by Postmaster General | May 6, 2016 | Apple Inc., Deal of the Week, iOS Devices
THIS WEEK: Assorted Docking Speakers for $29.99 (values up to $299.99)
Easily one of the best Deals we’ve offered. These are new, in-box docking speaker systems, from leading brand names like Logitech, Altec Lansing, Boston Acoustics, and Griffin. So why so cheap? They all use the older, 30-pin type Apple docking connector. That doesn’t mean they’re unusable. Far from it: You can use a standard audio cable to plug the headphone output of your device into the AUX jack on these speakers. Or you can pick up Apple’s 30-pin to Lightning Adapter for about 30 bucks. Enjoy rich, luxurious, room-filling sound from top-name systems listing at up to $300, each one just $29.99!
That’s just cray.
But don’t delay: What you see in the photo is exactly what we have in stock. First customers get first choice.
This offer runs from Friday, May 6th through Thursday, May 12th, 2016, or while supplies last. Sorry, no rain checks.
by Postmaster General | May 5, 2016 | Apple Inc., Events & Promotions, Holiday, iOS Devices, Wearables
Selecting that perfect gift for Mother’s Day can be… challenging. You’ve done the whole “flowers and a balloon” thing. Candy seems kind of… well, unimaginative. But what if you could give her something she’d truly treasure, something she could use and enjoy every day, all year ‘round? Something (besides you) she’ll love unconditionally?
Connecting Point has the solution. As an Apple Premier Partner, we sell, service, and support the iPod touch, the entire iPad family (including the amazing new iPad Pro models), and the revolutionary Apple Watch. Our experts can help you pick out the right model and color for her – and we’ll throw in a $50 gift card, so Mom can come in and pick out the perfect accessory for her new treasure.
She’ll have plenty of choices: We stock cases, sleeves, screen protectors, Smart Keyboards and Smart Covers, watch bands, and much, much more.
We’re also offering the pink iPod shuffle for just $35* – that’s $15 off our regular price.
So give a gift Mom will love unconditionally, the way moms do: iPod touch, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod shuffle, all on sale now through Sunday, May 8th only at Connecting Point.
*While supplies last, limit one per customer.
by Postmaster General | Apr 22, 2016 | Apple Inc., Deal of the Week, iOS Devices
A new iPad has never been so affordable. iPad® mini 2 has a beautiful 7.9-inch Retina display, is only 7.5mm thin, and weighs just 0.73 pounds. It features the powerful A7 chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, advanced iSight and FaceTime HD cameras, Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity,1 iCloud, and up to 10 hours of battery life.2 It also includes great apps for productivity and creativity, and powerful new features in iOS 9 like multitasking. And there are even more incredible apps available in the App Store.
- 7.9-inch Retina display (diagonal)
- A7 chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture
- 5MP iSight camera with 1080p video
- FaceTime HD camera
- 802.11n Wi-Fi with MIMO LTE1
- Up to 10 hours of battery life2
- Two speaker audio
This particular iPad model retails for $399.99, but we’re selling them for just $199.99.
This offer runs from Friday, April 22nd to Thursday, April 28th, 2016, or while supplies last. Limit one per customer. Sorry, no rain checks. Apple SKU #MF075LL/A.
1 LTE connectivity is available only on Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Data plan required. LTE is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and seewww.apple.com/ipad/LTE. 2 Battery life varies by use and configuration. Seewww.apple.com/batteries for more information.
by Postmaster General | Apr 1, 2016 | Apple Inc., Deal of the Week, Mac
NO APRIL FOOLS JOKE HERE.These sleeves were originally designed for Apple MacBook Pro models – but they’ll work great with many other brands, too!
You’ll be hard pressed to find anything even approaching the quality of these sleeves at their regular price of $29.99. But on sale for just $1.99, they are an absolute steal.
