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January 24, 2008:
Happy New Year one and all! As we head into our lucky 13th year of business, we renew our commitment to our customers to use only the best of the best components available in our workstations and servers! We'll always back everything we sell and do with the greatest skill and service available, and we'll ALWAYS stay on the bleeding edge of upcoming technologies!

December 11, 2007:
AS we head into the home stretch before the holiday season hits, please we implore you all to carry the holiday spirit within you! It's easy to get frustrated with shopping and crowds and traffic... Just take a couple deep breaths and think of something wonderful! :)

Our hours for the holidays are as follows:

- Monday, December 24 through Wednesday December 26 - Closed

- Thursday, December 27 and Friday, December 28 - Normal Hours

- Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1 - Closed

Normal hours resume Tuesday, January 2, 2008.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and/or all the best for the end of 2007 and beginning of 2008!

November 12, 2007:
We hope everyone took time out this weekend to reflect and remember everything that is near and dear to them, as well as the sacrifices made by many for our country.

We've posted a wonderful new special highlighting the amazing media capabilities of Windows Vista. With over 600 hours of recording capacity, our MicroStation Media Edition is sure to be a hit! Please click here to view the specs!

July 13, 2007:
Don't you just LOVE Friday the 13th? :)

If your IT provider has suddenly dropped off the face of the Earth (as has happened in the last couple of days to a rather large company here in Winnipeg) give us a chance to pick up where they left off! Contact us today for your FREE site evaluation! We also offer outstanding private web and e-mail hosting services.

Also, if you're putting together a home theater system, DON'T PAY BIG-BOX STORE CABLE PRICES! Often, we can get the same cables at a 90% discount, often resulting in a savings of $500 or more! When you're putting together your package, let us know what you've got for hardware and we'll tell you how to cable it!

January 9, 2007:
Happy New Year to all! This year promises to be an exciting one in technology! Convergence is accelerating and we're on the cutting edge, as we always have been. Televisions, phones, PDAs and other mobile devices are already talking to each other. As we move forward the divisions between traditional computers and devices with intelligence will melt away and all kinds of wonderful new uses for technology will surface! (can you tell we're excited? :)

As always, we'll be bringing the latest and best technologies to our customers first, with the expertise to back it up with service and support unmatched in the industry.

December 5, 2006:
We hope everyone is getting into the holiday spirit! We have to keep each other warm in this deep freeze somehow!!

Sometimes, a truly unique piece of technology comes along... and as usual, Forest is the first to get it!! The all-new Asus R2H does EVERYTHING you could want - including the dishes - and is simply shockingly cool! There's too much to say so click here to have a look at the specs. You will be glad you did! To arrange a demo, please don't hesitate to contact us!

November 11, 2006:
We at Forest Computers join everyone in the nation in remembering and honouring those who serve and give their lives for their country.

We are thrilled to be sponsoring Polar Bears International as they work in cooperation with Frontiers North, Tundra Buggies and National Geographic to bring live images of the Polar Bear migration to the web! Please visit their website to learn more about this fantastic endeavour!

September 24, 2006:
As another summer draws to a close, we being to button up for another cold, relentless Winnipeg Winter. :) And yet WE smile, because it brings users back to their keyboards and we're ready to attack all your upgrade and support needs as we have always done!

A member of our staff happened across a very interesting article we'd like to share at Wikipedia - click here to view information on how failed or damaged capacitors can and do affect many electronic devices.

We'll have those new system specials posted shortly, as well as a FANTASTIC ForestBook offer! Check back soon!

August 13, 2006:
We're thrilled to be part of the next generation of computing technology! Once again, Intel has pushed the envelope with the release of its Core 2 Duo(tm) processors this past Thursday. This chips promise and deliver everything - faster computing, lower power consumption and lower heat generation without additional cost! This means two things - AMAZING savings on Pentium-D processors for the next while and incredible new systems coming out on desktop, mobile AND server platforms. We'll be updating our system specials much more regularly to keep up with these changes.

July 3, 2006:
We hope everybody is having a FANTASTIC Canada Day weekend! The weather, for ONCE has been outstanding!! We'd also like to wish a very happy Independence Day to our partners and customers in the United States. We'll be updating our system specials with some fresh deals in the next couple of days.

Something important has come to our attention. Companies registered in Canada have been receiving Internet domain renewal notices in the mail from a company called "Domain Registry of Canada." This is a PHISHING SCAM. DO NOT, under ANY circumstances, provide them with any information or sign their documents. They are trying to hijack domain names all across the country and are charging ridiculous amounts for the registration. Also, if you end up locked-in with them, it is EXTREMELY difficult to get your domain name back, as they transfer ownership to themselves. If you have ANY concerns at all about your domain registration, please contact your hosting provider right away.

May 8, 2006:
Happy 11th anniversary to us!! Forest Computers has been serving you for eleven years now, and we once again thank all our customers who have made our longevity possible. Anyone who knows this industry knows that this is quite an accomplishment!

To that end, we promise to continue doing exactly what has allowed us to be around so long - providing honesty, quality and a commitment to service unparalleled in the industry.

We've updated our system specials for the months of May and June - please have a look at them - there's a real shocker in there!

February 23, 2006:
We've updated the system specials to include the new ForestBook(tm) Duo! This system performs like a desktop - and then some! Check it out today!

February 2, 2006:
We'd like to announce the creation of a new division within Forest - our all-new A/V department! Please go to our A/V announcement to read all about it!

January 30, 2006:
Welcome to our new home in Cyberspace!

We hope you enjoy our new website! The clean, new interface will make it easier to find exactly what you're looking for from our on-line offerings. We will be adding fresh new content to the site as we get everything tuned up. For now, please look around and feel free to send your feedback to the Forest.on.Line team here.

