In brief: Newer Technology today reduced pricing on its entire line of NewerTech miniStack V2 FireWire and USB 2.0 external storage/port expansion hub.... HandStands is offering a $3 coupon for use at its online store to any user who provides suggestions on packaging as well as color options for "The Core," its new cord management system for iPod owners.... MacProVideo.com is running a "Green Sale" until October 31st, offering all download tutorial video programs for 25 percent off the list price.... Big Nerd Ranch is hosting its Ruby on Rails Bootcamp ($3,500) from February 12-16th, 2007 in a retreat setting outside Atlanta, GA to provide a five day exhaustive examination of the key aspects of Ruby development on the Rails framework.... ComScore Media Metrix today released its monthly analysis of U.S. consumer activity at top online properties and categories for September, marking Apple as the no. 14 destination.... Intel has already shipped 5 million of its new dual-core CPUs in the first two months of sales amid strong laptop demand.