Fantasy Phone Draft

One of our suppliers for phone parts put together a fantasy draft for the best parts across all phones.  All told, I'd say they did pretty well with their selections.

The smartphone drop test results are in and the winner is...

As smartphones get thinner and sleeker in design (slicker?), here is something to consider.  Will your phone survive dropping it on a concrete or tile floor?  All popular makes and models have been tests and the ranking (from most durable to least durable) is:

the earlier models play out in similar rankings. The HTC One M7, M8, and M9 are all built like tanks so their #1 ranking doesn't surprise me.  

Thinking about that Galaxy S6?  The outer cover is so sleek it will slide off anything you put it on unless it is exactly level.  It looks so awesome but, sadly, the first think you should do it put it in a case that has some absorbing power and provides surface resistance.

And if you do break your phone, we repair all makes and models shown here (and a lot more).  It's much cheaper to repair your phone vs. insurance.  Get your phone fixed at Digital Doc Des Moines today!

You don't need phone insurance any more.

There is a very high likelihood that we can fix your phone for about 1/2 the cost of phone insurance.  Next time you buy a new phone, decline the insurance and stop by our store for all your repair needs.   In addition, you'll get to deal with adults and not a 23 year old hipster trying to make commission.    Stop by Digital Doc Des Moines and feel the difference. 

Marty Morrow

Owner, Digital Doc Des Moines

Iowans

Now that the corn is as high as an elephant's eye, it's time to talk about something important. People in Iowa are hard working. They aren't looking for gimmicks or fast sales pitches. Yesterday, a customer thanked me for our customer referral program but said "that's not why I'll send people to you." I asked her why. She replied "I'll send them because I like to refer my friends to good people and you are." Thank you.

upgrading your iPhone 6 to the new iOS 8.4 is NOT a given

We've had several customers in the store holding their iPhone 6 that, at this point, is nothing more than an expensive coaster.  (technical term is "bricking the phone")   Why?  They tried upgrading to the new iOS version 8.4 and it totally ruined their phone.  I don't mean quirky things like battery power or slowness.  I mean the phone is completely shut down and won't take a charge.

Here's an article about some of the more common problems with the new software upgrade:

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2015/07/02/ios-8-4-problems-fixes/

It's always nice to have the most recent iOS running on your phone so you can get all the patches put in since the last version but my recommendation is to WAIT until 8.4.1 comes out.  There isn't much benefit in 8.4 vs. 8.3 and LOTS of disadvantages and risks.

The new MacBook OS is also a piece of junk (which is why I won't upgrade my personal MacBook to it).  Oh, and the new iTunes is crap too as Apple is wanting to push their new music store and making the old iTunes not work.

I see a trend here.  Apple has become the new MicroSoft.  Now we need a company to come along and operate like Apple use to.

Digital Doc Des Moines will be open July 4!

The holidays are a great time for family and fun.  It is also a time for junior to jump in the water with his cell phone in his pocket.  For just those times, Digital Doc will remain open on the 4th.  Don't let a broken phone get in the way of a great weekend - get your phone fixed at Digital Doc!

Digital Doc Des Moines Can Rescue Your Phone from Water Damage

We've already had a handful of folks returning from vacations with very wet phones... Fortunately we've been able to save every one of them. Stop by our store today and get a water rescue program kit to take with you. It's "rice on steroids" and if the phone comes to us in the rescue bag, you will be refunded the entire cost of the bag off our water rescue price of $69. Have some peace of mind this summer. Get your Digital Doc Water Rescue Kit today!

Digital Doc Des Moines
1300 NW 100th St
Suite 5000
Clive, IA  50325
(515) 327-7037