Category: Employee Thoughts

Apologies for being in a bit of a Super Bowl haze since Sunday—we’ve had an overload of fun things going on! Of course, the other big event Sunday was the 8th Annual Puppy Bowl, and it was a flurry of adorable pups, as always. Didn’t catch the Puppy Bowl? Do yourself a favor and watch…

It’s Super Bowl time again, so I’ve rounded up my top five apps that will help you get ready for the big day. But first, a few stats: Last year, 111 million people watched the Super Bowl, with roughly 150 million watching at least part of the game Around 54 million pounds of guacamole will…

Recently, we held a staff contest to see who had the most embarrassing ski-related story. The winner received a ticket to local VT skier’s paradise, Mad River Glen, and the honor of having their story posted for all to see. Our winner is Grace Mayer! Here’s her story in her own words: “So first of…

Rarely will you hear about Apple’s success without the mention of Steve Jobs’ meticulous business practices, his unrelenting need for perfection, and his constant striving for minimal, yet elegant physical design. What isn’t mentioned is the lack of promotion that they give their products. Apple could easily do away with every form of advertising and…

The following article was originally posted by Ben B. The sentiments still ring true; happy MLK Day! Although today is a day “on” at Small Dog Electronics, we are still very much in observance of the national holiday, and the great man whose life inspired it. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr worked tirelessly promoting–and achieving–civil…

It’s Friday the 13th, and we’re thinking about phobias (what if my computer crashes and I haven’t saved recently?!), bad luck (we’ve seen all kinds) and superstitions (is it weird to open apps in the same order every day?). We all remember the famous line spoken by Franklin D. Roosevelt in his inaugural speech, “The…

One of the selling points of the iPad is its intuitive interface. On the sales floor, I am able to demonstrate a feature of the iPad and most customers are able to replicate my actions immediately. As the poet says: “Monkey see, monkey do.” Now, some non-human primates are being given access to the iPad…

Chill Pill Mobile Speakers: I know a lot of people already know about these speakers, but, come on, how can they not be the number one item?! I was blown away by how great these little speakers sound and how easy they are to carry with you…and best of all they don’t need batteries! Hammerhead Stylus…

Hammerhead Microfiber Cleaning Cloths 3-Pack: Last year we gave my 86 year-old grandmother an iPad for Christmas. We were a little wary of whether or not she was going to take to it, but she hasn’t put it down since she got it! She loves using it to play Spider Solitaire, read books and look…

Urbanears Plattan Headphones: We used these in one of our recent TV spots, and once I saw them—I wanted a pair! Chill Pill mobile speakers: I gave my sons each a pair, now I think I deserve one. iHome iD9/iD8 Portable App-friendly Rechargeable Speaker System for iPad/iPhone: Since we are an iPad and iPhone family,…