HomeRun Computers

Acer Aspire with Vista $750!

2008-11-22T08:42:00.000-08:00

Acer Aspire AS5315-2326 Notebook PCFor home computing, entertainment and communications, the Acer Aspire AS5315-2326 Notebook PC can fill the needs of everyone in the family. Plus, the stunning Acer Gemstone chassis in black and light gray is a handsome addition to any home. Other than a brilliant 15.4-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) LCD display with Acer’s exclusive CrystalBrite Technology, this 6.2-pound Acer Aspire AS5315-2326 Refurbished Notebook PC boasts a 2.0GHz Intel Celeron 550 processor, 1GB of DDR2 PC2-5300 memory, a 160GB hard drive, and a CD-RW/DVD optical drive. You’ll enjoy spectacular images when viewing movies, games, and photos, thanks to the integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 graphics engine. This mobile powerhouse features the Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic operating system. With 802.11 b/g WLAN, the Acer Aspire AS5315-2326 Notebook PC offers complete communications capabilities. More outstanding features include 56Kbs V.92 modem, 10/100 LAN, S-Video TV output, and three convenient USB 2.0 ports. Bring this notebook PC home with you and change the way you compute. This is a refurbished item, but in perfectly new condition and carries a full 12 month HomeRun Computer warranty.

HP Pavilion Notebook PC $1,150!

2008-11-22T08:29:00.000-08:00

The HP Pavilion Notebook PC is packed with the high performance components you’ll need for game-dominating performance, graphics-crunching speed, and multitasking capabilities that match your fast-paced life. Powered by an AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile TL-60 Processor running at 2.0GHz and a whopping 3GB of DDR2 memory, this is the notebook you’ve been waiting for. Onboard graphics are taken care of by a NVIDIA GeForce 7150M with up to 1071MB of video memory. That’s not all!

Wireless G connectivity gives you top speed data transfer even when you’re not wired into your network and a 250GB hard drive allows you to store all your music, movies, games and multimedia right at your fingertips. The 17-inch widescreen LCD monitor boasts an impressive 1440x900 pixel resolution. There’s bluetooth connectivity as well, for syncing your PC’s information with your handheld devices. Other goodies include a 5-in-1 media reader, FireWire port, Altec Lansing speakers for ultra-high fidelity audio, and integrated webcam, just to name a few. Check out the HP Pavilion Notebook PC! This is a refurbished item, but in perfectly new condition and carries a full 12 month HomeRun Computer warranty.

Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
3GB DDR2 RAM system memory
Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System
250GB Hard disk drive
5-in-1 media card slot reader
Dual Layer DVD RW with LightScribe
nVidia GeForce Go 7150M
Bluetooth, RJ-45 LAN, Wireless Networking
Firewire port
4 USB 2.0 ports

Sandisk Sansa C240 1GB MP3 Player

2008-11-22T06:15:00.000-08:00

Why Spend Hundreds on an iPod?

Everyone will love this music player...
and it's only: $39.99

The SanDisk Sansa c240 will play MP3, WMA, WAV, and protected WMA DRM (digital rights management) music files. Enjoy the album art on the compact color screen, along with track information via ID3 tag support. The Sansa c240 MP3 player has one gigabyte of built-in flash memory, which allows you to store up to 250 songs (16 hours of playback) in 128 kpbs MP3 format, or up to 500 songs (32 hours of playback) in 64 kbps WMA format. Additional capacity can be added via the microSD slot. It also supports subscription music stores, for easy purchase and downloading of new music to your player. Finally, you can adjust the sound to your preference using the digital equalizer's five presets: normal, rock, jazz, classic, pop, and one customizable user setting.

Tired of huge phone bills? Try MagicJack

2008-11-22T05:39:00.000-08:00

Stop in at HomeRun and see one today!

Try MagicJack for 30 days FREE! MagicJack is a small USB device that plugs into your computer and with a broadband/highspeed internet connection allows you to make all your local or long distance calls for free. I tried VOIP (voice over internet protocal) with Vonage for over a year. I was fairly well pleased, especially with the monthly bill of $35.

