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Best Buy/Geek Squad

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The Best Buy on Howard Street in Evanston does a fairly good job. I have used... - Jun 28, 2024

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Apple Store

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Did a walk-in session with excellent customer service (helped by 2 associates).... - Jun 28, 2024

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Dell

800-624-9896

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Item was under warranty so no cost for repairs. Most of the communication was... - Jun 28, 2024

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Computer Greeks

12222 S Harlem Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-636-3473

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these guys are fantastic - May 11, 2020

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Micro Center

80 E Ogden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559 630-371-5500

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I am extremely disappointed with Microcenter analysis and correcting my pc.... - Jun 19, 2024

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Apple Store

70 Oakbrook Ctr
Oak Brook, IL 60523 630-481-3470

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good quality - Jun 28, 2024

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Computer Brain

4722-24 W Touhy Ave
Lincolnwood, IL 60712 847-675-1111

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It was a good job and nice people - Jul 02, 2024

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Lapin Systems

2934 Central St
Evanston, IL 60201 847-328-9945

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They have fixed my minor computer issues very promptly. - Jun 15, 2024

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Apple Store

288 Orland Square Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-645-5401

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one of the best customer service - Jun 28, 2024

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Apple Store

4999 Old Orchard Ctr
Skokie, IL 60077 847-983-9230

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Amazing job - Jun 16, 2024

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Micro Center

2645 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60647 773-292-1700

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I think this MicroCenter is attentive and is fairly priced considering the... - Jun 28, 2024

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P C Lab

428 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL 60148 630-678-9000

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Always do a good job. - Jul 02, 2024

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MicroNet Systems

8526 W Golf Rd #S
Niles, IL 60714 847-813-5942

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The best - Ask for Jay - Jul 12, 2022

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Apple Store

801 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60642 312-777-4200

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There is some place cheaper then apple and can change same part - Jul 02, 2024

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Best Buy/Geek Squad

900 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-843-3515

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Helpful staff who are very detailed Have quality up to date products,... - May 21, 2020

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Apple Store

311 Woodfield Mall #K
Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-240-6280

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Good overall service - Jun 28, 2024

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Best Buy/Geek Squad

615 E Palatine Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847-590-9849

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Friendly staff. - Jun 27, 2024

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Apple Store

120 W Jefferson Ave
Naperville, IL 60540 630-536-5400

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The Apple Store in Naperville cares about its customers and wants their devices... - Jun 28, 2024

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Best Buy/Geek Squad

17800 S Halsted St
Homewood, IL 60430 708-957-9348

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They took the computer saying they could fix it by replacing the screen and... - Jul 02, 2024

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Best Buy/Geek Squad

6525 Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031 847-406-3914

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I have coverage that I pay for every month with best buy, but they still charge... - Jun 28, 2024

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

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