafe Cable Lock is a nice piece of hardware that is certainly worth considering if you are in the market for a security device for your laptop.

Retails: $29.99

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Griffin Technology has just announced the general availability of its protective cases and additional accessories for the iPhone 3G. Griffin will be offering several cases for the iPhone 3G, and accessories that range from earphones to stereo adapters.

The Wave for the iPhone 3G features wave-shaped contours that overlap and interlock to provide enhanced security and protection. The Nu Form case with Easy Dock is a slim, hard-shell protector that allows users to easily sync the device with a dock by sliding a door at the bottom of case. The Elan Clip features a genuine leather outer case wrapped around a durable polycarbonate shell. It also features a belt clip that can lock into an extended position to act as a stand while watching movies on your iPhone 3G.

Tune Buds are headphones designed specifically for the iPhone 3G that promise to produce clear sound and deep bass. Tune Buds come in a variety of bud sizes to best suit individual ear shape. StereoConnect is a simple, one-cable accessory that allows the iPhone 3G to be connected to a home entertainment system.

All of the above products are priced between $19.99 and $39.99. The items can be purchased at major retailers across the country, or at www.griffintechnology.com.

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Griffin Technology, a computer and iPod accessories company, recently announced the release of its “5 Card Touch” Vegas-style poker game for the iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch. The video poker game will be available exclusively on Apple’s App Store website.

5 Card Touch is the first in a series of applications Griffin Technology will be releasing to the App Store website. All of the Griffin applications will be downloadable directly to the iPod, providing users access to the programs at all times, even when the iPhone is in airplane mode.

The poker video game stakes the user at $1000 in virtual money, and keeps tracks of winnings, number of hands played, and so on. The game functions in the same way as any other virtual poker game, allowing users to play, bet between one and five credits, and to deal new hands when desired. On the touch screen, users can tap cards to be discarded, and tap ‘draw’ to get new cards. The amount the player wins is determined by the amount of the bet and the final poker hand dealt.

Griffin 5 Card Touch is now available for $1.99, and can be downloaded from the Apple’s App Store, as previously mentioned.

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Griffin Technology, a hardware company that specializes in iPod accessories, has announced the development of new cases for Apple’s iPhone 3G. The cases will be designed specifically for the latest version of the iPhone, set to be released on July 11, 2008.

Griffin Technology will be releasing a total of four new cases for the iPhone 3: Wave, Nu Form, Elan Form and Elan Clip.

The Wave features wave-shaped contours that overlap and interlock, and has a double-helix closure that provides more surface area to hold the two halves of the case together. The Nu Form case is hard-shell and impact-resistant, and features a thin, ridged screen protector that prevents fingerprints, smudges and scratches. The Elan Form is a hard shell leather case designed to clip around the iPhone 3G. The Elan Form incorporates Griffin Technology’s Easy Dock design, allowing users to easily clip the iPod into a dock without removing the case. Finally, the Elan Clip is also a hard shell leather case, and is attached to belt clip that rotates 180 degrees. The clip also locks into a longer position, so it can be used as a stand while watching movies on your iPhone.

All of the iPhone cases will be available at major retail stores (including Apple stores), and will be selling for $24.99 – $29.99.

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