Donate new, unwrapped toy for ‘Toys for Tots,’ save $100 on any new Mac or PC

Donate new, unwrapped toy for ‘Toys for Tots,’ save $100 on any new Mac or PC

by | Dec 9, 2019 | Announcements, Charity, Holiday, Toys for Tots

The Marine Reserve Toys for Tots 2019 Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in our community. Connecting Point has been a proud supporter of the Toys for Tots for years. We’d love to collect an entire sleighful of toys for area kids. So this year, we’re sweetening the pot: between now and Sunday, December 15th, donate a new toy, and you can take $100 off the price of any new Mac or PC in stock! But hurry… you only have a few days to take advantage of this special discount.
CONNECTIONS…
  • Jackson County Toys for Tots on Facebook
  • Jackson County Toys for Tots on Instagram
  • Jackson County Toys for Tots on Twitter
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Deal of the Week | Long Range Walkie Talkie 2-Pack $19.99 (reg. $39.99)

Deal of the Week | Long Range Walkie Talkie 2-Pack $19.99 (reg. $39.99)

by | Dec 5, 2019 | Deal of the Week, Holiday

Simple, affordable way to keep in touch, even at a distance.

These compact walkies, perfect for hiking, hunting, skiing, and more, offer a range of up to five miles over open ground*. They come preset with 22 GMRS/FRS channels, as well as 99 CTCSS privacy code tones, for an extensive frequency selection of 2178 possible combinations. A bright, readable backlit LCD display shows battery status**, channel number, sub-tones, volume, signal status, and more. Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) mode supports hands-free operation. They even have a built-in flashlight! Our Long Range Walkie Talkie 2-Pack retails for $39.99, but as our latest DEAL OF THE WEEK, we’re hacking that price in half to an incredible $19.99! GIFTABILITY INDEX SCORE: We’d estimate at least a 98% Gift Recipient Delight Value (GRDV). These would make an especially welcome stocking stuffer!

This offer runs from Friday, December 6th through Thursday, December 12th, 2019, while supplies last. Sorry, no rain checks. *Range drops to about 0.6 to 1.2 miles in built-up areas or obstructed conditions. **Each walkie uses four AAA batteries, sold separately.

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Deal of the Week | Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones – Black $199.99 (reg. $249.99)

Deal of the Week | Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones – Black $199.99 (reg. $249.99)

by | Dec 1, 2019 | Deal of the Week, Holiday

High-Performance Workout Earphones

Powerbeats Pro, powered by the Apple H1 headphone chip, will revolutionize the way you work out. Built for elite athletes, these totally wireless earphones have no wires to hold you back. The adjustable, secure-fit earhooks are customizable with multiple eartip options for extended comfort and are made to stay in place, no matter how hard you go. This lightweight earphone is built for performance with a reinforced design for sweat and water resistance so you can take your workouts to the next level. With up to nine hours of listening time in each earbud and powerful, balanced sound, you’ll always have your music to motivate you. Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones retail for $249.99, but as our latest DEAL OF THE WEEK, we’re slashing the price to an amazing $199.99! GIFTABILITY INDEX SCORE: We give it an off-the-charts 113% estimated Gift Recipient Delight Value (GRDV). Seriously, is there anyone on your list that wouldn’t be blown away by these?

This offer runs from Friday, November 29th through Thursday, December 5th, 2019, while supplies last. Sorry, no rain checks. Sale price is for Black. Other colors (Ivory, Moss, Navy) available at regular price. Beats, Beats by Dr.Dre, the Beats b logo, and Powerbeats Pro are trademarks of Beats Electronics, LLC.

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Mac Friday is BACK… again! (Nov. 29th 2019 only at Connecting Point)

by | Nov 27, 2019 | Apple Inc., Events & Promotions, Holiday, iOS Devices, Mac

Mac Friday is BACK (again)!

Doors open at 9 am. Sale runs until 2 pm. Additional bargains Saturday & Sunday.

