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Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the Seattle Area? Now You'll Know.
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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 Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine
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Checkbook's top rating ( ) |
What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality" |
Firm's price index score |
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Apple Store
106 Bellevue Sq Bellevue, WA
425-709-2555
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55 ratings |
How does "Apple Store" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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| 2. |
Best Buy
457 120th Ave NE Bellevue, WA
425-452-8060
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54 ratings |
How does "Best Buy" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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| 3. |
Computer Stop
14315 NE 20th St #A Bellevue, WA
425-644-5400
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64 ratings |
How does "Computer Stop" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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| 4. |
Hard Drives Northwest
14315 NE 20th St Bellevue, WA
425-644-6474
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106 ratings |
How does "Hard Drives Northwest" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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Office Depot
100 108th Ave NE Bellevue, WA
425-453-2900
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22 ratings |
How does "Office Depot" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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Best Buy
330 NE Northgate Way Seattle, WA
206-306-7663
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86 ratings |
How does "Best Buy" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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| 7. |
Best Buy
17364 Southcenter Pkwy Tukwila, WA
206-574-4617
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81 ratings |
How does "Best Buy" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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| 8. |
Computer Sonics
1059 Andover Park E Tukwila, WA
206-575-8285
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56 ratings |
How does "Computer Sonics" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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| 9. |
Best Buy
19225 Alderwood Mall Pkwy Lynnwood, WA
425-670-2670
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47 ratings |
How does "Best Buy" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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| 10. |
Compusave
19210 33rd Ave W Lynnwood, WA
425-712-7073
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13 ratings |
How does "Compusave" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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| 11. |
Best Buy
31601 Pacific Hwy S Federal Way, WA
253-945-0073
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38 ratings |
How does "Best Buy" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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| 12. |
CompuCare
2602 S 38th St Tacoma, WA
253-472-8279
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23 ratings |
How does "CompuCare" rate compared to other computer stores in Bellevue , WA?
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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).
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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.
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Subscriber from WOODINVILLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Buy on Internet and pick up at store. Eliminate the inferior sales people. One in..........
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: If you don't "know your stuff" go with a computer nerd. There are too many..........
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: Fry's has been great for the purchase of electronics, and ultimately for service as well...........
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: Excellent products and services........
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Subscriber from KENMORE, WA wrote
Another Store: Fry's always amazes me. They have a great selection of computers and computer accessories. Their..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: I have used HDNW to build all my computers for me - both office and..........
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Subscriber from SAMMAMISH, WA wrote
Another Store: Their repairs are drawn out and I did not like how I was treated with..........
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: Best Buy is one of the WORST offenders in consumer electronics...unfortunately they're getting to be..........
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: Knowlegeable sales and support. Will "make it right" if you bought it there........
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Subscriber from EVERETT, WA wrote
Another Store: I had them put together a computer with parts I purchased online. After I brought..........
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Subscriber from KIRKLAND, WA wrote
Another Store: Like the idea of being able to get assistancee in person and having the option..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Too many young aggressive sales personnel who tend to hover over you. They are more..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: The store is beautiful, the products are great, but unless you're a male or a..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: I ordered a custom PC computer because I knew most of the components I wanted..........
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Subscriber from BRIER, WA wrote
Another Store: I probably will never buy another computer or component from "best buy". Although the computers..........
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Subscriber from ISSAQUAH, WA wrote
Another Store: This Apple Store is way too busy to accomodate all the customers who have questions..........
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Subscriber from TACOMA, WA wrote
Another Store: Similar to most computer stores in general. ---- If you don't know what you want..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: This store doesn't have the flash and glitz of the Apple Store in U Village..........
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Subscriber from REDMOND, WA wrote
Another Store: No nonsense, just take the request, build it, and yup, it goes........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Don't care to do business with Circut City.......
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Very disappointed in Dell. Laptop purchased in Feb. still not working properly and they will..........
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: Twice I've gone into this store with all the concise information about my computer (model,..........
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Subscriber from GIG HARBOR, WA wrote
Another Store: Supports Windows & Linux Operating Systems (particularly the latter). Excellent support before and after a..........
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: good place to buy or sell used stuff........
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Subscriber from GIG HARBOR, WA wrote
Another Store: No longer in business at this location........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Totally professional........
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Subscriber from SNOHOMISH, WA wrote
Another Store: Great place to view and compare products for future purchases. Employees helpful and offered reasonable..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: I bought an LCD monitor from Computer Stop. I almost ended up not buying one..........
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Subscriber from KIRKLAND, WA wrote
Another Store: If Fry's has it, the price will be excellent!.......
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Subscriber from RENTON, WA wrote
Another Store: Online orders get delivered the next day!.......
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Tried to buy an adapter for an Apple computer a few years old. Was told..........
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Subscriber from ISSAQUAH, WA wrote
Another Store: Great place even to just visit. Repairs done quickly, and advice offered is always spot-on!.......
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Subscriber from AUBURN, WA wrote
Another Store: I really like the 'Apple Care' program so I can get help as I learn..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Have been very satisfied every time of service........
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Subscriber from SAMMAMISH, WA wrote
Another Store: Staff very helpful in resolving problems. Limited selection of products other than Apple in store...........
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Subscriber from FEDERAL WAY, WA wrote
Another Store: Great selection of parts for the computer hobbyist/expert.......
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Subscriber from AUBURN, WA wrote
Another Store: Great prices on sales. Hires people with no clue. Wrong info given by sales staff........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Best Buy has been a good alternative to Fry's Electronics rebate schemes........
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Subscriber from MAPLE VALLEY, WA wrote
Another Store: For Mac people, the Mac Stores are the place to shop........
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Subscriber from FIFE, WA wrote
Another Store: Busy shop, low prices, obnoxious background music........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Excellent in all aspects.......
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Real world answers to real questions. Has a service section just for everyday problems........
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Subscriber from FEDERAL WAY, WA wrote
Another Store: High pressure on extended warranty.......
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Apple's strategy of exceptional customer service is fantastic. Unfortunately, they have one or two arrogant..........
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Subscriber from REDMOND, WA wrote
Another Store: I took my laptop in for service. It was stolen while at PC Doctor. It..........
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Subscriber from PUYALLUP, WA wrote
Another Store: A smokey shop used to be a problem, but now all cigarette smoking is done..........
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Subscriber from TACOMA, WA wrote
Another Store: Eh...it's Best Buy........
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Subscriber from LAKE FOREST PARK, WA wrote
Another Store: Apple's the best, but it is overpriced........
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Subscriber from HILLSBORO, OR wrote
Another Store: Their prices are OK. I usually wait for them to have a sale on something..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: $800 for a custom built computer - everything I wanted and nothing I didn't. They..........
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