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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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Office Depot
16913 SE 270th Pl Kent, WA
253-630-9074
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How does "Office Depot" rate compared to other computer stores in Kent , WA?
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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 Kent , WA?
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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 Kent , WA?
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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 Kent , WA?
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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 Kent , 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 Kent , WA?
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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 Kent , WA?
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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 Kent , 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 LAKE FOREST PARK, WA wrote
Another Store: Apple's the best, but it is overpriced........
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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 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 KENT, WA wrote
Another Store: Costco offers great pricing, but little or no service. You have to know what you..........
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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 BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: Great place to go with an aging Apple computer........
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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 SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: After recently buying a new laptop there, and then taking it home to use it..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Nobody beats Fry's for selection and price. BUT, at the shelf level, the store is..........
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Subscriber from FIFE, WA wrote
Another Store: The owner "Robert" knows everything about his products and has been in business for over..........
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Subscriber from ISSAQUAH, WA wrote
Another Store: These folks also have great sympathy for budget shoppers........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Love these guys! Same faces over time. Low-key but smart & very helpful. Bought an..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Very professional in Apple culture way, but the store is extremely busy so they are..........
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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 SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: They know how to work with a middle aged person without being condescending. They even..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: I hate how Fry's relies soo much on rebates which I absolutely hate. Hopefully they..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: As the sales person carefully explained to me, this is not an Apple store -..........
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Subscriber from HILLSBORO, OR wrote
Another Store: If you know what you are looking for then Fry's has a great selection. Unfortunately..........
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Subscriber from RENTON, WA wrote
Another Store: this store will go out of their way to help you with their products ...........
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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 KENMORE, WA wrote
Another Store: Spent about 4 hours on a Sunday at the Mountlake Terrace CompUSA buying a computer,..........
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Subscriber from BREMERTON, WA wrote
Another Store: You're lucky to get service........
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Subscriber from RENTON, WA wrote
Another Store: It is hard to look for a specific item without asking a clerk where it..........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Initially delivered a PC with 2 obvious problems. That fact put a rather bad odor..........
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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: I wish they had a bit more selection and they never have sales but they..........
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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: Real world answers to real questions. Has a service section just for everyday problems........
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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 EVERETT, WA wrote
Another Store: Salesman kept trying to tack add-ons that I didn't want, then told me they were..........
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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 AUBURN, WA wrote
Another Store: Sales people did not totally know what they were talking about........
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Subscriber from KIRKLAND, WA wrote
Another Store: Well organized and knowledgeable!.......
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: Totally professional........
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Subscriber from POULSBO, WA wrote
Another Store: When my old Brother printer died, they recommended that I buy an HP color laser..........
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Subscriber from BREMERTON, WA wrote
Another Store: For warehouse shopping, at the top with great FREE telephone help with set-up and other..........
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: The best prices anywhere........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: For accessories, such as network adapters, it has items missing from other stores in the..........
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: Fry's is one of the few companies that completely ignores BBB inquires, and that attitude..........
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Subscriber from GIG HARBOR, WA wrote
Another Store: Work is never done on time. Phone calls are never returned. The office closes at..........
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Subscriber from KIRKLAND, WA wrote
Another Store: The Mac Store has the advantage of dealing with a superior product line, and of..........
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Subscriber from RENTON, WA wrote
Another Store: Online orders get delivered the next day!.......
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: Have bought 5 computers from them since 1993 and all repairs also - all under..........
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Subscriber from KENT, WA wrote
Another Store: Paid $35.00 to have them remove unwanted items off of a new laptop. Then did..........
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Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote
Another Store: Excellent products and services........
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Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote
Another Store: It's a small place but I like it........
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Subscriber from EDMONDS, WA wrote
Another Store: I spend a lot of money with these guys and they are always ontop on..........
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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: Excellent in all aspects.......
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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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