The 'Small Dog Recommends' Gift Giving Guide
With six days left to purchase a gift guaranteed to arrive by December 25th (and our 12 Days of Small Dog Gifts exactly halfway through), we wanted to post some gift-giving ideas that we recommend for those of you looking to purchase for the holidays.
We see a lot of toys around here, and we have a good time testing them so that we can not only enjoy them, but of course, pass good products on to our customers!
We’ve asked our employees to write a little bit about which products they consider to be some of the best, and great gift-giving material.
Each of these gifts has a special price, now through December 24th. Remember, if you order by the 18th, you’re guaranteed to receive yours by the 25th with our standard 3-day UPS shipping! Enjoy.
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The Kinesis Advantage Keyboard
From Don, don@smalldog.com
I suffered from repetitive stress and carpal tunnel syndrome for years as I spend many of my waking hours on a keyboard. It got so bad that I could not sleep or ride my motorcycle. I ended up having surgery and immediately set out on a search for the perfect ergonomic keyboard to reduce the stress on my wrists.
The Kinesis Advantage fits that bill. It is a bit counter-intuitive with the unusual keyboard layout. It is one of those things that you need to learn how to use – to train your fingers and your mind. It took me 3 weeks to regain my normal typing speed and accuracy, however, in the 4th week I was faster and more accurate than ever and my wrists felt great.
I love this keyboard so much that I keep a spare on hand, just in case mine fails—but it’s been 8 years and it is still cranking out those emails and memos!
SPECIAL PRICE: $264.99
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Kensington Ci85m Wireless Optical Mouse Green
From Mollie, mollie@smalldog.com
This is a terrific on-the-go wireless mouse. It’s small, compact, light, and incredibly easy to use/set-up. Simply set your wireless settings to “discoverable,” plug in the USB piece that snaps out from the bottom of the mouse, and off you go!
Not only does it have the right and left button options, but it also has a scroll wheel—a favorite of many customers! This is my favorite Small Dog laptop accessory because it is easy to set up and not worry ever that your computer won’t recognize it. In addition to it being a great item based on the single fact that it’s wireless, it’s also very stylish and will match any Apple laptop you choose!
Happy Clicking! (please note, this mouse is for the MacBook Pro only!!)
SPECIAL PRICE: $29.99
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Belkin Travel Surge Protector with Swivel Plug
From Allen, allen@smalldog.com
Everyone knows to plug their desktop computers into surge protectors and this portable product allows you to keep your laptop protected while on the move—I literally cary this in my computer bag and never plug my laptop into the wall without it!
SPECIAL PRICE: $14.99
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Brenthaven Leather Edge I
From Art, art@smalldog.com
When considering a laptop carry case, I would urge you to consider the top dog in the industry, Brenthaven. Their products are known for durability, elegant design, and reasonable price. Small Dog Electronics has carried the Brenthaven product line for a number of years now, and our customers have almost never requested a return authorization due to dissatisfaction or product failure.
Recently, I purchased the Brenthaven Leather Edge I for MacBook and found a laptop bag that fits my specific needs for protection, style, and size.
It took me nearly five months of contemplation before I could settle on a carry case for my MacBook. There are WAY too many choices out there, and narrowing it down to just one took some time. Working in a warehouse of Mac goodies can be both a good thing and bad thing when it comes to making an investment in one’s computer technology, and this extends to accessories too.
First priority for me is protection. A simple sleeve doesn’t fit my needs because I don’t have a larger “carry all” to stuff the computer into. It had to be something like a backpack, shoulder bag, or attache style case with proper padding, and designed specifically for the MacBook.
As I will not be carrying my computer frequently, going overboard with a backpack case or fancy currier/shoulder bag didn’t seem prudent. That leaves the traditional type of carry case where you get a padded pocket for the computer, an opening for a thin folder or two, and a simple design that is really all I need.
As I have seen nylon cases fade, fray, and degrade over time, I decided to go with the leather case by Brenthaven. For $59.99, the Brenthaven Leather Edge I is exactly what I need, and at a price in line with other leather bags offered by Targus, or Kensington which sell in the $50 to $90 range.
I am very happy with my new Brenthaven Leather Edge I for MacBook.
SPECIAL PRICE: $54.99
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Skull Candy Smokin’ Buds
From Katie, katie@smalldog.com
Sweet little ear buds with a whole lot of sound. They have optional sound control on the wire, as well as being full of base. Come with plastic ear adapters for the perfect fit for any ear!
SPECIAL PRICE: $19.99 (after $5 coupon) Enter code “skullcandy5” at checkout! Expires 12/24/07.
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Glyph Technologies GT050 500GB FireWire Drive
From Bryan, bryan@smalldog.com
I absolutely love my 500GB GLYPH drive. It is the perfect solution for customers who are working in a professional medium that takes up a lot of space such as music or video projects. This drive works so fast it allows me to record music directly onto it without delay so I can reserve the precious space left on my computer itself.
SPECIAL PRICE: $334.99 (after $15 coupon) Enter code “glyph15” at checkout! Expires 12/24/07.
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Miglia TVMicro Express USB
From JJ, jeremiah@smalldog.com
Lets see my fav item would have to be… the Miglia TVMicro Express. This should be a must for any College Student living on or off campus. The TVMicro Express gives you the ability to watch any TV channel from your amazing Apple computer. Great idea for 24” iMac users as well.
SPECIAL PRICE: $59.99 with free shipping. Enter code “migliafreeship” at checkout! Expires 12/24/07.
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iHome2go Travel Alarm Clock
From Charlie, charlie@smalldog.com
In the world of portable iPod systems, this one is for the music connoisseur and traveling aficionado in all of us. Not only does it play music from all of the current iPods with a full body sound, It also folds into a nice transportable size, has an amazingly lengthy battery life and a built-in alarm clock!
SPECIAL PRICE: $89.99. Use coupon code “ihome2go” to get special pricing. Expires 12/24/07.
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