Oftentimes though the connection was less than desirable and finally I canceled the service.

Last April, just before a planned trip to visit my son, I saw an internet ad about a VOIP device called MagicJack. Since it offered a 30 day free trial I ordered it. It's a small USB device that easily fits into your pocket and works with any computer or laptop with highspeed internet access. You are assigned a phone number that remains yours and costs only $39.99 for the device and the first years service. Thereafter the annual cost for service is only $19.95!

I used it from California during my vacation and was amazed at how well it worked. Unfortunately, I got busy and forgot about it until last week. I hadn't used it in over six months and decided to try it again. And again it works like a charm. I ordered two more of them yesterday for Tracey and Dan/Alex. Instead of tying up our landlines I hope to make all or at least most of our outgoing calls using the MagicJack.

The only drawback is that there are no Iowa numbers available yet. So if you give you MagicJack phone number out, the caller will have to call long-distance to reach you. Unless they also get themselves a MagicJack.

Logitech mm32 Portable iPod Speakers

2008-11-22T05:31:00.000-08:00

iPod Portable Speakers: $39.99

Logitech's mm32 Portable Speakers are the perfect travel companion for your iPod or other MP3 player. These high-performance speakers utilize matching twin neodymium micro drivers for clear audio. A deluxe travel case holds your cables, AC adapter, and speakers neatly. The mm32 includes a unique cradle design that holds your iPod cables for charging and syncing. Speakers can be powered by either the included AC adapter or by four AA batteries. Ideal for - 3rd Generation iPod, iPod Mini, 4th Generation iPod, iPod Color, iPod Shuffle, 5th Generation iPod Video, iPod Nano (aluminum) System Requirements - Works with any portable audio player with a standard 1/8-inch (3.55mm) headphone jack

Logitech QuickCall USB VoIP Speakerphone

2008-11-22T05:27:00.001-08:00

USB Speakerphone: $29.99

Logitech QuickCall USB Speakerphone General Features: Black profile USB interface (built-in 6-ft. USB cable) Dual Microphone array One-touch call buttons RightSound Technology (high-performance speakers) Headset jack Microphone jack Yahoo and AOL Ready Speaker Output: Up to 30 feet in in a quiet room Up to 16 feet in an office One-Touch Buttons: Accept Hang up Mute.

Features:
- Advanced dual microphone array - Provides clear, high-quality audio; cancels out background noise yet picks up soft conversations.
- One-touch call buttons - For easy call management and volume control.
- RightSound technology - Eliminates "conference call" echoes for clear conversations.
Specifications:
- Built-in 6 ft. USB 1.1 connector cable
- Speaker output: Up to 10 meters away in a quiet room
- Up to 5 meters away in an office

Gateway Quad Core: $799!

2008-11-22T00:11:00.000-08:00

Features

Windows Vista Home Premium operating system with Service Pack 1
AMD Phenom 9500 64-bit Quad Core processor
- Operates at 2.2 GHz
- 2 MB shared L2 cache
- 2 MB shared L3 cache
- 3600 MHz system bus
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE chipset
3072 MB DDR2, 667 MHz, (PC2-5300) dual channel memory (two 1024 MB + two 512 MB modules)
500 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA II hard drive
18X DVD +/- RW super multi-format dual layer drive with LabelFlash
15-in-1 high speed digital media manager
Docking bay for optional Gateway 2.5-inch removable USB hard drive
Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
56K ITU V.92 ready fax/modem
Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE graphics
Elite multimedia keyboard
USB optical 2-button wheel mouse
Amplified, USB powered stereo speakers

Gateway Triple-Core Computer: $649!

