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Flyers are to generate a conversation 

so we can identify your needs and a solution that fits your budget and intended use. It’s not a grocery flyer. At times we will have some specific deals that are attractive like the 13” Retina and the iPad Pro featured but every person has different requirements. We retain our first client from 32 years ago as we meet his changing needs over time for both his pro work and his family needs. The flyer serves to let you know of new things, things to watch out for, and sometimes specific deals. Primarily they are a start to a conversation…..by email, please…not by phone. 

SEND FRIENDS…we rely entirely on your referrals. This flyer may look similar to the last one but there is a lot of new info and details provided.

Take your time to read it and send it on where appropriate. MacDoc is client based…..we have our first client from 32 years ago …we fit the solution to the clients needs over time and offer fair trades.

Features. Travel light this summer with these 9.7 iPads. Very sharp prices iPad Pro 9.7 128 Wifi  $799 with Applecare to Feb 2019. Very sharp screens – astonishing 2048-by-1536 resolution at 264 dpi The amazing productivity announcements in iOS 11 enhance these dramatically.

Just arrived..very pleased with this deal ….13” Retina  MacBook Pro 8 gig 256 flash $990!!  Stunning screen, can drive dual monitors and drives can be upgraded to 1 TB Flash. Limited numbers we suggest a deposit

 

Arrived – new open box 2016 MacBook Pro 13” 8 gig 240 non- touchbar …superb pricing. We like this model for value and stunning display. Same weight as an Air but work of difference in screen and drive speed. $1890 with extended Applecare.

The pocket book Mac….mid -2013 11” Air 1.4 i5  8 gig 128 …insane battery life $699! These are Haswell processors and will drive a big screen.  They are a delight…just 2.4 lb yet 1366×768 resolution …better than the 2012 MacBook Pro. Right RAM, right price, right feature set. http://www.anandtech.com/show/7180/apple-macbook-air-11-2013-review

 

Oh wow …6,1 big gun for less money  – one only  6 core 16 256-with Dell 4k Monitor $2990. This is an excellent choice for ProTools or Graphics users needing power and screen provides enormous Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 resolution: Over 8 million pixels with four times the resolution of Full HD, plus wide color coverage at 99% sRGB

Just in – new sealed 2017 15-inch MacBook Pro Space Grey Touch Bar and Touch ID 2.9GHz quad-core 7th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory 512GB SSD storage Radeon Pro 560 with 4GB memory Four Thunderbolt 3 ports with extended Applecare …special pricing $3690

In stock – new sealed 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro Space Grey Touch Bar and Touch ID 2.9GHz quad-core 7th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory 1TB SSD storage Radeon Pro 460 with 4GB memory Four Thunderbolt 3 ports …special pricing $3690  •••  arriving 2 TB version

There are lots of Thunderbolt 3.0 peripherals coming in 2017 including a 6 bay Thunderbay Bolt 3.0 check them out https://www.owcdigital.com/nab2017

2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro now in stock and on sale. 13″ and 15” and the screens are a knockout ! We’re sold on them and have lower prices on remaining 2016 stock 

One only – such a brilliant performer  …new 13” 2016 8 gig 240 flash with our demo LG UltraFine and extended AppleCare $2590

With a single cable to the monitor that also charges the MacBook Pro this is a most elegant solution for the professional that appreciates

Pro-level color and an incredible 2560 x 1440 companion screen and light weight to travel. 

For even more workspace and the monitor I use Dell 4k – even lower price

Available bundles on the 4k LG with 13” and 15” 2016 models. Save big

There is a big time wow factor in these new MacBook Pros – happy to trade you up. 

One Only: Bundle a 2016 MacBook Pro 15” 2.7 i7 Quad 16 gigs of RAM RPro455 2GB with extended Applecare and a Dell color accurate 4k monitor for $3880

 

 

Hands on commentary on the 13” and 15”  USB-C Retina MacBook Pro we have in stock.  Thunderbolt 3 docks have arrived.

Despite the high price and compatbility issues the 2016/17 MacBook Pros sure deliver in two areas…..drive speeds are off the charts in Black Magic Speed test….2-3 GB per second. The real treat is the improved screen. Doing side by side with my previous generation Retina….the new one is brighter with better colour and real “pop” comparable to that of the 5k iMac.

