Posts Tagged ‘computer’

Deals on Computers!

How to buy ‘tech-savy’ this holiday season.

Just to get this out of the way, if your company needs a network, server, and multiple workstations you absolutely will benefit from professional guidance like that offered by Computer Wrangler.

That being said, for this season of shopping, if you like to shoot from the hip or do-it-yourself in a company under 3-5 computers, or are an independent with no co-workers, we’d like to share with you a couple resources to find the best computer tech deals in this holiday season.  Bear in mind that individual companies have a vested interest in having you shop within their sandbox.  That’s why we like, in the number one spot:

http://www.techbargains.com

This site keeps track of best deals from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Sony, Toshiba and Apple.  They’ve recently expanded into bargain hunting for Cell Phones and Cameras.  Prices change at least weekly so it’s a site to keep your eye on.

And want to get a glimpse into the future to see if your tech purchase makes sense right now?  Check out:

http://www.decide.com

They cover computers, tablets, TVs, cameras, and cell phones.

And for the ever-growing mobile tech users out there, you must get at least one or two of the following apps that allow you to price shop on the fly:  Amazon Price Check, Google Shopper, ShopSavvy, RedLaser, PriceGrabber, Consumer Reports Mobile Shopper.  It’s a battle zone out there, come armed.

Happy Holidays, Happy Shopping and Happy Computing!!

 

Condensation… Leaving your laptop outside overnight?!

Computers, laptops, anything electrical doesn’t do well with condensation.

Why should you care? Did you mistakenly leave your laptop in the car overnight? 

Yes, Minnesota is enjoying some beautiful weather right now.  But soon we’ll be in the dark throes of winter.  If you bring your cold laptop into your office or home and it’s cold, all the parts within will have a thin coat of moisture.  Computers hate moisture.  Besides the longer term effects of rust and corrosion, it could create a “spark” of electrical conductivity.  Not good.

Our advice is to let the laptop sit for at least one hour before you start it up.  Our longer term advice is to keep your laptops, ipads and ipods, smartphones and everything else electric safe from dramatic temperature changes.

 

Pinching Pennies with your Computer?!

How is Computer Wrangler different than all the other tech companies out there?

It’s actually embodied in our Mission Statement:  We engage people with technology.

We’ve found that once people (people comprise businesses) are stepped through the seemingly strange and ever-changing jungle of iPads and SmartPhones and Tablets and etc., they learn to approach the fast moving arena of high tech with new power and excitement. 

Knowing that you’ve got a partner on your side that deals with this everyday can put extra game in any presentation or sales call.

Think 3.  Three years.  That’s how long it really takes for your technology to become obsolete.