2008-11-22T00:04:00.000-08:00

This Gateway GT5670 comes with an AMD Phenom X3 8400 Triple-Core Processor running at 2.1GHz, 2048KB of L3 cache, and 3600MHz bus. It also carries 3GB of PC5300 DDR2-667 dual channel memory, and a 320GB SATA II hard drive. Plus, a Dual-Layer DVD±RW burner with labelflash you can use to burn customized DVDs, play your favorite movies and create a personal library. The Phenom processor helps this Gateway desktop computer deliver incredible speed. Plus, this Gateway has NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE graphics and 7.1 channel High Definition sound, multimedia keyboard, scroll mouse, and stereo speakers. Have multimedia fun with Windows Vista Home Premium.

Internal 15-in-1 Media Card Reader
This incredibly accessible media reader provides lightning fast digital transfer for Compact Flash (CF) I, II, Micro Drive (MD), Smart Media Card (SMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Duo (MS Duo), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), Memory Stick PRO Duo (MS PRO Duo), Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure digital (MiniSD), Multimedia Card (MMC), RS Multimedia Card (RS-MMC) (need adapter), Multimedia Plus Card (MMC Plus), Multimedia Mobile Card (MMC Mobile), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Front USB and Audio Ports
Convenient front USB ports and audio ports. The USB ports can be used for flash drives and other USB devices. It also has one headphone/audio out jack and one MIC input/line in jack.

Labelflash DVD label burner
Labelflash allows you to burn monochrome, multi-gradated pictures and/or write titles on the label side of DVD discs that utilize the special writing dye developed by FUJIFILM Corporation through the use of a DVD writers with the Labelflash function.

Gateway Dual Core Computer: $549

2008-11-21T23:45:00.000-08:00

Features

Windows Vista Home Premium operating system
Intel Pentium dual-core processor E2140
- Each core operates at 1.60 GHz
- 1 MB shared L2 cache
- 800 MHz front side bus
Intel 945GC chipset
1024 MB DDR2, 667 MHz, (PC2-5300) dual channel memory (two 512 MB DIMMs)
250 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA II hard drive
DVD ±RW, 16X super multi-format dual layer drive
15-in-1 high speed digital media manager
Integrated Realtek 8100C 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
56K ITU V.92 ready fax/modem
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Premium multimedia keyboard
USB optical 3-button wheel mouse
Amplified, USB powered stereo speakers

Full one year hardware warranty, if it breaks, we'll fix or replace it! No worries, no problems.

Pre-Moving Inventory Sale

2008-11-21T04:27:00.000-08:00

On the Square in Williamsburg

Moving & Clearance Sale!

We’re moving to a new location. As a result we’re anxious to clear out as much inventory as possible before having to move it. Everything that is not brand new is on sale at huge savings! If you’ve ever thought about learning to build a computer yourself, this is the time to pick up parts & components at ridiculously cheap prices.

Computers: $50
LCD Flat panels: $50
CRT Monitors: $10
Printers: $10
Video cards: $ 3
Sound cards: $ 2
Memory sticks: $ 2
Floppy Drives: $ 3
USB cables: $ 5
CD-Rom drives: $ 3
Keyboards/Mice: $ 5

At these prices, we can’t warranty, service, repair, or take returns on anything sold. But you can get replacement parts, or even a good functional computer for learning, testing, email etc.
No phone calls please, stop in and see.

Williamsburg Store Only; Sale thru Saturday.
This is the last week, so don’t delay, stop in today!
Drive a little, Save a lot!

Work continues...

2008-11-20T14:00:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos of the construction work being done on our new store "On the Square" in Williamsburg...

Classroom area..
A new ceiling.
Larger windows for displays.
More electrical outlets to power the toys.
No more bright blue and purple!

Work is about a week behind schedule right now. I had hoped to be able to open the retail store the first of December, but it does not seem likely now.

