Happy Tuesday,

A federal appeals court ruled today that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can selectively limit the speed of certain types of internet traffic. In this blow for advocates of “Net Neutrality,” companies like Comcast and Verizon will be able to throttle download speeds and access itself to sites of their choosing, particularly those serving large files like Hulu and YouTube. This also includes large downloads from the likes of the iTunes Music Store, and opens up the option to charge more for heavy users.

As Comcast moves ahead in its attempt to acquire the majority of NBC Universal, the threat of one company controlling distribution and content is clear. Theoretically, this new corporation could restrict or dramatically slow access to competing television networks and internet service providers.

What a shame.

But hey, we’ve got iPads and they’re flying off the shelves. I’m smitten with mine, as you’ll gather from my first impressions below. I’m proud to announce that Small Dog is one of a few select service providers authorized to repair the devices, so if your iPad is acting up—even if you didn’t buy it from us—we can take care of it with the same skill and verve applied to Macs.

As always, thanks for reading, and keep in touch.

Matt
matt@smalldog.com