We move one giant step closer to “cutting the cord” with the introduction of HBO Now, a standalone subscription to the premium cable channel’s highly coveted selection of original series (including the white-hot ‘Game of Thrones,’ Season 5 of which premieres this Sunday, April 12th), movies, comedy specials, documentaries, special events, and talk shows. Unlike HBO Go, a similar service that required a subscription to HBO via your satellite or cable provider, this one is entirely standalone. All you need is a decent broadband Internet connection (or, in the case of iOS devices, at least a 3G cellular signal). Subscriptions are $14.99 per month, and the first month is free for new subscribers.
With your HBO Now subscription, you’ll be able to watch programming on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. And with an Apple TV, you’ll be able to watch it on your HDTV. But that’s only one reason to get an one: Apple TV gives you access to the biggest names in entertainment, in up to 1080p HD. Just plug it in and enjoy a whole world of movies, TV shows, sports, music, and more. And you can show anything that’s on your iOS device or Mac on your HDTV with AirPlay.
Dig a little deeper into Apple TV here, or stop by Connecting Point this week to pick our brains. And if you don’t already own an Apple TV, there’s never been a better time to buy. Apple just slashed its price by $30, making Apple TV the best $69 you’ll ever spend on entertainment!
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.
For over 200 years, American Presidents have grappled with some tough decisions. But this President’s Day, you can make your best – and easiest – decision ever: Getting a new Mac from Connecting Point. Save your tens, twenties, fifties – even your hundreds – and get a Mac, the American leader everyone supports.
During Connecting Point’s Presidents’ Day Sale, you’ll save on every Mac in stock, when you buy it along with AppleCare:
$50 off Mac mini and MacBook Air
$75 off 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina and iMac (21.5-inch or 27-inch)
$100 off 15” MacBook Pro and Mac Pro
And with any new Mac, get the $99.99 Epson Expression XP-310 all-in-one printer/scanner/copier for half price (while supplies last).
Plus we’ll take trade-ins on any Mac or PC you have, ANY AGE, ANY CONDITION (working or not!) – and guarantee at least $25 towards your new Mac.
Special financing makes the decision even easier. With your good credit, you can take home a new Mac today and get six, 12, even 18 months interest-deferred financing. You can go Mac – and never look back!
This calls for Executive Action: Take command this long weekend, during Connecting Point’s Presidents’ Day Sale.
Offers end at close of business Monday, February 16th, 2015. Sale is limited to stock on hand. No rainchecks. No extensions of the sale period.
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.
We move one giant step closer to “cutting the cord” with the introduction of HBO Now, a standalone subscription to the premium cable channel’s highly coveted selection of original series (including the white-hot ‘Game of Thrones,’ Season 5 of which premieres this Sunday, April 12th), movies, comedy specials, documentaries, special events, and talk shows. Unlike HBO Go, a similar service that required a subscription to HBO via your satellite or cable provider, this one is entirely standalone. All you need is a decent broadband Internet connection (or, in the case of iOS devices, at least a 3G cellular signal). Subscriptions are $14.99 per month, and the first month is free for new subscribers.
For over 200 years, American Presidents have grappled with some tough decisions. But this President’s Day, you can make your best – and easiest – decision ever: Getting a new Mac from Connecting Point. Save your tens, twenties, fifties – even your hundreds – and get a Mac, the American leader everyone supports.
During Connecting Point’s Presidents’ Day Sale, you’ll save on every Mac in stock, when you buy it along with 
