Picture of the Month - May 2007 - WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to Kerry Keddy on winning the first Picture of the Month Contest.
The photo was taken at the corner of highway #3 and highway #329 at East River.




Regards,
Ben

New Business Cheque Laws

Dear Business Owners:

As you may be aware, all business cheques should conform to the new Canadian Payments Association's cheque standards by June 30, 2007 in preparation for the new image-based clearing process.

Law offices that use PCLaw must upgrade to Version 8 in order to be compliant. Please contact me if you need any assistance in ensuring compliance to the new standards.

Regards,
Ben

Nerds in the News

Another happy client testimonial, posted on our client's blog.

Here

Regards,
Ben

Polar Nerd Dip 2007

What else is a guy to do on a balmy 12 degree celcius Mother's day in Chester? Go for a swim? How'd you guess!

Quote Request Form - Details

Hello Visitors,

As you probably have noticed I've added a convenient quote request form to the webpage that is accessible anytime you access the site.

I accept quotes for services from anybody, anywhere in the world. I can deliver hardware and software anywhere in Canada and the U.S.A. So, just because you're not in Nova Scotia, don't think I can't help :).

You can submit a quote request for service, hardware or software using the form. No fields are mandatory, so only enter the relevant information.

You can access the quote request form by:
a) Click the "submit a quote request" link in the header of this site
b) Click the "submit a quote request" link on the right hand menu bar under Links

I recommend bookmarking/adding to favourites for easy access.

All quote requests will receive a response within 24 hours (but if you know me, it'll be more like 2 to 4 hours ;) ).

Any recommendations and suggestions are welcome.

Cheers,
Ben

Quote Request Form

Brought to you by your local Nerd: Ben Wiper (Phone: nine-eight-zero-zero-nine-eight-nine)

Please note that NO FIELDS ARE MANDATORY. Only fill in what you want.

Your Name:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Hardware Request Details :

Software Request Details :

Service Request Details : <br />

Nerds Across Nova Scotia

Hello everyone,

The Nova Scotia Nerds have put together a map showing where we're located in the province. You can check out the map by clicking this link:

Nova Scotia Nerds Map

Or, view it Google Earth by clicking this link and opening the file with google earth.

Google Earth Nova Scotia Nerd Map

Be sure to choose "Open" with Google Earth when prompted, or save the .kml file and click it on your home computer to open it in google earth. If you don't have Google Earth, you can download it for free here

The map link has also been placed permanently as a link on the right hand links column.


Cheers,
Ben

640x480 3x zoom Web Cam Special

Hello everyone,

I've got a special on Kinstone KS1218A PC Camera's for the rest of this month.

You can check it out in full details here.

Price: $18.99+tax

What people are saying about me...

All I can say is WOW! Here's a recent survey submitted about me. This is what makes being a nerd so rewarding (Okay, getting paid is nice too!).

Did we happen to please you with our service? If so, how?
Not sure where to begin!

1. Absolute professionalism... notified by phone if even running a few minutes late

2. Listened carefully to every detail of my 'confusion'

3. Found a perfectly customized solution for me

4. Directed me somewhere else when his help wasn't my best option and even offered to be (and acted as) my "Nerdspeak Interpreter" with that other service.

5. Had an amazing memory for even the smallest of details

6. Followed up with me after his service was done to make sure I was finding the help I wanted, etc.

7. Was a pleasure to work with and spoke very well about the advantages, 'philosophy', etc. of Nerds on Site. His own drive and determination to make Nerds on Site a success literally 'shone' through. Made me want to support that success however I can and I have already recommended Nerds on! Site to others.

8. I'm probably still missing good stuff... but you get the idea!

HABA Spring Expo

As was mentioned earlier, Nerds On Site attended the HABA Spring Expo this past Saturday. Here are some photos from the event.

Transcend USB Flash Drive Sale

Hello,

For the remainder of May, I am offering a promotional sale on Transcend branded USB Flash Drives. Prices are as follows:

1GB USB2.0 Flash Drive: $29.00+tax
2GB USB2.0 Flash Drive: $49.00+tax
4GB USB2.0 Flash Drive: $66.00+tax
8GB USB2.0 Flash Drive: $119.00+tax
16GB USB2.0 Flash Drive: $219.00+tax

Picture of the Month - May 2007

Hello Everyone,

This month I'm starting a monthly promotion called "Picture of the Month" (very innovative and creative name, right!).

