S. Burlington Saturday Seminars

**Please Note:** All classes are from 5:15pm – 6:45pm and are $39.99.

**Absolute Mac Basics:**

* _Sunday, March 7th_
(in South Burlington)
* _Sunday, March 14th_
(in South Burlington)
* _Saturday, March 20th_
(in Waitsfield)

**Mac Basics: Level Two:**

* _Saturday, March 27th_
(in Waitsfield)

LaCie has hit the mark again! The “Rikiki”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=rikiki drives by LaCie are ultra portable, solid, and are offered in capacities up to 640GB!

Rikiki (meaning “tiny” in French) is the smallest hard drive with a 640GB I have yet to see–the dimensions of this drive are just 4.3 x 2.9 inches. I love the fact that one of these guys fits without a problem into the small front pocket of my TimBuk2 bag!

The “Rikiki”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=rikiki drive is literally one piece–and a separate cable plugs directly into the resistant aluminum body which in turn you plug into your Mac (or PC). I really like this feature because in the past I have had drives with the cable built-in break off or get stuck if they were retractable. If for any reason, you lose or misplace the cable, they are only $10 to replace. I also like that the light on this drive is pretty subtle; it’s a yellowish orange color rather than the blinding blue light we have seen in the past!

But the best part about this drive is the price. You can get “250GB”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/75141/lacie-250gb-rikiki-portable-drive-usb-2-0 for $69.99, “500GB”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/75142/lacie-500gb-rikiki-portable-drive-usb-2-0 for $104.99 and “640GB”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/75143/lacie-640gb-rikiki-portable-drive-usb-2-0 for $134.99. This product is also backed by a two year warranty directly through LaCie.

Check out all the details here!

Like most people, I enjoy using my notebook on my lap, on the couch or sometimes in the comfort of my bed! However, I notice that it heats up when it’s just on my lap or on my blanket (which really is not __that__ great to do, and why Apple calls them “notebooks” instead!). Plus, it’s a bit of a balancing act, since it’s not super stable.

Belkin has just come out with the “CushDesk”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=cushdesk (their previous model was known as the CushTop and was rather bulky). The “CushDesk”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=cushdesk fits right in between your laptop and your lap/blanket/floor! It makes for a much more sturdy workplace and is really comfortable to have on your lap!

The “CushDesk”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=cushdesk gives you a bit of an angle to work on, which makes typing more comfortable and ergonomic. This nifty little device will support all laptops from 12″ iBooks/PowerBooks all the way up to 17″ PowerBooks and MacBook Pros!

The CushDesk ($27.99) is available in four different colors; check them out “here”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=cushdesk or come in to see them!

*Happy March!*

Yes, yes, the rumors _are_ true. March 4th is my birthday, yes, yes! __Oh–back to the point…__

Saturday, March 6th is Tax-Free Day! It’s the perfect time to get yourself that new 27″ iMac you have been eyeing or the portable and powerful MacBook! Tax-Free Day is always a big hit at Small Dog, because the savings really make a difference in your budget (it does in mine, thats for sure!).

We are taking **preorders up until the night of the 5th,** so feel free to give us a call at 1-800-511-MACS and we can get your order all set for you. **All items $2,000 and under are tax free–but that does mean the items need to be paid for _on_ the 6th (but you can pick them up at your connivence).** You can pay via phone or you can stop by the shop on the 6th!

We will be open in both locations, and **our South Burlington store will be open 24 hours–from midnight to midnight–so it’s convenient for you to come in any time!** Feel free to give us a call about any questions regarding Tax Free Day orders–we would be more than happy to help you out.

I hope you have a great March!

**-Katie and the South Burlington Team**
“katie@smalldog.com”:mailto:katie@smalldog.com

The Winston Crumpler is the perfect carrying for your 15” MacBook Pro or 15” PowerBook.

Your computer will be safe—carry it in style with this case with handles! Originally $22.99, now $16.99 in-store only!