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iPhone 4S now available in 20 new countries

December 16, 2011

The new iPhone is now available in: Bahrain, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. 

For many in these countries, the issue is the price of the phones. According to figures collected by MacRumors.com the costs of the phone are considerably higher than the prices in the United States. 

In Brazil the cost is above $1400 for the base 16GB. The price even goes as high as 1845$ on the top-tier 64 GB phone. In the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia, the prices start around $700 and go up to $900 depending on location. 

SellYourMac.com has iPhone 4, 3GS, and unlocked 3G phones available now in our Ebay Store at great prices! There are over 40 different phones available now and more are added every day. If you have any questions about specific products don't hesitate to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

The next Apple MacBook Pro will use Apple's Retina Display technology

December 15, 2011

The next Apple MacBook Pro is rumored to have an incredible 2880 X 1800 resolution display

According to rumors gathered by the online website Digitimes.com,  the next model in Apple's MacBook Pro line will integrate the Apple Retina Display present on the iPhone 4 and 4S and iPad2.   Current MacBook Pro models only have resolution from 1280X800  (13-in) to 1920X1080 (17-inch). The change is rumored to take place by the 2012 model, which is believed to be released sometime in Q2 2012. 

iPhone Tip: Mark Messages on your iPhone as Unread

December 14, 2011

If you've ever seen a message come in on your iPhone but decided not to click it so that you can check it later on your computer, this tip is for you.

After you've read a message, the blue unread dot next to the message goes away, however there is a way to mark the message as unread. Once you've found the message you want to unread, click on "Edit". Select the message by clicking on it and click the "Mark" button on the bottom right of the screen. From here, a menu will popup with the choice to either flag the message or unread it. Click "Unread".

The blue dot signifying an unread message should pop up, and the message will show up as unread on all your devices!

If you are interested in selling your used iPhone, we offer the best pricing here at SellYourMac.com.

Where can you get the most cash back for your used Apple iPhones, iPads, and Macs?

November 10, 2011

Channel 3 WKYC on Thursday, November 10, 2011 ran a segment called "Ways 2 Save" about how to cash in your used iPhones, iPods, and other Apple products.  This news station found that SellYourMac offers the best prices on Apple products, beating Gazelle and other competitors!

Get a quote on your used Apple products here.

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Which Apple iPhone 4S should you choose? AT&T vs. Verizon vs. Sprint

October 19, 2011

The Apple iPhone 4S is a worthwhile upgrade, so cash in your used iPhones here.

Why should you get the new 4S?

√ much better 8MP camera

√ 1080P HD video

√ incredible graphics and speed

√ Siri Assistant, voice control, and dictation

With three options for service with the new 4S, which carrier should you choose?

If you are stuck with one carrier because of a family plan or due to early termination fees, then you may not have a choice, but there are different coverage, pricing, and data options that can make choosing your carrier a tough decision.

We dug through all the information to help you come to the best informed decision.  We hope compiling all the information and comparisons in one plan will help you!

First, check out the speed test across all carriers.

Sprint

Pros:

Sprint offers unlimited data and the lowest price for a price plan with unlimited minutes & text and 2MB+ data at $110 a month.  If you don't want to worry about going over your data plan this may be right for you.

Cons:

 Data travels over CDMA network and will be lower than AT&T's HSPA+ network.  No simultaneous voice and data due to CDMA limitiations.  Mobile hotspot costs another $30 a month.

AT&T

Pros:

AT&T's HSPA+ network supports 14.4 mbps downloads making it the fastest of all carriers (actual speeds may very).  You can use voice and data similtaneously, so you can navigate using GPS while talking on the phone! AT&T offer the cheapest overal plan at $55 if you use 450 or fewer minutes and don't use text. 

Cons:

Data costs more than other carriers when you go over 2GB.  Coverage and customer satisfaction not as good as Verizon.

Verizon

Pros:

Verizon offers the best coverage in most areas.  Verizon has the cheapest plan at $75 for moderate data users who need 2GB or less data, use 450 or fewer minutes, and send 250 or fewer texts a month.  According to surveys, Verizon has the highest customer satifaction and highest call quality.  They also have the widest selection of data plans from 2GB to 12GB.

Cons:

Data speeds on Verizon's CDMA network may be slower than AT&T's HSPS+ network. No simultaneous voice and data due to CDMA limitiations.

Data Usage

To help you figure out how much data you use we put together this info, but by no means is it exact so always check on your actual data usage!

A 200 megabyte data plan equals about:

√ 1,000 Web pages

√ 300 photo downloads

√ 50 songs

√ 11 YouTube videos

or

√ about an hour of Netflix videos

A 2 gigabyte data plan equals about:

√ 13,000 Web pages

√ 4,000 photos

√ 600 songs

√ 130 YouTube videos

or

√ about 9 hours of Netflix viewing.

