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  • iOS 7's Education Advantage

    iOS 7 embraces the environment of education with many new features to help deploy devices in schools. In the past, iOS has done a lot to help schools simplify curriculums and reach out to all kinds of students. iOS 7 comes with a handful of features that make this even easier.

    You can learn even more on “*Apple’s Education website.*”:http://www.apple.com/ios/ios7/education/

    For a quick rundown, iOS 7 will allow you to:

    * Manage which apps and accounts can be used to open documents
    * Configure individual apps to automatically connect to VPN when opened
    * Manage App Store licenses for companies
    * Configure streamlined MDM enrollment
    * Obtain a single sign on for authenticating corporate credentials across apps
    * Passcode protect data in third-party apps
    * Server caching of software purchases and downloads for more efficient distribution

    __*Ed. Note*__ ??Here at Small Dog, we love to help out students as well. We are gearing up for our annual Mac to School promotions, so stay tuned to get all the details in the coming weeks…

  • _Hello Readers!_

    Well, what a week we have been having! I have been spending time with my family and have friends visiting from Texas, who came just in time for all of the rain. Luckily, we haven’t lost electricity or anything, so I am able to use all my gadgets. The best part of it seeming like Waterworld out there is that I don’t have to wash my car; mother nature is handling that herself.

    Rain or shine, we still have articles for you to read, and it looks like we have another great lineup. Our newest writer, Kyle Boisvert, tells us about the advantages iOS 7 will bring to education. Kyle Simpkins continues his experience with SSDs, and RJ helps you trouble shoot Wi-Fi issues.

    Hope you all have a great week and stay dry!

    _Barry_
    “*barry@smalldog.com*”:mailto:barry@smalldog.com

  • Hot Summer Deals!

    2TB Time Capsule (3rd Gen)
    *209.99* – Regularly $249.99

    Canon Pixma MX512
    Multifunction Wireless Photo Inkjet Printer
    *$39.99 with the purchase of ANY computer*

    13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz i5 2GB/64GB
    __No retail packaging__
    *$699.99*

    BookBook by 12 South
    *$10 off* Plus, all 12 South products on sale!

    Beats Pill __Rock the Summer out!__
    *$40 off*

    Buy any Hammerhead iPhone 5 Bumper and get a *FREE Hammerhead screen protector* (any color)

  • What Does it all Mean anyway?

    A lot of people that come into the store define themselves as “technology challenged”, meaning they have no idea what they need for…

  • We just can't say it enough!

    These days, we’re storing more and more important and irreplaceable data on our computers. Whether it’s years of financial records, mountains of family…

  • Happy Summer!

    You may have noticed that you didn’t get a 1st-of-the-month issue of Best in Showroom for July. We wanted to hold off a couple of weeks because we were prepping for our annual Mac to School promotion — one that may take the cake this year!

    We’re excited to announce two huge incentives to shop at Small Dog before you or someone you know goes back to school. **From now until September 15,** if you buy a new Mac and AppleCare, you’ll get a **$100 Small Dog gift card.** If you purchase a new iPhone or iPad and AppleCare+, you’ll get a **$50 Small Dog gift card!**

    And, **beginning next Monday, July 22nd,** we’ll be adding even more specials and bundles — you’ll find great deals on things you love, like select Griffin, Beats by Dre, Audioengine, Microsoft Office products and more.

    We have just received some special model MacBook Airs as well — they start at only $699.99! Come on in and take a look at just how light and sleek they are.

    And finally, we’re still running our GE Credit promotion, where you can apply for no-interest financing for up to 18 months. We’re running this through August 31st, so it’s a perfect time to get that Mac or iPad you want. Find all of the details of this deal here: “**Smalldog.com/finance**”:http://www.smalldog.com/finance

    We hope everyone has a happy, healthy and adventurous summer, and as you tour the state with friends and family, don’t forget that we now have three retail locations around Vermont and one in the Mall of New Hampshire in Manchester, NH.

    Come in and check out everything firsthand — we’d love to see you in the store. We’ll be back at the beginning of August with our regularly scheduled programming and all the stuff you’ll need to go Mac to School!

    -Emily
    “**emily@smalldog.com**”:mailto:emily@smalldog.com

  • Perfect for on-the-go laptop users. G-DRIVE mobile USB is stylish, thin, aluminum portable storage that combines USB 3.0 high-performance with Time Machine compatibility….

  • Grace is off to visit her 98-year old mother in Louisville for her birthday so the dogs and I will have the run of the place. I’ll try to sneak in a ride between the raindrops but I have some messy projects on my AH Sprite in mind, like changing shocks and figuring out how to stop some oil leaks.

    We also are preparing for my traditional 4th of July party and the Warren parade. Happy Birthday USA!

    Thank you for reading this issue of Kibbles & Bytes!

    Your Kibbles & Bytes Team,
    _Don, Stephanie & Mike_

  • NEW | Introducing the Seagate Wireless Plus

    Enjoy your content anywhere — without wires or the Web. You don’t need Internet to enjoy Wireless Plus, but this portable powerhouse gives you new options when you connect your tablet, smartphone, PC or Mac computer to a Wi-Fi Internet hotspot.

    Like nothing before, the Seagate Wireless Plus is feature rich, aiming to give you maximum compatibility and portability. Here at Small Dog we are happy to announce that we will be carrying this new drive. To celebrate we are offering a $10 discount for this introductory week only.

  • SPECIAL | Protect Yourself On The Go

    Apple Certified Refurbished products are one of the best deals that we can offer on Macs here at Small Dog. Back in the day this 17 inch MacBook Pro was selling for $2300 and now you can get this entire bundle for hundreds less. This deal includes a Belkin Mini Surge Protector, a Seagate Backup Plus 500GB portable drive, and AppleCare all for $1449.96!

    Don’t miss out on this chance to save hundreds while getting the performance and reliability that comes from owning a Mac.

  • 2013 eWaste Recycling Events

    We are happy to announce that we will again be hosting *two FREE eWaste Recycling Events!* We will be having one in Manchester, NH at the Mall of New Hampshire, and the other in Rutland, VT.

    What is eWaste? As you may know, we use a lot of electronics in our daily lives, and unfortunately, many of them contain hazardous materials such as mercury or lead. In the last few years, Apple has manufactured devices and machines free of toxic materials, but chances are, you may have older “electronic waste” around the house that you need to get rid of responsibly. Well, here’s your chance!

    *The Details:*

    * Saturday, July 27, 2013 in Manchester, NH
    * Saturday, September 21, 2013 in Rutland, VT

    “*Click here to read more about our annual eWaste Recycling Events.*”:http://www.smalldog.com/green/our-mission-planet
    “*Click here for more information about our 2013 events.*”:http://www.smalldog.com/recycle/small-dog-s-ewaste-effort
    “*Read more about Apple’s commitment to the environment here.*”:http://www.apple.com/environment/

  • Garage Sale Ending Soon

    Small Dog’s legendary Garage Sale is starting to come to a close. Much of what’s listed has been reduced — *up to 50% off their already low prices!*

    Be sure to check out everything that we still have in stock — prices on great items start at just $1.

    There are still some deals to be had but act now before we pack it up for this year!

    “*Check it out here.*”:http://www.smalldog.com/garagesale?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=kb