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Best Buy/Geek Squad

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They do their job, and are usually nice enough, but more often than not I don't... - Jun 28, 2024

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Apple Store

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I've always had a great experience with Apple. However it is expensive. - Jun 28, 2024

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Dell

800-624-9896

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good services and good availability of product and repairing of products purchased... - Jul 25, 2022

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ClickAway

457 E McGlincy Ln
Campbell, CA 95008 408-626-9400

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one hour after leaving shop, computers had issues. called back and they said... - Jun 28, 2024

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D J Computers

926 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA 94706 510-527-7697

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I felt confident that I was getting honest and expert advice on what my computer... - Oct 18, 2024

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ClickAway

357 Main St
Los Altos, CA 94022 650-964-9500

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I needed a new laptop and printer. Price was not an issue because I make my... - Feb 15, 2024

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ClickAway

472 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408-732-4500

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They have been our go-to place for our computer problems (both PCs and... - Aug 11, 2024

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NorthBay Computer Systems

4 California Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-456-6537

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Staff is very helpful and willing to help out by phone. - Nov 02, 2024

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General Computer Systems

3226 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610 510-208-1937

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The only computer repair shop I've been to since 1995. Everything has... - Feb 22, 2024

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MAC Berkeley

2010 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704 510-644-0500

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If this shop didn't exist, I would have to give up my computer! I've... - Jun 07, 2024

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ClickAway

5725 Winfield Blvd
San Jose, CA 95123 408-362-9300

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It's not Clickaway...it's just "Fuckaway" ...I... - Mar 25, 2024

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Actnet Advanced Technology

2207 Judah St
San Francisco, CA 94122 415-661-9000

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helped withsetting up - Oct 27, 2023

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Quick Fix Computer Services

1398 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040 650-968-2400

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They are reliable and will explain to you their suggestions for repairing your... - Oct 20, 2020

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Meridian Computer & Satellite

1586 Meridian Ave
San Jose, CA 95125 408-979-9944

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I have been using Sam for over 10 years. Excellent. - Oct 29, 2023

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Apple Store

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-551-2150

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Good but not cheap. This branch in the Westfield mall is *more* helpful... - Nov 09, 2024

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Cantrell's Computer Sales & Service

2280 Diamond Blvd #150
Concord, CA 94520 925-827-1200

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They spent a lot of time on my computer and only charged the minimum when unable... - Feb 03, 2022

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Castro Computer Services

San Francisco, CA 94114 415-826-6678

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Because they are quick to perform, accurate in calculations, and they take... - Jun 22, 2022

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Central Computers

5990 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560 510-792-5888

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Central Computers in Newark, California is the only place I will bring my computers... - Aug 07, 2023

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Apple Store

1200 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-949-5463

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Wasn't bad got what I needed fixed - Jul 02, 2024

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Apple Store

340 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-798-2800

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Friendly staff, experience typical with other locations and providers - Jun 28, 2024

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

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