1/2 a lb lighter, ….really a treat for photography. Downsides…pricey, USB-C only …..There are no other ports – we have the dongles tho and the fantastic OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock.
All monitors except the exceptional USB-C only LG 4k and 5k screens will require adapters.
Two USB-C native monitors to choosed from but at 500 nits the LG screens are spectacular with very accurate colour.  However there are adapters to HDMi and VGA – lots of support periperipherals are coming. 

If screen quality, drive responsiveness and to some degree weight are priorities…then by all means have a serious look.

The 2016s are eye candy in a number of ways. We are VERY impressed with the 13” entry level Retina – value for money is exceptional and they are very capable of light pro work. Big time step up from an Air which they will replace in terms of screen and drive speeds/

 

The 15” screen is spectacular with bright vivid colours…500 nits puts it on a par with the 5k iMac!.The 2015 Retina laptop screen was no slouch at 303 nits…the 2016/17 screen alone is worth the price of entry.

I found the larger trackpad a bit hard to get used to. I don’t use gestures etc so much is lost on me. The OLED bar is sensitive and easy to get used to. The backlit keys are a whole level up in looks and easy to adapt to. It is lighter than the 2015 tho 13” 2016 felt very light – almost like an Air.

The USB-C 15”  is a work of art .. Just looks and feels Pro. Gone is the backlit Apple logo. As with the 13” the drive speeds are insane. Battery long lasting if if smaller and charges really fast. Last but not least…the sound quality and fullness is incredible. Pop Netflix to full screen and get lost in the image clarity and sound field. Welcome to the future.

We consider the 5k iMac and Retina MacBook Pros are the best Macs EVER! 

We are in our 32nd year of working with the Canadian Mac community and can say that from experience.

 

BREAKTHROUGH PRICE 3.3 gHz 5k iMacs – even lower price – last call

16 gigs with 2 TB Fusion drive $2330. Factory refurb. SImply the best deal we’ve seen in a long time. 

5 year machine for many users. Astonishing value…limited number Includes Apple Keyboard and Magic Mouse. 100s have been sold already.

Special Pro user deal 32 gigs of RAM and Applecare to Feb 2020. $2660

We’ve found thes Quad i5 3.3s to hang in very well against earlier i7s. Great for ProTools and of course graphic and photo users.

We have three well priced 5k iMacs i7 quads – excellent prices

Can’t quite swing the 5k…hot price on the 21.5 4k just in  

High prices tho has led to a rush on 2014s and 2015s  MacBook Pros- we have a very few left at excellent prices some with remaining Applecare

 2015 15” Retinas  with Apple warranty …there will be no more – various models ….a very few with dual video cards.

r15″ MBP (M 2015)

2.8 i7 Quad

4.0GHz Turbo

Retina

16 Gig 1600MHz

1 TB Flash

And a 2014 version sealed also with dual cards.

15″ MBP (M 2014)

2.8 i7 Quad

3.7GHz Turbo

16 Gig 1600MHz

1 TB Flash

GT 750M 2GB

Hot deals on i7 Quads with 240 and 480 SSD ….1 and 2 TB SSDs and dual drives available. Consider the value

Good stock on the popular 2012 15” 2.3 i7 Quad version – Save nearly $2000 over a similarly equipped 15” 2016 Retina and this is open architecture. Can have dual drives, has FW 800, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt plus optical drive. Audio pro favorites. Extremely rare 15” 2.6 i7 Quad Open architecture. Immense power perfect for audio with dual drives and up to 16 gigs of RAM …in stock but not for long 1 left.

15″ MBP (M 2012)

2.3 i7 Quad

3.3GHz Turbo

Glossy

8 GB 16000MHz

480 SSD $1390

GT 650M 512MB

Geekbench 3 (64):

11545  2.3 i7 quad w 480 ssd $1390  90% of the power 1/3rd the price!!

Geekbench 3 (64):

13299 2.6 I7 quad current w 512 $3239

Still want a Quad i7 and on a budget…the sleeper machine of the bunch – crazy TurboBoost.  In stock …the sleeper of the 15” i7s … this performs extremely well for audio purposes...incredible turbo boost to 2.9Ghz $990and now with 240 SSD. 

15″ MBP (E 2011)

2.0 i7 Quad

2.9GHz Turbo

Glossy

8 gig 1600MHz

240 SSD $990

HD 6490M 256MB

Airs mature.

