Open Sundays noon to 5pm through the holidays.

November 25th, 2010

Instead of fighting the crowds at the mall or trying to find parking downtown, take a relaxing trip to the The MacPac, have a cup of coffee and let our expert Apple Specialists help you choose the perfect gift.

Great deals on a huge selection of Macs, iPads, iPods, MacBooks and accessories in stock.

Pick up the hottest holiday gift – the new Apple TV for only $99.

Get 12 months 0% interest on all computers $999 or more.
(O.A.C. minimum payments required. Ask for details)

Here are a few examples of whats on sale:

27″ iMac, 3.33Ghz,Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB, 1TB AppleCare (3yr warranty) Only $1,888

27″ iMac, 2.8Ghz, Quad Core Intel, 4GB, 1TB AppleCare (3yr warranty) Only $2,088

MacBooks starting at $649

LaCie Rikki 500GB portable drive $79
LaCie Stark 1TB desktop drive $99

10% off all iPod cases, and accessories.

Up to 50% off laptop bags.

iMac deals – Save $280 + 10 Free classes!

September 24th, 2010

We have two great deals on 27″ iMacs, especially for those if you either new to the Mac or still using an older Mac with OS9. These are both 27″ iMacs (the BIG ones) with Apple Bluetooth wireless keyboards and mice. They come bundled with the 3 year extended support and warranty package, (AppleCare) and 10 of our extremely popular classes. If you haven’t had a chance to see one of these in person, come in and play. They are amazing! No more tower, the computer is built into the monitor. A power cord and maybe a printer cable is all you see. (or pick up a new wireless printer and get rid of that one too)

And now for the specifications:
The first deal is a 27″ iMac with the fast 3.06Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of ram memory and 1TB (1000GBs!) hard drive.
Was $1,968 – Sale $1,688

The second one is a REALLY fast one. 27″ iMac with the new Intel i5 quad core. 4 processors, Intel Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading. If you need to know what that meant, just call or stop by. We can explain it in English. (or Geek-Speak if you prefer) It also has 4GB of ram and a 1TB hard drive.
Was $2,168 – Sale $1,888

Both come with all the standard iMac stuff. Mac OS X – Snow Leopard, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WebCam, iLife, SuperDrive, Magic Mouse, Keyboard…..Plus 3 years on site warranty!

Limited to stock on hand, so hurry in and save on a great new iMac.

Pre-Order New iPod’s and Apple TV

September 1st, 2010

WOW – The all new iPod line was launched today. New iPod shuffle gets it’s click wheel buttons back in addition to voice-over. The iPod shuffle has 2gb of storage and sells for $49. The new iPod nano is amazing. Multi-touch screen, 2″x2″ 8gb-$149, 16gb-$179. The new iPod touch with the same high-res screen as the iPhone 4, video cam… 8gb-$229, 32gb-$299, 64gb-$399. And the streaming Apple TV for only $99. Way to much to list in this space.

Check our blog or call for details.

Mac. To the power of 12.

August 9th, 2010

Mac Pro 12 core workstation Introducing the new Mac Pro. Now with up to 12 cores of processing power.

The new Mac Pro is the fastest, most powerful Mac ever. Its new Intel Xeon processors increase performance up to 1.5x,1 and advanced graphics processors deliver high-performance graphics. It can even be configured with up to 12 processor cores.2 You can add up to 32GB of memory, four PCI Express expansion cards, and up to 8TB of hard drive storage.3 And the Mac Pro includes built-in Wi-Fi and the Magic Mouse.

1 Testing conducted by Apple in July 2010 using preproduction Mac Pro 12-core 2.93GHz units and shipping Mac Pro 8-core 2.93GHz units, all configured with 6GB of RAM. Maxwell test file: sculpture.mxs (www.benchwell.com). Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac Pro.
2 Available as a configurable option from The MacPac.
3 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

• Quad-Core or 6-Core Intel Xeon processor configurable up to 3.33GHz1
• Two Quad-Core or 6-Core Intel Xeon processors configurable up to 2.93GHz1
• ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics with two Mini DisplayPort and one dual-link DVI outputs
• Up to 8TB2 of internal storage with up to four Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drives
• Up to 2TB2 of internal storage with up to four 512GB solid-state drives1
• Four full-length PCI Express 2.0 expansion slots
• Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad and wireless Magic Mouse
• Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Mac Pro RAID Card1

