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Best Buy

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Don’t like the store prices are to high and can never find a employee... - Dec 30, 2023

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Apple Store

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This was a great experience, I was able to purchase two computers for work... - Dec 29, 2023

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Micro Center

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Great store, great products, great prices! Also good offers for free and... - Mar 19, 2023

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Amazon


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Amazon has a wide variety of electronics and great price, delivery and return... - Dec 30, 2023

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Staples


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I love the variety of the items and the staff is friendly. - Dec 22, 2023

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Dell

800-474-3355

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quality products at a good price - Dec 27, 2023

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Micro Center

80 E Ogden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559 630-371-5500

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Vast selection of computer and other electronic equipment - Oct 17, 2024

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Costco

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I recommend Costco for everything. - Dec 29, 2023

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Office Depot OfficeMax

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Not a great company. - Nov 11, 2022

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Micro Center

2645 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60647 773-292-1700

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Quite nice overall, felt better about getting my brothers laptop there so that... - Dec 31, 2023

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Abt Television & Appliance

1200 N Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL 60025 847-967-8830

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Alan at Abt Apple Store is excellent! He is very knowledgeable, polite... - Dec 28, 2023

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Apple Store

70 Oakbrook Ctr
Oak Brook, IL 60523 630-481-3470

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Very helpful. Staff was very knowledgeable. - Dec 31, 2023

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Apple Store

4999 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr
Skokie, IL 60077 847-983-9230

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Quality services provider - Dec 31, 2023

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Apple Store

20530 N Rand Rd #230
Deer Park, IL 60010 847-847-0400

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If you are into Apple products this is the place to go. The staff is always... - Mar 30, 2024

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Apple Store

801 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60642 312-777-4200

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The overall experience of buying a new laptop because my old one will be too... - Dec 23, 2023

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Apple Store

401 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611 312-529-9500

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The staff was very professional - Dec 30, 2023

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Apple Store

120 W Jefferson Ave
Naperville, IL 60540 630-536-5400

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The staff were very friendly. On the day that I went in, they were too busy... - Dec 29, 2023

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Best Buy

900 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-843-3515

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Friendly helpful associate. Good product display and testing cspsbilities. - Dec 29, 2023

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Apple Store

1056 Northbrook Ct
Northbrook, IL 60062 847-205-2020

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Been a big Apple supporter since a kid that’s all needed to say - Dec 31, 2023

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Apple Store

288 Orland Square Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-645-5401

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They are so busy and extremely expensive - Dec 29, 2023

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

In order to have something to sell to a wide range of buyers, most device manufacturers offer a dizzying array of options. Here are tips on how to wade through all the choices to find the right gadget for you.

Buy from a store that can advise you on what products will serve you best, how to get started using products, and how to solve problems.

Our undercover shoppers compared prices for 36 carefully specified and configured devices and found that some retailers charge as much as 20 percent more than others for the same products.

Don’t pay a repair shop’s minimum charge, possibly $75 or more, only to find out you could have easily solved a problem with a quick fix.

Even in our newer-is-better tech world, it often still makes sense to try to get your computer repaired before buying a new one.

Even when working with a highly rated computer repair shop, it’s important to deal with it carefully. If possible, try to speak directly with the person who does the repair work. And insist on a written, detailed estimate.