Every month I will post a new picture from somewhere in Halifax and Lunenburg Counties. If you think you know where the picture was taken, send me an email at ben.wiper@nerdsonsite.com with your guess. If you are the 1st correct responder, you will receive a 10% discount coupon, applicable to a future service call of your choice.

Without further adieu, here's our first picture of month:



Click here to submit your guess. You do not need an exact address, but the street name/highway number and city or town name are recommended to avoid confusion.

Regards,
Ben

Notice for MacBook (Pro) Owners

Apple has recently discovered that some batteries used in its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks may have battery performance issues. Apple is offering a software update that is designed to improve battery performance.

The battery update is available immediately via Software Update or downloadable on the Apple website.

Note: The factors causing the performance issues do not present a safety risk. You may continue to use your current battery.

This battery update should be run on all MacBook and MacBook Pro computers and extra batteries that were purchased between February 2006 and April 2007.

If, after you have installed the battery update, your battery has any of the symptoms listed below, please make a reservation to bring your computer with its battery to your local Apple Retail Store, or contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), or call your local Apple Support Contact Center. If Apple or an AASP determines that your battery is eligible for replacement, you will receive a new battery, free of charge, even if your MacBook or MacBook Pro is out of warranty.

For MacBook and MacBook Pro systems with Intel Core Duo processors, this program extends repair coverage on the battery for up to two years from the date of purchase of the computer.

Identifying an affected battery

Affected batteries will have one or more of the following symptoms:



Battery is not recognized causing an â?oXâ? to appear in the battery icon in the Finder menu bar.

Battery will not charge when computer is plugged into AC power.

Battery exhibits low charge capacity/runtime when using a fully charged battery with a battery cycle count (as shown in System Profiler) of less than 300.

Battery pack is visibly deformed.


Note: If your MacBook or MacBook Pro battery does not have any of the symptoms noted above, your battery does not need to be replaced.


Next Steps

To participate in this worldwide program, your MacBook or MacBook Pro battery must show the symptoms noted above. If it does, please make a reservation to bring your computer and battery to your local Apple Retail Store, or contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), or call your local Apple Support Contact Center. The U.S. support number is 1-800-275-2273. If you are located outside the U.S., please see Apple's international contact list for your local Apple Technical Support phone number. An Apple technical support representative or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) will determine if the battery is eligible for replacement, free of charge. Customers are responsible for transportation costs to eligible AASPs and retail stores.

If a replacement battery is sent to you via airmail, it is important that you return the older battery to Apple so that it can be properly recycled.

This program extends repair coverage on the battery for up to two years from the date of purchase of the computer for Intel Core Duo-based MacBook and MacBook Pro computers. Apple will continue to evaluate the battery update program and will provide further extensions as needed. Apple also reserves the right to modify the program if other solutions that address the battery performance issues become available.

Nerds On Site Announces: Hi Tech Boater Package

Hi Everyone,

I'm pleased to announce the new turnkey solution for the hi tech boater. The package is priced between $3500-$4900, which can be lease financed at between $80 and $160/month over 3 years.

This package includes:
Weatherproof and Shockproof Laptop
Software to enable you to view weatherfaxes on your laptop
Chart software to allow you to see where you are on the water
GPS Receiver
Customized cable to hook up your laptop to your VHF Radio (to meet the requirement to have the digital distress signal GPS transmit abilities)
* optional email over SSB HF Radio

To view a promotional flyer, click Here.

Check it out!

Regards,
Ben

Nerds On Site at HABA Spring Expo

Valued Clients,

Just a brief note today to let you know that Nerds On Site will have a booth at the HABA Spring Expo at the Hubbards Barn this Saturday (May 5th) from 10-4PM. There will be activities and food for the whole family, as well as over 30 booths.

Come on out and see all 4 Nova Scotia Nerds and drop your business card in our bucket for your chance to win a cool technology door prize from nerds on site!

I will also be launching my new all-in-one solution for boaters, "Hi Tech Boaters Package". Get a weatherproof and shockproof laptop, WeatherFAX, charts, gps, digital distress signaling, and SSB Email all in one package! More details to follow on my website and at local marine supply and service companies!

Have a great weekend!
Ben