ByDon

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the webbed feet version of Kibbles & Bytes. We have had non-stop rain here in the Green Mountains. I actually have not seen the ground so saturated in my time in Vermont. I walked up to the garden yesterday to see if there were any blueberries since the strawberry season was pretty much a washout. I had a few nice, ripe berries and the bushes are loaded up.

Of course, walking to the garden was like walking on a leaky waterbed (do they still make those?). Lake Champlain is at flood stage and record levels, and there are a lot of farmers and gardeners who are hoping for a dry spell so these plants can grow. However, one drawback of a dry spell (we’re actually poised to see one this weekend!) is that it will give the mosquitos and no-see-ums time to breed since the running water will turn into still ponds and puddles. It could be an epic July biting insect season.

I am thrilled to announce that we have two extraordinary Apple closeout deals available now. We purchased the remaining stock of the discontinued 2TB Dual Band Time Capsules from Apple. These are brand new and have a one-year Apple warranty. At $239, they are a great way to add a high quality internet router — i.e. AirPort Extreme — and an integrated 2TB hard drive for wireless backups in your home or office. These are in stock now — see below for some specials this week.

We have also bought some special Apple education versions of the discontinued MacBook Air. These 13-inch MacBook Airs feature 2GB of RAM and 64GB of solid state storage and are brand new. They also carry a one-year Apple warranty and are eligible for AppleCare! (Did you know that if you purchase AppleCare and a Time Capsule it covers both your Mac and the Time Capsule for three years?) At just $699, this is the least expensive new Apple laptop you can buy anywhere.

To make this an even more compelling offer, our back-to-school promotion will also net you a $100 Small Dog gift card if you are a student or purchasing the Mac for a student. (And don’t forget our GE Financing promo — defer your payments if you qualify. See our Finance page for more details. I cannot remember having a more value-laden special. Quantities are limited on these items and the specials are only good while our supply lasts!

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    Thank you for reading this issue of Kibbles & Bytes. All of us really appreciate the support and value your readership and friendship. We are nothing without the most important element of a successful business, loyal customers! Thank you!

    Your Kibbles & Bytes Team,
    _Don, Kali, Stephanie & Mike_

  • SPECIAL | MacBook Air Bundle

    We love to offer little gems like this bundle because we know that these are the best prices around. No where else can you find a slew of *brand new* Apple products like this:

    * 13-inch MacBook Air (mid 2011)
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    * Hammerhead Neoprene Case

    For *less than the price of a current generation 13-inch MacBook Air,* this bundle won’t last long at $1028. Our stock is limited, so grab yours before they’re gone.

  • SPECIAL | Apple 2TB Time Capsule

    Apple released a new Time Capsule, which means we have last year’s 2TB Time Capsules still in the plastic wrap that we need to move.

    To do that, we lowered the price way down to $239.99! That is a $60 savings when compared to buying a current generation 2TB Time Capsule — and to sweeten the pot, we are also offering FREE SHIPPING on the first week of the promotion.

    Get yours now before while our supplies last!

  • Mac Treat #211: Including Extensions in Contacts Addendum Addendum

    Looks like we have an addendum “*to our addendum!*”:http://blog.smalldog.com/kibbles/kb835/ Here’s a tip from our friend and partner-in-marketing crime, Pat H.:

    __”A quick note on your follow-up on phone extensions in this week’s newsletter — the Mac can dial extensions too, just a little differently.

    To keep my contact info the same on my Mac and my iOS devices, whenever there’s a phone extension I just enter two commas and the extension after the phone number, and that does the trick for most telephone systems. (There are a few that require a 3-comma pause.)

    This actually works across platforms, and I’ve used it for 30 years now, starting with Sidekick’s auto-dialer!”__

    Give it a try! We’ll be back next week with a new Mac Treat for you. Enjoy your weekend!

  • Brenthaven Spotlight

    We like to carry products that jive with our own mission statement, and a company like Brenthaven is right up our alley. For those of you who haven’t heard of the company, Brenthaven has been around since the 1980s, and they started by developing outdoor packs. That history speaks directly to the quality of their products found in production today. If it’s tough enough to take hiking through mountains, then I trust my everyday products not to not fail on me.

    Brenthaven has a triple bottom line like we do. First, they offer “Legendary Protection Systems.” Nothing is worse than dropping your portable devices and literally picking up the pieces afterward. Brenthaven offers bags and cases that help to protect your stuff from these types of incidents. Next, Brenthaven offers the “100% lifetime guarantee” on their products. With the rough and tumble day-to-day our lives can have, it’s nice having that peace of mind. The final piece, and the one I like the most, is their “Zero Impact” standard. They accomplish this in three ways: They make a product that will last a lifetime, they use environmentally friendly materials in their build process whenever possible, and when they can’t, they offset that with investments in green initiates.

    You can find their bags and cases in any of our retail stores or on our website. Also, as a big thank you for all of our readers of Kibbles & Bytes, we are offering exclusive deals on select cases by Brenthaven. Check out our specials below, and if you are interested in learning more about Brenthaven, check out their website “*here.*”:http://www.brenthaven.com/why-brenthaven

    Also, I just made this really cool video clip showcasing the quality of material Brenthaven uses in their iPhone cases. The foam on the left is the standard stuff used in your average case, and the foam on the right is Brenthaven’s; you can check out the clip “*here.*”:https://images.smalldog.com/productmov/brenthaven-drop-test.MOV This demo is in all of our retail stores so if you’re local, come on down and try it for yourself.