Computer Stores in Berkeley , CA

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Computer Stores in Berkeley, CA and Nearby

Things moving too slowly for you in Cyberland? Thinking about upgrading? Not sure where to start? We give a rundown of the available options and offer advice that will help you select equipment that will suit your needs. We also give you ratings of area stores for quality and price.

From Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine

	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score
			for quality	for price
1.	Mac Computer 2010 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 510-644-0500	63 ratings	How does "Mac Computer" rate compared to other computer stores in Berkeley , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
2.	Office Depot 1025 Gilman St Berkeley, CA 510-525-0176	12 ratings	How does "Office Depot" rate compared to other computer stores in Berkeley , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
3.	Used Computer Store 2440 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 510-548-8686	11 ratings	How does "Used Computer Store" rate compared to other computer stores in Berkeley , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
4.	Best Buy 1490 Fitzgerald Dr Pinole, CA 510-758-0112	39 ratings	How does "Best Buy" rate compared to other computer stores in Berkeley , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
5.	Best Buy 3260 Buskirk Ave Pleasant Hill, CA 925-988-0256	81 ratings	How does "Best Buy" rate compared to other computer stores in Berkeley , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
6.	Best Buy 4820 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 925-829-7041	63 ratings	How does "Best Buy" rate compared to other computer stores in Berkeley , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
7.	Best Buy 4405 Century Blvd Pittsburg, CA 925-778-1986	22 ratings	How does "Best Buy" rate compared to other computer stores in Berkeley , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
8.	Apple Store 451 University Ave Palo Alto, CA 650-617-9000	170 ratings	How does "Apple Store" rate compared to other computer stores in Berkeley , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
9.	Best Buy 63 Ranch Ave Milpitas, CA 408-942-0201	39 ratings	How does "Best Buy" rate compared to other computer stores in Berkeley , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
10.	Apple Store 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Santa Clara, CA 408-551-2150	123 ratings	How does "Apple Store" rate compared to other computer stores in Berkeley , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.


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Sample Subscriber Comments/Reviews About Computer Stores

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

As You Can See Below, Some Computer Stores Get High Praise from Their Customers. Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Computer Stores.

Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: I have Procare which allows me to have coaching sessions and help with downloading, upgrades,..........
Subscriber from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote Another Store: Biggest problem with Fry's is that the staff knows almost nothing. If you know what..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: this store is now closed.......
Subscriber from SARATOGA, CA wrote Another Store: Large, busy, staff hard to find, always preoccupied, but unfortunately, the best selection of products..........
Subscriber from MENLO PARK, CA wrote Another Store: There's nothing like having hot and cold running highly qualified techies available around the corner..........
Subscriber from NOVATO, CA wrote Another Store: Great neighborhood Mac shop. Very helpful........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: A good place to shop if you know exactly what you want. Their prices are..........
Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote Another Store: English NOT spoken here!.......
Subscriber from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote Another Store: The staff is sometimes not as knowledgeable as I'd like, and the store feels disorganized..........
Subscriber from FREMONT, CA wrote Another Store: Big store with lots of variety, but I try to shop elsewhere........
Subscriber from BERKELEY, CA wrote Another Store: Compumart is an excellent computer service and store. Their technical staff have 'saved' two crashed..........
Subscriber from SAN BRUNO, CA wrote Another Store: Some prices superior, espcially on "specials". Almost always "Free after rebate" major barnd Antivirus and..........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Store: I have a Mac Book Pro, which I bought more than a year ago. Since..........
Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote Another Store: Where else will you find such a choice of products. Sales prices are very good........
Subscriber from FREMONT, CA wrote Another Store: Mom and Pop store feel with web pricing........
Subscriber from BERKELEY, CA wrote Another Store: If it has what you want, it's likely to be cheaper than elsewhere, based on..........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: Costco is a no frills large box store. The warrantee is among the best in..........
Subscriber from MENLO PARK, CA wrote Another Store: This flagship apple store is a great place to look at new apple products. It..........
Subscriber from HILLSBOROUGH, CA wrote Another Store: There instant and easy rebates lead the industry for ease and consumer friendliness........
Subscriber from MENLO PARK, CA wrote Another Store: Although it can be difficult to find staff, they seem much more knowledgeable than at..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: Nice mall store, with friendly staff. It took a little while to have them get..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: While Apple products are more expensive, I finally took the plunge and splurged on a..........
Subscriber from FREMONT, CA wrote Another Store: Don't shop here unless you have an idea what you want. Generally, asking a salesperson..........
Subscriber from SAN BRUNO, CA wrote Another Store: Spent three hours bringing my four year old computer back into service, no charge........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: Poor customer service is a Fry's trademark.......
Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote Another Store: Genius bar is very helpful. Helped fix HW and SW problems quickly........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: was mislead on a Sunday ad for an external DVD drive, manager would not comply..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: I like Apple products (I'm writing this review on one right now), but I can't..........
Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote Another Store: Great range of product choices, fun to walk around and look at items - but..........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Store: A little too eagerly hip for me. Hard to shop there for an older person..........
Subscriber from MENLO PARK, CA wrote Another Store: This is truly a mega store. Can sometimes find great buys. Finding knowledgeable help can..........
Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote Another Store: Apple support services are SUPERB!.......
Subscriber from MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA wrote Another Store: Geek Squad home installation prompt friendly and good!.......
Subscriber from FREMONT, CA wrote Another Store: Sometimes there are sales with super low prices and that's what make Fry's worth going..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: Frequently offer to add unnecessary services which add to the price........
Subscriber from REDWOOD CITY, CA wrote Another Store: YOu had better know what you want........
Subscriber from EL CERRITO, CA wrote Another Store: They're okay, though getting informed assistance can be hit or miss, especially by phone........
Subscriber from SANTA CLARA, CA wrote Another Store: Love this store,,,for lots of things..........
Subscriber from BERKELEY, CA wrote Another Store: Unlike any other store I tried, this one's staff knew enough to correct my misunderstanding..........
Subscriber from ALAMEDA, CA wrote Another Store: Knowledgeable and helpful staff, good quality merchandise, good to great prices........
Subscriber from RICHMOND, CA wrote Another Store: Because they specialize in used computers, there is a lot of variety in equipment there........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: Far better than their SF branch........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: TRY TO shop at Microcenter instead. Salespeople are not knowlegeable, long lines to return things,..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: Can't rate #6 On-line purchase........
Subscriber from GREENBRAE, CA wrote Another Store: Uneducated, very slow to assist and even rude. Computer was not operative, but did replace..........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: I only go to Fry's under sedation........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Store: Fry's has the most variety, but they're a miserable shopping experience, with salespeople who have..........
Subscriber from CUPERTINO, CA wrote Another Store: another bunch of clowns.......
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: EXCELLENT WARRANTY SERVICE.......
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Store: Ordered Laptop. Received purchase confirmation, estimated delivery date of following day. Waited two days. No..........

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