Storewide savings on Mac

Mac Friday 2018 Black Friday Connecting Point Medford Oregon Rogue Valley Apple sale bargain Mac mini

Mac mini $100 Off* (all models)

NEW! It’s the biggest update to Mac mini®, ever. Eighth-generation 6-core and quad-core processors. Faster 2666MHz DDR4 memory. A variety of new ports, including Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, and available 10Gb Ethernet.3 And blazing-fast all-flash storage so you can load giant files and launch apps faster than ever.4 The re-engineered Mac mini is the best performing yet. Ready for the desktop. And beyond. From $799.99

Rainchecks offered if stock is depleted. *With purchase of AppleCare+

Mac Friday 2018 Black Friday Connecting Point Medford Oregon Rogue Valley Apple sale bargain iMac

iMac $200 Off* (all models)

iMac® (21.5-inch) features a brilliant widescreen display, powerful seventh-generation Intel Core processor, superfast graphics, and more. All in a stunningly thin enclosure that’s only 5 mm at the edge. From $1099.99

iMac with Retina display boosts performance to an all-time high with faster Intel Core processors, powerful Radeon Pro 500X graphics, Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connectivity, and stunning Retina 4K and 5K displays with one billion colors and 500 nits of brightness for vibrant images and razor-sharp text. 21.5-inch from $1299.99; 27-inch from $1499.99

Rainchecks offered if stock is depleted. *With purchase of AppleCare+

Mac Friday 2018 Black Friday Connecting Point Medford Oregon Rogue Valley Apple sale bargain MacBook Pro 13-inch Touch Bar

MacBook Pro 13" $200 Off* (all models)

NEW! MacBook Pro (13-inch) with Touch Bar features a new Intel quad-core processor for up to 90 percent faster performance.5 A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more comfortable viewing experience. The latest Apple-designed keyboard. And dynamic, contextual controls with Touch Bar. So you can take productivity to the next level. From $1299.99

Rainchecks offered if stock is depleted. *With purchase of AppleCare+

Mac Friday 2018 Black Friday Connecting Point Medford Oregon Rogue Valley Apple sale bargain MacBook Pro 15-inch Touch Bar

MacBook Pro 16" $300 Off* (all models)

VERY NEW! MacBook Pro (16-inch) with Touch Bar offers game-changing performance, a larger (3,072 x 1,920) Retina display9, up to 8-core Intel Core i9 processors, Intel UHD Graphics 630, and all-day battery life1. It’s Apple’s most powerful notebook. So you can accomplish anything, anywhere. From $2399.99

Rainchecks offered if stock is depleted. *With purchase of AppleCare+

Mac Friday 2018 Black Friday Connecting Point Medford Oregon Rogue Valley Apple sale bargain MacBook Air

MacBook Air $150 Off* (all models)

NEW! MacBook Air (13-inch) with Retina display Available in silver, space gray, and gold (shown at left), the new latest MacBook Air features a stunning Retina display with True Tone technology, Touch ID, the latest Apple-designed keyboard, and a Force Touch trackpad — all housed in a thin and light iconic wedge design made from 100 percent recycled aluminum.2 And with all-day battery life, MacBook Air is your perfectly portable, do-it-all notebook.1 From $1099.99

Rainchecks offered if stock is depleted. *With purchase of AppleCare+

Mac Friday 2018 Black Friday Connecting Point Medford Oregon Rogue Valley Apple sale bargain MacBook Air

$200 Off* iPad Pro 11- and 12.9-inch - Small Business Saturday (Nov. 30th) ONLY

NEW! iPad® Pro features an advanced Liquid Retina display that goes edge to edge.6 Face ID. A12X Bionic – the smartest and most powerful chip ever in an iPad. And support for Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard Folio.7 It’s the biggest change to iPad since iPad. 11-inch from $799.99; 12.9-inch from $999.99

*With purchase of AppleCare+

Mac Friday 2018 Black Friday Connecting Point Medford Oregon Rogue Valley Apple sale bargain HomePod

$100 Off Apple HomePod (Sun., Dec. 1st ONLY)

HomePod® is a breakthrough speaker that senses its location and tunes the music to sound amazing wherever you are in the room. Together with Apple Music, it gives you access to over 45 million songs. And with the intelligence of Siri, it’s a helpful home assistant for everyday tasks, and for controlling your smart home accessories — all with just your voice. Welcome HomePod. SALE PRICE $199.99 (reg. $299.99 – limit 1 per customer)

Mac Friday 2018 Black Friday Connecting Point Medford Oregon Rogue Valley Apple sale Watch Series 4

Apple Watch Series 5

NEW! This watch tells time.
(Among other things.)8

Apple, the Apple logo, AppleCare, macOS, Mac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, iPad, iPad Pro, Siri, HomePod, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 1Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. 2Recycled material claim applies to the enclosure and is based on auditing done by UL LLC. 310Gb Ethernet is available as a configurable option. 4Compared to previous generation Mac mini. 5Compared to previous 13-inch MacBook Pro with dual-core processor. 6The display has rounded corners. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 11 or 12.9 inches diagonally. Actual viewable area is less. 7Accessories sold separately. 8Some bands are sold separately. Apple Watch Series 5 requires an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Apple Watch and iPhone service provider must be the same. Not all service providers support enterprise accounts; check with your employer and service provider. Roaming is not available outside your carrier network coverage area. Contact your service provider for more details. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. 9Compared to previous 15-inch models. Displays are measured diagonally. Beats, Beats by Dr.Dre, the Beats b logo, Solo, and Beats Pill are trademarks of Beats Electronics, LLC.

