Does your laptop REALLY need to be replaced?

Laptop Repair Hawaii and Computer Repair Hawaii: some observations from the professionals at MobileREMEDIES®

It wasn’t long ago that our computers, especially our laptops, were badly outdated 6 months after we bought them. This was primarily because we wanted faster speeds, more memory and better images – all in a lighter and more compact device. We got what we were asking for but faster than we really wanted it. When we spent big bucks on a new laptop, we wanted it to feel like it was top-of-the-line for a little longer than a few months! When RAM and hard drive capacities were measured in megabytes and screen resolutions in less than a thousand pixels in either direction, it was easy to appreciate the new look and feel of each new generation and we comfortably justified replacing a broken laptop with the newest model.

So, what has changed? Aren’t we still making technological advances at a staggering pace? Yes, we are, but we have reached a point where our devices are so good at what they were meant to do that we can no longer easily appreciate the change in quality but rather need a new application or idea to catch our attention. For example, when your screen already has ultra-high definition, your eye and brain can’t perceive any better resolution. Unless we use our laptop for very specialized applications, most of us will not appreciate the speed difference between a 2.4 and 3.2-gigahertz processor nor between 4 and 8 gigabytes of RAM, and probably will not use the second 500 gigabytes of our 1-terabyte hard drive! We can however, appreciate new concepts like touch screens and 3D images as well as new device formats like iPad / tablet PC’s, electronic book readers, iPod / MP3 players, game systems like Xbox, PS3, and of course, smartphones.

If you use your laptop, as most people do, to write and receive E-mails, surf the Internet, keep a photo library, watch a movie here and there and write letters and documents for home and work, chances are that if your computer suddenly stops working, you will no longer appreciate any significant improvement in performance if you buy the newest model. Getting your laptop repaired is often more cost-effective and a very desirable option. While it is true that with all the recent competition from the smaller devices mentioned above, that the prices for new laptops have come down considerably, sometimes getting your own computer back, set up just as it was with all of your data where you left it, is still the best and cheapest way to go.

Laptop repair Hawaii and computer repair Hawaii is a reality and is hassle-free. At MobileREMEDIES®, with locations on Maui and Oahu, we give you a free diagnostic evaluation and estimate the price of the repair up-front. If we can’t repair your laptop or your computer, you pay nothing for the attempt and we absorb the labor cost. If we find that additional parts are needed during the repair, we call you and get your approval before continuing. Our expert technicians are versed in both software and hardware problems. In fact, we are a one-stop-tech shop. We also repair all cell phones, game systems, iPod/MP3 players and iPad/tablet PC’s, including liquid damage. We pay cash for used or broken devices or you can trade them for in-store credits. We also sell refurbished units at low prices and provide high-quality professional web development and maintenance services for small businesses. All of our products and services come with a 1-year warranty!

If your laptop or computer quits on you, it costs you nothing to check out the price of repair before you automatically buy a new one. In today’s world, it may be your best choice. At MobileREMEDIES®, “We provide options”. For more information, go to www.mobileremedies.com or call 1-800-867-5048

Cellphone / Electronic Repair Hawaii: Comments from the professionals at MobileREMEDIES®

Today, in our modern society, technology makes the “world go ‘round” and we have become dependent on our portable devices. Unfortunately, no matter how carefully we handle them, they are fragile enough that they can abandon us when we need them most. Cracked screens, charge ports that don’t work, batteries that die too quickly and water/liquid damage are just a few of the problems we all face at one time or another.

The manufacturers would have us believe that the only option is a new replacement. The insurance companies want us to believe that we need to pay expensive monthly fees and then pay high deductibles to “protect our investment” and to pay them instead of the manufacturers for an “equivalent” replacement device! Both count on you believing that repair of your device at a reasonable price and with a valid warranty is either not possible or too much of a hassle. While this was once true, it is no longer! As the value and sophistication of our devices continue to increase, reputable and reliable repair centers are now providing this needed service, in some cases while you wait or run a short errand. Unfortunately, many people are still unaware of this cost-effective option.

In Hawaii, where we have millions of tourists visiting us from all over the world each year bringing their portable electronic devices with them, we have developed this expertise better than in many other states. If, however, you do a Google search for iPhone repair, iPod repair, iPad repair, cell phone repair or computer repair / laptop repair in Hawaii you will find a number of sites in each category that are mail-in centers on the Mainland with large advertising budgets. There is no need to send your device off the islands, whether you live here or are here on a 2-week vacation. You will find a number of local companies that offer excellent and reliable service, some specializing in one type of repair or another. Check out their websites and make some phone calls. You can tell a lot by speaking directly with a technician or a sales representative. You will be pleasantly surprised at how rapid and reasonable repairs can be.

 Wouldn’t it be nice to have a single location where you could discuss any issues you have with your cell phone, iPad, laptop, MP3 player, digital camera and more? Some companies are truly one-stop electronic repair centers with the technical expertise and the resources to deal with almost any problem that comes up with these portable electronic devices. Water damage is common in the Islands and the success rate for these repairs is extremely high if the devices have not been dried out or charged! Prices are usually less than your insurance deductible and much less than a new replacement. Some companies charge nothing for an attempted repair unless it is successful and give a 1-year warranty on parts and labor! Some also buy broken devices and sell refurbished devices with a 1-year warranty, similar to the manufacturer, and offer web services for small businesses. It’s time for you to become aware of the existence of these one-stop electronic repair centers and to take advantage of their cost-effective services.

For more information contact MobileREMEDIES® - Cellphone / Electronic Repair, with locations on Maui and Oahu, at www.mobileremedies.com or call 1-800-867-5048