Kibbles & Bytes Blog

  • One-on-One Lessons

    We’ve begun to offer one-on-one lessons in South Burlington.

    For the month of November, our lessons are **$39.99 for an hour with one of our well-trained associates.**

    To book a lesson, swing through the store or give us a ring.

    **Lessons are scheduled M-F from 11am – 5pm.**

    They are a perfect way to learn how to use your fun new Apple device!

  • Apple's Oct. 26th Announcement

    At any given moment, the Apple Rumor Mill is grinding away, trying to predict what the highly secretive Apple Design Team is working on over in Cupertino. With rumor sites buzzing with activity, the wait finally came to a close on October 23rd during Apple’s media event. How accurate were the rumors? Let’s find out!

    *Rumor 1: iPad mini*
    Rumors have predicted a smaller iPad for months! Well, it would seem they were right! Apple released an iPad that is less than half the weight of the 3rd Generation iPad while continuing to deliver 10 hours of battery life, Siri, an HD FaceTime camera, and a 5 megapixel iSight camera!

    BONUS: Apple ALSO announced a brand new 4th Generation iPad with drastically more powerful graphics and processing power that I didn’t see a single rumor about before the actual announcement! They’ve still got it.

    *Rumor 2: iMac*
    Many have predicted a completely redesigned iMac that would be thinner as well as having the usual benefits that come with an update such as a faster CPU and graphics card. Again, they were right! Apple’s new iMac shaves off almost 40% of its volume and 30-40% of its weight, all while adding an amazingly thin new display and an Apple-created drive technology called Fusion to deliver both incredible speed as well as massive storage.

    *Rumor 3: 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display*
    The recently released 15-in MacBook Pro gave rumor sites a lot to talk about, as it seemed natural that Apple would eventually follow suit with a 13-inch sibling. Well, following a recipe that Apple so magnificently crafted, the time has come for it! With a screen that delivers double the resolution and a design that shaves off 20% in weight and thickness, all while maintaining the power expected of the MacBook Pro line, Apple has created a real winner here! We have received stock, and a demo has hit the floor, swing by and check it out.

    All in all, Apple delivered a truly astonishing product announcement that refreshes, and to a degree, even redefines, some of the products across their entire lineup in a way that I haven’t seen in years! Amazingly, the Rumor Mill even got most of their predictions almost right on the mark, but now that Apple has made all of these official, I don’t just want to read about them, I want to USE them!

  • iPhone 5

    Just over a month ago, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 5. I was fortunate enough to receive mine on launch day‚ and trust me when I say: believe the hype. This truly is the best phone Apple has created. Between the new 4 inch sRGB display, A6 processor and unibody structure, the iPhone 5 is beautiful, functional, and powerful.

    After a month with the phone with me every minute of the day, I’m glad I made the switch. It’s only marginally taller than the iPhone 4 I upgraded from, but the extra half inch gives a much needed screen real-estate boost for browsing the web and reading content. The A6 is mind-blowing, apps open instantly, and multitasking is effortless. Let’s not forget about the improved camera. It will make taking photos of your meal at that new dimly lit restaurant look much more clear and crisp on Instagram!

    The phone itself feels almost unreal. After holding an iPhone 5, it makes any other phone feel dull and dated in comparison. The unibody design and aluminum back give the iPhone an very distinct and gorgeous look and feel, while staking claim to the world’s slimmest smartphone. Apple’s biggest complaint so far, which I believe is something to be proud of, is that it’s __too light!__

    If you are eligible for an AT&T upgrade, this is the phone to buy. Stop in today and place your order for the best iPhone yet. And although stock is extremely tight, we hope to see more through the holiday season.

  • 2012 Holiday Giveaway

    _You heard the rumors. Apple confirmed it. Now we have one to give away!_

    Apple’s all-new iMac is super thin, super fast and features the latest Intel processors, all-new NVIDIA graphics, advanced storage options and the most advanced high-speed I/O. It’s the perfect gift to give away or keep for yourself.

    To celebrate the redesign of the iMac, Small Dog Electronics will be giving away a brand new 21.5-inch iMac and it couldn’t be easier to win. All we ask for is that you subscribe to our Newsflash and Kibbles & Bytes newsletters with a valid email. While you are at it, you can sign up for any of our other newsletters you’d like to receive and tell us some key information about how you know us. To put your mind at ease, you can view our privacy policy “here”:http://www.smalldog.com/privacy.

    Here is the skinny on the contest details:
    *Who:* Anyone with a valid email address – limit one (1) entry per person
    *What:* Grand Prize is a new 21.5-inch iMac
    *When:* November 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

  • SB Crew Is It Again!

    What up pups — is it almost winter? Well you all know what that means…time to get intimate with our electronics! Apple most certainly knows this too, which is why they save all the good stuff for the end of the year! Besides giving us the famous iPhone 5, they have an exciting new line up of iPods (and possibly more) on the way. This also means we all have a slew of new exciting accessories to pimp out your gear and make your friend go, “whaaattt?”

    With all these new products, I’m sure you all have new questions. That’s why we have enlisted our new one-on-one lesson teacher, Nate, to guide you through your inquiries with ease. For those who need a more advanced or specialized lesson, we still have a solid team of consultants ready and willing to teach you just about anything you need to know or get done, whether it be here in our retail stores or at the comfort of your home. Otherwise, feel free to ask any of our highly knowledgable sales associates; they will be glad to help you with the task that has just been bugging you for the past few weeks.

    Make sure you come on down before (or during) the holiday rush to play with all the new demos we have. See you on the floor!

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    You’re receiving this because you’ve signed up for our Contest newsletter in the past, and the Pups here at Small Dog would like to announce this newsletter will be merged with our Newsflash! newsletter in an effort to streamline our communications with our customers (yay!).

    The Newsflash! newsletter (officially called General Communications) is your source for the *newest product announcements, contests and giveaways, and other important news.* It’s sent only a handful of times a year because we want to save it for the most exciting things we offer (Spoiler Alert: we have a big holiday giveaway coming up)!

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