Casey P., Author at Gophermods

About Casey P.

Founded Gophermods in 2010 at the University of Minnesota. Gophermods is a B2B/B2C consumer electronics company with a specialization in the repair of premium smartphones and tablets.

29 Dec / 2017

iPhone Battery Replacements
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iPhone Battery Replacements

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iPhone Battery Replacements

2019-07-17T16:45:03-05:00By Casey P.|

iPhone Battery Replacements Gophermods, your locally owned and favorite small business specializing in iPhones, iPads, Smartphones and other repair solutions since 2009, has reported it will incorporate iPhone battery testing among their official 21-point checklist during repair services. "Our point is to provider Apple users with another option than sitting in long lines at the mall, or going out on a limb on an unbranded battery obtained on the web," said Casey Profita, President of Gophermods. "Fortunately, there is a fix for slowed-down iPhones because of a maturing battery, and you totally CAN get professional help and another battery [...]

19 Jun / 2017

7 Important Facts about iOS 11
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7 Important Facts about iOS 11

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7 Important Facts about iOS 11

2019-07-17T16:37:53-05:00By Casey P.|

7 Important Facts about iOS 11 iOS 11 was unveiled at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference earlier this month. With the next version of iOS out in the hands of developers, I was able to get my hands on it early before it is released to the public. These are my impressions. The device I am using, is a 64GB iPhone SE which features Apple’s A9 cpu, and 2 GB of ram, which is only 1 generation behind the A10 Fusion Quad Core cpu in the iPhone 7. The new lock screen. The lock screen [...]

25 Apr / 2017

Tech Review – iPad 9.7(2017)
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Tech Review – iPad 9.7(2017)

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Tech Review – iPad 9.7(2017)

2020-02-25T16:13:09-05:00By Casey P.|

Tech Review - iPad 9.7(2017) In the world of technology we like to focus on the super expensive devices, the ones that push the envelope in every direction. People love to "ooh" and "ahh" over every new feature, quirk or change that it brings to the table. In doing so, sometimes we can overlook the simpler things, the less expensive gadgets that a recent college graduate(me) can afford. I'm a sucker for finding affordable technology. I built my computer using parts from one if not two generations behind the latest iterations, and my current phone is the modest if unassuming [...]

14 Apr / 2017

Flagship Roundup – The Best of the Best

2019-07-17T17:07:48-05:00By Casey P.|

Flagship Roundup - The Best of the Best The Galaxy S8 is looking to recapture the magic of the Galaxy S7, and regain customer confidence after the Note 7 Battery disaster. Photo by: Samsung Mobile With Samsung's Galaxy S8 launching before the month is out, I wanted to take a look to see what it was up against in the smartphone space. Rivals Apple and LG have their phones already to market, while others like HTC and Google quietly carve their niche in the flagship arena. Maybe you're waiting to see how the S8 behaves in public, [...]

24 Mar / 2017

Dual Camera Roundup – The Best in Pocket Photography

2019-07-17T17:05:10-05:00By Casey P.|

Dual Camera Roundup - The Best in Pocket Photography Starting with the HTC Evo 3D as a gimmick, to today with the iPhone 7 Plus, companies have been trying to fit dual camera systems intotheir smartphones. Many have done so with varying degrees of success. In the case of the Evo 3D, it sold poorly compared to the iPhone 7 Plus which has been a commercial success. Today, we are surrounded by a plethora of devices that feature a dual camera setup. Here we will be breaking down the differences between three of the top tier dual camera wielding phones [...]

13 Mar / 2017

Tech Talk – Corey H.

2018-01-22T03:03:42-05:00By Casey P.|

Tech Talk is a series highlighting a member of the Gophermods Family. We presented each of our technicians, managers and employees with a series of questions. These are their answers. Today our guest is Corey Hoeve, an Assistant Manager at Gophermods. 1. Where are you from? I’m from Albert Lea, MN. 2. What is your Job at Gophermods? Assistant Store manager at Gophermods Plymouth. Corey Hoeve is the Assistant Store Manager at Gophermods Plymouth. 3. What is your favorite phone to repair and why? The iPhone 6 is my favorite. They put it together really well and made it easy [...]

7 Mar / 2017

Cases and Screen Protectors – Protect Your Device.

2019-07-17T17:03:12-05:00By Casey P.|

Cases and Screen Protectors - Protect Your Device. Your phone is precious to you. Lets be real here, we love our phones. They are the portal to an outside world, our windows into our friend’s lives and the place where memories are saved. So why wouldn’t you protect your phone? Here some accessories we at Gophermods feel are essential in protecting your phone, and keeping your device safe. Tempered Glass Screen Protectors Cell Patriot Screen Protectors keep your screen looking great while providing serious protection. These are simply another layer of glass that goes on top [...]

27 Feb / 2017

Tech Talk – John M

2018-01-22T03:03:43-05:00By Casey P.|

Tech Talk is a series highlighting a member of the Gophermods Family. We presented each of our technicians, managers and employees with a series of questions. These are their answers. Today our guest is John McDonough, our very own MacGuyver. 1.Where are you from? Born and raised in Apple Valley, MN currently live in St. Paul, MN 2.What do you do at Gophermods? I'm the Inventory Manager and Hardware Development Lead at Gophermods. 3. What is your favorite phone to repair and why? The Galaxy S5 is one of my favorite phones to repair. Let me rephrase that, “My favorite screen to replace” [...]

24 Feb / 2017

This One Simple Trick Will Charge Your iPhone Faster!

2019-07-17T17:03:33-05:00By Casey P.|

This One Simple Trick Will Charge Your iPhone Faster! Using your iPad's 12W wall adapter(Left) can charge your iPhone faster than the included 5W wall adapter(right). You own an iPhone 6 or a 6 Plus, or even an iPhone 7, and you can never seem to charge your phone fast enough. Well, there's a solution and you didn't even know it. On devices from the iPhone 6 line and forward, Apple enabled these phones to charge faster when plugged into a beefier wall adapter. The power brick included with your iPhone in the box, is the familiar [...]

17 Feb / 2017

LG G6 – Top 5 RUMORED Features

2019-07-17T17:03:45-05:00By Casey P.|

LG G6 - Top 5 RUMORED Features Ahead of the reveal of LG's next flagship phone, we've already been given a glimpse of what to expect at Mobile World Congress. However there are alot of questions that remain to be answered. Based on reports from various sources, we've listed some of the main rumors regarding the LG G6. The LG G6 looks to make a splash at MWC later this month. Photo by: LG 1. New Display Size. The LG G6 will feature a 5.7 inch Quad HD Ultra Wide(2880x1440 resolution) display, with small bezels. With an [...]