January 3, 2006
Happy New Year! We've been a little lax with our web updates recently as we're focusing our efforts on getting our new website up and running. :) We're extremely pleased with the new design and we hope to unveil it very soon.

In this coming year, we resolve to continue to serve our customers as we always have - that's what keeps them (and you!) coming back. Let's make it a great 2006!

November 3, 2005
With the proliferation of wireless networks, security becomes a very great concern. Only about half of the people that buy wireless equipment secure it properly! This can leave you wide open to hacking and electronic theft of your important data. Contact our experts today to help you secure your company!

August 17, 2005
It is amazing how many people run their systems - and STILL have no backup of any kind! All it takes is a surge, bump or mechanical failure and your precious pictures are gone forever. We have an innovative new backup solution that does not rely on tapes or even optical media - it is lightning fast and secure. For more information, please contact us today at ebiz@forestcomputers.com.

If you're looking for the best in reliable, experienced on-site service - look no further than Forest. Others claim that they're #1 in service, but only we can back it up - all our business comes from happy customers referring us to their friends and colleagues, and we can't thank them enough. Even if you're happy with your current service provider, give us a try - we'll do our best to change your mind!

June 23, 2005
Our heartfelt thanks go out to SeeReal Technologies and MVE for allowing us the honour of working with them at the AAPG conference in Calgary this week.

There's so many wonderful things that NEED 3D visualization! We're forging new partnerships with MVE (4DVista), Mercury-TGS (amira), DDD Technologies (TriDef DVD Player) and Austin GeoModeling (Recon). As the only reseller in Canada of SeeReal's product line, we're thrilled to represent such exciting software that takes full advantage of what a 3D display can do! It truly clarifies what you're looking at!

We will be holding an extensive number of demonstrations in the coming months - initial response to the demonstrations we have already done has been incredible! As always, for more information please e-mail seereal@forestcomputers.com.

May 24, 2005
We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Victoria Day long weekend. :)

As mentioned above, Forest Computers is celebrating its 10th anniversary! This is definitely an achievement in our industry - we have seen many other companies come and go in this time. However, our customers can rest assured that we'll be around for many more years, and we'll keep right on the bleeding edge of technology as we always have.

We're not having a big anniversary sale, or some big huge party, but what we are doing is renewing our promise to our customers, to continue to uphold our values - honesty, quality and a committment to service!

April 25, 2005
Our thanks goes out to Paul Turenne of the Winnipeg Sun for the fantastic writeup in this past Saturday's paper. He was one of the lucky people to view the SeeReal Cn 3D monitor in the flesh last Friday - we think he was a little impressed. :) To read the article, please visit this link. We will be starting our demo shows very shortly - please stay tuned for more information.

Also, we're delighted to welcome Nathaniel Berschley MacLellan to our staff! He will be taking over for Craig Shyjak who will be leaving us shortly to continue his studies. We wish him well!

April 12, 2005
It's everything they said it was, and more! The first 3D Display in Canada from SeeReal Technologies (model Cn) has made it across the pond intact, and more importantly, to our office! Imagine seeing images floating in space in front of you... Playing games and watching video with depth, not knowing where the surface of the screen is...

As the premiere reseller in Canada of this incredible new technology we will be offering fully configured systems as well as individual displays for sale. We are also forging new partnerships with DDD Software, Mercury-TGS and others to provide our customers with the best 3D software on the market pre-configured and ready to go. On the gaming side, one of the best pieces of simulation software is X-Plane by Laminar Research. They have kindly provided us with their software so it can be seen the way it was meant to be seen!

If you would like more information, please e-mail us here. Also, visit www.seereal.com to learn more about this fantastic product. We'll also have a press release up shortly - stay tuned for that. :)

March 17, 2005
Happy St. Patrick's day to everyone! :) At least our website won't get pinched... Just a quick reminder that Forest Computers will be closed on Good Friday (March 25) and Easter Monday (March 28).

Also, we are thrilled to announce that our Forest.On.Line services will now be hosted at Group Telecom! Their state-of-the-art colocation facility downtown will provide our customers with enhanced reliability and speed, and will provide us with room to grow as our bandwidth needs increase. We're looking forward to this transition, which will occur during the day on Friday, March 25. Intermittently throughout the day web sites and E-Mail may be unavailable. We plan to have the transition completed very quickly early in the day and will advise our customers via e-mail when it is in fact complete.

February 2, 2005
Happy Groundhog Day one and all! Apparently we're headed for 6 more weeks of winter, but if it's going to be anything like the last week or so, we'll take it! :)

If you're looking for experienced, highly qualified technicians to whip your office into shape, check us out! Our reputation is second to none and we can handle anything - large or small! We guarantee our work and we know you'll be pleased with our service. Contact us today to book a complimentary site review!

Our ForestBook line of notebook PCs has become quite popular! We now have several configurations to choose from - you can customize your own machine exactly how you want it! All are fully Centrino(tm) enabled and prices start around $1,700 for a machine with up to 7 hours of battery life! Contact us today or come in and see what they're made of! Our system specials are also updated for February and March.

January 7, 2005
Happy New Year one and all! New year, new viruses! Using wonderful new managed technologies from Trend Micro we can protect all your corporate network workstations AND servers for $33 PER UNIT! That's a pittance to pay for up-to-date, centrally managed anti-virus and anti-spam capabilities. For more information about this (and anything!) e-mail us here.

December 16, 2004
Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa and the best of this holiday season to you and yours, and health and prosperity to all in 2005!

Forest will be closed on Friday December 24, Monday December 27 and Friday December 31. We will be open our normal hours with those two exceptions.