Finally we have a variety 2015s starting $990 some later models with drives up to 1 TB at astonishing prices. With i7 processors and fast flash drives, the Airs are very suitable for light Pro work. Starting at $890 For the budget minded …Airs have the same screen resolution as earlier 15” 1440×900 so are ideal for school and admin work. They can all drive external monitors and the drives can be upgraded as high as 1 TB.. 

Feature just $770 while supplies last – one at $690

13″ MacBook Air (M 2012)

1.8 i5 Dual

8GB 1600MHz

128 Apple

Intel 4000 1GB

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Our fav 2012 13″ MacBook Pro, off lease with USB 3.0 are back in stock at lower prices. These just dropped off the Apple new site at $1349 last October.starting $850 with warranty.

Specials. 8 gigs of RAM and 1 TB drive $990•  or 4 gigs 240 SSD $990 These are suitable for light Pro work especially in audio and are very upgradeable. Includes optical drive. Backlit keyboard.

Just in 4 gig 120 SSD $899 …

 

In stock 2.9 i7 version ….wicked good deal on the i7 version of these popular machines.  13” MacBook Pro 2.9 i7 8 gig 480 with DVD $1290 These tough and versatile machines can handle 16 gigs of RAM and dual drives…..starting $1150 with 8 gigs 1 TB 7200 drive ….ideal DJ machine or light media creation.  Astonishing Turboboost to 3.6 gHz.

On a budget?, 13” Unibody starting $390  …earlier models but still fine for use and very expandable to 16 gigs of RAM and any drive you like…with 4 gigs 120 SSD. $490  and of course we have some other models of Mac portables in between.

 

Also back in stock …20”iMacs for $390

 

Desktops – iMac and 5,1 Mac Pro ..pro and advanced home user

Absolutely off the wall..performance times 2….new models of this incredible performer and lower prices

iMac 21.5 3.1 i7 Quad  Turbo boost to 3.9 gHz  AND hyperthreading for 8 processing threads Dual Thunderbolt USB 3.0 and discrete video maxxed RAM 16 gig 

21.5″ iMac Aluminum 2013

3.1 i7 Quad

3.9mhz Turbo

16 gig 1600MHz

480 SSD

GT750 1 GB     $1590

This 2013 performs within a hair of the 2013 MacPro Quad 6,1!!! Truly amazing value for money. Arriving midweek. These fly out the door so suggest a deposit.

 

Geekbench 3 (64):  Imac 3.1 2013 14159

MacPro 3.7 current  14426

Perfect even for Pro audio or almost anything else and many prefer dual smaller monitors and that is so easy with this model.

far and away the most horsepower for the money of anything around. with 8 processing threads that’s a lot of ooomph. Lower price too. This will run two additional monitors up to 27” each as well.

 

This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit “Fourth Generation” Intel Mobile Core i7 “Haswell” (4770S) processor with quad cores (four independent processor cores on a single silicon chip, each with one thread). Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache and all processor cores share a single 8 MB level 3 cache. It also supports Turbo Boost 2.0 (up to 3.9 GHz) — which “automatically boosts the processor speed based on workload” (so if an application is only using one of the four cores it will automatically increase the speed of the core in use and turn off the unused cores) — and “Hyper Threading” — which allows the system to recognize eight total “cores” or “threads” (four real and four virtual).

 

Need even more oomph and a bigger screen – Other RAM and drive configurations available   – rare model

Geekbench 3 (64):  Imac 3.5 2013 14673

27″ iMac Aluminum (L 2013)

3.5 i7 Quad

16 gig 1600MHz

1TB 7200

GTX 775M 2GB

Hot category – huge power– upper end MacPro 12 core 5,1 loaded and the prices have dropped on both the 3.33 Hex core with 12 processing threads and TurboBoost to 3.6 gHz. The crazy powerful 12 core  ( 24 processing threads ) now under $3k well configured. Upgrades from your existing 5,1 machines in stock.

Popular MacPro 3.33 hex core ( 12 processing threads) 12 gig RAM 120 SSD boot 2 TB enterprise level media drive with new color accurate Dell Ultrasharp 16:10 monitor. $1990

Here is why they are popular – 90 % of the processing speed of a current twelve core 2.7 starting 1/3 the price!!

