Today is the day. Back on February 26th, Apple sent members of the press invitations to an event they termed ‘Spring forward.’ This Daylight Saving Time wordplay almost certainly hints the event will involve the Apple Watch. Later this morning (at 10am PDT), the lights will go down in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco, and we’ll find out exactly what it’s all about. You can watch the event live online at this link.
To view the livestream, you’ll need to have version 5.1.10 or later of Apple’s Safari browser on your Mac, or Safari on iOS 6.0 or later on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. You can also stream it through your second or third generation Apple TV, provided it has software version 6.2 or later. If you don’t have any of these options available, here’s a workaround that’ll let you stream it on Windows PCs and Android devices.
Here are a few links to media outlets’ live event coverage:
“Every scene is a lesson. Every shot is a school. Let the learning continue.” – Martin Scorcese
More and more creative people are discovering what an amazing filmmaking tool the iPad is. Its built-in camera is astonishingly good, able to capture 1080p video with remarkable clarity. And its screen acts as a superb, gigantic viewfinder. With a few additional accessories and apps, you can produce professional-quality film and video.
Connecting Point is your local, independent Apple Specialist. Come see what an iPad can unlock for you.
Heed the ancient warning: Do not use fingers on a touchscreen on Friday the 13th! Bad luck! Bad, bad luck.
(You’ve heard that one, right? Everyone’s heard that one. It’s well documented. Somewhere.)
To that end, we present this week’s Deal: A half-dozen colorful stylus pens, normally selling for 30 bucks, on sale for a superstitiously low $9.99. It even includes a couple of nifty lanyards, to keep that stylus within easy reach at all times.
And these are universal styli, compatible with virtually any touchscreen, be it on your iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android device, whatevs. They’ve got super-gentle rubber tips, so your screen surface stays glassy-smooth. And colors. These colors! You’ll be able to accessorize a stylus with any wardrobe choices you can come up with.
In short, these are cool. These are cheap. And these will likely go fast. So grab a different kind of six-pack for the weekend, before they’re gone, gone gone.
UPDATED 02.06.15: HELD OVER! This DOTW will continue this week (while supplies last).
Rock. Talk. Charge. Amplify. Control.
The BRAVEN 570 Bluetooth Speaker will make you the life of the party, granting you the power to socialize your music, media and more. Yes, it’s a quick and easy way to wirelessly connect your smart devices, using Bluetooth. But it also serves as an auxiliary charger for those devices. And as a hands-free speakerphone. You can even chain multiple BRAVEN 570s together (the required cable is included) for even more thumping sound anywhere, any time.
10 Hour Playtime with 1200 mAh battery
Dual custom HD drivers with 6 Watt speaker output
Integrated noise-canceling microphone
Wirelessly stream your music over Bluetooth
Take calls hands free through built-in microphone
Charge mobile devices from a built in power bank
Control tracks and volume right from the speaker
Daisy chain additional speakers together for even more sound
These speakers normally retail for $99.99, but as this week’s DOTW, we’re letting them go for a laughably low $49.99 – that’s half price, for those of you keeping score at home. And we have several colors besides black to choose from – but you’d best come in soon to get the hue you prefer.
Get the Mac®, iPad®, or iPhone® you want now, and take up to 18 months to pay.*
That’s right: you’ll pay NO INTEREST IF THE BALANCE IS PAID IN FULL WITHIN 6, 12, OR 18 MONTHS* on qualifying purchases made with your Synchrony Financial credit card between May 23rd, 2014 and January 25th, 2015. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional purchase is not paid in full within 6, 12, or 18 months.
*Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on the promo purchase if you pay the promo purchase amount in full within 6, 12, or 18 months. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo purchase from the purchase date. Depending on purchase amount, promotion length, and payment allocation, the required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off purchase by end of promotional period. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases and, after promotion ends, to promotional balance. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. Existing Synchrony Financial cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval.
Excellent news for businesses: President Obama approved the extension of Section 179 to 2013 levels (as part of a larger tax extensions bill).
So what does that mean? Just this: Business owners will be able to deduct up to $500,000 worth of qualifying equipment and property* that were bought (or financed) and put to use in their business during 2014. That means you still have time to purchase new (or pre-owned) Macs, PCs, printers, all-in-ones, or iOS devices from Connecting Point and receive this deduction. Connecting Point can even deliver and install the new equipment for you.
*Many types of equipment and property qualify for the Section 179 tax deduction. Consult with your accountant or other trusted tax advisor to discover if the equipment you are considering is eligible.