1 Available as a configurable option from The MacPac.
2 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

Accessories
24-inch LED Cinema Display
Show off your work with a 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display. It connects to the Mac Pro using the Mini DisplayPort. And its astonishing 1920-by-1200 resolution, built-in camera and speakers, and easy connectivity add up to an amazing viewing experience.
Apple Magic Mouse
Magic Mouse is the world’s first Multi-Touch mouse. Click anywhere, scroll in any direction, and swipe through images on its smooth, seamless top shell. It works wirelessly using Bluetooth, so you don’t have to worry about cables or adapters cluttering your workspace.
Apple Wireless Keyboard
The completely cable-free Apple Wireless Keyboard uses Bluetooth technology to connect with your Mac. So you’re free to move the keyboard just about anywhere within range and wirelessly type away. And its slim, compact design takes up little space on your desk.
Apple Magic Trackpad
Magic Trackpad is the first Multi-Touch trackpad designed to work with your Mac desktop computer, and it supports a full set of gestures. Click, scroll, swipe, and rotate to control what’s onscreen. Use it along with your mouse or as an alternative to one.
AirPort Extreme Base Station
The sleek, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station is the perfect wireless access point for home, school, or small business. It offers fast, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi access for Mac computers, PCs, and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV.*
*Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort Extreme.
Time Capsule
Back up a lifetime’s worth of memories with Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X. It’s also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with simultaneous dual-band support.* Choose from 1TB and 2TB models.**
*Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with Time Capsule.
**1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.

Apple Battery Charger
The Apple Battery Charger comes with a high-performance, power-efficient charger and six ready-to-use AA NiMH batteries that are exceptional at holding a charge and last for up to 10 years.
MobileMe
MobileMe is the service from Apple that keeps your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and PC in perfect sync—no docking required. MobileMe stores your mail, contacts, and calendar information in the cloud and uses push technology to keep everything in sync across all your devices.*
*MobileMe is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual subscription fee and Internet access required. Terms of service apply.

New Mac mini – Media center?

August 6th, 2010

Mac mini media centerThe new Mac mini is a very cool little computer. Carved from a single billet of aluminum, it is super strong, light, tiny, powerful and really inexpensive. Starting at $699 this is the least expensive Mac you can buy. If you already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse, (that’s right just disconnect that old PC and plug this in instead) you’re good to go. OR, if you have always wanted to see your Mac on the big screen, you can plug this mini-beast directly into your HDTV! Finally, a Mac with a built-in HDMI port, a video card that supports HDTV resolutions and a new System Preference that that lets you use a little “slider” to fit your TV perfectly. No more fiddling with resolutions and overscan and frequency settings. Just plug it in, slide the slider till the screen is full and you’ve got a full blown, Mac based media center. iTunes movies, DVDs, HULU – in glorious HD. Now add a wireless keyboard and mouse, or if you’re like me have the MacBook in your lap while watching TV, just turn on screen sharing and run the mini with keyboard already in front of you!

Base model: $699
•2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
•2GB of memory
•NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics
•320GB Serial ATA hard drive1
•8x-speed SuperDrive
•HDMI and Mini DisplayPort output
•HDMI to DVI Adapter
•SD card slot, four USB 2.0 ports, and one FireWire 800 port
•Gigabit Ethernet
•Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi2 and Bluetooth 2.1

Add options:
•add 2GB ram, 4GB total – $85
•upgrade processor to 2.66ghz – $150
•upgrade harddrive to 500GB – $100
•AppleCare 3yr support/warranty – $149
•Apple wireless keyboard – $69
•Apple wireless Magic Mouse – $69
•Apple TimeCapsule WiFi+backup – $299

Trackpad for your desktop Mac?

July 29th, 2010

If you use a new MacBook, or an iPhone/iPad/touch, you know how cool the new touch gestures are. Now you can add a trackpad to your iMac or Mac Pro. The new, wireless, Apple Magic Trackpad is designed to fit perfectly with the Apple wireless keyboard. Multi touch technology lets you click, scroll (360 degrees), pinch, flip, navigate your Mac like no mouse ever could. The entire surface of Magic Trackpad is one large button, so you can click and double-click anywhere. Magic Trackpad also supports a full set of gestures, including two-finger scrolling, pinching to zoom, rotating with your fingertips, three-finger swiping, and activating Exposé or switching between applications with four fingers. My order is in! $69

Super Efficient Battery Charger – Apple? – $29

July 28th, 2010

When I first looked at this new Apple product, I wondered why Apple would build and sell something as mundane as a battery charger. When I mentioned it to our service manager, Patrick told me to take a closer look and showed me why. This little device is over 10 times more efficient than the average charger. When the batteries are full, it goes into a sleep mode that only consumes 30 milliwatts. (average charger is 310mw) Then consider that the NIMH (Nickel Metal Hydride ) batteries have a life of up to 10 years. With 2 AA’s for your keyboard and 2 for your mouse (plus 2 spares ready and waiting) this little charger will keep a bushel basket of batteries out of the landfill! Plus, keep a little more green in your pocket.

Apple Battery Charger – $29
comes with charger, wall plug and 6 NiMH AA batteries.