MacConsultants has assisted Mac Users everywhere with Consulting, Services and Support
Our Years of experience, expertise, reliability and personalized service makes all the difference...
New system setups & configuration, data transfer/migration, software/hardware upgrades, troubleshooting all kinds of problems, disk, OS, application, printing (including wide-format), internet, AirPort and non AirPort wireless, network setups, synching, Windows and cross platform setups and issues including multiple operating systems for Mac servers and clients using virtualization applications withParallels and Vmware Fusion. Windows and Linux OS and applications installations and testing in virtual machines. Mac data recovery services, (non-emergency & emergency onsite & off), including Time Machine and Time Capsule setup for scheduled backups. One time or ongoing Mac system optimization and preventative maintenance and backup services. (Pre-paid contracts available). Anti-virus and anti-spyware protection, hardware or software content filtering and security. We also offer fee-based pre & post-sales consulting in: products selection, Networking: client/server, routing internet LAN/WAN, DSL (AT&T), Cable (Comcast), (we can help choose an internet provider), fast networks, wireless networking (AirPort & non-Airport), including extending/relaying wireless networks, remote access, remote control, VPN's, security including SSH, multi-user setups, etc. Web, Graphic Design, Digital Imaging & Video, Storage and Mobile Computing solutions and many hybrid solutions as well. We can setup your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad for many different home & business applications, such as: remote access to view/control your home or office Mac over the internet, remote view/control your Security Video Surveillance cameras over the internet, and view/control TV from anywhere over the internet with with Slingbox (if you do not have one we can sell you one), and many other integrated device setups.
Training: 1 on 1 general and specific Mac use and applications* Training by appointment for home & business users. (Bay Area, Ca only). WE COME ONSITE TO YOU TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT IS TESTED AND WORKS RIGHT: INTERNET, NETWORK, PRINTING, ETC. Seniors Welcome! *(training on specific applications only- contact us for more information)
Some More Services we perform: -iPad and iTunes (Windows & Mac) synching and iPad applications usage. -Mac Based Video Security Surveillance solution sales and service.
-Mac OS X Upgrades: Apple's latest operating system with over 300 new features including: Expose' in Dock, Quicktime X, Quick Look, Time Machine, Spaces, Parental Controls, new Stacks and much more!
-Run Windows on your Intel based Mac right with Boot Camp, Parallels or VM Fusion. We sell Parallels, VM Fusion and the different versions of Windows and Windows Server and any needed PC applications for a complete Windows on Mac solution that works right! We can ship your new Mac system(s) with Windows and your PC applications ready to run out of the box!
-Home Theatre setup sales/service: including HDTV, DVD, digital surround sound with Mac or PC integration, and can include wireless iTunes Music streaming to your stereo. Including authorized SlingBox Sales and Setup with your Mac (and PC too) for viewing you cable or satellite TV on your home/office network or away, anywhere in the world over the internet with your MacBook, PC notebook and now with your iPod Touch or iPhone!
-iPod and iTunes operations training and digital music management.
-iPhoto and digital camera operations training and digital image management.
-GarageBand Studio consulting & Setups, including sales of related products: midi interfaces, keyboards, controllers, speakers and cables/adapters.
Please Note- We do not offer "break-fix" repairs on such items as broken display screens, notebook panels, logic boards and/or board level components, etc. For these determined cases, acting as an authorized Apple Service Facilitator, we can refer you at no charge, to Apple or a 3rd-party Apple authorized service provider, (Bay Area, Ca only), for in-warranty or out of warranty repair. We also, do not take any trade-ins of used macs and/or equipment. We provide telephone troubleshooting and support for your convenience and for emergency purposes. Daily service availability varies due to current service personnel availability and parts on hand. All onsite fee-based consultation and services are performed on an appointment basis only. Service Schedules are listed below. Please keep posted to this page for the latest service & support information. For Service please Contact Us:
Table 1. Onsite Service Schedule & Rates for Bay Area, Ca:| Days: | Hours: PST | Rate: | M Minimum per Visit: | Pro-Rate Qtr. Hour: | One Day Min. Appointment: | Same Day Appointment: | Travel Time applicable*: | Payment Due at Time of Visit**: | | Monday - Friday | 9:00am to 5:30pm | $80.00 per Hour | 1 Hour | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | | Monday - Friday | After 6:00pm | $100.00 per Hour
| 1 Hour | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | | Monday - Friday | 9:00am to 5:30pm | $100.00 per Hour
| 1 Hour | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Monday - Friday | After 6:00pm | $115.00 per Hour | 1 Hour | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Saturday | 10:00am to 5:00pm | $100.00 per Hour
| 1 Hour | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | | Saturday | 10:00am to 4:00pm | $115.00 per Hour | 1 Hour | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Sundays & Major Holidays | Closed | | | | | | | |
* Add a half-hour of travel time each way at applicable rate, if your location is beyond a 10 mile radius from Fremont, Ca, (depends on where service personnel is dispatched from). ** We accept personal checks with CDL & current credit card ID, Visa/MC, Amex, Discover Card and verified PayPal account. Net Terms do not apply to service. A signed MC Service Agreement Form may be required upon completion of service, before leaving your premises. Please Note: - We only offer support, consulting, and Onsite Service starting at G5 based Macs, running a minimum of Macintosh Operating System 10.2 (Jaguar). We no longer support Mac OS 8.5 thru 9.2.
- Please inquire about our pre-paid, long-term service agreements.
We also sell a wide variety of the latest compatible Processor Upgrades to boost your older & newer Macs, plus any other needed upgrades, including memory upgrades and additional or replacement disk drive storage.
Table 2- Telephone Support & Troubleshooting Schedule/Rates*: call 510-573-1405 during our normal business hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm Pacific Standard Time | Days | Hours (PST) | Rate | Minimum per Call | Credit Card Required to Start* | Send Paid Invoice in Mail | Customer Info Kept on File for Future Support | | Monday thru Friday | 9:00am to 5:30pm | $25.00 per Qtr. Hour | Qtr. Hour | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Monday thru Friday | After 5:30pm | $35.00 per Qtr. Hour | Qtr. Hour | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Saturday | 10:00am to 5:00pm | $35.00 per Qtr. Hour | Qtr. Hour | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Sundays & Major Holidays | Closed | | | | | |
* For Telephone Support & Troubleshooting we only accept a current valid credit card, such as a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card and we require your full billing and telephone information. A valid state Driver's License# or ID may also be required to begin service. |