We have two announcements this update. First, please welcome Matthew Leitch to our team! He will be heading up our sales department, so please feel free to contact him with any of your needs. Also, as with any large earth-shattering project we have a slight delay in starting our SeeReal Technologies demonstration shows. Due to a backorder situation with some components of the new displays we are anticipating a start time near the middle of February. Don't worry - it WILL be worth the wait!

November 24, 2004
We FINALLY have the System Specials area back up and running! It will be updated bi-monthly or if there is a large change in price.

We are also thrilled to announce that we have just been approved by Macromedia to resell any and all of their educational products! If you have academic Macromedia needs, please contact us for very competitive pricing.

November 9, 2004
Well, we may not have had much of a summer but winter's sure starting off great! In under two months Forest Computers will be holding the first of our SeeReal Technologies events! We're extremely excited about this new technology and we're sure you will be impressed.

Our experience at the CompTIA Solutions Provider event last month was fantastic - we were able to forge new partnerships with companies to provide our customers with wonderful new system management and recovery technology from Phoenix Technologies as well as better access to security and anti-virus licensing from Trend Micro. Please contact us if you have any needs in these areas - we promise it will be worth your time!

October 5, 2004
Reporting to you from the CompTIA Solutions Provider event in fabulous Halifax, Nova Scotia we are pleased to announce that earlier today a partnership was finalized between SeeReal Technologies and Forest Computers! We are one of only TWO resellers in North America to be representing their product.

About that product - let's just say that there's never been anything like it! Please visit www.seereal.com to learn more. You will be shocked - we promise. :) Please contact us for more information at Forest E-Biz. We will be organizing demonstrations in major Canadian cities early next year - this is something that must be seen to be believed!

We will have more news about the CompTIA event in our next update. Check back soon!

September 3, 2004
Have you ever wondered how much time the users in your organization are spending on the Internet? Moreover, do you wonder where all that spyware is coming from or where all that e-mail is going? For as little as $899, you can outfit your company with one of the most advanced logging, reporting firewall solutions around! The SonicWall TZW series offers all this including a fantastic VPN solution for your remote users and built-in WiFiSec secure wireless access! This is an incredible system for less than $1,000 and in our opinion it slaughters comparable solutions from Cisco and WatchGuard hands down! For more information or a quote for your organization, please e-mail ebiz@forestcomputers.com.

August 18, 2004
Summer (whatever we had of it...) is drawing to a close once again. Time is running out to get your computer running in tip-top shape before the school year starts up. For professional services including virus removal, system optimization and spyware protection see us today! If you're considering an upgrade or new system, come down and see what we have to offer - the best technology solutions around!

July 27, 2004
At Forest Computers, we always say that we use the best products in the world. Once again we can prove it - on all Seagate hard drives sold from now on, a full 5 year parts warranty is included. We have been using Seagate hard drives exclusively now for a long time, and they are definitely capable of backing up this new industry-leading warranty. If there's one item in your system you don't want to cheap out on, it's the hard drive - where all your irreplaceable pictures, memories and data is stored. Our systems aren't the cheapest out there, and never will be - but our prices are also not outrageous! Contact us today to find out how you can get the best quality, warranty and services without breaking the bank.

July 9, 2004
More congratulations are in order! Fran's (our service manager!) wife Emily gave birth yesterday to a healthy baby girl! Our best wishes to them and their new daughter! Needless to say, Fran will be away for a bit and Craig will be filling in for him during this time.

June 24, 2004
Our congratulations go out to Mayor-Elect Sam Katz! Forest is proud to have supported his campaign and we're thrilled to see him take Winnipeg's corner office! Also, we welcome Chris Preston (chris@forestcomputers.com) to our technical team! Chris brings with him many years of experience and fresh ideas that will turn into great solutions for our customers. Finally, if you're looking to stop pop-ups effectively without worrying about the quality of the software you're using, visit www.google.ca and select the "more" option. Download and install their Google Toolbar which includes a comprehensive pop-up blocker that won't screw up your system! We've seen very good results with it, and in this day and age, minimizing the pop-ups will help keep your system running well!

June 6, 2004
We are thrilled to announce that we have completed the infrastructure upgrades at CanadInns Stadium! We have refitted the entire stadium with state-of-the-art Fiber Optics that will serve all the Blue Bombers' data and A/V needs well into the future. We are very proud to be providing infrastructure services and support to all three of our major sports teams - the Goldeyes, Blue Bombers and Manitoba Moose! For all your large-scale networking, VPN or infrastrucure needs, Forest is your one-stop-shop!

May 19, 2004
We have a few announcements! Michelle Stewner and Brian Obirek have left the Forest. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Replacing Michelle is Wayne Rutledge (wayne@forestcomputers.com) and taking over for Brian is Sean Chittock (sean@forestcomputers.com) from the River East Collegiate CIP Program. We welcome them to our family!

Also, Forest is pleased to announce that we have added CanadInns Stadium to our wiring portfolio! Along with our wiring of CanWest Global Park and many other projects large and small it proves beyond any doubt that we can handle any infrastructure job, start to finish, within your budget! Contact us today for any of your infrastructure needs!

April 27, 2004
Forest is hiring! We are currently looking for sales staff. The successful applicant will posess a good knowledge of higher-end computer components which we specialize in. Please submit your resume in confidence via e-mail to janet@forestcomputers.com or via fax to 204-956-6595. No phone calls please - we will contact the applicants directly after reviewing the resumes.

February 25, 2004
A lot has happened! First of all, Forest is thrilled to have been part of the Rainbow Stage 50-Year Anniversary CD project. This CD covers the music and talent of Rainbow Stage over the past 50 years and does it with style! We will be selling the CDs at Forest for $20 in the near future, and ALL proceeds from CD sales go straight back to Rainbow!