Already have a 4,1 or 5,1 MacPro tower??? Talk to us about processor, ram and drive upgrades as well as video cards. For heavy lifting we have in stock MacPro 5,1 3.33 12 core ….most powerful of all the Macs short of the current 6,1 12 core that costs way way more money.Take your so-so 5,1 8 core to big dog 3.33 12 core for under $1k!  Choice of video cards, RAM and drive to meet your needs. Blistering fast Acelsior cards and cost effective GTX video cards offering outstanding performance. We are seeing most ProTool 12 users adopting the 12 core 5,1. Talk to us as our advice will change depending on your future goals,

Audio deal ….our pick audio and graphics use….MacPro 3.33 Hex Core  Turbo Boost to 3.6 gHz 12 processing threads 12 gigs RAM 120 SSD 2 TB media drive – this week only. $1890  •  12 core 3.33 5,1 in stock as well more suitable for Protools use by advanced users. Some trades welcome

Moving to Apollo Thunderbolt as an interface?…will trade your current MacPro 5,1 to a dual Thunderbolt solution, desktop or laptop very cost effectively.

Back in stock – popular 27″ 3.4 i7 Quad 27″ iMac….very configurable open architecture with 16 gig 480 SSD $1390 BIG PRICE DROP .Other configs up to 32 gigs of RAM available. With dual Thunderbolt and very upgradeable RAM and drives this the most cost effective entry for Apollo Thunderbolt users and ideal for graphics power users. Flexible OS as well.  These are exceptionally powerful machines for the money.

20”iMacs for $390  finally back in stock $490 with SSD

27” i7 quad  iMacs start at $880 and can act as HD media centre as the built in sound systems are quite good. They can also function as additional monitors. Talk us about a strategy to extend the use of these durable machines and why they offer such superb value. 2 left

For the home user and admin in business ….open architecture 21.5 i5 iMacs offer flexible machines with higher RAM capacity and more flexible drives configurations ( and better drives ) than the thin models.

2011 21.5 2.5 i5 Quad iMacs starting $690– these are terrific flexible machines that are fully upgradeable and have Thunderbolt and can play movies at full HD quality.  These are very suitable for admin and light Pro work both graphics and in particular audio as they are Quad processors and can be easily upgraded to a variety of drive and RAM configurations unlike the current sealed machines. Starting $790 with SSD

Enamoured of thin?….we have a few of the 2012-2013 models and can put SSDs in them to offset the slow drive that comes stock

OWC Stockist  MacDoc has had a long relationship with OWC …one of the fastest growing tech companies with superb products for Mac users. Why they’ve been around almost as long as us! 😀 Our prices for their gear are generally at par when the exchange rate and shipping are factored in. Sometimes we’re cheaper!! Products we do not stock will be available within a week and we offer local warranty for OWC products and in some cases immediate replacement. They have far more products available than we stock but we can get them in quickly. New exciting products continue to roll out.  OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock with a Best of CES Spotlight Award is in stock. The much needed USB-C dock is coming soon and we have a number of UB-C peripherals in stock. .

There are lots of Thunderbolt 3.0 peripherals coming in 2017 including a 6 bay Thunderbay Bolt 3.0 check them out https://www.owcdigital.com/nab2017

For ALL OWC orders…please quote the part number from the OWC site…our prices will be at par taking exchange into account and we have many popular products in stock – drive and RAM in particular. We can also handle warranty in a very timely way. You can contact staff directly at parts@macdoc.com for OWC orders.

New from OWC….long awaited drive upgrades for later model Airs and Retina laptops right up to 2015 models. Larger 2 TB SSD drives for all non-Retina laptops, iMacs and MacPro 5,1 towers.  2TB SSD on a Accelsior E card $970. Big time good for audio pros. Newer Tech high performance batteries available for newer models as well. Let us do a make over for you.  Also coming shortly a slick way of getting flash speed externally on the Retina iMacs. Stay tuned on that. Up to to 2 TB.  We are offering drive upgrades on thin panel iMacs nowl

 

Upgrades…. RAM prices are well down as are SSD and flash drive upgrades. Never a better time to get new life from your current Mac. Even processor upgrades for 4,1 and 5,1 MacPros offer superb value for money. We can add SSDs to any iMac Aluminum even Fusion drives to some.

