Aloha Phone Repair by TCA Wireless to the Rescue

This photo is actually pre-broken phone, but I thought it was fitting.

While we were in Alaska - mid Aurora Borealis sighting, my daughter's phone goes dark. All that is visible are colorful horizontal lines. We tried forcing restart several times, but nothing. In case you can't picture the situation, Lauren was in high level panic mode while I was trying to enjoy the northern lights and it just made for a bad situation. For the next three days while we were on our trip, there was a lot of whining, bargaining and manifesting a fixed phone.   

Well, the phone didn't fix itself so I did a quick search on Yelp for a phone repair shop nearby. Aloha Phone Repair by TCA wireless in Pearl City had really great reviews so we drove down. They are located near the back entrance of Don Quiote and open daily from 11am to 7pm. Giovanni greeted us and took a quick look at the phone and determined the screen needed to be replaced. He gave us an estimate, I signed the paperwork, and he went right to work. The whole process took about 20 minutes and he let us stay to watch him work. I was happy that he warned my 16 year old that any drop could damage the phone. When he turned the phone on and the screen lit up, it would be an understatement to say Lauren was over the moon thanks to her new hero, Giovanni from TCA Wireless.  

Lauren has had her phone for about 4 years now so I really thought the phone was a goner so I'm happy we checked out TCA wireless first. It was a great experience!

Aloha Phone Repair by TCA Wireless

850 Kamehameha Hwy Ste 8 Pearl City, HI 96782

(808) 454-1212

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MagSafe Cardholder by Ekster

Thank you to our sponsor for the complimentary cardholder. All opinions are my own.

I've been using card holders on my iPhone for a couple of years now. I love being able to carry my most important cards (driver's license and credit card) with my iPhone so that I can go to many places with just my keys and phone in hand (instead of hauling my entire purse around).  Up until recently, most card holders, including the one I was using, was attached to my iPhone case by an adhesive, therefore once the card holder is applied to the case, it's there permanently (or until it breaks and I need to replace it with a new one).  But now, thanks to Ekster, I have a removable cardholder on my iPhone so that I have my cards on my phone only when I want/need them.

If you are not familiar with Ekster, here's the low down - they're creators of intuitive everyday products that reflect the needs of modern life. They design products around the principle of efficiency and minimalism.  Their primary focus is on wallets (which started it all), but they've branched out into tech accessories such as iPhone cases and MagSafe-compatible products such as their Cardholder, which was recently released on their website.

 

The MagSafe cardholder is compatible with MagSafe products that will attach securely to an iPhone that has the MagSafe charging system (currently the iPhone 12), or a case that has a MagSafe magnet. It is made with premium leather and is designed to store at least three cards and cash. 

The magnetic Cardholder has a slot in the back, making it easy for the user to move the card from the holder. 

What I love about this cardholder is about how thin it is.  When it's not attached to my iPhone case, it's in my wallet, which this can easily fit in.

When it is attached to my iPhone, it doesn't add much weight or bulk to the phone. 

Having my phone and cards in one place makes life so much more efficient. 

After using Ekster's MagSafe Compatible Cardholder for a week, I can honestly say I am a fan of this product! I love the look, functionality, and being able to remove it from my case when I don't want to carry around both my cards and phone. While it is designed to hold at least three cards, I found that it works best with two.  

The Ekster MagSafe Compatible Cardholder is normally $39, but it is currently listed at $33 USD on their website - click here for more information or to purchase one today!

 

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