• DryBuds Sport Waterproof Earbuds: Get the most out of your morning swim with these waterproof headphones. Designed with active swimmers in mind, an over ear clip keeps the buds from flying out and a waterproof microphone makes answering calls easy. $39.99

• Boom Urchin: This water-resistant speaker is fully equipped for any kind of activity. Take it along on a bike ride, attach it to your backpack to jam out during a mountain hike or play your favorite hits while building a sandcastle on the beach; with this speaker, the music never has to stop. $149.99

• Otterbox Drybox 3000: Never worry again about taking your iPhone along on an outdoor adventure. This case is waterproof, crushproof and airtight, giving your valuables the ultimate protection they deserve for only $19.99.

• Scosche boomBOTTLE: This rugged weatherproof speaker can be taken virtually anywhere. Its unique bottle shape makes it the perfect addition to any bike ride; just slide it into your bike’s water bottle cage and peddle away! $149.99

• LifeProof LifeJacket: LifeJacket adds an extra layer of protection to your iPhone when paired with a LifeProof case. If you drop your phone in the lake while these handy products protect it, it will be waterproof and float! No diving to the bottom of the lake after your phone this summer! $39.99

• Eton Rugged Rukus: With this solar powered sound system all you need is the sun to get the party started. It is designed to generate enough energy to play your favorite tunes all day long. The speaker is also drop-proof and water resistant making it an ideal accessory for a long day by the pool. $99.99

Stop by any PeachMac location to snag these and other must-have summer accessories!

Microsoft Office 365 Home Edition | $99.99

• One-year subscription
• Can be installed on up to 5 computers and 5 mobile devices including the iPhone
• Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access
• Stream full versions of the applications in your browser
• 20GB online storage through SkyDrive
• 60 Skype world minutes per month

Microsoft Office 365 University Edition | $79.99

• Four-year subscription for full- and part-time enrolled university and college students, faculty, and staff
• Can be installed on up to 2 computers and 2 mobile devices including the iPhone
• Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access
• Stream full versions of the applications in your browser
• 20GB online storage through SkyDrive
• 60 Skype world minutes per month

Want to know more? Visit your local PeachMac, and one of our Specialists will be happy to assist you!

• All Day Battery Life: The battery life on these notebooks has been extended to get you through the day without having to worry about finding an outlet. The 11-inch MacBook Air now lasts up to 9 hours and the 13-inch lasts up to 12 hours.

• New Intel Processors: MacBook Air now comes standard with the newest Intel Core processors and Intel HD Graphics 5000. These additions offer up to 40 percent faster graphics using less power, helping extend the computer’s battery life.

• Faster All-Flash Storage: The flash storage in the new MacBook Air is up to 45 percent faster than before; once you flip it open it’s ready to go! The new models come standard with double the capacity, starting at 128GB of flash storage.

• 802.11 ac Wi-Fi support: This new technology vastly improves MacBook Air’s wireless performance by making it up to 3x faster and increasing its wireless range.

• Thunderbolt and USB 3 ports: These features make it possible to transform your MacBook Air into a complete workstation. MacBook Air comes equipped with two USB 3 ports and the ultrafast Thunderbolt port, allowing you to connect your laptop to almost any display or device.

Even with all these new features the MacBook Air is still thin, light and durable. The 11-inch starts at only $999 and the 13-inch at $1,099. Stop by your nearest PeachMac to see this powerful notebook for yourself!

Each year, ACG Atlanta recognizes 40 Georgia-based middle-market companies that have demonstrated the greatest growth of revenue and employment over the past three years. 20 companies are selected for each of the two categories: lower middle-market companies with revenues between $15 million to $60 million and upper middle-market companies with revenues between $60 million to $500 million. PeachMac ranked among the top three in the lower middle-market category.

Awards will be presented to honorees at the Georgia Fast 40 Awards Dinner and Gala. This year’s event will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead Thursday night, June 13, 2013.

Click here to view the full story and information about ACG Atlanta.

PeachMac is thrilled to be receiving this award and excited to see what the future holds. We would like to give a special thanks to all our customers who have made this level of success possible.

UPDATE: PeachMac was named the second fastest growing company in Georgia in the lower middle-market category.

Viewers got a sneak peak of the new Mac operating system, OS X Mavericks. The new operating system has several awesome new features including tabs and tags in Finder, greater optimization when using multiple displays, new features in Safari, iCloud Keychain, improvements to Calendar, Maps, and iBooks.

A new MacBook Air and Mac Pro were also announced. The MacBook Air will now come standard with an almost all-day battery life, Fourth generation Intel Core processor with faster graphics, more memory, faster Wi-Fi and a cheaper price for the base 13-inch model.

Although the new Mac Pro will not be released until some time this fall, it was very exciting to see the completely new design and hear about the power structure. The new Mac Pro will include dual GPUs, PCI Express-based flash storage, high-performance Thunderbolt 2, new-generation Xeon processors, and much more.