This new location will not only be "On the Square" in Williamsburg, but have three times the display/retail area of our old store. In addition, the shop/service area is on the same floor connected by a double-door, no more having to run downstairs and all the way to the back... And reverse the trip when a customer needs me. Also the frontage on the square is a full 48 feet (two stores joined together), it'll be refaced completely and will undoubtedly be the best looking store in town. I'm excited and anxious to get it ready to open.
Also, just in case I didn't mention it before, the rent is $175/month less than what I've been paying! And after some hard negotiating, I talked the landlord into paying for all the improvements, electrical, painting, new ceiling etc.. that they hadn't planned on doing initially.

Windows twice the size now.

Front of building is coming down..

Two of the four windows are in.

Original frontage.

Larger windows going in.

Classroom area.

More electrical outlets.

Ceiling coming down.

New Home for HomeRun!

2008-10-25T13:24:00.000-07:00

First of November we take over the two stores on the southwest corner of the square, formerly "Jerry's Video & Arcade". Hoping to make the transition by December, but surely by the first of the year. Needs a lot of cleaning as well as construction both inside and out. Benches for the workshop, display counters for computers, i-Wireless/T-Mobile cellular, CommSpeed Wireless Internet and getting ride of four years accumulation of junk in the current store.

The whole front of the building is to be refaced with a sandstone colored facade, the pillars and overhang are going as well as that hideous purple and blue color scheme.

Here's a rough video of the store/shop location.

Moving!

2008-09-29T12:24:00.000-07:00

Yep, first of next year HomeRun Computers will be found on the west side of the square. We've just made arrangements to take over Jerry's Video Arcade's store. They are going out of business and will be closed the 15th of October, our new store will be a work in progress until January 1st, 2009 when we plan a grand "re-" opening in our new location.
Much more retail and service/repair room and best of all, it's all on one floor! The retail area is probably three times the area we now have and we are also going to be adding new services including an iWireless retail outlet. I am not looking forward to the move, its gonna be a lot of work, but I know the end result will be far better for us and all of our customers in the future.

CleanUp! Your Computer...

2008-09-21T05:34:00.000-07:00

Do you use the Internet? Does your computer appear to be running slower than when you first got it? Do you want to clean up your disk but don't know where to start? CleanUp! was designed for people like you.

Are you concerned about your privacy on the web? Are you concerned that others may be able to see what sites you've been visiting? Are you concerned about what personal information may be stored in cookies on your machine without your knowledge? CleanUp! was designed for people like you.

Before installing CleanUp!, please take the time to read the following:

HomeRun Computers is offering this tool free of charge in hopes of helping our clients' computers avoid costly service charges and problems. We are not the authors of this program, nor can we guarantee it's effectiveness or even that it won't cause problems in systems that are too far gone already. We take no responsibility whatever for it's use. We have used this program ourselves and find it very useful in cleaning out unnneeded temp files and clutter and as a result have rejuvenated and revitalized many systems. BACKUP YOUR COMPUTER COMPLETELY before installing this or any new program, BACKUP YOUR COMPUTER COMPLETELY on a daily or at least weekly basis to avoid potential problems that any new program could produce. If you don't already have a BACKUP plan/procedure in place, contact us at HomeRun for a solution.

I'll say it one more time:
BACKUP YOUR COMPUTER COMPLETELY!
If you don't, you're on your own...

While every attempt has been made to ensure that CleanUp! is bug-free, due to the number of different hardware and software configurations around today, it is impossible to guarantee that it will perform error-free on your particular system. As a result, it is strongly recommended that you make a backup of all important files before running CleanUp! for the first time, or before trying an upgraded version of CleanUp!.
* If you have never before used CleanUp!, then please take the time to read the "Introduction to CleanUp!" section of the Help file. This describes in detail what files and settings are "cleaned" when you run CleanUp!. Be sure that nothing here conflicts with your use of your computer.
For example, CleanUp! attempts to delete files from various temporary directories (including download directories/caches), as well as emptying the Recycle Bins. If you make a habit of saving files that you wish to keep in any of these places, then note that they will be deleted when CleanUp! is run. Note that it is generally considered poor practice to use temporary folders or the Recycle Bin to store files you intend to keep.

* Remember, there is NO WARRANTY with this software.

