by Postmaster General | Jun 2, 2017 | Holiday, iOS Devices, Mac
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18th! Show Dad how much he means to you with a thoughtful gift he’ll use and enjoy all year. Here are some suggestions:
Apple TV 32GB $149.99 | 64GB $199.99
Help Dad get his stream on, no matter what his interests: movies, TV shows, live sports, news, games. Watching or playing these through apps is where television is headed. And Apple TV® is built around that vision.1
Here’s what he’ll be able to do:
- Use voice and touch to interact directly with the Apple TV’s immersive interface.
- Easily search for content and launch apps. Just ask Siri® using the Siri Remote.2
- Use the Siri Remote as a dynamic game controller, with the Touch surface acting as a virtual directional pad.
- Effortlessly navigate through content and screens on Apple TV using the glass Touch surface on the Siri Remote.
- Watch 1080p HD with Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound.
- Apple TV is compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI.3
Red Planet SubSonic Bluetooth speaker $59.99
Big sound from a tiny package: that’s the SubSonic! Few pocket-size Bluetooth speakers can produce 60Hz bass, the kind of bass you feel as well as hear — but the SubSonic can. It even doubles as a hands-free speakerphone. And to make it sound even sweeter, we’re shaving 10 bucks off the regular price!
Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch
The super computer that’s a super gift.
More capable, simple, and portable than anything that’s come before. iPad Pro is an incredible gift with the power of a PC. And the power to go beyond it. 4
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PowerBeats3 Wireless earphones $199.99
Performance. Power. Freedom.
Take your workout to the next level with Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones, featuring up to 12 hours of battery life to last through multiple workouts and secure-fit earhooks to maximize comfort and stability. With Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives you 1 hour of playback. Sweat and water resistance provides trusted durability and dual-driver acoustics deliver dynamic sound to power your workout. 5
Apple Watch Series 1
Give Dad the power to stay active, motivated, and connected.
A dual-core processor lets him do it all in an instant. Track and share activity. Measure his workouts. Monitor his health. And access the people and information he cares about most. 6
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MacBook / MacBook Pro / MacBook Air
The gift he’ll love opening again and again.
Incredible performance. Innovative design. And great built-in software. With a Mac, the things he loves doing have never been better. 7
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Apple AirPods $159.99
Wireless. Effortless. Magical.
Introducing wireless AirPods. Just take them out and they’re ready to use with all your Apple devices.8 Put them in your ears and they connect instantly. Speak into them and your voice sounds clear. Simplicity and technology, together like never before. The result is completely magical.
1 Subscription may be required to access some content. Live sports subject to blackouts.
2 Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area.
3 Requires HDCP when playing protected content. TM and © 2017 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
4 Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard are sold separately. TM and © 2017 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
5 Beats, Beats by Dr. Dre, the circle b logo, and PowerBeats are trademarks of Beats Electronics, LLC.
6 Requires iPhone 5 or later. TM and © 2017 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
7 TM and © 2017 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
8 Requires an iCloud account and macOS Sierra, iOS 10, or watchOS 3.
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by Postmaster General | May 10, 2017 | Apple Inc., Events & Promotions, Holiday, iOS Devices, Mac
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Thrill Mom with a gift she’ll use and love all year — long after the flowers have dried and the candy has been eaten. Here at Connecting Point, we have a few recommendations we’d like to share. (Also, we’re open every day, including Sunday — Mother’s Day itself — so we’ve got you covered.)
Red Planet SubSonic Bluetooth speaker $59.99 $49.99
Do you know what 60 Hertz feels like?
Mom’s mouth will drop when she listens to the big sound coming out of this diminutive speaker. Few pocket-size Bluetooth speakers can produce 60Hz bass, the kind of bass you feel as well as hear — but the SubSonic can. It even doubles as a hands-free speakerphone. And to make it sound even sweeter, we’re shaving 10 bucks off the regular price!
Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch
The super computer that’s a super gift.
More capable, simple, and portable than anything that’s come before. iPad Pro is an incredible gift with the power of a PC. And the power to go beyond it. 1
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PowerBeats3 Wireless earphones $199.99
Performance. Power. Freedom.
Take your workout to the next level with Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones, featuring up to 12 hours of battery life to last through multiple workouts and secure-fit earhooks to maximize comfort and stability. With Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives you 1 hour of playback. Sweat and water resistance provides trusted durability and dual-driver acoustics deliver dynamic sound to power your workout. 2
Apple Watch Series 1
Give Mom the power to stay active, motivated, and connected.
A dual-core processor lets her do it all in an instant. Track and share activity. Measure her workouts. Monitor her health. And access the people and information she cares about most. 3
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MacBook / MacBook Pro / MacBook Air
The gift she’ll love opening again and again.
Incredible performance. Innovative design. And great built-in software. With a Mac, the things she loves doing have never been better. 4
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iHip Power Bank USB charger $29.99 $4.99
Ruggedly rubberized and built to go wherever mom’s busy day takes her, the sleek iHip Power Bank is ready to revive and resuscitate practically any kind of USB gadget (tablets, smartphones, MP3 players, etc.). And we’re offering a special Mother’s Day price on it: just $4.99 (regularly $29.99). Includes Micro USB cable; to charge iOS devices, you must use its cable.
Apple AirPods $159.99
Wireless. Effortless. Magical.