Another highlight of the presentation was a demonstration of iOS 7 which will be coming out this Fall as well. The new iOS will give the iPhone a sleeker look and is jam-packed with many new features including a new Control Center, Multitasking, AirDrop, and improvements to both Safari and the Photos app. iOS 7 will be available to the following devices: iPhone 4/4S/5, iPod touch 16GB/32GB/64GB, and iPad 2, iPad with Retina display, and iPad mini.

Apple also formally introduced iTunes Radio, a new way to stream music right from the Music app. Ads will be included unless you are an iTunes Match subscriber. If you are an iTunes Match subscriber, your listening experience will be ad free!

Many people speculate that Apple plans to reveal a new iOS, OS X, and possibly updated laptops. Another popular theory is that Apple will be revealing its version of streaming radio with a service called iRadio.

What new or updated products do you think are coming down the pipe? We’re anxious to find out! Catch the live keynote at 1pm EST. Stay tuned to the PeachMac Facebook and Twitter feeds for updates.

The iTunes Festival is a month-long concert series held each September at the Roundhouse in London. Since its inception in 2007, more than 370 artists have performed at the festival in front of audiences of around 370,000 fans.

The festival is also available for streaming online where more than tens of millions of viewers watch the festival live. As the festival draws closer, Apple will reveal the names of other performers, so stay tuned to see if any of your favorite artists will make an appearance.

Who would you like to see perform at this year’s festival?

Looking for more ideas? Check out our post about Gifts Under $100 and Gifts Under $130.

Macally Cup Holder Mount: Every dad needs a mount for their phone in the car, and sometimes the most simple and functional products are best for the practical dad. This mount features an adjustable base enabling it to slide perfectly in most cars’ cup holder, allowing dad to easily use his iPhone to navigate the road. $19.99

Adonit Jot Pro Stylus: Whether Dad uses his iPad to draw or to take notes, this stylus is perfect for him! Its unique tip provides users with a real pen and paper feel. The Jot Pro also has a dampening feature so that it makes less noise upon contact on your iPad screen. $29.99

Marware CEO Hybrid-iPad mini case: The Marware CEO Hybrid iPad mini case is a genuine leather case that your dad will be itching to show off. Its sleek design will enhance his iPad mini experience by allowing him to choose from three different viewing angles or situate it in the perfect typing position. $39.99

iRig – guitar interface adapter: If your dad enjoys playing the guitar, the iRig may be the perfect gift. This device will allow him to plug in his guitar to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to transform it into a portable recording studio. He can even plug in headphones so he can jam all by himself without disturbing others. $39.99

Belkin Wemo Switch: This futuristic device will allow Dad to control any home electrical outlet straight from his iPhone. He’ll never have to worry about whether or not he turned off the coffee pot again! $49.99

iGrill: Turn your dad into the grill master he has always wanted to be with the iGrill! This Bluetooth enabled meat thermometer will alert dad’s iPhone when his meat is cooked to perfection. $79.99

Apple TV: Dad can enjoy an infinite amount of entertainment with this cool device. He can watch movies and TV shows downloaded from iTunes or stream directly from Netflix and Hulu. Dad will even have access to music and photos stored in his iCloud. $99.99

OtterBox Armor: Help dad protect his beloved iPhone with the newest addition to the Otterbox line up. The Otterbox Armor is waterproof, dust proof, drop proof and crush proof. With your phone in this case, it can be submerged in up to 6.6 feet of water for 30 minutes! $99.99

Fitbit One: Does your dad like to stay in shape or looking to get fit? The Fitbit One is a great gift for health-conscious dads! This device will keep track of his every step, calories burned, distance traveled, stairs climbed, hours slept and his quality of sleep – 24 hours a day. He can sync it up to any of his Apple devices to view his stats and monitor his progress. $99.99

Find these and other great gifts for your dad at your local PeachMac. Not only do we have a great selection of Apple products, but we also carry thousands of accessories, tech toys, and more!

Braven 570: This powerful little speaker will allow dad to express his musical side. Its Bluetooth capability makes it easy for it to sync with any Apple product. Dad can enjoy 10 hours of playtime and answer phone calls with this device. $119.99

CooKoo Watch: Keep Dad connected with this above average watch; it syncs with the iPhone and notifies its wearer of incoming calls, missed calls, Facebook notifications, Calendar reminders, and alarm and timer alerts. With a press of a button Dad can take photos, control his music and locate his phone. $129.99

Fitbit Aria Scale: This unique scale makes staying fit easy. Dad can keep track of his weight, body fat percentage and BMI. It wirelessly syncs up to his Apple device so he can view his stats. $129.99

GolfSense: Help Dad improve his golf swing with the GolfSense. This tiny sensor attaches easily to most golf gloves to capture his every swing and provide data and tips to improve his game. $129.99

Stop by PeachMac to check out any of these items on our list in person or to search for other cool Apple accessories your Dad will just love!