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OWC Tips n' Deals November 26th, 2009
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Happy Thanksgiving from All of us at Other World Computing!
Yet another year has all but flown by. Here it is already Thanksgiving Day. Christmas and then a brand new year will be here in hardly a few blinks. It sure seems like it all flies by, but that's all in how it's perceived. In a few hours, most of us will be carving the turkey and enjoying a Thanksgiving feast with family and close friends. It's times like this that are really what it's all about. Usually it's after they pass that fond memories are reflected on and later more appreciated. We have so much to be thankful for and that's not just today, but everyday. Not everyone will be off duty today. We can call a day anything we want, but that doesn't put the world and events on pause. A sincere thank you to everyone in our public services - police officers, fire fighters, doctors, med techs, ambulance drivers, all of you with jobs and responsibilities that 'don't observe' national holidays, weekends, etc. A major thank you to those of you in the service and our Veterans who have preserved and protected so much that we sometimes forget we have to be thankful for. There's so much information and stuff today and such contributes to a feeling of things going so quick. Just always need to recognize and appreciate family and the important things in life. In the most challenging days, still so much to be truly thankful for. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Doing it yourself is easier than ever!
Over twenty years ago I started doing this thing and a driving force was the high cost of various upgrades as well a the cost for having such installed. With my own personal computing needs in consideration, I sought to change some of that. Back then, many upgrades for Apple computers were pretty proprietary. It even took special tools to open various Macs. But behind the secret door, most of these upgrades really were not rock science.... The cost of such would certainly have suggested otherwise, however. Today(and for some time now) few upgrade options are proprietary and most all of them are very user installable. It's easy for me to say that they are easy, I've been doing this for a long time. Instead of just saying, we're also here to show you. You can view our every growing library of online video installation guides to see for yourself if an upgrade is something you're prepared to do. The big box service centers typically charge upwards of $80 or more even for the most basic memory installation... Can see quotes approaching $200 when a hard drive upgrade is involved. These and a lot of upgrades you'll likely find that you can comfortably do, well, in the comfort of your own home. In addition to our online 'DIY' library, don't forget we're also 'here' to help to. When help is needed we've got our team is available by toll-free, e-mail, and now even 24/7 livechat (with the exception of national holidays). There's often a lot of untapped potential in most Macs, the release of which just an upgrade away. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part in making those upgrades happen. Thanks! :) Knowledge is power and we're happy to share!
About about 8 months ago we got our blog going. Every week new information is posted here a wide variety of topics. Far more and far more often than ever before possible via newsletters, etc. When new DIY Installation video guides are posted, it's blogged. Do you have a new iMac 21.5" or 27" - want to see a scale representation right on your display of where all its innards are? (this is cool, imho, even if you don't have the model represented) - We have a blog for that! I encourage you to check our blog out, rss it, bookmark it - visit it now and again. There is a growing collection of information there and it's not just us doing to the sharing- it's also you! Your feedback and comments in reply to the various entries expand the scope and improve the information that everyone can benefit from. Learn and share, that's the ticket. Reader Special Deals and Holiday Deal Highlights
As one of our readers, you can always find your 'special reserve' via the Reader Loyalty Specials page. Just by hitting this page or clicking to our site one of our newsletters 'secret encoded' links, it's all set up so you'll get the reader special pricing no matter how you come across the items via our site. Being that it's now Black Friday / CyberMonday and all that comes with that 'time' of the year... Working hard with our suppliers, we've now got up over 150 different 'seasonal' super specials. First off - delivery is now available from as low as $1.99 - even from under $5 for international shipments + free for orders within the 48 Continental US when for $150 or more. Some of the latest specials highlights:
There are over 150 items on special including iPod and iPhone goodies from $3.99, Keyboard Protectors from $4.99, MacBook & MacBook Pro Cases from $4.99, Serious savings of up to 75% or more off these items regular price.. Matias Laptop Armour Aluminum carrying case for 50% off at $49... These aren't clearance items either! Special savings now negotiated - at least for the next few days. Check out the deals on out site here... Check out the latest 11/24 'Blast' we just sent out too if looking for some additional 'examples'. Quick Links
Online Installation Videos, PDF Docs, FAQ & more in OWC Tech Center:
From installing memory to ipod batteries, installing processor upgrades to Optical and Hard Disk Drives - you'll find help in the OWC Tech center. Tips on setting up hard drives, creating raids, proper memory handling, network setup, basic trouble shooting, and just a whole lot more. We're always adding new information, videos, etc - a wealth of information we're happy to share! There's lots of things you might pay someone to do for ya... with a little help from our Tech Center, you may learn and find out first hand how easy a lot things can be done right at home.
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Some Fun Facts about the Thanksgiving Holiday. Some interesting Stats for Thanksgiving. Illinois and Chicago are known for plenty of things... but who'd have thought we also hold the record for Pumpkin production. :) Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s amazing how fast the time passes and it’s well past the time that I need to get back to my own family. The time passes so quickly and I can hardly believe this is my son’s fourth thanksgiving with us and now joining are two daughters age three and one. Come this March, we’ll be having our fourth (and I expect final) child too. I still remember the birth of all my children like it was yesterday.... Hard to believe how long ago even that most recent yesterday already is. Such time passes so fast.
Anyhows.... :) From our family to yours – have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving. Our best to your and yours and sincere gratitude! Sincerely, — OWC Larry Contact Information
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