South Shore Computer Repair

Is someone on your holiday shopping list looking for a new computer? Or are you looking for a special treat for yourself? We have two hot, hot deals on laptops that you might be interested in…

Toshiba M6 (M500) Business Grade Laptop: $199.99

This manufacturer refurbished Toshiba Tecra M6 is a sleek, powerful and lightweight machine designed for people who are on the go. The M6 has security features found in a business-class machine:

• Extra durable chassis that includes magnesium alloy
• Shock absorption features including special protection for the hard drive
• A spill-resistant keyboard
• Fingerprint reader
• TPM
• Hardware-based encryption capabilities
• DVDRW+DL

Other features include:

• Brilliant 12.1″ display
• OS Windows XP Professional
• 32-bit Intel Core 2 duo processor
• T2300 1.66GHz
• 1.0 RAM
• 80GB hard drive
• WiFi

Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 Business Grade: $360.00

This manufacturer refurbished Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet Laptop T5010 is a great looking machine that has a simplistic feel and is complete with white keys. It has a solid design and sturdy chassis. The features include:

• Intel Core 2 duo CPU T9550 2.66GHz processor
• 160GB hard drive
• 4GB RAM
• Wifi
• CAM
• Mobile Intel graphics media accelerator 4500 MHD graphics
• 13.3″ WXGA active digitazer display (1280×800)
• Windows Vista Business Operating System

It easily converts to table mode and only weighs 4.5 pounds. It is a great machine for taking notes, making presentations and browsing the web. This convertible laptop-tablet has many outstanding features.

You can take a look at both of these laptops in our shop – located at 238 Centre Street in Middleboro, Massachusetts. This deal is very hot and just in time for all of the geeks on your shopping list. Give us a call or come on in and order your new computer today!

Made you look!

We’re not talking about a criminal endeavor type of mob; we’re law-abiding citizens and wouldn’t dream of participating in anything illegal. What we’re talking about here is a “Cash Mob.” For those of you in the crowd who may be unfamiliar with the concept, according to Wikipedia:

“A cash mob is a group of people who assemble at a local business and all buy items from that business. The purpose of these mobs is to support both the local businesses and the overall community. “

Perhaps The Today Show best explained it in one of their recent segments…

Anyone familiar with us here at South Shore Computer Repair, you know that we are huge supporters of shopping local. Not just with us but with all of the fantastic businesses and services that are in the Middleboro and Lakeville area. And now a new group is emerging on Facebook and they’re focused on making shopping local fun!

Cash Mob Middleborough-Lakeville is starting a grassroots movement by helping the community plan some dates to spend your money locally. May 25, 2012 is the second annual International Cash Mob Day and we want to celebrate this by encouraging everyone to get involved! Here’s how…

1. Join the Facebook group.

2. Invite your Middleborough/Lakeville area Facebook friends to the group.

3. Suggest retailers or restaurants that the group could “mob;” no harm in suggesting your own business!

4. Vote in the poll of which location will be mobbed.

5. If you’re a business owner in the area, promote this event with your customers and clients. You know they like “shopping local” (they’re doing business with you, right?) so this is an audience ready to get excited about being in a mob.

6. On May 25, 2012 go to the business that the Facebook group community votes as the business to be mobbed. Spend a little bit of money (maybe $10 or $20).

7. Make sure to announce that you are a cash mobber. Introduce yourself to the owner/manager/employees and make a real life connection, not just a virtual online one.

8. Encourage your employees, family, and friends to do the same.

We’re joining the Mob. Are you?

According to a recent article on Kiplinger.com:

“More consumers are expected to do their holiday shopping online this year – about 47% compared with 44% in 2010, according to a National Retail Federation survey. And about half of those surveyed who own smart phones and 70% who own tablets will use their devices to research items and make purchases.

The Internet makes it easy to compare prices, shop quickly and avoid the crowds. But it can also put you at risk of becoming a victim of identity theft if you don’t take the proper precautions.”

Security expert Jon Heimerl suggests that you follow these do’s and don’ts of online shopping to protect your personal information and reduce your risk of becoming a victim of a scam or identity theft:

DO…

• Go directly to a retailer’s site or use a price-comparison site, such as Amazon.com or PriceGrabber.com, instead of clicking links on a search results page. Even if you’re using a site that you think is legitimate, look for a security label, such as VeriSign or Cybertrust, and for https:// in the URL on pages that prompt you to enter personal information.
• Never make purchases online using a public Wi-Fi connection.
• Make sure you use a credit card when making purchases online and remember to check your monthly statements for charges that you didn’t make.