Best of the Best 2019: Three years running, Connecting Point takes 1st Place in Computer Services

Best of the Best 2019: Three years running, Connecting Point takes 1st Place in Computer Services

by | Nov 25, 2019 | Announcements, Contests, Service Bulletin, Tech News

Connecting Point wins 1st Place in Best of the Best 2019 reader poll for third year in a row

The Mail Tribune’s  Southern Oregon Best of the Best 2019 Reader’s Choice competition has ended, and Connecting Point has yet again scored a big win! After the newspaper tallied results from thousands of individual voters, Connecting Point SERVICE emerged as 1st Place Winner in the Computer Services category. This marks our third win in a row.

At right, Service Manager Jason Kellogg and General Manager Jeff Thomas display the plaque we got. Kudos to them, and to the great team of technicians doing fine work in Connecting Point SERVICE. And a thousand thanks to everyone who voted for us – we’re humbled by the honor. We’ll continue to do everything we can to maintain the high level of service that won your votes.

Southern Oregon Best of the Best 2018 Computer Services plaque award Connecting Point Mail Tribune reader poll 1st place winner

Introductory Mac, iPad classes Sunday, Nov. 24

by | Nov 22, 2019 | Announcements, Events & Promotions, iOS Devices, Mac

November Classes: Mac, iPad training this Sunday

Sunday, November 24th, 2019
Our monthly Meet your Mac class happens in the morning, and our Intro to iPad class will be held in the afternoon.
Register Now

Mac and iPad classes, every month.

Each month, we try to hold beginning Mac and iPad classes. For November 2019, they’re happening on Sunday the 24th.

Meet your Mac

11am – 12:30pm

Intro to iPad

1 – 2:30pm

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Deal of the Week | Wemo Mini Smart Plug 2-Pack $19.99 (reg. $39.99)

Deal of the Week | Wemo Mini Smart Plug 2-Pack $19.99 (reg. $39.99)

by | Nov 22, 2019 | Deal of the Week, Holiday

Turn lights and appliances on or off from anywhere!

Or easily operate them on a schedule, or sync to sunset and sunrise. Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Voice for hands-free voice control (and it also supports Apple Homekit). It also operates with your Nest thermostat for automatic Home and Away modes. Best of all, no hub or subscription is needed – these Smart Plugs work with your existing home Wi-Fi network or 3G/4G mobile internet. These are a perfect tool to use with your holiday lighting. And installation is dead simple, too: just plug into any standard grounded outlet, and you’re done! This Wemo Mini Smart Plug 2-Pack usually sells for $39.99, but as our latest DEAL OF THE WEEK, we’re cutting that in half to just $19.99!

GIFTABILITY INDEX SCORE: We give it a respectable 94% estimated Gift Recipient Delight Value (GRDV), particularly for the home automation fans on your list.

This offer runs from Friday, November 22nd through Wednesday, November 27th, 2019, while supplies last. Sorry, no rain checks.

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Deal of the Week | Mini Remote Control Helicopter Drone $29.99 (reg. $49.99)

Deal of the Week | Mini Remote Control Helicopter Drone $29.99 (reg. $49.99)

by | Nov 15, 2019 | Deal of the Week

Fun for the whole family, indoors or out!

Operates effectively up to 50 meters away, using the included controller, and its 2.4GHz wireless frequency limits outside interference. Six-axis gyroscopic stabilization system means effortless recovery after stunts and sudden moves. Wind resistant flight. Three different speed modes: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Integrated color LED lighting makes for breathtaking nighttime flying. flights range between six and eight minutes per charge, with a charging time of about 45-60 minutes. Our Mini Remote Control Helicopter Drone would normally run you $49.99, but as our latest DEAL OF THE WEEK, it’s just $29.99!

GIFTABILITY INDEX SCORE: We give it a solid 97% estimated Gift Recipient Delight Value (GRDV).

Package includes:

  • Quadcopter
  • 2.4GHz remote controller (AA batteries not included)
  • Rechargeable 3.7V 350mAh lithium ion battery
  • Four spare rotor blades
  • USB charger
  • Screwdriver
  • User manual
  • Propellor pry tool

This offer runs from Friday, November 15th through Thursday, November 21st, 2019, while supplies last. Sorry, no rain checks. Drone is recommended for ages 14 and up.

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