September 2010 Classes

When Apple first introduced the current generation of Multi-Touch trackpads on their MacBook and MacBook Pros, it was pretty amazing. Two finger scrolling is really just the tip of the iceberg for gesture controls. For the first time, I actually preferred the pad to my mouse. Now, I can have that same gesture interface on my iMac.

Apple’s new “Magic Trackpad”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/76695/apple-magic-trackpad/at_bis brings all the same fluid controls that make the MacBook so, well, magical.

Supporting one, two, three, and four finger gestures you can zoom, scroll, and use great Snow Leopard features like Exposé almost effortlessly. Also, paired with a Bluetooth keyboard, its wireless design will easily give you the slickest looking desktop around.

*September’s Dog Friend*
This month’s dog is not one of ours, but a customer’s! Kato is a 4-month-old Boxer and is a bundle of energy.

Mike Shannon, one of our customers, brought him in last week to show us the new puppy.

Yes! As of a couple weeks ago, Apple quietly released a handy “AA Battery Charger,”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/76697/apple-battery-charger/at_bis accompanied by six batteries.

The charger itself mimics a laptop MagSafe power block, but is about a tenth of the size. The battery charger also uses much less power than a typical charger; it will sense when the batteries are fully charged and slow the current being drawn, known as “vampire draw.”

The batteries are also designed to last years without losing much of their charge. Apple claims they retain 80% of their charge after sitting a full year in a drawer. They also say the service life of the batteries should be closer to 10 years!

With six batteries and a very compact charger, its “$29 price tag”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/76697/apple-battery-charger/at_bis seems very reasonable to keep all your gadgets running for years to come.

“Hammerhead Aura Case for iPhone 4”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=aura&refinecat=iPhone_Accessories|Cases_|iPhone_4

Protect your new iPhone 4 with the newest addition to the Hammerhead lineup.

With its Thermoplastic poly material it’s the perfect case to resist dust and fingerprints. The $14.99 price point won’t hurt your pocket and with its selection of colors, it’s the perfect addition to your new iPhone 4!

Every Saturday in our South Burlington store we give free seminars on varying Apple topics. Come on in or give us a call for more info!!!

9/4/10 – iTunes & iPod, 2pm
9/4/10 – iPad, 4pm
9/11/10 – iPhoto, 2pm
9/11/10 – iPad, 4pm
9/18/10 – iWeb, 2pm
9/18/10 – iPad, 4pm
9/25/10 – iWork, 2pm
9/25/10 – iPad, 4pm