Next, we are pleased to announce a great expansion to our ForestBook line! Now available in ultra-compact 12.1", standard 14", larger 15" and AWESOME 15.4" WIDESCREEN versions, we can build to suit your exact tastes! Optical options will now include everything from CD-ROM through multi-format DVD+-RW and everything in between. Wireless-B and -G modules will also be available. Stay tuned for pictures of these new monster machines!!

Lastly... You know all those viruses going around? Well, if you're already a Forest.on.Line customer you sure don't... After the onslaught of viruses like MyDoom and the recent NetSky outbreak, we can still report ZERO PASS-THROUGH since our inception! Find out today what hosting by Forest.on.Line can do for you (besides keep you completely virus-free!)

February 3, 2004
Thanks to the folks at CompTIA for having us at Mont Tremblant for their yearly System Builder Breakaway event! A fantastic time was had by all. Stay tuned for more information on the AMD 64 platform once we complete some benchmark testing of it! One of our easy favourites was the 6TB array in a 5U rack space... Incredible! This was achieved with SATA technology and 24 250GB hard drives. We can build these quite easily using the technologies recently released. For any massive, reliable data storage requirements, please contact us!

January 19, 2004
Happy New Year!!

A couple items... First, we are pleased to announce we have augmented our Forest.on.Line services with the addition of a web designer to our team! She is fully qualified in a large number of methods and an accomplished artist! If you would like more information on these new services, please e-mail ebiz@forestcomputers.com. Secondly, we are pleased to welcome a "host" of clients to Forest.on.Line! With our client's permission, we will be soon publishing a link and referral page so you can easily link to our Forest.on.Line client sites via our main page. We look forward to serving all our clients in the new year as we always have in te past - with honesty, quality and a committment to service!

December 8, 2003
Great news!! Our new Ultra-High-Speed line for Forest.on.Line has finally been installed and validated! Our customers will now enjoy up to 5x greater bandwidth from our servers (at no additional cost) - just our way of saying Thanks! Also, Forest Computers has gone Mac! We are able to procure any Apple components or systems you desire, like the new ultra-powerful G5 or systems based on Max OS X Server. E-Mail ebiz@forestcomputers.com for more information. Finally, our holiday hours are as follows:

December 24 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
December 25 - 28 inclusive - CLOSED
December 29 and 30 - 9:00am - 5:30pm
December 31 - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday, January 1 2004 - CLOSED

Regular hours resume January 2, 2004. We wish everyone a safe, enjoyable and prosperous holiday season and a happy new year!

November 8, 2003
Forest Computers will be closed Tuesday, November 11 for the observance of Remembrance Day. Please take a few moments to remember those that have gone before us so that we may enjoy a better quality of life today.

On a lighter note, Forest Computers is now an authorized reseller of QuietPC products! From AirCooler to Zalman we've got 'em all! We will post a price list on our site in the near future. For all you mod needs, come see us!

October 24, 2003
Our new Forest.on.Line server is now up and running! The capacity and speed are outstanding, and we're looking at October 29 for the installation of our 5Mbit line. This will further improve the service we are able to provide to our customers. We thank everyone for their patience during the upgrades on the 17th. If you have any questions about our services, please e-mail us!

October 4, 2003
In the world of IT, we are your one-stop-shop! The only thing you need to know about Forest Computers is that We Do IT All! Anything, anywhere, anytime - all you need to do is ask! We service any and all models in our shop - our technical staff is second to none. If we can't service it ourselves, we know who can - we have partnered with local business and two massive service networks (VentureTech and the Ingram Micro Service Network) to ensure that our customers get the best solution possible. We do _any_ on-site work you can imagine - cabling, disaster recovery, integration, solution development, massive storage (>1TB), VPN/WAN, network design - the list goes on and on. We have implemented services coast-to-coast-to-coast - we know our stuff! Then there's Forest.on.Line - the premiere business web solution... Integrated head-end anti-virus, anti-spam, webmail, stats tracking and proven reliability - all at a price that will shock you! For $20 monthly plus $2.50 per e-mail account you get everything you need! If you want to know more about _anything_, e-mail ebiz@forestcomputers.com and we'll develop a solution tailored to _your_ needs - everything you require, nothing you don't.

September 3, 2003
Our hours have changed! Please note that we will now be open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm and closed on Saturday and Sunday. We hope these new hours will help us better serve our clients!

August 22, 2003
We are thrilled to announce that NONE of our Forest.on.Line customers have been affected by any of these latest viruses - because we use the same protection on our customers as we use ourselves! By having your website and e-mail hosted at Forest, you get state-of-the-art Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, GroupWare and WebMail capabilities that are second to none! We have any and all features you could want, AND just by being a Forest.on.Line customer you get to speak directly to the engineer handling the entire system - no subordinates or flunkies here! Any features we don't have - we'll install! Oh - one more important thing - we rely on the very same servers internally at Forest, so if something does go down you can bet we'll get it back up real quick! Get a transfer quote from us today - you won't regret it - and the price WILL surprise you. :)

August 12, 2003
It's almost time to start thinking about going back to class! Where has the summer gone? Today's student needs a mobile solution that has enough battery life to make it through a day of classes. Enter the new ForestBook line of notebook computers! They've been selling like crazy - and why not! With up to 7 HOURS of battery life and performance like a desktop system, they're the perfect solution no matter what your intentions are. Based on Intel's new Centrino platform, they include everything you might need - USB 2.0, Infrared, IEEE1394 (FireWire), 802.11b wireless LAN - the list goes on! Contact us today so we can build one just for you!

July 15, 2003
Summer's here and it's time for an upgrade! :) When it's raining outside and there's nothing to do - rather than become frustrated at your computer that may not be running up to snuff, drop it by Forest for a clean-up, diagnostic and upgrade analysis. You'll be surprised how a little TLC for your system goes a long way - just like an oil change on your car! Also, if you're looking for a machine to do some word processing or just surf the 'net, we have a selection of used systems from time to time - it's first come, first served so stop by often to see what we have!