     Two drive bays for 2.5″ or 3.5″ drives, Internal Power with Independent power switches, USB 3.0 Connectivity. Mac and PC compatible. Thunderbolt version available

We continue to stock in depth OWC RAM and SSD solutions along with Thunderbay and Qx2 solutions and NewerTech batteries. Stay tuned for the next decade. The ultra slim MacBook with come of age with OWCs new dock.

 

Got an older MacPro? Brilliant product from OWC…Accelsior S with speeds to 550 mps – for previous generation MacPros ….480 for $325 • 1 TB for $525  2 TB available.

Thunderbolt space OWC is out with a series of cost effective Thunderbolt Drives up to 40 TB and 7-800 mps read write in a compact case. Others starting at $629 for 4 TB complete with Thunderbolt cables. The dual bay includes USB 3.0.
16 and 20 TB Qx2 eSATA/USB 3.0 in stock as well. Very high speed Tbolt solutions available to extend your workspace and speed.

Just announced the Thunderbay Mini with up to 40 TB of SSD space in a tiny footprint !!!

We are seeing sustained speeds of 7-800+ MBps in both read and right from the OWC 4 bay Thunderbay. RAID 0. Under $1k for 8 TB at 7-800 mps both directions and all OWC Thunderbolt solutions include Thunderbolt cables. Available with high speed storage to 24 TB in a single case.  Special pricing on 24 TB RAID 5 with Enterprise drives $2139.

We have up to 1 TB flash based external which are expandable both for more space and PCi cards. In stock, Helios and Accelsior products from OWC. Helios lets you use your existing PCI cards with the new MacPros – 800 megs per second or more. Quick and portable USB 3.0 and TBolt bus powered 1 TB SSD. 

Our OWC prices are at par with the US site when currency is taken into account. We stock a large variety and if not in stock can have the next week.

Video Pros will want to explore the storage networking solution OWC Jupiter solutions offer. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/storage/Enterprise/jupiter/callisto/

NewerTech …an OWC company supplies batteries for nearly all Mac Portables…more powerful than the OEM they replace plus a variety of docks.

Special projects …monthly maintenance..mixed PC environments

Peter Gugeler who has been with us over a decade offers a wide range of consultative services. peter@macdoc.com

Yes we RENT MACS
Call us for competitive rates on short or near term rentals right up to full production suites. Ask about our innovative “guaranteed buy back” program for intermediate term situations.
Your Mac in for service?? We have special rates and quick response to emergencies.
Travelling? -We rent portables right up to full production MacBook Pros. We have lease to own options to help with your cashflow and of course we ‘

Schools

We are EXTREMELY competitive on volume orders of monitors and educational software etc on all platforms. See what we can do – contact us with a quote to beat. You’ll be pleased. Mac trades accepted.

Storage and backup
There are simply waaaay too many drive and storage options these days……talk to us  Email parts@macdoc.com 

Backup with ease…Backup is critical.
For as little as $77 including the hard drive you can have totally safe backup!! . The backups are easy and as frequent as you wish and if something goes wrong on the main drive you can immediately boot into the backup. What are you waiting for??
We’ve rescued way too many “almost disasters” in the last few months where drive component failures or directory failures have put important data at risk. Storage is so cheap right now there is simply no reason not to have backup and preferably removable backup

Drive recovery. Despite our years of warning sometimes drives fail at awkward moments. We get most of these drives back at a reasonable price. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING YOURSELF.

CAUTION: We are seeing too many drives failing in 2-3 year old portables. Please backup daily, we highly recommend having your drive scanned for bad blocks. We’ll do it for free with the purchase of any backup drive. Talk to us. Replacing the internal drive with larger, cooler running long warranty drives is worth doing as well.

WATER DAMAGE? call us  immediately day or night.  PULL THE POWER. DO NOT TRY AND RESTART. PULL BATTERY IF YOU CAN. Open it partially and flip it upside down and let it rest like this. CALL US 905-608-8588

Speed tip Slow web lately? try this – paste into the DNS Servers window in your Network Setup
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

Machine stock shifts quickly

As always – these are examples and do not substitute for proper advice. We will craft a deal specifically for your professional or family use.

Who we are
Supporting the Canadian Mac community since 1985!
We’re now into MacDoc’s 31st year supporting the Canadian Mac Community and that mostly enjoyable occupation has been a central feature for the latter part of my 6 decades.
Had coffee with my very first client from back then – still buying Macs from his favorite source and swapping family life tales.

Thanks to all for their support over the years ..send friends! 

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