- Happy 4th of July!
- Macs Do Windows Too!
- Student Savings from FirstTech
- Coming Soon!
- Featured Product - Xerox 8560/N Color Printer only $699
- FREE Workshop Series
- LEOPARD TRAINING IS HERE!
- Apple Certification Exams now at FirstTech
- Big News for Something Small
- A Leap Forward for Backup
- The FirstTech Podcast for the rest of us.
- Make FirstTech Your iPod Headquarters
- FirstTech's Small Business Guide
- FirstTech Is In The News!
- Promethean Learning Solution
- FirstTech Awarded for Service Excellence
- FirstTech named Authorized FileMaker Trainer
Happy 4th of July!
FirstTech will be closed July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. We will be open normal hours July 3rd and July 5th.
Macs Do Windows Too!
FirstTech can add Windows XP to your new Intel powered Mac. When you buy your new Mac and XP from FirstTech, you can get it for only $199 complete with installation and function verification.
Check with FirstTech for details.
Student Savings from FirstTech
Choose either a MacBook or an iMac special student bundle and save on the technology you need for school. Stop in or call FirstTech for more information on these specially priced student systems, specifically designed with school needs in mind. Available only to K-12 or college students and staff.
Coming Soon!
The Simple Way To Keep Everything Up To Date.
Maybe you have a computer at home, one at work, and an iPhone or iPod touch. And it can be hard to keep them all up to date. But now there is MobileMe. Wherever you are, your iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, and PC are always current and always in sync. And with a suite of elegant new web applications, you can access your data from anywhere.
Mobile Me is scheduled to be available July 11th. Get yours on order now from FirstTech!
Featured Product - Xerox 8560/N Color Printer only $699
Phaser 8560/N Color Printer
Perfect for the small office, the Xerox Phaser 8560/N offers fast, affordable and easy to
use color printing. Count on superior and reliable prints on every kind of media, from
cover stock to recycled paper.
Come in to see it produce beautiful prints using Xerox's exclusive solid ink color
technology and at speeds up to 30 pages per minute.Easy to maintain and affordable.
The 8560/N is only $699 after $100 Instant Rebate now through June 30, 2008.
FREE Workshop Series
FirstTech is committed to help you make the best use of the products you purchase from us. To aid in that effort, we are offering a series of workshops that will discuss some of the exciting things you can do with your Mac and iPod. Below is a list of our upcoming free workshops.
Windows on a Mac?
See two new technologies that allow to to run Microsoft Windows XP or Vista and virtually any Windows software on your Intel based Mac.
Digital Photography using a Mac & iPhoto
Learn how this combination will help you take better pictures and share them with the world.
For more information on dates, times and registration, select Read More below.
LEOPARD TRAINING IS HERE!
Apple Certified Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard Training Now at FirstTech!
If your organization has made the upgrade or is making the upgrade to Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, don't go another day without knowing how to support it. FirstTech, your Apple Authorized Training Center, is now offering Mac OS X v10.5 Support Essentials and Mac OS X v10.5 Server Essentials courses.
Please visit our website at www.firsttech.com/training for complete course schedule and course outlines.
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Apple Certification Exams now at FirstTech
FirstTech is happy to announce that we are an official Apple Certification Exam Testing Center. Now, regardless of where you took your training, you can easily and conveniently take your exam from us.
- Even better, customers who have attended an Apple Certified Training class from FirstTech within the last 90 days will receive a $50 discount on their Apple Certification Exam.
Exams are $150 per certification.
Scheduled testing dates are:
June 2, 16
July 21
August 11
Please pre-register for exams by calling 612.374.8600.
FirstTech is a member of Certified Training Alliance (CTA)
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Big News for Something Small
The popular 1GB Shuffle is now only $49. This great new low price opens the ultra small, ultra light Shuffle up to many new uses.
Also, now available, the new 2GB iPod Shuffle will let you wear up to 500 songs on your sleeve or your lapel or your belt for only $69.
A Leap Forward for Backup
Time Capsule is Here
Every computer in your house can work off a wireless network at blazing speeds and they can back up wirelessly to the same Time Capsule.
- Time Capsule introduces wireless backup for your Mac. It works wirelessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard and also is a full featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station.
Available in two models:
500GB - $299
1TB - $499
Stop in or call for more information.
The FirstTech Podcast for the rest of us.
FirstTech is the sponsor for a new technology Podcast: Rooftop Tech.
Rooftop Tech brings you the latest Apple related technology news and events along with a few laughs. Recorded from high on top the First Tech Tower. Most recent edition released May 2, 2008.
First Tech can also help you create and publish your own Podcasts. It's easier than you think!
We are interested in your thoughts about our Podcasts, so tell us what you think. Drop us a note and tell us what you and what you don't, what you would like to hear more of and what you would like to hear less of. Please contact us to give us your thoughts on how to make our podcasts even better.
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Make FirstTech Your iPod Headquarters
FirstTech has a great selection of iPods and iPod accessories including the iPod Touch.
Many stores are selling iPods today, but none of them have a better selection nor the expertise of FirstTech. There are lots of models and we will help you select just the right one for your needs.
FirstTech's Small Business Guide
Whether you are starting a new business or upgrading an existing system for your small business, the Small Business Guide will help you see some of the options available. You'll find testimonials fro business people on their reasons for choosing the Mac and how they use it. We also feature some of the hardware and software that will help you be productive.
Stop in to pick one up or download it as a pdf here.
FirstTech Is In The News!
The Minneapolis Star Tribune recently ran a feature article on FirstTech and our 30th anniversary with Apple. The article titled "Loyal to the Core" appeared on the Business Section front page.
View the article on-line here.
Promethean Learning Solution
"Imagine a classroom where a student no longer walks up to a blackboard to write out a math problem but, instead, uses an electronic tablet to write on the board without even leaving their seat."
Promethean's Collaborative Classroom system has been developed to help teachers engage learners and improve understanding. FirstTech is pleased to be the exclusive reseller of Promethean Collaborative Classroom products in Minnesota.
The Promethean Collaborative Classroom consists of ACTIVboard interactive whiteboard, ACTIVote student response system, ACTIVslate wireless slate and ACTIVtablet lesson preparation tool.
- NEW!
EXPERIENCE THE PROMETHEAN DIFFERENCE!
Click here to view a great new showcase of very short videos featuring teachers showing the ways the Promethean systems are being used in their classrooms. You will be enlightened.
For more information or arrange for a demonstration please call John at: 612-374-8074
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FirstTech Awarded for Service Excellence
Apple recognized FirstTech with a National Service Excellence award. This award recognizes FirstTech's service organization for providing service excellence and being in Apple's top tier of service providers across the coumtry.
- Over the years FirstTech's experience, knowledge and dedication have helped us provide you with exceptional repair service in the Minneapolis, St Paul, metro area. We are the largest most experienced Apple Macintosh repair facility in the region providing both on-site and carry-in service for your Mac. Our service is fast and reliable.
FirstTech Service: 612-374-8050 or drop off at 2640 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
FirstTech named Authorized FileMaker Trainer
FirstTech is one of only 13 companies in the country providing certification-level training using FileMaker's Professional Training Foundation Series III (PTFS III). From first-time users to developers preparing to take the certification exam, FirstTech can prepare you to master the power of FileMaker Pro.
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