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The Pixel is a larger capacity, technically sophisticated flap-style urban daypack designed for 21st century technology and built to enhance the daily experience of moving through the world, however you to choose to do it.
As a I begin to pack for an upcoming trip I began to ponder, “What’s going to make the list as far as tech items?” Being a techy and a gear head I have a ton of stuff, plus it’s a ski trip so the gear is seemingly endless…boots, skis, poles, long underwear, gloves, helmet…and that’s just the skiing stuff. For tech, I’ll still need a computer: Mac mini or 13 inch Retina? iPhone, of course, is coming with, but do I need to bring my iPad Air 2? I also need an “*iON Air Pro 3*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/85310/ion-air-pro-3-wifi-1080p-action-waterproof-camera action camera to record the runs, a “*backup hard drive*”:http://www.smalldog.com/category/Storage_and_Backup/External_Hard_Drives to keep it all safe, and I can’t forget the “*cables to charge and connect*”:http://www.smalldog.com/category/Cables_and_Adapters all these devices.
First comes travel: iPad Air 2 and iPhone have that covered. iPhone keeps me up-to-date around the airport, then I’ll bust out the “*iPad*”:http://www.smalldog.com/category/Apple/iPad/iPad_Air once I get to my seat for some entertainment. As we all know, there is always something that comes up that threatens to leave your devices without a charge: a delay on the tarmac, or getting stuck in a terminal with no outlet in-sight. Hello “*Just Mobile Gum++ Backup Battery!*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/86345/just-mobile-gum-portable-usb-power-pack-for-iphone-ipad-aluminum-gray I just had my charger on the last trip and no outlet so I am not forgetting the battery again. Headphones are a must and my “*Beats Wireless Studios*”:http://www.smalldog.com/category/Beats_by_Dr._Dre/On-ear_Bluetooth_Wireless keep me cable free and the noise cancelation keeps it quiet.
Once I arrive, it is time to geek out the room. We are in a hotel this time around so I will be bringing my “*Outdoor Tech Turtle Shell*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/85337/outdoor-tech-turtle-shell-2-0-rugged-wireless-boombox-black for tunes. Syncing that to my iPad that will keep “*Spotify*”:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spotify-music/id324684580?mt=8 going and work as an alarm clock so we don’t miss first chair. Then comes the most important tech component: the computer. Most rooms come equipped with flat screens so, as silly as it may sound, the “*Mac mini*”:http://www.smalldog.com/Macs/Mac_mini will be making the venture. It is smaller than my laptop, is equipped with a Fusion drive that has plenty of space for media and our daily footage, and simply puts out a display signal via HDMI so we are up and running fast. I use an iOS app called “*Rowmote Pro*”:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rowmote-pro-remote-control/id315316036?mt=8&at=11lb7k for mouse and keyboard, so no need to pack those.
I realize this is -totally nuts- a bit much, but it all fits in my carry-on so I know it is safe, and it is great to have a “*cold one*”:http://i.giphy.com/92wsX8GEoNTYA.gif while we sit back and watch the day’s footage.
Turn your iPhone or iPad into a buildable brick with the Belkin LEGO builder case. These cases are designed to protect the buttons on each side of your device while keeping the ports and speakers fully exposed. You’ll also notice that the edges of the case wrap around ever so slightly, so when you place your iPhone or iPad facedown on a flat surface, your screen is less likely to get scratched.
These earphones are comfortable and great for working out. The interchangeable buds provide a snug fit for all shapes and sizes of ears. With a built-in microphone you won’t miss a beat when answering a phone call. The earClick solution secures the earpieces at two separate points rather than one, relieving pressure while keeping headphones firmly in place.
The G-RAID mini 1TB Dual-Drive Storage System from G-Technology is a versatile dual-drive bus-powered storage system with a variety of ports including two FireWire 800 ports and one USB 3.0/2.0 port. Along with the variety of connection options, you can take advantage of a total cache of 32 MB and a 7200 RPM disk speed thus ensuring you can read and write to your drive quickly and efficiently.
_Dear Friends,_
Grace and I went to see the movie __Selma__ on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday at the great Tropic Cinema here in Key West. Now it is probably too revealing to let you know that I am the one that nearly always cries at movies but about halfway through the movie I glanced over at Grace and she was weeping. As we left the theater to go find some dinner, Gracie was sobbing. She told me it really hit her hard since way back when, Grace and I marched with Dr. King, shook his hand and actually met Benjamin Spock, the baby doctor, at that same march. Grace was pregnant with our daughter Zoey at the time and I was an activist in the equal housing movement in Chicago. It is surprising that so many people do not know the story of Dr. King and his non-violent struggle for civil rights and equality.
We have been able to get a limited quantity of some Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. You will see more about them later but let me tell you a bit about Apple Certified Refurbished products and why they may be the right choice for you. Of course, the $100 to $400 savings is a plus but these units have been brought to Apple new product specifications and have the same identical 1-year comprehensive Apple warranty as new products. In addition, these MacBook Air and MacBook Pro units are eligible for AppleCare that will extend your 1-year warranty to 3 years for hardware fixes and extend your complementary 90 days of Apple technical support to three years as well.
Small Dog Electronics really got its start with the Apple Refurbished products and we know them well. It has been some time since we have had any in stock to offer our customers and we are very pleased to start the year out with this great selection.
This week’s Kibbles & Bytes exclusive features the Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook Pro 13″ Retina. The special this week is for a high-end unit for those that might need a bit more storage and RAM. It features a 2.6 GHz i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD drive and, of course, the awesome Retina display. For Kibbles & Bytes readers I am offering this MacBook Pro with AppleCare and a free Hammerhead neoprene case for only $1599! That’s about a $500 savings over a similar new MacBook Pro.
“*See this AWESOME great deal here!*”:http://www.smalldog.com/wag900001720
Did you see the Apple commercial during the State of the Union speech by President Obama last week? If you saw the press row, which was directly behind the Speaker’s platform, you could see a long lineup of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro units all with their Apple logo gracing the scene. If you missed it, check it out “*here*”:http://www.marketwatch.com/story/state-of-the-union-press-gallery-looked-like-an-apple-ad-2015-01-21. It was pretty amazing and you definitely would not have seen this a few years ago!
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