Kibbles & Bytes Blog

  • Garage Sale: Today at 5PM

    Howdy Kibbles & Bytes readers!

    Well it’s that time of the year again! We’re kicking off our famous Garage Sale this evening starting at 5PM ET, and as usual we’re giving you, our loyal readers, a sneak peek at the goods.

    Over the past few days we’ve scoured the warehouse from top to bottom searching for the coolest closeout deals. We’ve emerged with all sorts of Mac goodies in addition to some dusty 78s, a candle holder and some truly fantastic hand knit doilies–just kidding!

    Below you’ll find a list of the first 100+ items. Click “*here*”:http://www.smalldog.com/thelist to view the full list at an exclusive link. Orders will be taken online only via our website, and there are no phone orders permitted. These deals won’t last long, so get while the getting’s good!

    Happy shopping–and no, that Velvet Elvis is absolutely not for sale!

  • _Dear Friends,_

    The lobster population in Maine had a marked decline as the Spawn of the Devil Motorcycle Club (all six of us) made our way to the pine tree state. We headed out on Saturday and immediately had to detour around the massive flooding that hit Montpelier and Barre from the thunderstorms. There was about a foot of mud on the road in some places and it is sad to see businesses and homes destroyed by the flooding.

    We made our way over the Kancamagus highway and stopped in at White Horse Press in Conway, a great supplier of motorcycle gear, and then had our first lobsters at our favorite New Hampshire restaurant, the Lobster Pot. We arrived in Maine before dark, had a wonderful dinner and spent Sunday touring around, eating lobster at every meal–my lobster benedict was fabulous!

    The lightning storm killed my DSL modem and after I replaced it, I found that it had also fried two ethernet switches at my house. My guess is that the surge came in through the phone line and then traveled to the (antique) thin ethernet cable connecting the two sections of my house. One new ethernet switch, one new DSL modem and a little re-configuring and I am back online at home. Lesson? Use surge protectors that also protect your phone line! Connectivity withdrawal is a serious illness, for me at least!

    WWDC is next week and we are all anxious to see the new offerings from Apple. I am very excited for Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5 and whatever the features of iCloud turn out be. We all know that it will be a game changer as Steve Jobs steps up on stage to deliver the keynote!

  • Don't Swap That Board!

    If you’ve ever seen an actual hard drive, you are familiar with their basic shape and construction. On the underside of all hard…

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  • Speck Candy Shell Card Case

    The Candy Shell is not only a sturdy case for those crazy nights out, but can also safely hold up to three cards and some cash for a cab in its built in rubberized slot.

    Best of all, the case fits both Verizon and AT&T models of iPhone 4.

    It’s great for those nights when you want to carry just the bare essentials and look really fly while doin’ it.

    Get yours at “*here*”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=candyshell+cardholder for just *$29.99.*

  • Hammerhead iPad 2 Back Cover

    Apple Smart Covers… genius, right? Well almost. Some of our customers did notice a flaw–no back protection.

    Well, we have the *ANSWER!* Introducing the Hammerhead iPad 2 Back Cover.

    Available in 10 colors enabling you to match your Smart Cover, or mix it up.

    Check them all out at “*here;*”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=++++++hammerhead+back+cover we’re accepting pre-orders now!

  • iWrap

    Protect your iPhone 4 with the “*iWrap!*”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=iwrap

    Virtually invisible full body screen protectors that are not only durable but drop proof too! Easy application will have you up and going in no time.
    *$19.99*

    *Also available for iPhone 3G/3GS, iPod touch and iPad 2.*

  • Manchester Seminars

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    All are free and first come, first served!

    *Mac Day*
    _Manchester Store_

    Friday
    1pm – Syncing your “iDevice”
    3pm – iLife Basics
    5:30pm – Mac Basics

    *iPad Day*
    _Manchester Store_

    Saturday
    1pm – iPad Basics
    3pm – AirPlay/Apple TV
    5:30pm – iOS iPad, iPod touch & iPhone

    *iPad Day*
    _Manchester Store_

    Sunday
    2pm – iPad Basics
    4pm – Mac Basics

  • Must Have: Elgato Video Capture

    Do you remember those great karaoke sets you and your sister sang in the living room when you were five years old? 

