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300 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94108 415-486-4800

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The HomePods have created a lot of issues through continuous beta updates and... - Dec 31, 2023

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1127 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070 650-622-0050

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Thursday, August 22, 2024, 10:15 am PDT Mixed Review for BEST... - Aug 22, 2024

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925 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95123 408-960-0110

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So great - Dec 23, 2023

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1717 Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94103 415-626-9682

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better than colma location - Dec 27, 2023

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60 31st Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403 650-645-4800

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Genius provided wrong/bad advice on DVD player device. Returned the product. - Feb 16, 2024

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3700 Mandela Pkwy
Oakland, CA 94608 510-420-0323

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Staff seems to know their products, even things that aren't related to... - Dec 15, 2023

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4820 Dublin Blvd
Dublin, CA 94568 925-829-7041

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It’s the only electronics, PC place around - Dec 29, 2023

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200 Colma Blvd
Colma, CA 94014 650-756-8711

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This is specifically about the Geek Squad in the store and the Membership Plan... - Dec 16, 2023

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5065 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA 95118 408-979-1591

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I always enjoy there because the people are nice and they make me find what... - Dec 31, 2023

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Central Computers

3777 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051 408-248-5888

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A great place if you know what you're looking for - Dec 27, 2023

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1301 Burlingame Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010 650-645-8930

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Offered good advice and customer service - Aug 17, 2020

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31350 Courthouse Dr
Union City, CA 94587 510-441-2130

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They usually have what I'm looking for when I need it - Dec 15, 2023

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700 Du Bois St
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-256-1398

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Excellent selection, very helpful staff, easy to order online and pickup in... - Mar 28, 2023

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2125 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123 415-848-4445

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Less hassle, easy parking, quicker time to get assistance/help than most... - May 25, 2024

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1490 Fitzgerald Dr
Pinole, CA 94564 510-758-0112

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Great service as usual. - Nov 03, 2022

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

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Cannot sell all Apple products owing to restrictions imposed by Apple. - Feb 22, 2024

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Central Computers

510 Lawrence Expy #107
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 650-988-8886

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They also spent time with me to diagnose issues. - Oct 08, 2024

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Central Computers

837 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103 415-495-5888

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Product selection and friendly service have always been two of the things that... - Nov 06, 2022

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1071 Santa Rosa Plz
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707-508-3500

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Outstanding in all the ways - Dec 30, 2023

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2460 E Charleston Rd
Mountain View, CA 94043 650-903-0591

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Nothing special here, it’s just the most accessible place for lap tops. - Dec 13, 2023

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