Having read and checked the above, you can install CleanUp! as follows:

1. From the following list of download files and locations, select the newest version for your Operating System and click on the link to download. When prompted to save or open the file, choose to open the file from its current location. (Alternatively, you can save it to disk then run the program later.)
2. The installation program will walk you through the rest of the installation.

Once setup is complete you will be able to run CleanUp! from the icon placed under your Start menu.

Note that since CleanUp! is freeware, you can copy any of the files downloaded from above and pass them along to your friends and colleagues (see license for details). The files even fit on a single 3.5" (1.44MB) floppy disk! [Note that you can also install CleanUp! on a flash drive or utilities CD if you prefer.]

Note that if you are going to run CleanUp! 4.5.2 without first making a backup of your system, then it is strongly recommended that you first run it in the new demo mode and verify the files that would be deleted before you first run it for real.

File size: 339,257 bytes (332K).

* Primary download site (setup program): CleanUp452.exe

If you experience problems downloading CleanUp!, then call us at HomeRun Computers and pickup a CD-ROM disk.

Google's Chrome Browser

2008-09-21T05:32:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago the search giant Google released it's new internet browser called Chrome. Although I haven't had too much time to use it and try out all the new features, there are some that are really worth trying out. Rather than trying to list features and miss some important ones, I suggest you simply try it out by downloading your free Chrome and trying it out for yourself.

Getting Ready for School?

2008-08-03T06:31:00.000-07:00

HomeRun Computers is for the first time ever offering a
"Graduation Guaranteed" Computer system.

What that means is; when you order your GrandSlam Computer System from us, we'll guarantee that not only will it be trouble-free for the time you have left in high school (four full years for Freshmen), we'll even upgrade or replace components, if need be, when you're ready to go to college! Free!

This applies only to Williamsburg and Belle Plaine high school students.
Stop by for more information at either of our stores.

Prize to be awarded to two students who demonstate the
"Greatest Personal Improvement"
this year!

The details of this award are being worked out as this is being written, but basically what I have in mind is to reward "achievement, diligence and hard work" with a "cutting edge" custom-built computer system. This prize will consist of a GrandSlam Computer System built by HomeRun Computers. The retail value of this prize is $1,500 will be all inclusive and be awarded to one student from both the Williamsburg and Belle Plaine area high school districts. Good luck, work hard, make the greatest improvement this year and "earn" a GrandSlam custom built computer.
This plan is "under construction", I would like to get ideas and help from some teachers in the area to help me work out the details, requirements and logistics to make this a promotion that will help as many students as possible... Your ideas would be greatly appreciated; contact John Leathers @ HomeRun Computers (319) 668-9706.

New device will change the world!

2008-07-18T04:25:00.000-07:00

Are you a serious reader? Would you rather 'read the book' than 'see the movie'?
I know I am, and I suspect I'm not alone. Well for you 'serious' readers out there; listen up...

HomeRun Computers in Williamsburg has the new Amazon Kindle electronic reader.

No, we don't sell them, but we do have a couple available to use.

These can be purchased online at Amazon.com for $359, but if you'd like to 'test drive' one before making that big an investment, give us a call for details. (319) 668-9706

July 18th, 2008

A week ago I logged into Amazon.com to order a book;
The Big Book of Small Business.
It had been loaned to me by Bob Jones of BJ's Towing and after reading the first two chapters and skimming through it I decided it was a manual I simply had to own.

While on Amazon website I ran into an ad for the Amazon Kindle.

An electronic reading device about the size and weight of a paperback book. It stores up to 200 books in digital form, with the ability to add a memory card if you need more storage. Pricey at $359, but it gives one the ability to carry a whole library around with you in your shirt pocket. Unbelievably easy to read (unlike trying to read anything of substance and length on a laptop or LCD screen). I read all the reviews and watched several videos online of people who had them and decided to give one a try.

