- New iMac Announced!
- Educators Invited
- LEOPARD TRAINING IS HERE!
- Apple Certification Exams now at FirstTech
- Big News for Something Small
- The FirstTech Podcast for the rest of us.
- FirstTech's Small Business Guide
- FirstTech Is In The News!
- Promethean Learning Solution
- FirstTech Awarded for Service Excellence
- FirstTech is an Adobe Authorized Academic Reseller
- FirstTech named Authorized FileMaker Trainer
New iMac Announced!
On Monday April 28 Apple introduced an updated version of its highly acclaimed iMac. These latest versions feature the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and the most powerful graphics ever available in an iMac, making them faster than ever before.
Read More to read Apple's press release. The new models will be available at FirstTech on Wednesday, April 30.
The ultimate recycle...FirstTech takes trades so ask about trading in your older Mac.
FirstTech also has a few of the newly discontinued iMacs at great prices. If the faster speed of the new models is not a concern, now could be a great time to save on one of these newly discontinued iMacs.
Educators Invited
Educators,
Please join us Thursday, May 8th and gain insight from experienced educators who will help you make your classrooms more active and engaging. Experience hands on, this new generation of student assessment devices, participate in a Q&A forum and enjoy peer conversations during lunch.
For more information the day's agenda...
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Please register for this event here
LEOPARD TRAINING IS HERE!
Apple Certified Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard Training Now at FirstTech!
If your organization has made the upgrade or is making the upgrade to Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, don't go another day without knowing how to support it. FirstTech, your Apple Authorized Training Center, is now offering Mac OS X v10.5 Support Essentials and Mac OS X v10.5 Server Essentials courses.
Please visit our website at www.firsttech.com/training for complete course schedule and course outlines.
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Apple Certification Exams now at FirstTech
FirstTech is happy to announce that we are an official Apple Certification Exam Testing Center. Now, regardless of where you took your training, you can easily and conveniently take your exam from us.
- Even better, customers who have attended an Apple Certified Training class from FirstTech within the last 90 days will receive a $50 discount on their Apple Certification Exam.
Exams are $150 per certification.
Scheduled testing dates are:
January 7, 21
February 4, 18
March 3, 17
April 7, 21
Please pre-register for exams by calling 612.374.8600.
FirstTech is a member of Certified Training Alliance (CTA)
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Big News for Something Small
The popular 1GB Shuffle is now only $49. This great new low price opens the ultra small, ultra light Shuffle up to many new uses.
Also, now available, the new 2GB iPod Shuffle will let you wear up to 500 songs on your sleeve or your lapel or your belt for only $69.
The FirstTech Podcast for the rest of us.
FirstTech is the sponsor for a new technology Podcast: Rooftop Tech.
Rooftop Tech brings you the latest Apple related technology news and events along with a few laughs. Recorded from high on top the First Tech Tower. Most recent edition released Tuesday March 12, 2008.
First Tech can also help you create and publish your own Podcasts. It's easier than you think!
We are interested in your thoughts about our Podcasts, so tell us what you think. Drop us a note and tell us what you and what you don't, what you would like to hear more of and what you would like to hear less of. Please contact us to give us your thoughts on how to make our podcasts even better.
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FirstTech's Small Business Guide
Whether you are starting a new business or upgrading an existing system for your small business, the Small Business Guide will help you see some of the options available. You'll find testimonials fro business people on their reasons for choosing the Mac and how they use it. We also feature some of the hardware and software that will help you be productive.
Stop in to pick one up or download it as a pdf here.
FirstTech Is In The News!
The Minneapolis Star Tribune recently ran a feature article on FirstTech and our 30th anniversary with Apple. The article titled "Loyal to the Core" appeared on the Business Section front page.
View the article on-line here.
Promethean Learning Solution
"Imagine a classroom where a student no longer walks up to a blackboard to write out a math problem but, instead, uses an electronic tablet to write on the board without even leaving their seat."
Promethean's Collaborative Classroom system has been developed to help teachers engage learners and improve understanding. FirstTech is pleased to be the exclusive reseller of Promethean Collaborative Classroom products in Minnesota.
The Promethean Collaborative Classroom consists of ACTIVboard interactive whiteboard, ACTIVote student response system, ACTIVslate wireless slate and ACTIVtablet lesson preparation tool.
- NEW!
EXPERIENCE THE PROMETHEAN DIFFERENCE!
Click here to view a great new showcase of very short videos featuring teachers showing the ways the Promethean systems are being used in their classrooms. You will be enlightened.
For more information or arrange for a demonstration please call John at: 612-374-8074
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FirstTech Awarded for Service Excellence
Apple recognized FirstTech with a National Service Excellence award. This award recognizes FirstTech's service organization for providing service excellence and being in Apple's top tier of service providers across the coumtry.
- Over the years FirstTech's experience, knowledge and dedication have helped us provide you with exceptional repair service in the Minneapolis, St Paul, metro area. We are the largest most experienced Apple Macintosh repair facility in the region providing both on-site and carry-in service for your Mac. Our service is fast and reliable.
FirstTech Service: 612-374-8050 or drop off at 2640 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
FirstTech is an Adobe Authorized Academic Reseller
FirstTech is authorized to sell Adobe Academic software products at special prices to qualifying educational institutions, teachers and students.
To expedite your Academic order or find out if you qualify, please contact Terry at 612-374-8016 or email Terry at tnoonan@firsttech.com.
FirstTech named Authorized FileMaker Trainer
FirstTech is one of only 13 companies in the country providing certification-level training using FileMaker's Professional Training Foundation Series III (PTFS III). From first-time users to developers preparing to take the certification exam, FirstTech can prepare you to master the power of FileMaker Pro.
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