Here is a breakdown of all the plans:

Final Conclusions

√ If you want the fastest speed choose AT&T

√ If you want to surf the web, email, or use GPS while talking then choose AT&T

√ If you want unlimited data choose Sprint

√ If you want the best overall coverage and call clarity choose Verizon

Cover the cost of your iPhone 4S by cashing in your used iPhones to SellYourMac.com.  Click here for your instant quote!

Looking to make the switch to a new Mac, but don't have money?

February 21, 2011

Have you been waiting to sell your used Apple Computer?

Have you been looking to make the switch to a new Mac, but don't have all the funds to cover the costs?

We are a reputable company to help you with all your Mac needs.  We understand that new Macs are expensive and the average person doesn't have time to deal with selling their used Mac.  Our guarantee is to make the process of selling your Mac 100% hassle-free.  We provide a free quote, free prepaid shipping label, and send you a check or PayPal payment once your item is received and tested.

A lot of people turn to eBay or Craigslist to sell their used Macbook, iMac, Mac Pro, etc.  These options require lots more time, fees (if using eBay), and the chance of getting scammed is high.  You can trust our business as we are BBB Accredited with an A+ rating, click here to see.   

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If you want to read more about our company, we have been featured in articles by MacWorld, TUAW, iPhone Life, and TiPb, all in the past month!

Macworld says: "You could offset the cost of a new device by selling your old one to SellYourMac.com."  Click here to read the rest of the article.

TUAW says: "Consider selling your current model to help offset the dollars flying from you wallet.  SellYourMac is a good resource."  Click here to read the rest of the article.

iPhone Life says: "They offer an even higher price of $350 (16GB) to $410 (32GB).  This could cover any early termination fee (and then some) from AT&T.  These are some nice guys whom I've met at several tradeshows."  Click here to read the rest of the article.

TiPb says: "SellYourMac.com offers a similar service to Gazelle by letting you send in your old iPhone for payment with little to no hassle involved.  Users can receive payment via Paypal and SellYourMac.com even says they give higher quotes than competing services like Gazelle."  Click here to read the rest of the article.

As you can see we are highly accredited in the online world!  It is SAFE to sell us your Mac or iPhone, so choose SellYourMac to get cash on your used Apple Computer!  Click here to get your FREE quote!

Cash in Your Apple Devices Now

December 09, 2010

Now is an excellent time to get cash back for your used Apple computers and iPhones!  SellYourMac.com is offering to purchase your Apple devices now, so you can have extra cash for the holiday season.  Sell your mac or get a free price quote by clicking here.

This time of year is both fun and stressful.  You are busy with holiday parties, shopping, traveling, and work.  Let us take a little stress off your holiday spending and provide you with cash.  Avoid eBay and use SellYourMac.com for a hassle-free transaction from a trusted seller.  Click here to see our A+ Accreditation from the Better Business Bureau.  We are always buying Macbooks, Macbook Pros, Mac Pros, iPhones, iPads, iPods, and anything else Apple!  We look forward to meeting and helping more customers like you.  

If you are local to Cincinnati, feel free to stop by our offices located directly across from GE off of I-75 exit 14.  Click here for a map and directions.  You can call us at 513-965-1144 to arrange an appointment.

Work Out While You Work

December 03, 2010

With a full day at work it is often hard for people to find time to work out.  Some people are able to work out before work, as the Google cyclists do on a regular basis.  The group of Googlers, known as, "SF2G," bikes 42 miles to work.  Click here to read more about the Google cyclists.

Brian from SellYourMac.com takes a different approach.  I asked the question, "Why not workout while I work?"  I found the answer to this question by purchasing a treadmill desk called the "Trek Desk" as seen here.  The Trek Desk is not supportive enough for a Mac Pro and monitor, so a hydraulic desk was necessary to station behind the Trek Desk.  The last piece of equipment was a treadmill purchased at Costco.com, and now the setup was complete!  Now I had a fully functional work/workout station he has dubbed as the "iTreadmill."

Not only does the iTreadmill provide an excellent way to burn calories on the job, it also helps to keep focus.  I find while my feet are moving it is harder to get distracted.  This setup may not be for everyone, but for strictly computer work it is a breeze.  Walking at 1.5mph, I can type without errors.  Writing is another story, as it is difficult to write legibly while walking. 

Walking an average of 5-6 miles a day, I am staying fit on the job.  If you work all day at a computer, I highly recommends the iTreadmill setup!  Submit a quote to sell your Mac here and I will respond right away without even breaking a sweat.

P.S.  For all your Mac geeks who want to know more about the Mac setup in the photo, I am running a 2010 Mac Pro 2.4Ghz 8 Core with 20GB RAM and SSD.  The LCD in the photo is a 42" Toshiba LCD TV and there has been a 2nd Apple 27" LED display added since the photo was taken. 

Updated SellYourMac Pricing

December 02, 2010

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November 29, 2010

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