Simplism 13″ and 15″ Leather Laptop Sleeve details:
- Slim shape takes up very little room in your luggage or backpack
- Rubber hook closure allows fast, stress-free access
- Robust genuine leather rivet endures years of use
- Raised inner fabric cushions your laptop securely
- Document pocket holds important papers
- Three small inside pockets
- Pleasing, neutral beige color
- DIMENSIONS: 13″ – 9.5 x 13.1 inches | 15″ – 10.3 x 14.5 inches
Bring your laptop into the store and try before you buy. If it fits, you’ll get years of security and protection for your laptop for under two bucks!
This offer runs from Friday, April 1st to Thursday, April 7th, 2016, or while supplies last. Sorry, no rain checks.
by Postmaster General | Mar 27, 2016 | Apple Inc., Mac, Software Updates
Apple released OS X 10.11 El Capitan in September 2015, with the promise of “refining the experience and improving performance in lots of little ways.” That’s marketing speak for “you may not notice hardly any difference.” But just because the changes are minor doesn’t make the decision to upgrade any easier. Here’s why.
For the most part, El Capitan hasn’t caused compatibility problems, and most of those that did crop up immediately have been resolved…
On the one hand, you shouldn’t worry about El Capitan’s new features being hard to learn. Split View is the only truly new feature, and by merely clicking and holding the green zoom button in a window, you can assign it to a side of your screen, after which you can pick another window to occupy the other half. Other new features, such as expanded Spotlight searches, the shake-to-zoom feature for finding the lost pointer, more swipe gestures in Mail, the capability to mute tabs in Safari and pin other tabs so they can’t be closed accidentally, and an all-new Notes app, are all easy to figure out and at least moderately useful.
On the other hand, if whatever version of OS X you’re using now is working fine, why mess with it? If it ain’t broke… For the most part, El Capitan hasn’t caused compatibility problems, and most of those that did crop up immediately have been resolved, either by updates from other developers or by subsequent minor updates, which fixed nasty crashing problems experienced by Microsoft Office 2016 users.
Nevertheless, upgrading to El Capitan may require you to update many of your applications, and if you’re relying on a significantly older version of expensive software, like Adobe Creative Suite, it’s hard to justify even a free operating system upgrade if it comes with lots of hidden app upgrade costs.
Here, then, is the answer. First, don’t upgrade until you’ve talked it over with whoever helps you with technical problems you can’t solve on your own. (If you purchased your Mac from Connecting Point, call or drop in to talk it over with us.) There’s never any harm in waiting for Apple and other developers to fix more bugs.
But you will have to upgrade eventually, and that’s particularly true if you use an iPhone or iPad running iOS 9 and want to sync Notes between them. An El Capitan upgrade will also give you certain useful features in the included Apple apps, such as geotagging and editing extensions in Photos, and transit directions in Maps. And if something were to happen to your Mac and you had to buy a new one, it would come with El Capitan, so you don’t want to be caught flat-footed with incompatible software and a looming deadline.
So yes, do upgrade to El Capitan once you’ve been given the go-ahead by your tech, and do it on your own terms and your own schedule. It’s not hard, but if you’re anxious about it, an ebook called Take Control of Upgrading to El Capitan will walk you through the entire process.
by Postmaster General | Mar 25, 2016 | Apple Inc., Deal of the Week, iOS Devices
Has your smartphone or tablet lost its luster? We offer a solution that will remove scratches and blemishes and restore the shine to your device. Applesauce Polish Scratch Removal Kit uses a special two-part system. It can safely and easily restore your device’s original finish in just minutes.
Applesauce Polish Scratch Removal Kit includes:
- Microfinishing Polish For plastic front or back, display, and chrome. Used for removing light to medium scratches and blemishes.
- Microfinishing Glaze For plastic front, back and display. Used for removing very fine to fine scratches.
- Three 6″ x 8″ Microfiber Polishing Cloths
This safe, effective scratch removal and polishing system normally sells for $29.99, but as this week’s DOTW, we’re selling it for just $3.99.
This offer runs from Friday, March 25th through Thursday, March 31st, 2016, or while supplies last. Sorry, no rain checks.