Special Edition
EMERGENCY NOTICE: A virus known as MSBLAST has begun to hit with great force. Check out http://www.antivirus.com for more information. This virus can affect and attack systems using Windows NT, 2000 or XP. You are being attacked (but not necessarily infected) if you get a message from NT AUTHORITY that states your system is going to be shut down. To check if you are infected, hit CTRL-ALT-DEL and look in your Task List (or Processes) for "msblast" - if you find it, follow the removal instructions at http://www.antivirus.com. To prevent this from attacking your system, do all the critical Windows Updates and update your anti-virus software.

From July/03
More now then ever, it is very important that you watch what e-mails you open... It is too easy to mistake SPAM or a virus for a legitimate message. Once you click it, you're very often too late to do anything about it. One great way to combat viruses is to turn off your Preview Pane in Outlook or Outlook Express. To do this in Outlook Express, go to the View menu and select Layout. Uncheck "Show Preview Pane" and click OK. In Outlook, simply go to the View menu and deselct Preview Pane. We should all do our part to curb the proliferation of SPAM! :)

Also, many thanks to WiBand (www.wiband.com) for our fantastic new backbone connection at Forest. Rain, snow or hail we'll always be on-line, and so will our Forest.on.Line customers! With headend anti-virus, anti-spam, and state-of-the-art GroupWare and WebMail capability, we're your one-stop-shop hosting solution that doesn't care who provides you with your Internet connection! If your site goes down, chances are we'll still be up, and your e-mail will still get where it belongs! Check out our Forest.on.Line offerings today!

June 26, 2003
The Forest will be closed on Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1 in celebration of Canada Day! Take some time off and take it easy, but be safe doing it! :) Also, we have some more fantastic news! As of June 27 all of our Forest.on.Line customers will enjoy new, faster downstream speeds from our server - at -no- additional charge! We've upgraded our connection to the Internet by over double the bandwidth! It's our way of giving back to our customers who have been with us since the beginning!

June 12, 2003
We have something new and exciting to share with you! The ForestBook line of notebook computers has arrived! Based on Intel's new Centrino technology, our ForestBooks are lighter, faster and have longer battery life than any laptop that has previously existed! At under an inch in thickness and weighing in at less than 5 pounds, this is a sleek little unit! With a 14.1" screen, DVD/CD-RW, FireWire, infrared, USB 2.0, AND 802.11b wireless built-in, it's loaded for anything you want to do. Oh - by the way, did we mention a battery life of up to 7 HOURS? :) You can expect to get 4.5 - 5 hours normally, but if you really need it you can stretch it out. We have one on display - come and check it out! Pricing and options are available in the system specials area.

May 27, 2003
We're having a sale (yes, a sale!!) We have a selection of used systems available to take home immediately starting at $299! We also have a used laptop available which includes the Logitech TrackMan Live - the perfect wireless presentation tool! Come in and check it out. We also have a large selection of Cellular Accessories - faceplates, cases, batteries - every single item is priced at $5.95!! Doesn't matter what it is - take it for $5.95! Come on down and check us out!

May 1, 2003
Sales of our Forest µStation series continue to grow! If you want to see what it's all about, stop in today. On a sadder note, we bid farewell to one of our senior sales staff, Jeff Smart. Many of our customers have dealt with him in the past, and he will be missed by staff and customers alike. We wish him well in his future endeavours. On May 5, we welcome Michelle Stewner into the Forest family, who will be taking over for Jeff. We know she will serve our customers well!

April 10, 2003
Forest is thrilled to be sponsoring and judging at this year's Skills Canada I.T. competition, occuring today at Red River College. Good luck to all the competitors!

We are now able to offer FULL GROUPWARE SERVICES via our Forest.on.Line servers! Any of our current customers can take advantage of the full functionality of Exchange Server at a fraction of the cost! Secure, reliable access to your calendar and e-mail from anywhere on the planet and full IMAP and syncronization integration with Outlook 98 and above is now available! E-Mail ebiz@forestcomputers.com if you are interested.

Forest is also very pleased to be sponsoring an event that will change many views about music education in schools! Hosted by none other than Zane Zalis of Miles Macdonell Collegiate, it will be a day filled with the best that current music technology has to offer! For contact information please e-mail ebiz@forestcomputers.com.

April 1, 2003
This is no April Fool... The Forest µStation is a huge hit! Small... Cool... Quiet... Quick... Inexpensive (not cheap)... The list goes on, and on, and on... :) For a price tag under $1,000 you're getting a Pentium 4 2.4GHz system, built with the best the world has to offer and you STILL have the ability to upgrade!! IT'S NOT PROPRIETARY!! Designed to be available in-stock all the time, you can come in and walk out with one in one quick stop. With our competitive in-stock monitor options and system upgrades you can complete your µStation in one shot. Come see the simple little machine that's big on power today!

Building on the success of the µStation, we are pleased to offer the OStation (OmegaStation) - a system designed for ultimate gaming AND digital content creation! This system has absolutely everything you need (including a camcorder!) to create your own DVD movies. Having everything in one bundle means you save hundreds of dollars! Check out the impressive specs in our System Specials area.

March 14, 2003
Nvidia has released the GeForce FX series of graphics cards... and so begins the "Dawn" of Cinematic Computing. There has never been anything like it - and the performance slaughters its nearest competitor in every category. We should have our first taste of the fantastic new product in the near future - we will be sure to offer up our review of it as soon as we can! Also, we will be putting together new pre-built workstations based on feedback from our corporate customers. Branded as a ready-to-go solution, our Forest µStation (MicroStation) series will be perfect for home or office! Check out its specs under the "System Specials" area - it's small, quiet, and ultra-fast! Finally, if you want to see how you can hold your entire office in the palm of your hand - in real-time - e-mail ebiz@forestcomputers.com to arrange a time for a free demonstration. You will not believe what is now possible.