My Kindle arrived Monday morning, and it took an hour or two before I got to the point of forgetting that I had an electronic device in my hands, and was able to immerse myself in the book that I'd ordered (two as a matter of fact, and instead of paying almost twenty dollars this time for the hard bound copy, it was only $9.99 and downloaded wireless-ly in less than a minute from the cellphone system).

Below are some notes I've written about it to my son and others. I love this device and am convinced that eventually it, or some version of it, will reach critical mass and will take over the world of reading and publishing. This device or one of similar nature will be in more people's hands than laptops or PDAs ever dreamed of being. School kids will no longer have to lug around pounds of textbooks, libraries will become museums, bookstores will become Starbucks' reading rooms, and trees will be cut down only for furniture and building materials, not paper!

"Tony, As Cyndi probably told you, I got the Amazon Kindle. Tony, this thing (or at least perhaps a future version of it) has the potential of changing the reading world just like PCs have. Instead of the cost of cutting down trees, boiling down oil (or pigments or whatever ink is made of), presses, binding, trucking, storing, inventorying, discounting the price on books that didn't sell.... publishers could revamp and do their work electronically, paying only an author, editor, and proof-readers, Google for advertising, and their internet connection costs... Charge $1 for a Stephen King novel and be able to sell one at that price to dozen more readers, selling far more copies than ever before, the author makes more money, the publisher would make tons more (and not have the worry about a "non-seller" and the associated costs/losses involved).
Libraries will become museums, bookstores will close their doors forever (maybe turn into Starbucks' reading/sipping rooms). Students will pay far less (due to dramatically reduced costs), and won't have slumped shoulders from carrying fifty pounds of text books in their bags.

Now, how do we make money from the paradigm shift that is due to happen?

This is an amazing product, I simply love it, you really need to borrow one and try it out. Believe me, if you read one book, you'll never buy another "paper" one again."

"You are right about the Kindle, it is hard to imagine being able to forget you have an electronic toy in your hand, but after an hour or two you do, and there is simply no difference between it and having a book in your hand. In fact there are a couple things I don't like about it, the page forward/page back buttons take up the whole of both sides and as a result I found it hard at first to avoid continually jumping forward or back a page before I wanted to. But those problems will surely be worked out in a new version, and within a short period of time you get used to it and it doesn't happen as often. Also I think it would be great is it were "touch sensitive" and had a stylus to be able to "write" notes rather than having to type them. But given the less than perfectness of this device, it's still an electronic wonder to me, and I'm convinced when critical mass is achieved somehow, or perhaps a "killer-app" is incorporated into it (whatever that might be) it'll take the world by storm far more so than the iPhone ever did and change things forever. More people will become readers because the cost of reading (outrageous prices for books) will be a thing of the past. Authors and publishers will still make as much or more money than ever before due to the increase in electronic book orders. Trees (don't misinterpret, no liberal tree-hugger here) will be cut down only for furniture and home building instead of paper.

Time: I too thought I'd not be able to put it to use, other than the occasional trip to see you guys I haven't been able to find the time to read since checking out of my truck-driving career, but since I've had this not a night has gone by when I haven't spent the evening reading instead of watching the tube. And enjoying the time far more as a result.

Just thought about the criticisms I had about the button placement, then thought about how often when reading a real book how often I'd either forget to dog-ear where I'd left off, or the dog-ear would straighten out and I'd lose my place... Never happens with this machine, it always takes you back to where you left off. So I guess nothing is perfect, everything has it's pros and cons.

I'm so tempted to buy another just to have one to loan to people for a week at a time, to give them (like you) a chance to try one out. Wish I could afford to get my hands on a dozen or more and give them to the library board of directors here.

Still haven't figured out an angle whereby I can make any money with this, but nevertheless I am so overwhelmed with excitement at what I truly believe will change the world, money or not, I just want to be a part of spreading the word somehow.... Call me Johnny Kindle-seed :)"

Three Hour Diagnosis - Guaranteed!

