New Product! Samsung 420 Series Monitor

*iPad with Retina display Reintroduced*
As mentioned more in-depth below, Apple brought back their earlier attempt at an iPad w/Retina screen. It replaces iPad 2.

“*Read more…*”:http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/03/18/apple-replaces-ipad-2-with-4th-gen-ipad-leaves-original-ipad-mini-as-only-non-retina-ios-device

*8GB iPhone 5c Rolled Out in European Markets*
A cheaper version of the iPhone 5c has been introduced in the U.K., France, Germany, Australia and China. The US may follow…

“*Read more…*”:http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2014/03/21/apple-introduces-cheaper-iphone-5c-targeting-lte-growth-in-international-markets/

__And, ICYMI (In Case You Missed It):__
*Apple Announces CarPlay: iOS-Auto Integration*
To the delight of iOS and Apple enthusiasts everywhere (and perhaps luxury car fans), Apple has entered the auto arena.

“*Read more…*”:http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/03/apples-new-carplay-system-will-turn-tens-of-millions-of-cars-into-iphone-accessories/
“*And, on Apple’s website…*”:http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/

I was at the saloon across the street from Small Dog here in Key West, coincidentally called Don’s Place, and it was funny to see a lot of dogs in the place. That included Roxie, a Whippet, who liked to get up on the bar and walk from customer to customer.

These guys keep an eye on our store when we are closed and send customers over all the time. (So much so that we are considering adding an entry for “Don’s Place” to our “Where did you hear about us” tool in our retail store!)

Get your brackets ready for March Madness and be sure to check out our March Mayhem specials, too!

Thank you for reading this issue of Kibbles & Bytes!

Your Kibbles & Bytes Team,
_Don, Kali & Stephanie_

With the reintroduction of the iPad w/Retina display, we’re putting the Hammerhead Folio for iPad 4 on special!

When you purchase the Folio, we’ll throw in a *free Cleaning Cloth and Pen Stylus.* *Save $20!* for the next week!

Customers ask us regularly to recommend anti-virus software for their Mac. Many of these are converts from the PC world and are accustomed to needing it. There are several reasons why it’s largely unnecessary.

Since OS X 10.6.8 Apple has included anti-malware that is built into the OS. There was a lighter version in 10.4 and 10.5 called File Quarantine that confirmed with the user that files and applications downloaded from the Internet were intentional and approved. In 10.6.8 File Quarantine was enhanced to include actually checking downloaded files against a list of known malware and malware types/signatures. Again, this is built in.

Apple has also established that many anti-virus programs interfere with Apple updates which is part of their argument for advising against them.

The last two large reasons are the main difference between PCs and Macs and are probably the most important. The Mac OS uses compartmentalization, or ‘sand-boxing.’ This means that applications are limited and isolated to the resources they need to access. This is very different from Windows operating systems where this isolation doesn’t exist and malware can attack system and other resources, although as of Windows 7 this is improving.

Lastly, the argument most commonly given is that Macs have a smaller footprint in the market and are less appealing to hackers who must invest great resources in the development robust malware and viruses. This is diminishing somewhat as Macs become more popular, but it’s still true.

Apple still tows the line that anti-virus software for modern Macs is unnecessary. I was a PC tech for fifteen years and dealt with at least one virus for a customer a week. In the year I’ve been working on Macs, I haven’t seen a single one.

So, rest assured that your Mac is safe and installing anti-virus software has the risk of doing more harm than good.

Earlier this week, Apple sent out an email announcing the reintroduction of the iPad with Retina display (4th Gen). (“*See the press release here.*”:http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/03/18Apple-Updates-Most-Affordable-9-7-inch-iPad-with-Retina-display-Improved-Cameras-Enhanced-Performance-Now-Available-Starting-at-399.html) As you may remember, when the iPad Air was announced, the iPad 4 was taken off the market.

Well, it’s back baby! The iPad featuring the Retina display will replace the iPad 2 and will provide a great upgrade in power, performance, and value. The iPad with Retina display (4th Gen) features the Lightning connector, meaning that this replacement spells the end of 30-pin Dock Connector usage on any iPad or iPhone model. (Note that the iPod classic still features the 30-pin connection.)

The iPad with Retina display is *$100 less* than the iPad Air, coming in at *$399* — a great value. We’re even offering free shipping for the next week, just for you! See our special below.

P.S. If your current accessories support the USB-to-dock connector, there may be no need to replace them completely. Apple makes a Lightning-to-30-pin Adaptor, “*found here.*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/81561/apple-lightning-to-30-pin-adapter/at_kb

The iPad with Retina display is now going to replace the iPad 2! This provides a great upgrade in power, performance, and value.

It’s the most affordable 9.7-inch iPad and features a stunning Retina display, fast A6X chip, 5MP iSight camera, FaceTime HD camera, ultrafast wireless, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Dropping $100 in price from $499 to *$399,* and we’ll ship it for *free!*