February 7, 2003
We at Forest Computers join with the rest of the world in remembering the lives lost in the multiple tragedies of the past 2 weeks. Our thoughts are with their families as they mourn their loss.

We do have something to celebrate however - we welcome Alissa Gill, the newest member of the Forest family. Swing on by and say Hi! Alissa will be taking over for Shelley Neumann as she begins her maternity leave. We wish her well!

January 14, 2003
Forest Computers is extremely proud and honoured to announce that we have been appointed Canada's newest member to the Ingram Micro National Services Network! The NSN is a North America-Wide network of service professionals with a 24/7 central call center to handle critical enterprise needs. Forest will be representing the central Canada region servicing East Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

We couldn't have received this appointment without the support and recommendations of our valued customers - thank you very much! We will continue to support all customers - new and old - with the same values as Forest was founded on and the NSN holds in high regard: honesty, quality and an unparalleled commitment to service.

January 4, 2003
Another year has begun! We hope everyone got off on the right foot. We certainly did - there will be an announcement coming up in two weeks that we are extremely proud of. Stay tuned! Also, wireless network equipment has fallen into a very affordable price range. We will be starting to stock certain wireless items - we will post pricing in our catalog this coming week.

December 3, 2002
A lot of major industry analysts are predicting that this will be a very slow December in the computer industry... Let's prove them wrong!! Come in to Forest Computers for all your business and personal Information Technology needs. If you want to guarantee that you are on the absolute bleeding edge of technology, be it truly mobile computing or the best gaming machine money can buy, trust the pros at Forest.

November 9, 2002
Forest Computers will be closed on Monday, November 11 for the observance of Rememberance Day. Please take time to stop and reflect on those who gave their lives in times of conflict, as well as to remember those innocents needlessly slaughtered in acts of violence.

November 1, 2002
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and Halloween! We apologize for the delay in the updates, but our webmaster just got married. :) For those of you who know him, wipe that shocked look off your face.

We have some great news! Due to popular demand, beginning November 4 our on-site appointments will be available beginning at 9:00am instead of 10:00. This will only apply to certain technicians and bookings and will be available on a by-request basis. Largely, this is to better accomodate any clients requiring emergency service first thing in the morning.

September 27, 2002
As of October 1 2002, all major hard drive manufacturers (Seagate, Western Digital, Maxtor, IBM) have all announced that all standard IDE desktop drives will carry a 1 YEAR warranty. This applies to all manufacturers and computer distributors. Any systems purchased previous to this will carry the original warranty as stated. Since the industry has made this change, it is even more critical to ensure you purchase a quality brand of hard drive with a proven track record. This is why Forest Computers has chosen to partner with Seagate - a drive manufacturer with a proven track record of quality, reliability and performance.

September 16, 2002
We have posted updated information in our Technical Support section about Forest.in.Flight! Please check it out if you need our expert service in a hurry and are located greater than 200km from Winnipeg. Also, if your company is looking to join multiple sites - be they across the city or around the world, Forest has the hardware and expertise to carry it out flawlessly! Using only the best security and tunneling software and equipment, our experienced technicians will design and implement a fast, secure, virus-protected WAN VPN solution that is second to none. E-Mail ebiz@forestcomputers.com today for your own customized quotation.

September 9, 2002
We at Forest Computers would like to join everyone around the globe in expressing our sympathies to the victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States almost one year ago. Let those individuals who lost their lives never be forgotten, and let us always remember the sacrifices of the rescue workers who gave their all on that dreadful day and in the days following.

September 4, 2002
As another school year begins, I'm sure more and more parents have been hearing "We need a new computer!" Very fast technology is quite inexpensive now, and if you've been considering upgrading now is the time to check things out! Multiple systems in the home are becoming quite common and we know how to make the best use of shared resources like printers, Internet access, and storage space. One system for the parents and one for the kids will ensure that your accounting data and personal files are not corrupted by games, MP3 downloads and viruses! Come down and see us for your own customized quote or get your price on-line with our always up-to-date quoting system!

August 1, 2002
A few announcements - first of all, we are very pleased to announce that our primary supplier of hard drives is now Seagate. We will continue to sell and support Western Digital and IBM, but we have switched our primary supplier for a variety of reasons. We will be stocking and using the Barracuda IV series of drives - please visit www.seagate.com to learn more about their products and services.

Secondly, if you would like to see one of the most brilliant mobile solutions for computing ever developed, please contact support@forestcomputers.com to arrange a demonstration. Imagine totally wireless FULL Internet access including terminal services from anywhere...

Lastly, it's important to remember that your computer needs regular maintenance just like your car - to keep it in its top running condition. We recommend having your system cleaned and serviced every 6 months. For $40, we will scan your system for viruses, optimize its performance, check your software, and clean the dust out of your system. We can also advise you on any upgrades that might be a good idea, as well as how far you can go with your current system. Bring it on down - no appointment necessary! :)

July 15, 2002
Things are returning to normal around here... :) We hope everyone is enjoying their summer. We will be updating our product catalog and system configurator shortly to include the new 533MHz Front-Side Bus motheboards from Asus. This technology enables current speeds up to 2.53GHz and beyond - pretty soon we will see processors rise beyond 3GHz. Pair this technology with the GeForce4 4400 or 4600 video card and watch your system easily slaughter the 11,000 mark on 3DMark2001 SE! Please contact us for more information.