2008-07-11T19:06:00.000-07:00

From this week forward we are implementing a major change to the way we handle incoming repair and service jobs. In the past it has always been; first in, first out. And with the exception of our commercial contract clients, every computer service/repair task has been dealt with in order. This has worked fairly well until recently. The last few weeks we've become woefully behind, and unfortunately some of our customers have had to wait far too long for service.

We are going to rectify that by inspecting and preparing an initial diagnosis as soon as a new service/repair job comes into our shop. Within three hours each computer will have been inspected, checked out and a preliminary diagnosis made. Then each customer will be advised of our determination and estimated cost for the service.

From now on service and repair will be by appointment only. In so doing, each repair/service task will be accomplished at the appointment time/day. Rather than having to have your computer in the shop (and not your home) waiting until we can get to it, you need not bring it in until your scheduled appointment, and we will be ready to work on it immeditately.

By implementing this procedure, we expect that not only will we avoid bottlenecks in our service department, but just as importantly, our customers will be better advised and kept more closely informed about their computers progress and anticipated finish date/time.

Buy New or Upgrade?

2008-05-24T04:33:00.000-07:00

Want a faster, more trouble-free computer?

Thinking about buying a new computer?
Need more speed?
Running out of hard disk space?
Programs need more memory?
Persistent problems and errors?
Tired of dealing with SPAM, Popups and Viruses?

Most later model computers have plenty of processing speed and power, but are hampered by a lack of resources. Hard disk drive space and memory are usually the bottlenecks in getting the performance you want. Instead of buying a whole new computer, why not simply upgrade your present machine and increase it's resources to handle the capacity and speed you need?

HomeRun Computer Service is offering a complete upgrade package deal during June for only:
$299.99!

Including a full Gigabyte of system RAM.
320MB of hard disk drive space.
And most importantly: a complete reformat and reinstall of WindowsXP Professional with Service Pack 3!
In addition, we'll install a complete suite of protective software to keep your system virus, spyware and spam free.
Finally, we'll install an automatic backup software solution so you can rest assured your data, photos, music etc. is safe and protected.

Receive important security updates
Alerts about security threats
Specials and discounts
Tips & Tricks and Easy Help
Support when needed is only an email away!

Call HomeRun Computers in:
Williamsburg at (319) 668-9706
Belle Plaine at (319) 434-6379
Toll-Free at (877) 846-2644

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2008-04-24T14:15:00.000-07:00

Voted Iowa County's
Best Computer Service!

voted "Best of the Best" by the readers of the

Four County Advertiser 2006 & 2007

Williamsburg: (319) 668-9706

Belle Plaine: (319) 434-6379

Toll-Free: (877) 846-2644

Best Warranty in the Business!

2008-04-22T11:49:00.000-07:00

All computer makers offer a "Limited" warranty.
Only HomeRun computers have an "Unlimited" warranty!
If one of our computers gives you trouble;
we'll fix it!
If your kids download spyware when trying to download music;
we'll fix it!
If you made a mistake and messed up your registry;
we'll fix it!
If uncle Bob stops by to check his email and then you have popups;
we'll fix it!

FREE of charge.

So, before you spend your hard earned dollars with Dell or at BestBuy, stop in to see the difference a HomeRun system offers.
You will be pleased, I promise.

Dr.John (John Leathers)

Security Updates Available

2008-04-17T20:58:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, AVG anti-virus is requiring that all users upgrade to version 8.0. According to some messages, the updates need to be done before the end of May. Update CDs are available at both the Williamsburg and Belle Plaine stores, please stop in and pickup a disk.

These updates are fairly easy to accomplish, but it is suggested that before updating, do a manual virus definitions download and a complete system virus scan. Be sure that your computer is virus free before hand.

If you would like we offer a reduced price for this service; $29.95. That's twenty dollars off our regular scan and clean price.

Also; for all WindowsXP users, the newest Service Pack 3 is now available to download and install from Microsoft. Alternatively, if you'd like to stop in, our update CDs have Service Pack 3 as well.