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About MacConsultants

Since 1992, (wow, now 15 years!) we have been a leading MacSolutions provider to individuals, businesses, and government agencies. Unlike many other companies which just "sell the box," we add value with personalized, expert Mac Consulting, Sales and Services. We are a longstanding and experienced authorized Apple Value Added Reseller Partner (VAR) and Apple Service Facilitator. 

• Our Markets: individuals, business: (small, medium, large) and government agencies. Generally, Mac Users everywhere.
  
  

• Our Solutions: general business, graphics design, publishing, digital imaging & video, networking (including Xserve, RAID, wireless, streaming audio, etc.), multimedia (including Web) and mobile computing.
  
  

• We are different... Why? because we have been supporters of the Mac platform, and we provide the winning combination of expertise, personalized service, along with the widest selection of MacProducts available almost anywhere... You receive what you want, where you want and depending on availability, when you want it! A no-brainer. We also perform onsite Mac services in the Bay Area, Ca.
  
  

•  We do not operate expensive walk-in retail stores, or huge mail-order call centers, which raises your costs alot, so we pass the savings of our operating efficiencies on to you, with lower prices on most MacProducts!  We sell thousands of 3rd party Mac Products, with a much bigger selection, than the Apple Stores, both online and retail.
   

• No Phony Sales Gimmicks
  
  You've seen these promotions at other online Mac sites to entice you to buy a Mac:
  "buy a Mac (at the high retail price) and we will include a "free" memory upgrade and/or some other "free" item, such as a (cheap) printer." Have you read the small print below them?
  Here is the real story behind these "free" promotions:
  -for "free memory upgrades, they charge you $40 per Mac, to install a cheap, generic memory, which you should skip paying, by simply installing it yourself (clear & easy instructions are in your manual). In addition, if their memory is bad you have to sometimes return the whole machine back to them! Also, these promotions are a hassle, and in our opinion  deceptive, because you end up paying upfront for these so-called "free" products, then you have to download one of their "rebate" forms, (hopefully fill-it out so it is acceptable to them), and then submit it to them, (or call them). Either way, you have to wait for them to give you your money back! Hopefully, you do, but how long will it take? Of course you will probably end up calling them, to check and see if they sent it out... (this, is on top of having to pay them $40 for a memory installation, which you can do yourself). You can avoid these "free" sales gimmick promotions by purchasing your new Mac(s) from MacConsultants Online. We just simply, give you better prices up front,and you get the MacSolution you really need, (like the right printer), plus, there are no forms, calls, and waiting for yor money back! It is simply a much better Mac purchasing experience. In addition, if you require pre-purchasing advice, just Contact Us and talk to one of our Mac experts- it is always free!
  
  We only offer authorized sales promotions/rebates from manufacturer's such as Apple, Epson...

   

• Our experienced and trained MacConsultants utilize the latest real-time information systems, so you receive the current sales and service information, allowing you to make the best purchasing decision, every time! Compare our Mac expertise versus local/regional retail Mac-only stores, consultants, large systems integrators, electronic "superstores", office supply warehouses, mail-order, the Internet, etc., and you will find we know our stuff, and strive to help you put together the best combination of MacProducts for your needs and budget. In addition, we do it more efficiently, because you do not have to go out somewhere, wait around for questionable assistance, and probably of it pay higher prices. Instead, just Contact Us and we will get your order going the same day!
   

• Your wallet: it is easy, just compare our pricing on many products, versus other authorized (not 'gray market') sources, including: the Apple Store, local/regional retail Mac-only stores, consultants, large systems integrators, electronic "superstores", office supply warehouses, mail-order, the Internet. YOU WILL SEE THE DIFFERENCE. You will not receive a better overall value! Also, we save you time, (we fast ship direct, or come to you onsite), and on top of it- receive free ground shipping on all single orders over $1600!  When it all adds up- you get the proper MacSolution at the right price...
  
  

• We sell only brand-new MacProducts with the manufacturer's warranty... never used, opened, returned or refurbished. We also sell official authorized extended warranties for many MacProducts, such as AppleCare from Apple, not any of our own.

• We have become one of Apple's largest  Build-to-Order (BTO) sales agents for customized Apple Systems. You can order thru our exclusive MC-BTO program and save $$ over the Apple Store! (excludes educational). (Due to Apple restricting their dealers from selling their products over the internet, please Contact Us to inquire about and/or order Apple Branded products).
   

• Excellent National Sourcing Capabilities of thousands of MacProducts with fast 'Direct to Your Door' delivery via major carriers, such as: UPS, FedEx, from our national warehouse system.
  With our personalized tracking service you are  never in the dark" about product availability or order status...
   

• Fast & Friendly expert sales, service and support responses to your inquiries via e-mail, phone and/or fax...
   

• Local & expert onsite MacServices for Home & Business...
  (Bay Area, Ca. only)
   

• National Fee-based Telephone Support
   

• Multiple Payment Options: Visa/MC, Amex, Discover Card, pre-approved Checks, pre-approved Company Purchase Orders.* and PayPal. Apple Business Leasing is also available for qualified business customers. (conserve your captital by leasing the latest MacProducts for your growing business needs- affordable, monthly payment)
  

• Please Note- as of August 2007, we have moved the MacConsultants Online store to our other company website, www.systemsdirect.com, which also includes thousands third party mac products as well as PC and other high tech products, delivering a comprehensive selection for your personal and business solution needs. Since all macs are now Intel based they can take advantage of many 3rd party products we sell. Please visit www.systemsdirect.com to search for the product specs and availability and to create your account. Due to Apple Reseller Sales Policies,  we are unable to offer Apple branded products for online ordering, so please Contact Us to order Apple branded products, which we sometimes sell you below Apple's prices, particularly Apple Pro products like: Xserve, RAID, Mac Pro and Mac Book Pro, as well as Apple Build- to-Order. If you go through us for you Apple Pro products, we can save you money. Also, due to Apple Reseller Sales Policies, we do not sell the iPhone or any Apple iPod models. However, we sell many 3rd party accessories for the iPhone and iPods. To find those products, please visit: www.systemsdirect.com
   

• A Note about "Grey Marketers"
  there are many unauthorized sources for Apple and other MacProducts, including "grey marketers," that appear to be Apple Authorized and legitimate, but are not. They are on the internet, and have outlets in your community. What this means to you is that, if you purchase from one of these "grey marketers," you cannot obtain authorized service on your Apple product from any Apple Authorized Service Provider worldwide using their invoice. Also, you will not be able to obtain in warranty Apple Tech Support from Apple if you experience problems. These are only some of the problems you may experience after the sale, when you purchase Apple products from unauthorized sources. Therefore, we advise, it is in your best interests to purchase your Apple products from an authorized Apple affiliate, such as MacConsultants. We meet Apple's and other manufacturer's high standards to represent and sell their products.
  
  Thank You for visiting- we look forward to assisting you with your mac needs soon...

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