DON’T…

• If a Web site or individual offers a deal that’s too good to be true, demands a direct transfer of funds and won’t accept credit cards, it’s probably a scam.
• Wire money to pay for an item. If you purchase an item from an online auction site, such as eBay, and the seller asks you to wire your payment, don’t do it.
• Trust every deal you see on social-networking sites. One option is to use a deal notification you see on Twitter as a tip, then research the details on your own.

Finally, before you log into the internet for the deals… check out your local shops and businesses. They probably have some fantastic deals and you know who you’re dealing with.

In the November 3, 2011 edition of the Middleboro Gazette, Mark Belanger’s “Bumpkin’s Corner” column gave us – South Shore Computer Repair – a terrific shout-out about the computer he recently bought from us. At the time that he bought the computer, we didn’t know he was going to be writing a column that mentioned us but we really appreciate his comments about our service. We had a blast building his new system and we’re hoping he’ll be back once his kids talk him into buying them tablets for Christmas.

More importantly, however, in the article Mark points out the importance of shopping local:

It was a solid system at a very fair price. The price was comparable to what I would pay at Best Buy or on the Internet for a system of lesser quality…

Add in all those hours I spent researching and driving around to look at computers. All that gas and time would have been averted with a 10-minute phone call to my local computer shop…

By shopping local, you are supporting the “mom and pop” stores and services that help make Middleboro a great place to live and work. A lot of the things that you might be looking for – and would probably head out to the big-box stores to get – can be found right here in Middleboro.

Try some of these local shops for everyone on your shopping list:

• Benny’s – 59 Centre Street
• Eggers Furniture – 177 Centre Street
• Family Herbals – 29 Centre Street
• Hollyberries Country Gifts – 51 Centre Street
• Maria’s Hallmark – 1 Centre Street
• Middleborough Flowers & Gifts – 19 Centre Street
• Nicole Jacqueline Photography Studio – 13 South Main Street
• Pushin’ Ink Tattoo – 155 Centre Street
• Ragz Designer Consignment – 370 Centre Street
• Reedy’s Archery – 31 Centre Street
• Savas Liquors – 167 Centre Street
• Twice Upon A Time Bookstore – 222 Centre Street

Everyone has to eat (some of us more than others). Try a gift certificate to one of the many restaurants we have in town…

• Dave’s Diner – 390 West Grove Street
• Fireside Grille – 30 Bedford Street
• Flat Iron Cafe – 444 Centre Street
• Harry’s Bar and Grille – 407 West Grove Street
• Lorenzo’s Italian Restaurant – 500 West Grove Street
• Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream – 109 West Grove Street

Pets need things too – and we know from personal experience – they expect gifts for their birthdays and holidays.

• The Pet Food Shoppe – Route 44, Lakeville
• The Pet Salon – 122 East Grove Street

Have family coming into town for the holidays? Don’t want them mooching off of you? Point them towards one of Middleboro’s Bed and Breakfasts…

• On Cranberry Pond – 43 Fuller Street
• Rock Village Bed and Breakfast – 109 Miller Street

And, finally: Think out of the box with your gift-giving this year…

• Need someone who has lots of cricks and pains? Mary Barry Massage Therapy can work out the physical stresses
• Know someone who loves going to Soule Homestead? Buy them a one year membership
• Know someone who needs a new hair-do? Get them a gift certificate to one of the many fine hairdressers or barbers in town
• Your significant other complaining that the house is too cold? Get them a wood stove at Woodstoves and Fireplaces Unlimited
• Maybe someone on your gift list is an archaeology buff? Give them a membership to the Massachusetts Archaeological Society
• The chef in the family is begging for a new kitchen? Buy them some time with the consultants SouthCoast Kitchen Designs

The above lists are just small samplings of some of the terrific businesses that are right here where you live. Mark Belanger put it best in his column in the Middleboro Gazette:

Consider the cost of driving out of town to buy something. Consider the hassle of returning it. Consider the benefit to the shopkeepers who have invested in our town by having a business here. Consider the jobs that your purchses support…You have nothing to lose by checking out the local offerings and see how they compare with the Walmarts and Amazons of the world.

Spread a little holiday cheer this year by supporting a Middleboro or Lakeville business.

Don’t forget… these businesses are here year-round. Keep them in mind for birthdays, anniversaries and pretty much any other shopping you might need to do throughout the year.