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Digital City offers a wide range of services. The Following is a base rate system for all of our services. All prices are subject to change without notice and may not be final. All hourly rates have a one (1) hour minimum. Some jobs require unique servicing and therefore will have a price different from that of other jobs and may vary from listed rates. Please contact us regarding specific estimates for your situation. Thank you.
 
 
Current Special Offers:
Attention College Students! We know that money is tight, so just for you, we offer a 25% discount on most of our services!
If you are having computer problems we can help! Give us a call today as this offer will only be around for a short while. Current and valid college ID required.
   
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Hardware | Software | Networking | Tutoring | Technical Support
Service Description
Current Rates*
On-site Diagnostic Fee / Troubleshooting with no other servicing $50.00 Flat Fee
*Emergency Service Visit* Any servicing after 8pm or any service with less than 12 hours notice. This fee is in addition to any other normal service fees. $100.00 Flat Fee
Travel Charge for any address outside of a more than 15 mile radius of our address $50.00 Flat Fee
Returned Check Fee $25.00 Flat Fee
Hardware
Computer Setup: setting up and configuring a new or old computer (i.e. A computer that was packed for moving) $50.00/hour
Correcting a hardware malfunction (i.e. disk stuck in drive, fan stopped spinning, mouse stuck, etc.) $55.00/hour
Internal/External Hard Drive installation (as either a new or secondary drive) $50.00/hour
Internal Hard Drive installation in a Raid configuration, as many drives as you needs, either IDE or SCSI (Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 0+1, Raid 5) $50.00/per drive
Internal/External CD-ROM/RW, DVD-ROM/RW, FDD, ZIP, TDD, JAZ, etc. Installations $40.00/hour
Installation of a Video Card, Audio Card, Input/Output Card, Game Card, Modem, USB Card, Fire wire (1394) Card, TV/FM Tuner Card, IDE/SCSI Controller, etc. $50.00/hour
Installation and configuration of a motherboard, does NOT including installation of peripheral cards, CPU, RAM, or drives $100.00/hour
Installation and configuration of a Central Processing Unit (CPU) including any cooling kits that are packaged with the CPU $75.00/hour
Memory Installation (SIMM, DIMM, DDR, RDRAM, RAMBUS) $25.00/per memory module
Computer Power Supply, includes connecting it to any existing internal components $40.00/hour
Hardware Transfer (Moving all internal components from one computer case to another) $150.00/hour
Peripheral Installation (Digital Camera, Scanner, Web cam, Printer, PDA, MP3 player, Joystick/Wheel/Pedals) $75.00/hour
Software
Operating System Installation (DOS; Windows 95, NT, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Pro, 2000 Server/Advanced Server, XP Home/Pro, Linux, OpenBSD) $50.00/hour
Software diagnosis of software problem (i.e. Windows errors, blue screens, etc.) $35.00/hour
The Digital Max (Windows Operating System Software Optimization) $35.00/hour
Removal of all spyware/malware/adware, if possible. Don't know what spyware is? Read about it here $45.00/hour
Software Application Installation / Uninstallation (Any Program On Any Application) *This rate may vary with complexity. $25.00/hour*
Virus Removal (eradication of virus, if possible, and/or infected files if they can not be cleansed of virus) $65.00/hour
System Restore (running System Restore provided by original computer manufacturer) Note: This process deletes all data, only used as a last measure to fix software problems. $40.00/hour
Driver Research and Installation (if you do not the disk(s) that came with a peripheral, such as a video card or an audio card, you will need this service to install the peripheral) $55.00/hour
Data Transfer (copying of some or all of the files from one computer (Hard Disc Drive) to another) $55.00/hour
Internet Service Provider Software Installation and Connection Setup (America Online, MSN, Earthlink, Compuserve, etc.) $35.00/hour
Networking
Installation and configuration of a: wired or wireless router, switch, or hub on an existing infrastructure. Includes configuration and testing of installed device(s). (Does NOT include software configuration or workstation configuration) $50.00/hour
Installation of a wireless network with or without a broadband connection on as many computers as the user wants. This includes setting up any necessary routers and file and/or print sharing. For setup with a broadband connection, one computer must already be set up on the broadband connection or additional fees may apply. We can not guarantee quality of signal due to interference by a buildings construction or other such signal dampening occurrences. (EMI, etc.) $130.00/hour
Installation of a wired network with or without a broadband connection on up to five (5) computers. This includes running all cabling and configuration of any file or printer sharing. This also includes installation and setup of any applicable routers, switches or hubs. For setup with a broadband connection, one computer must already be setup on the broadband connection or additional fees many apply. This service requires seven (7) business days advance notice. $175.00/hour
Diagnosis and repair of a network related issue. (i.e. network printer not responding, file-sharing not working, etc.) $75.00/hour
NIC (Network Interface Card/Ethernet/token ring/ARP card) Installation and software (driver) configuration $45.00/hour
Network configuration for a computer on a broadband connection. This includes configuration of up to four computers with Cable modem, DSL modem, or other broadband network and configuring the computer(s) to work with a router if you have one. This service includes configuration of file or print sharing. $110.00/per computer
Training
Training on a how to use a computer for first time users and basic tutoring. $45.00/hour
Training on specific applications. (Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Windows, etc.) $50.00/hour
Training on programming (HTML, JavaScript, BASIC, DOS programming) or tutoring on hardware or other advanced subjects. $55.00/hour
Technical Support
For Existing Clients
 
Two telephone technical support calls for an unlimited time FREE with every service we provide
Web site Tech Forum, Unlimited Use FREE
All telephone support calls after the first two free calls $35.00 per 1/2 hour with a 1/2 hour minimum
For New Clients
Telephone technical support $50.00 per 1/2 hour with a 1/2 hour minimum
Web site Tech Forum, Unlimited Use FREE

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125% Discount applies to all services except for all networking and technical support rates.

*Please note, we reserve the right to change rates at any time without notice.

Last Revision: 10/31/2009

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