July 1, 2002
Happy Birthday Canada! We hope everyone is enjoying this holiday weekend. Forest will be closed on Monday, July 1. Please note that we will be short-staffed until Monday July 8 - one person's vacation and another's honeymoon have coincided. Our congratulations to Fran Pagtakhan, our senior technical support analyst who was married on June 29. Have a great trip Fran! Many of you also know our office manager Janet Jacobson - she will be on vacation until Monday, July 15. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

June 21, 2002
We have two housekeeping announcements. Robert Zalewski, one of our long-time technicians is moving on in his career. We wish him all the best and good luck in his future endeavours. Replacing him we welcome Brian Obirek, fresh out of the CIP Program at River East Collegiate. Also, several new strategic partnerships have gained us access to new Audio/Video product lines not previously available to systems integrators. Please stay tuned for news about the Forest AudioStation and VideoStation projects!

June 5, 2002
Ahh, mobile.forestcomputers.com is garnering rave reviews from everyone who sees it! It seems that we're truly the first on this front - mobile, real-time parts pricing to your wireless device! We've also got a direct link that you can link to from your WAP-Enabled phone - just bookmark it! It's http://mobile.forestcomputers.com/app/catmenu.htm - this will get you directly to our product search and stock items. Please note - the pricing is updated daily!

May 28, 2002
At long, long last... Welcome to the bleeding edge of the 21st century! mobile.forestcomputers.com is ready to go! Now, with your cell phone, Pocket PC, H/PC Pro, or Palm, you can have access to real-time, up-to-date pricing on our stock... AND ANY ITEM YOU CARE TO SEARCH FOR. Get a price in your car, at the park, whenever (and wherever) curiousity strikes you, think mobile.forestcomputers.com for your answer!

May 22, 2002
We are nearly complete with the creation of our newest on-line offering... Keep checking back often for the release! Don't forget that Forest is your complete one-stop-shop for all your technology needs - from cabled and wireless networks to workstations, software and most importantly - SERVICE, we can do it all, at reasonable, fair prices and on your budget. Please check us out for all your ROGERS wireless needs as well - we know how to make the technology work for you!

April 19, 2002
Wow! What a trip! Our thanks to CompTIA and Mont Tremblant, Quebec for a fantastic System Builder Breakaway. All the vendors were there, from Asus to Western Digital, and we got a chance to speak to them all. As usual, there's bigger, better, faster, cheaper technology on the horizon - and as you've come to expect, we at Forest will be on the bleeding edge of it! (If only we could get Bluetooth cell phones... c'mon everyone - call Rogers customer service and start begging!) Just kidding - but once we do get them, wireless fully-functional Internet can truly be placed at your fingertips, anywhere. Stay tuned for more information on the new technologies available, and the much-anticipated release of Forest's newest on-line offering - it's so secret, we aren't going to even hint at what it is until it's up! :)

March 26, 2002
Finally at long last, spring seems to be arriving! With Spring comes the CompTIA System Builder's Breakaway Conference which Forest is proud to be attending. This year in Mont Tremblant, we will once again have the opportunity to voice our opinions directly to the manufacturers - Asus, Samsung, Western Digital and Nvidia are part of an extensive list of vendors that are attending this year. Look for our report on new and exciting things when our representatives return on April 11.

February 28, 2002
Has your company "elected" a staff member to handle your IS/IT needs? Are YOU that member? Tired of doing two jobs? Look no further! Hire our experienced technical staff to visit you once a week, once a month, or whenever you need! Make a list, check it twice, submit it to us and feel your problems disappear! Contact us at support@forestcomputers.com today! If you perchance have no troubleshooting needs for your next scheduled appointment, we offer on-site training sessions in a variety of areas. Please contact the above address to discuss your specific needs as we quote only on a session-by-session basis.

February 18, 2002
Forest will now be closed on both Saturday and Sunday until further notice. Our regular hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm. The NVidia GeForce4 has been released! We are eagerly anticipating testing this new breakthrough in video technology. We will post our benchmark results as soon as they are available.

February 14, 2002
Happy Valentine's Day! Do something special for your loved ones today! Please be advised that our System Specials will be taken off-line indefinitely, as market prices are fluctuating daily. Please use our "Build Your Own" section to custom configure a system tailored to your needs. This will also allow you to obtain the most recent pricing possible.

January 30, 2002
We finally took down our Christmas decorations. :( Please remember to visit Windows Update often - there are critical updates coming out all the time to solve issues with various operating systems and programs. Also, we have several NEC 15" LCD screens available for sale at $598.00 each! Come on down and pick one up today! The picture quality is incredible!

January 25, 2002
Forest Computers will be at the Winnipeg Arena this weekend for the Manitoba Moose Hockey Club Charity Carnival. Please come out and visit us, and most importantly, support the kids! As per usual, this is our periodic reminder to make sure you keep your anti-virus software up-to-date. There is no end to the viruses out there lately.

January 17, 2002
Service Advisory: ZoneAlarm has been causing irreparable damage to Windows XP systems. Windows XP has a built-in firewall which is more than effective if you are concerned about unauthorized intrusion into your systems. Please do not install ZoneAlarm on your system - damages caused by it will not be covered by any warranty.

January 7, 2002
We extend our best wishes for peace, happiness and prosperity to you and yours in this new year! Our apologies - our On-Line Quoting System was down over the weekend for updating. It's back up now, and better than ever! Finally, if you're a corporation looking for the best service in the industry, give us a try! We do it all - from servers and workstations to cabling to after-sales support, Forest is your one-stop-shop!

December 27, 2001
We hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season, and all the best to our customers in the new year! Good news - Forest will be open Saturdays until further notice! Our hours over the next few days are as follows - 9:30am to 6:00pm Thursday and Friday, 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday, Closed Sunday, 9:30am to 2:00pm Monday, Closed Tuesday, and regular hours resume on Wednesday, January 2, 2002.

December 19, 2001
A couple items of note... First - we are now an authorized reseller of Samsung Consumer Electronics! This means we can order ANY product from Samsung - from 50 inch HDTVs to DVD players to VCRs to Microwaves, we can get it all! Samsung has a reputation for being a premiere brand in the industry. Visit their website at www.samsung.ca and visit us to make your next purchase! Here's the best part - obtain the latest price ON-LINE in our product catalog! Just use the advanced search and enter the description you're looking for - ie. "Samsung DVD." Second, it has been brought to our attention that there is a Typo in the "Forest Computers" link in our Windows ME preload. While our homepage opens normally when it is entered, the entry in the Favorites list is misspelled. Please remove and re-create the entry - we apologize for any inconvenience!

December 15, 2001
We're into the home stretch! Christmas is almost here. This is a quick reminder that Forest will only be open one more Saturday - the 22nd. After this, we will be closed Saturdays again. We will also be closed from the 23rd to the 26th, inclusive. Also, be forewarned... If you install any of these applications - KaZaa, New.Net Names, Webhancer, CNBabe, SaveNow, Gator or OfferCompanion, you will most likely crash your system. A good rule to follow here is "There's a reason why it's free..." Also, we do not recommend the use of ANY 3rd party utility software like Norton SystemWorks or Nuts & Bolts - they cause far more problems than they solve. You should save the resources in your system for running the software you WANT to run, not have useless utility programs hog your processor time and memory.

December 4, 2001
VIRUS ALERT! As of 9:30am CDT, a new virus classified as WORM_GONE.A spread throughout the world like wildfire. At that time, there was no defense against it. This virus will circumvent any running non-updated anti-virus software and delete the contents of your hard drive. It is distributed as a file attachment GONE.SCR - DO NOT RUN IT! Trend Micro has now released a Pattern File Update to 177 that will detect and remove this virus. Please keep your anti-virus software up to date!

November 30, 2001
Well, it has been just over a month since the official release of Windows XP, and the response has been amazing! This is a product that people can really get into, with unheard-of reliability, functionality and stability. Built-in features like full CD-RW support including support for burning Audio CDs using Windows Media Player is a great way to ensure ease-of-use. We have also found a great site that lists the differences between Windows XP Home and Professional! You can check it out here.

November 27, 2001
Too bad about those Bombers... :( Oh well. A quick reminder that Forest is now open on Saturdays from 9:30am to 5:00pm - ONLY until December 22, 2001. Also, there has been a uprising in the number of viruses coming out as new versions - please ensure that you keep your pattern file up-to-date to avoid becoming infected.

November 19, 2001
Three items today of importance - first: WAY TO GO BOMBERS!! Second: Our new Tech Support section is complete. Please browse through it for our available resources. Third, and most importantly - it is not commonly known that Windows XP HOME edition CANNOT JOIN A DOMAIN. This is by design, and in our opinion, a serious oversight on Microsoft's part. Please be aware of this when purchasing workstations for your office.

November 15, 2001
As promised, we continue to have very regular updates to our pricing databases to make certain that our web prices match the current market. Thanks to all those who have submitted the wonderful comments and praises of our new website! We have also found a great site that lists the differences between Windows XP Home and Professional! You can check it out here. Finally, GO BOMBERS! (A staff member forced me to say that. :)

November 9, 2001
It's that time of year again! The holiday decorations are coming out and Forest is OPEN on Saturdays again! From 9:30am to 5:00pm, our sales staff will be happy to assist you. Please note - Forest will be CLOSED on Monday, November 12 for the observance of Rememberance Day. Please take time out to reflect on the tragic events of late, and remember those who were lost.

November 6, 2001
Better late than never! :) Creative Labs has released their driver updates for Windows XP. They are available from our site here. This update is for Sound Blaster Live! Value series cards only. Simply download and run the executable file, SBValue.exe. The new Technical Support section should be completed this week. It will contain valuable resources as well as a section of downloads for all our popular hardware.

November 1, 2001
Forest On-Line customers using MTS High-Speed Internet - before contacting us, please recycle your connection to the Internet by resetting your DSL modem and internet gateway/router. Often, this is all that is required to fix any intermittent connectivity issues. Remember - our Forest On-Line service guarantee is simple - we at Forest Computers rely on the EXACT SAME server and connection our customers rely on! So, if you're down, we're down! Needless to say, this will ensure very, VERY quick response to any issues with our servers. Also, even though the viruses seem to be dying down, -please- keep your anti-virus software up to date! This will help everyone make those nasty viruses extinct!

October 28, 2001
Everyone is very excited about Windows XP! We have sold a number of systems with it preinstalled since its release on the 25th! It is clearly the best Windows experience ever - and rock-solid stable! We have finished the Networking section of the site - please take a look at the valuable information contained there regarding networks and security. We still have some more additions to the site coming up - please check back often!

October 23, 2001
It's just about time! Windows XP promises to be the best Windows ever, and we completely agree! Over the last few weeks, we have been testing it extensively, and are ready for the official launch on the 25th. If you're looking to get the best out of your new system, consider purchasing it with Windows XP Home Edition!

October 16, 2001
Our NEW Buyer's Guide is complete and on-line! Please check it out for valuable purchasing advice. Both product catalogues are up and running, and are garnering rave reviews! If you want to sign-up as a preffered customer and have a standing relationship with Forest, please contact ebiz@forestcomputers.com and we'll investigate your request!

October 11, 2001
Welcome, welcome, welcome at LONG LAST to our new home! Please explore all our new website has to offer! Feel free to submit comments to ebiz@forestcomputers.com. We will be offering further news updates here in the coming days, as the website nears full and final completion! Thank you for your patience, and enjoy!