    Remember when your Mom made it into a VHS tape and showed everyone at Thanksgiving? 

    Wouldn’t it be great if she could bring those precious moments to DVD? 

    Now she can with “*Elgato’s*”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=elgato everything-you-need-in-the-box Video Capture which includes the necessary adapter cables, software and step-by-step instructions for making those memories all the more accessible for everyone in your family.

    *Makes a great gift at $89.99!*

  • We're All Ears for Urbanears

    Eventually everyone faces the choice of what headphones to buy. Everybody wants great quality and comfort, but not everyone wants to break the bank and spend $200.

    Urbanears headphones mix quality, comfort and affordability. All models are simplistically stylish and are one uniform color–with a wide variety of colors available. The included fabric cords are tangle resistant and both durable and reliable. Each pair also comes with a built-in remote and microphone.

    **Urbanears Plattan**
    Plattan is the Urbanears over-ear headphone. They are extremely comfortable and have an amazing sound quality. Though they might look bulky, they easily fold down to about the size of your fist, allowing them to be stored easily. One of my favorite features of the Plattan are its music sharing capabilities.

    All Plattan models/colors are equipped with a ZoundPlug, an audio jack built into the headphone itself. This allows you to have your friends plug into your headphones and listen to whatever you’re listening to. If you and your friends have multiple Plattans, then you can form a huge chain.

    **At only $59.99, they are worth every penny!**
    View Urbanears “Plattan”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=++++++plattan here.

    **Urbanears Medi**
    Medi is the Urbanears in-ear headphone. They are by far the most comfortable that I have ever used. I hate having stuff jammed in my ears, but when I go to the gym I need something compact and easy to store.

    Medis have a revolutionary design that clips into the ear and uses its natural design to stay in place rather than simply jamming into your ear. This relieves pressure to an almost nonexistent level but keeps them securely in your ear so they’re not always falling out.

    They are also feature Urbanears’ legendary sound quality and sell for **just $49.99.** A must have!

    View Urbanears “Medis”:http://www.smalldog.com/search/?find=medis here.

  • Summer Freedom w/Wireless Speakers

    **Creative Labs Speakers**

    Summer is upon us, that means hiking, hitting your favorite swimming hole and of course, outdoor BBQs.

    How fun is an outdoor summer event without music? Not much, but you understandably don’t want to drag around a set of speakers.

    What if you could just hit play from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Bluetooth-enabled device and stream tunes wirelessly to a central speaker system?

    Creative Labs has the answer with a great lineup of Bluetooth-enabled speakers.

    Check out the entire Creative lineup at “smalldog.com/creative”:http://www.smalldog.com/mfg/?MfrName=creative%20labs and continue on to read about their T12 desktop speaker, great for the porch, office or living room.

    – “Will Frascella,”:mailto:will@smalldog.com __Manchester Store Manager__

    **Creative T12 2.0 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Review**

    Within minutes, I had these speakers out of the box, synced to my iPhone and crankin’ tunes.

    The sleek design by trusted brand name Creative brings both style and audio quality to an ultra-compact speaker system. Connect any Bluetooth compatible device with the push of a button, or plug in wired devices with the optional line-in port.

    I was hesitant about these small speakers at first, and expecting an airy and tinny sound. However, once I noticed the BassFlex sub woofers on the back and connected my iPhone I knew the T12’s had bigger sound than I first thought.

    The T12 makes a great setup for a desktop/laptop user who wants get up and walk around at a distance and switch the tunes to their Bluetooth device. Perfect for roaming the backyard while hosting a BBQ, the party won’t skip a beat.

    “Check them out here.”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/78107/creative-t12-2-0-wireless-bluetooth-speaker-system-black/at_bis

    – “Steve Whalen,”:mailto:steve@smalldog.com __Manchester Sales Associate__