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Walmart is a million times easier to get along with. So is Target. SKIP... - Jun 07, 2024

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Apple Store

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Apple products are very intuitive to use. - Feb 28, 2024

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Amazon


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Good prices and the selection was vast with every make of laptop and every... - Dec 31, 2023

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Staples

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The Staples store that I used was a smaller store, but the employees were a... - Aug 20, 2020

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Dell

800-474-3355

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I like Dell a lot but if you get to the point where you need to talk to someone... - Dec 16, 2023

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Costco

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I bought my gaming PC here. It came with everything that the specs said that... - Dec 30, 2023

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Office Depot OfficeMax

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I always get what I came for, and usually several brands and or prices to pick... - Dec 31, 2023

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Apple Store

2651 NE 49th St
Seattle, WA 98105 206-892-0433

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Although a popular store, it is usually easy to get friendly and knowledgable... - Feb 25, 2024

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213 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004 425-519-0080

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It’s apple! There’s not one negative thing I have to say about... - Dec 22, 2023

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457 120th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005 425-452-8060

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once the top end of tech is now at the bottom. to big to fail, or so they say - Dec 30, 2023

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3000 184th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037 425-921-1560

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Everything gets more complicated and expensive. In the past we have never... - Oct 17, 2024

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801 Southcenter Mall
Tukwila, WA 98188 206-288-4400

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I would definitely recommend them. - Dec 29, 2023

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4502 S Steele St #855
Tacoma, WA 98409 253-620-1454

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prices are too high. - May 13, 2024

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330 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98125 206-306-7663

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Supplement: I forgot to include my experience with... - Mar 12, 2024

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17364 Southcenter Pkwy
Tukwila, WA 98188 206-574-4617

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Personnel very helpful. Took alot of time with me to educate me on my problem - Dec 31, 2023

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19225 Alderwood Mall Pkwy #130
Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-670-2670

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Rude. - Dec 31, 2023

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2214 S 48th St
Tacoma, WA 98409 253-476-4871

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I would recommend going to this Best buy because of the service that I received.... - Dec 30, 2023

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9551 Ridgetop Blvd NW
Silverdale, WA 98383 360-698-1112

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they wouldnt let us try out phones. A drunk manager/employee very unhelpful.... - Dec 29, 2023

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4102-A S Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98373 253-841-7008

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The sells representative was way beyond just helpful and friendly. Walked us... - Dec 29, 2023

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31601 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way, WA 98003 253-945-0073

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The staff was helpful and they had a good selection of items that I was looking... - Dec 30, 2023

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

In order to have something to sell to a wide range of buyers, most device manufacturers offer a dizzying array of options. Here are tips on how to wade through all the choices to find the right gadget for you.

Buy from a store that can advise you on what products will serve you best, how to get started using products, and how to solve problems.

Our undercover shoppers compared prices for 36 carefully specified and configured devices and found that some retailers charge as much as 20 percent more than others for the same products.

Don’t pay a repair shop’s minimum charge, possibly $75 or more, only to find out you could have easily solved a problem with a quick fix.

Even in our newer-is-better tech world, it often still makes sense to try to get your computer repaired before buying a new one.

Even when working with a highly rated computer repair shop, it’s important to deal with it carefully. If possible, try to speak directly with the person who does the repair work. And insist on a written, detailed estimate.