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OWC looks forward to “Customer Service Week” 2011!

Monday, October 3rd, 2011 | Author: OWC Robert

If you recall, last year we introduced our readers to Customer Service Week.

This year, Other World Computing, Inc. plans to celebrate once again!
Our theme this year is “Commitment you can count on.”

As always, we are planning an exciting week of recognition and celebration for our entire staff.

  • Breakfast will be served for all on Monday and will include bagels, cookies, danishes, muffins and juice.
  • A surprise treat will be handed out on Tuesday.
  • On another day, donuts and cupcakes for all!
  • The customer service team will be provided with opportunities for representatives to win fabulous prizes by playing poker during the week. A card is received for each good deed or above and beyond moment. Best hands win!
  • Additionally, a trivia day will also allow the team to win fun stuff.

At OWC, we believe that our customers and the way that we support them differentiates us from the competition. We are proud to say that customer satisfaction, support and care are pivotal to our success. So, in that respect, everyone at OWC works in some form of “customer service:” from the staff on the phones, emails, and live chats who help with orders and support; to the folks in our warehouse who make sure the product is built and shipped in a timely fashion; to the Development and Marketing teams who help create and promote the products people want; all the way to the leadership and example set by Larry, our founder and CEO, who places the customer at the top of our organization chart.

So, in closing, when calling, e-mailing, or live-chatting from October 3 through October 7, please don’t forget to wish your OWC representative a happy Customer Service Week. We’re doing it for you!

Sometimes, it pays to be helpful.

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 | Author: OWC Chris S.

On a Saturday a couple of weekends ago, we got an email from a customer trying to find out if they could go from the stock 4GB on the Mid 2009 iMacs to 12GB. Like we would with any customer inquiry, we answered quickly that same weekend day (yes, those iMacs support 12.0 GB configurations) and he not only wound up purchasing from us, but also offered us a little tech help too.

You see, the customer in question happened to be from the WordPress Help Center – folks who support the software the OWC Blog runs on. As it turned out, there were some simple improvements we could make and continue to make so the OWC blog can offer you the best experience. Thanks to his helpful advice, we’re all good to go ready to bring you more info, insights, and the occasional entertainment.

While we’d be among the first to say “doing the right thing” has it own rewards, sometimes you get to experience a little instant karma as a benefit. Not only did we get a new customer, we’re able to continue our mission of serving you in the highest manner possible.

Category: OWC Difference

New video shows how bad Tech Support can be when it’s not OWC.

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 | Author: OWC Chris S. and OWC Michael

In case you missed it, yesterday was the latest episode of “The Other World” by Krishna M. Sadasivam of PC Weenies.

While Krishna has a great take on how good our tech support and customer service is, it’s really brought into sharp relief when you realize how it stacks up against “the other guys.”

Check out the video below to see just how bad it could be, and rest assured that you won’t be getting that kind of service from us!

Note: We have noticed that the video’s audio goes out of sync on the YouTube version. To see it without this annoying glitch, please check out the version on our Web site.
Category: OWC Difference

Changing the Face of (Mac) Gaming

Friday, March 12th, 2010 | Author: OWC Nick

Good news, everyone! Gaming is about to make a surge back to the Mac! “How’s that?” I hear some of you asking, fearful only bad news can follow that line. Well, the answer lies in the helping hands of Valve and its online service, Steam.

The Press Release from Monday confirmed what had been rumored for the past week in gaming circles; Valve will be natively supporting Macs — not emulating! — alongside Windows with all of its own game releases from here on out. Most notable of which will be a simultaneous Mac and Windows release of Portal 2 this holiday season.

If you’re wondering why Steam should be considered a big deal, then you should know that it is the most successful digital distribution system in PC gaming — estimated to be about 70% of the digital distribution games market according to research completed by Stardock.

OK, so Macs will be getting a few more quality games, is that all? Not by a long shot. Here’s the better news, from Jason Holtman, Director of Business Development at Valve, “…we have added a new feature, called Steam Play, which allows customers who purchase the product for the Mac or Windows to play on the other platform free of charge. For example, Steam Play, in combination with the Steam Cloud, allows a gamer playing on their work PC to go home and pick up playing the same game at the same point on their home Mac. We expect most developers and publishers to take advantage of Steam Play.”

Furthermore: “…Mac and Windows players will be part of the same multiplayer universe, sharing servers, lobbies, and so forth. We fully support a heterogeneous mix of servers and clients.” Article Continues…

The Golden Rules of Upgrading – Tips from the OWC Technical Support Team

Monday, July 6th, 2009 | Author: OWC Duane

Upgrading your machine is a great way to bring out the best in it and allow it to do what you need it to accomplish. Over the years, there have been some common problems that keep popping up. Though most of you probably know them already, it sometimes slips by the wayside in eager anticipation of getting all those benefits the upgrades will bring.

To help avoid the most common problems, here is a compiled list of reminders that we like to call “The Golden Rules of Upgrading.” We’ve broken it into two parts: things to consider before buying your upgrades and things to consider after you have received the new goodies and are ready to put them to use.

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Category: Tech Tips