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Affordable and
Personalized on-site Apple Support Services by Certified MAC Technicians
 We are certified APPLE Consultants who have years of hands-on MAC repair and networking experience. We regularly conduct component level repairs on iBooks and iMacs, as well as setups of cross-platform networks with multiple servers and storage solutions. In other words, we are not former web designers, but a team of trained technicians who you can trust to setup and administer your APPLE network, whether it is one MAC, or an entire production company.
When you work with us, you are guaranteed to receive clear answers, expert work, and professional follow-up support. You can count on us - lifelong MAC gurus - for friendly service seven days a week. We love Macs and you will love working with us.
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"Excellent - responsive. Recommended you . . Better then prior Apple consultants whom I used for years"
Don Shaw 310-822-2325
"Erick did an excellent job" Elena & Sam
Evenberg 310-453-4258
. . . [he] was prompt, knew exactly what he was doing - fixed the problem fast. He's terrific! Quick, painless, reasonable and polite.
Tara Aronson - Pasific Palisades See what more of our customers say at Clients & Testimonials.
Call 310-837-2525 for more information
or an appointment
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Personal Service, Professional Work
We stand by our work with an industry leading Service Warranty and Telephone Support.
Online forms:
MAC Quote Request,
Service Request,
General Inquiry See rates below
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Complete Apple Macintosh Consulting Services
Repairs - Trouble-shooting - Upgrades - Networking
Networking Services
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Apple Network Setup and Administration
- Server installation and maintenance
(MAC OS X & Apple share IP)
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Network Backup & Data Protection
- Network Relocation Services
- Wireless Airport installation
- Print Sharing
- Digital Asset Management
Hardware Support
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"Out of warranty" Apple® repair & Hardware Upgrades
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Upgrades and Reconfiguration of older Apple Systems
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Hardware support for all Apple Notebooks and desktops including PowerBooks (including G3's), iBooks, iMacs, G4's, the new G5, any PowerMac, Performas and old 680x0 Macs.
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Peripheral Trouble-Shooting - I.e. scanners, printers, cameras, Ipod
Software Support
- OS X Transition/Migration
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Operating System Upgrades (OS 9, OS X, OS X Server and Panther Upgrades)
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Messaging/E-mail trouble-shooting
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Internet Connection trouble-shooting
- Software Auditing & Licensing Compliance
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Voice Recognition Technology
- Mac-to-Mac and Mac-to-PC Conversions
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Software Support, Installation & trouble-shooting for all APPLE programs including but not limited to:
- Macromedia Products
- Quark Express
- Final Cut Pro/Express
- File Maker Pro
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Adobe Products
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Samba
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Virtual PC
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QuickTime
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Claris-Apple works
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Pro Tools
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Avid
Training Subjects 
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MAC operating systems
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E-mail and internet use
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Backing up and managing files
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Most Adobe & Microsoft programs like Illustrator, Photoshop, Office MAC
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Apple Xserve 1U Server
Designed to unleash the stability and power of the Unix-based Mac OS X. These systems offer phenomenal processing power, storage to 480GB per 1U, high-bandwidth I/O (Gigabit) and seamless
cross-platform connectivity.
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 Mac OS X Server, the UNIX-based server operating system that gives you a complete suite of standards-based network services. You can serve thousands of users — without spending thousands of additional dollars in licensing fees.* Whether you have Mac, Windows, UNIX or Linux clients — or a combination thereof — Mac OS X Server provides cross-platform support for native file sharing, as well as Apache web server and WebDAV server, POP and IMAP mail, ftp, QuickTime Streaming Server, DNS and DHCP — right out of the box. Windows, UNIX and Linux are not treated any differently, and will enjoy benefits that Mac users take for granted. |
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Erick James - Macintosh Consultant
Erick has been working with and repairing all types of Macintosh computers and peripherals for over twelve years. He has extensive experience with and can trouble-shoot MACs running any MAC OS. (
7.x, 8.x, 9.x and OSX and OSX Server). With years of office networking experience, including peer-to-peer projects and server/client installation, you can trust Erick for all of your MAC networking needs. Erick also has years of Windows experience and specializes in cross-platform networking. He is fluent with all Microsoft software for Macintosh as well as Filemaker Pro, Quicken, Quickbooks for Mac, Claris-Apple works, all "i" software from Mac ( iphoto, ical, isync, .mac, idvd, etc.) and Final Cut Pro. Erick's
Mac Tips.
"I was very happy with Erick's service, and he's just a great guy!"
Sandra Willard 310-253-9132
"Effecient and helpful. Great trustworthy service and opinions for the price. I'd refer Erick's expertise to someone with confidence." Michele Deune, West Hollywood
Masa Yamamoto (Lance) – Macintosh Consultant
Lance is a corporate-level MAC Engineer specializing in Server Administration, Cross-Platform PC/MAC Management and Disaster Recovery Strategies. Lance has extensive knowledge and expertise with Macintosh hardware and software: Apple SE to Power Mac G4, Macintosh, OS’s (7.0 – 10), Peripherals, Storage Devices, etc. He is also very proficient with Windows 3.x, 95, 98, NT Client/Server, Windows XP Client/Server, 2K Client/Server, etc.
"Competent cross-platform onsite technical support" David Tolson - Simply Digital, Santa Monica
"Great job, you're appreciated!" Paul Goldman, 05/27/04
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Erick or Lance will quickly repair, maintain and/or trouble-shoot your individual MAC or APPLE network based on the following rates:
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• On-site MAC Support*:
1 hour minimum
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$95.00
per hour
(7 days a week) |
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• Shop Service in Los Angeles:
No appointment necessary
Driving Instructions and office hours
1 hour min, $50 additional for "rush" or "while you wait" service.
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$85.00
per hour |
| Other Rates |
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• Emergency On-site Response*:
Technician On-site within 4 hours!
1 hour minimum
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$115.00
per hour |
• Scheduled Full Day:
Eight hours labor on workdays starting in the morning |
$600.00
per day ($75 p/h) |
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• Remote Support:
Telephone Support, Remote Trouble-Shooting &
Network Monitoring
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$15.00
per fifteen (15) minutes |
*If Friday is a holiday then the previous working day is used
*There is a $12 gas surcharge for on-site visits as of July 1, 2005.
(covers round trip).
For an appointment
call 310-837-2525
After Hours/Weekend Service
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Monday - Friday
10:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday
(Call 310-837-2525, follow the voice prompts on system and you can speak with a support representative immediately or leave a message.)
MAC Quote Request  
Laptop Repair Request
Service Request
We serve the greater Commerce area.
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