Introducing wireless AirPods. Just take them out and they’re ready to use with all your Apple devices.5 Put them in your ears and they connect instantly. Speak into them and your voice sounds clear. Simplicity and technology, together like never before. The result is completely magical.
1 Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard are sold separately. TM and © 2017 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
2 Beats, Beats by Dr. Dre, the circle b logo, and PowerBeats are trademarks of Beats Electronics, LLC.
3 Requires iPhone 5 or later. TM and © 2017 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
4 TM and © 2017 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
5 Requires an iCloud account and macOS Sierra, iOS 10, or watchOS 3.
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by Postmaster General | Sep 16, 2016 | Apple Inc., Deal of the Week, iOS Devices, Wearables
THIS WEEK: iPhone/Apple Watch Charging Station $9.99 (reg. $39.99)
This Italian-designed Bentoben Dual Stand Charging Station is compatible with all Apple Watch styles including closed-loop and two-piece bands, 38mm and 42mm. It keeps cables out of the way with its built-in cord management. It can also be used as a stand for iPad Air, iPad mini, or 9.7-inch iPad Pro.
- Keep your iPhone and Apple Watch neatly displayed in one place on your desk or nightstand
- Notched design keeps the long Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable out of the way
- Foam cushion on the bottom helps keep the stand from sliding around
- Detachable construction and lightweight material makes it easy to carry
This offer runs from Friday, September 16th through Thursday, September 22nd, 2016, or while supplies last. Sorry, no rain checks.
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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.
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by Postmaster General | Mar 24, 2016 | Announcements, Apple Inc., iOS Devices, New and Hot, Tech News
At a special event in Cupertino this week, Apple unveiled the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and the 4-inch iPhone SE, while also rolling out free updates to all four of its operating systems. The new iPad and iPhone offer most of the functionality of the current iPad and iPhone models without being so large. On the software side, the updates to iOS 9.3 and tvOS 9.2 add significant features, whereas OS X 10.11.4 and watchOS 2.2 mostly fix bugs.
Many people have found last year’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro with its optional Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard useful as a productivity machine, but for others, it’s too ungainly to hold or too expensive. That was the impetus behind the just-announced 9.7-inch iPad Pro, which meets or exceeds many of the larger model’s specs.
For instance, the smaller model’s screen can display more colors and adjusts its white balance to match the ambient light in the room. Its cameras are notably better — the rear camera is 12 megapixels instead of 8 and has a True Tone flash, while the front camera is 5 megapixels instead of 1.2 and can use the screen as a flash. Plus, the new iPad Pro can record 4K video instead of just 1080p.
On the downside, the 9.7-inch iPad Pro’s A9X chip is somewhat slower, it has half the RAM, and its Lightning port transfers data at only USB 2 speeds. But if the size is right for you, prices start at $599 for 32 GB of storage and go up to $899 for 256 GB. It will be available in April in four colors: silver, gold, space gray, and rose gold. Cases and accessories designed to fit the iPad Air should work with the 9.7-inch iPad Pro.
Speaking of accessories, Apple has a new Smart Keyboard sized for the new iPad Pro, and the Apple Pencil works perfectly with it. There’s also a new Lightning to USB Camera Adapter that’s useful not just for syncing cameras but also for using USB peripherals like Ethernet adapters, audio interfaces, card readers, and microphones.
With the iPhone SE, Apple is trying to meet the needs of customers for whom the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are too large. The iPhone SE returns to the iPhone 5 form factor, with a 4-inch screen and aluminum case. Otherwise, its specs are nearly identical to those of the iPhone 6s, with comparable performance. It fails to match up to the current iPhone lineup only in the lack of the 3D Touch technology, the Taptic Engine that provides feedback you can feel, and slower wireless networking. It’s either $399 or $499, with 16 GB or 64 GB of storage, and comes in the usual four colors. Cases and stands for the iPhone 5 should work with the iPhone SE.
Apple took the opportunity to release free updates to all its software platforms too. iOS 9.3 was the most significant, providing Wi-Fi calling for Verizon Wireless customers, improving sharing of Live Photos, adding two-factor authentication for all iCloud accounts, and more. The marquee addition is Night Shift, which adjusts the color temperature of your screen at night, reducing the amount of blue light emitted to make it easier to fall asleep.
iOS apps that received welcome updates include Notes, which can now password-protect notes and import from Evernote, and iBooks, which can now sync PDFs to other devices via iCloud. The Podcasts app can show full-screen video again, Wallet works better with reward cards, Maps has enhanced public transit info, and News boasts a better For You section along with a Top Stories category.
For those with a fourth-generation Apple TV, tvOS 9.2 is a big deal, with better scrubbing through video with the Siri Remote, new Home screen folders, a redesigned app switcher to match iOS, Bluetooth keyboard support, text input via dictation, and initial support for both iCloud Photo Library and Live Photos.
OS X 10.11.4 El Capitan and watchOS 2.2 offer mostly bug and security fixes, although OS X’s Notes and iBooks apps received the same improvements as the iOS versions, and sharing of Live Photos works better as well.
All these operating system updates are free, but it’s worth waiting a few days to make sure early adopters don’t suffer any ill effects. As always, if you’re concerned about updating your hardware, come in and talk to us!
AVAILABILITY: iPad Pro 9.7-inch is available to ORDER NOW. (Shipments will begin next month.)
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