Central Computers
837 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103 415-495-5888
San Francisco, CA 94103 415-495-5888
| Checkbook's Top Rating | |
|---|---|
| Quality | NO |
- 27 ratings
- 68% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Compare 47 nearby computer stores
- "I was looking for a very specific extension cable, which they did not carry. Nor had they ever seen..."
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Consumer Ratings for Central Computers — 27 Ratings
Percent of customers who rated service "superior" for:
= average for all computer stores
Overall quality
Advice on choice and use of products
Promptness of service
Staff attitudes, atmosphere
Quality of products
Variety of products
Ease of looking at/testing products
Reliability (standing behind products, delivering on time, etc.)
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