Author: Mike Moffit
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_Dear Friends,_ We had our first snow of the season on Tuesday, and Artie, who drives over the mountain each day, reported cars slipping and sliding as they tried to get up the Appalacian Gap without snow tires. I’m holding off for another week or so before I give in to the weather and put…
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Happy Birthday, iPod!
Today, Apple’s iPod turns 7. On October 23, 2001, Steve Jobs introduced the 5GB iPod to the world, declaring it “will put 1,000 songs in your pocket.” In celebration, use the code “ipodturns7” at checkout to receive free 3-day shipping on the iPod of your choice (today, 10/23, only)! Happy Birthday! Watch Steve announce the…
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Vermont's First Snow This Season!
It’s happened already: the first reports of snow! There were flurries in the skies at both Small Dog locations, but I’m not convinced that it’s really “snowing” unless it sticks to the ground. Well, Brian took some photos at his house in Warren that proved snow really was here. Check them out!
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Laptop Screen Repair at Small Dog
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As Rebecca mentions below, many Apple Authorized Service Providers offer screen replacement for portable computers using non-Apple parts. While it costs up to $1400 for Apple to replace a broken screen, Small Dog offers the same service, using genuine Apple parts, for $689 (MacBook or 15” MacBook Pro) or $799 (17” MacBook Pro). While we…
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The New MacBook, from a Service Technician's Point of View
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by Rebecca, rebeccak@smalldog.com By now, there are plenty of articles floating around praising the new Apple portable line for its beauty, speed and innovation. I can certainly agree that the new line is drool-worthy, but as a technician, I’m even more curious about its serviceability. Are the new machines another foray into frustration, à la…
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Upcoming Small Dog Events!
We have a lot going on here at Small Dog over the next couple of months, so here’s a preview: Our 8th Annual Small Dog Halloween Costume Contest! Get ready to vote for your favorite Small Dogger costume on Friday, October 31! Voting will take place right here on our blog. We’ll keep updating it…
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Thoughts on Apple's Newest Notebooks
Apple’s new products are always highly anticipated. Websites such as Macrumors.com (with about 4.4 million visitors per month) feature speculation about potential new features, design cues, and price adjustments. Many people who speculate about new Apple products are researching whether they should buy a Mac ASAP, or wait for a potential new release. Others are…
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The weather is holding through October with another sunny Fall weekend coming up. I’ve got snow tires waiting for my car, but am procrastinating about picking them up until I actually see a flurry in the sky. This is my favorite time of the year as the air seems to be so fresh, the colors…
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SPECIALS | 10/17/08 – 10/24/08
View specials while on-hand supplies last. Please note that some specials may not be available in our retail stores; check for availability. Also, check out our brand-spanking-new Specials Page by clicking on any special below, or by clicking here: http://www.smalldog.com/specials
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FEATURE OF THE WEEK | 10/21/08 – 10/28/08
*FREE SHIPPING!* …on all new MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models! For a limited time, we are offering free 3-day express shipping on pre-orders of the Apple notebooks announced this week. “See the MacBooks by clicking here.”:http://www.smalldog.com/category/x/x/x/Apple|MacBook “See the MacBook Pros by clicking here.”:http://www.smalldog.com/category/x/x/x/Apple|MacBook_Pro “See the MacBook Air by clicking here.”:http://www.smalldog.com/category/x/x/x/Apple|MacBook_Air NOTEBOOK PRICE DROP!…