Forget “Black Friday.” It’s MAC Friday…at Connecting Point! | Nov. 28th, 2014
So what’s cooking at Connecting Point on Black Friday?
We’re getting LOTS of calls at both our Bend and Medford stores, asking what we’ve got cooking for Black Friday. Unfortunately, you would need a Double Secret Probation Top Level One Security Clearance for us to tell you. We can say this: You’ll find all the details in the Thanksgiving Day editions of the Bend Bulletin and the Medford Mail Tribune. We’ll be posting it on our website, and on Facebook. And it’s going to be HOT.
But there will be additional promotions, in the form of contests, giveaways, special deals, and more that won’t be in the ads. In order to hear about them, you’ll need to keep your eyes on either the Connecting Point (Bend, OR) or the Connecting Point (Medford, OR) Facebook page (pick the one closest to you). We’ll also be posting the same info to our Twitter feed. Giveaways and special deals will require you to be present in person, but we promise to give you plenty (20-30 minutes) of advance warning before each one. Follow us…to save and WIN!
Apple Special Event | October 16, 2014, 10 am PDT: “It’s been way too long.”
Apple’s highly anticipated special event, taking place later this morning, will be streamed live. Live streaming video requires Safari 5.1.10 or later on OS X v10.6.8 or later; Safari on iOS 6.0 or later. Live streaming via Apple TV requires second- or third-generation Apple TV with software 6.2 or later.
UPDATE – SUMMARY OF EVENT: New iPads (including the impossibly slim iPad Air 2), new iMacs (including the impossibly pixeled iMac with Retina 5K Display), and new and cheaper Mac minis. Oh yeah—and the official release of OS X 10.10 Yosemite. It’s a free upgrade, and you can download it here.
Deal of the Week | September 19th, 2014: 25% off all Bluetooth speakers in stock
Earbuds and headphones are wonderful for private listening, but sometimes you want an audio experience that’s a bit more…communal.
Maybe you want to share some music out on the deck with the family. Or listen to some tunes at the campground or your favorite fishing hole. You probably already own a darned good music source—your smartphone or tablet or iPod touch. All you need is a simple, affordable, space-saving way to unleash your playlist.
And that’s where our fine selection of Bluetooth speakers comes in.
No wires, no cords, no hassles, no sweat. Pair your device to one of these speakers in just seconds, and you’re in business. And this week, business is good: Pick your favorite Bluetooth speaker, and take 25% off its already very reasonable price.
But you’ll need to act quickly: This offer is limited to stock on hand, so the earlier you come in, the better the selection. Find out more about our latest Deal of the Week here.
COMING SOON: Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus; pre-order yours Friday, Sept. 12th
Get the latest Apple® iPhone® from the people who know Apple best: Connecting Point, your local Apple Specialist. Beginning from the moment we open on Friday, September 12th, we’ll accept pre-orders for the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Both products will begin shipping the following week, on September 19th.
We’ll be offering special 20-month, interest free financing through the Verizon Edge program.* And if you have an iPhone you’d like to trade in, we can help with that, too.
Want more information? We’ve got a handy form for that.
Apple, the Apple logo, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*Conditions apply. See store for details.
LIVE EVENT [VIDEO]: Apple to stream this morning’s “Wish we could say more” event live
Overhead shot of mysterious “white box” Apple built at the Flint Center, Cupertino. (Photo credit Fortune.com)
In a departure from recent events, Apple will be streaming this morning’s big news live from the Flint Center in Cupertino, beginning at 10am PT / 1pm ET. (NOTE: Live stream requires Apple’s Safari browser. Also available on the Apple Events channel on Apple TV.) Apple is rumored to be introducing a new iPhone (or two?), and possibly a companion wearable device many sites are referring to as the iWatch. But truth be told, outside of Apple’s inner circle, no one knows for sure what will happen. Even though Connecting Point is an Apple Specialist, and has a relationship with Apple stretching back over three decades, we’re as in the dark as everyone else about the true nature of this event.
A number of leading tech and news sites will be live blogging this event:
- Tech site Gizmodo.com’s live blog is here.
- Business megasite Bloomberg Businessweek’s live coverage.
- Tech giant c|net’s live coverage may be found here.
- The Verge will also be covering the event in real time on their live blog.
- Tech news aggregator Mashable.com is also on board, with live coverage here.
- Engadget.com will be live blogging the Apple bash here.
- Ars Technica is live blogging the event here.
- And the Wall Street Journal will be weighing in on their live blog.
At the conclusion of the event, and after the smoke clears, we’ll be passing along all the details as soon as we have them.
