Today we began carrying 750GB Internal hard drives for the Macbook Pro Unibody models. (The drives also work with the 17″ Macbook Pro with silver keys.) This drive will not work with other models as it has a taller form factor.
Today we unveiled a whole new interface for our repair videos and take apart guides. Our main goal with this overhaul was to provide an overall better user experience when using our free mac repair guides.
The first place we started was with navigation. We wanted to be able for our customers to be able to access all of our videos and guides with as few clicks as possible. What we did was to completely scrap our old drop down selection system in favor of a device type category navigation. Now, all you have to do is click on your device type, click on the model type, and click on the video you would like to view.
Below is a screenshot of the new interface.
Our next goal was to make the actual video interface more interactive and more intuitive. Before, we were using the standard YouTube Player to distribute our video guides. Now, we’ve written our own distribution system.
In the main real estate on the video guide page, you’ll have the video you’ve selected. On the right hand side you’ll see all the other videos which make up the manual you are watching.When a video ends, it will automatically begin playback of the next video and show you what video is currently playing.
Below the player you’ll find a user star rating system that you can use to rate the particular video you are watching, and below that you’ll find a comments section that will allow you to comment or ask questions on the video you are watching.
Some guides have both videos and pdf manuals, and you’ll be able to access the PDF manual from this same interface.
Below you’ll see a screenshot of the new video interface page.
We’ve got a lot more planned for this new manual distribution interface. If you’ve got any comments on the interface or suggestions on ways to improve it, we’d love to hear your input.
The new iPod Nano with Camera is out, and what better way to celebrate than giving one away!
This week we’re giving away a Black 16GB iPod Nano with Camera. Retail value $179.00. Contest ends on September 11th at 12:00 P.M. CST.
How To Enter the Giveaway:
There are three ways to enter this week’s giveaway. You can enter multiple ways, and each individual can end up with up to 7 entries.
1.) Join us on Twitter (Click Here to visit our Twitter page) and Retweet the following message “RT @powerbookmedic is giving away the new iPod Nano: http://tiny.cc/o2aJK”
The retweet counts as 1 Entry. (You must still be a follower when the contest ends to be eligible.)
2.) Join us on Facebook and comment or interact with our wall. (Click Here to visit our Facebook Page.)
This counts as one entry. (You must still be a fan at the end of the contest to be eligible.)
3.) Write a blog post about us or the giveaway with a link back to our site and email the link for the post to twitter@powerbookmedic.com.
One blog post will count as 5 entries. Only one blog post per individual.The total number of entries possible per individual is 7. The contest is over on Friday September 11th at 12:00 PM CST.
Rules and Regulations
No purchase necessary
Must be 18 years or older to enter to be eligible to win the prize
Void where prohibited by law
PowerbookMedic reserves the right to refuse any submission for any reason
Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received
Winner will be listed on the website, twitter, and notified by email
Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash
Entries will be accepted through Friday September 11th at 12:00 P.M. CST.
Employees of PowerbookMedic, affiliates, and their families are not eligible to enter
All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply
Participating entrants agree that PowerbookMedic, its subsidiaries, participating sponsors, their affiliates, officers, directors, agents and their employees shall not be responsible for lost, misdirected, illegible or late entries
The iPodwillshipviaUPSGround for free unless the winner is located internationally. If the winner is located internationally, they will be responsible for the shipping charges.
PowerbookMedic is not responsible for any International shipping, duties, or taxes should the winner be located internationally.
By enrolling, contestants accept these rules and agree to be bound by the results of the prize drawings. All decisions made by PowerbookMedic are final
When you stay as busy as we do, sometimes things get put on the backburner. Today we’re releasing one such project; the iPod 4th Generation Teardown video…better late than never!
The video is embedded below, and is also available form the link below:
We’re always looking for ways to improve our customer experience, and for the last several months, we’ve been working on a feature to do just that.
For those of you who do not know, in addition to selling parts for self repair, we also have a full featured send-in repair service for Mac laptops, iPods, and desktops. Click here to go to our repair center home page.
Prior to today, we had two options for getting your machines to us:
1.) We’d ship you a box to send in your unit.
2.) You shipped your unit to us in your box.
Today we’re proud to announce an even easier way to send in your unit: UPS Store Drop Off. Now, with our integration with the UPS Store, all you have to do is take your Mac laptop and your work order from us to any UPS Store location. That’s it. They’ll box up your unit, send your unit to us, and charge our account for the shipping charges.
What’s the cost for this new service?
It’s Free for Ground shipping and $75 for overnight shipping, and yes that includes the return shipping cost.
As we’re just unrolling this new program, it is currently only available for Mac laptop repair. In the next few weeks we’ll open the program up to iPods and desktops as well.
To get a free quote for upgrading or repairing your Mac, click the link below:
