The best way to save money on laptop repair, virus removal, and other computer repair services is to go directly to the pros — A+ Mobile PC Doctors, a local computer repair company in Boston. Did you know that there are even MORE ways to save money on the maintenance of your laptop, desktop PC, and other gadgets?

Check out PC Mag’s blog GoodCleanTech.com, where you can research the best products for saving cash on energy bills. The site reviews energy-efficient gadgets and puts its seal of approval on the equipment that passes their standards. Below are a few top choices.

Desktop PCs

Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p, $1100, is the best option for a business PC. Comes with Energy 4.0 and Greenguard certification, which reduces indoor air pollution. Uses 76 watts and 40 watts when idle.

Apple iMac (above), $1500, is Energy Star 5.0 certified and runs at 118 watts (95 when idle). Like the Apple Macbook Pro, it’s made of recyclable materials.

Laptops

The Toshiba Satellite L505D-S6947 (above) is only $600, consumes 24 watts when in use, and 0 watts when idle.

The Apple MacBook Pro, $1200, is Energy Star 5.0 certified and is made from recycle-friendly materials. It consumes 13 watts when idle.

As a PC-to-Mac convert, I have nothing against Apple computers in general. I love how easy it is to find my files, I love how pretty Tiger is to look at, and I love iPhoto and iMovie. My past gripe was that Apple computers are ridiculously overpriced — which is now a bit out of date due to the company’s more recent recession-proof pricing.

The one complaint that I still have about Apple is its terrible customer service and repair system. They overcharge, they make you wait, and, let’s be honest, who really wants to lug their broken laptop into the mall on a busy Saturday afternoon? What really angers me is that they overcharge because they CAN.

In a recent article, Gizmodo.com points out that high fees are the LEAST of the company’s vices. Turns out, I’m not the only one to have experienced the fine print of the Apple Care warranty, extra-long waiting periods, and overall crappy customer service.

For reliable Apple laptop repair, A+ Mobile PC Doctors is one of the most experienced and trusted companies for computer repair in Boston. We promise to stand by our time estimates, treat you and your computer as you SHOULD be treated, and offer a competitive fee for repairs. Take a look at our website to see all of the services that we offer, and see how far our national computer repair coverage expands.