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Best Buy

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There isn't one time I've visited best buy that I wasn't greeted... - Dec 30, 2023

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Apple Store

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They offer free online, phone and store support to anyone who has an apple... - Feb 17, 2024

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I'm a happy Amazon Prime customer. - Dec 30, 2023

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Staples

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I've shopped at better stores. I'm canceling my rewards membership. - Dec 27, 2023

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Dell

800-474-3355

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They are very good and easy to use - Dec 29, 2023

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Fry's Electronics

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They don't exist anymore. I know there's not a lot of competition... - Dec 01, 2023

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Costco

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It is convenient for me to shop for computers at Costco because this is also... - Dec 31, 2023

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Office Depot OfficeMax

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every time I've shopped Office Max, it seemed as though I had stepped... - Dec 29, 2023

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Apple Store

1200 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-949-5463

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Apple Store ambiance is exceptional with quick classes and lots of help, even... - Feb 25, 2024

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Central Computers

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Really the only place nearby to buy parts. The only other is BestBuy and they... - Nov 06, 2022

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Apple Store

340 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-798-2800

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If you don't have a lot of money it may not be for you - Dec 22, 2023

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Apple Store

3251 20th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132 415-571-2780

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Awesome shopping experience. - Dec 31, 2023

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Apple Store

5640 Bay St
Emeryville, CA 94608 510-350-2400

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The staff is competent and professional. - Dec 16, 2023

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Apple Store

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-551-2150

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AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVISE IN THE STORES, THEY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO LEAVE APPLE... - Sep 23, 2024

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Apple Store

23 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030 408-399-3880

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So easy to order and pick up products - Dec 31, 2023

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Apple Store

379 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Palo Alto, CA 94304 650-798-6180

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the staff is very friendly and know about the job, give good suggestion not... - Dec 31, 2023

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Apple Store

1 Stoneridge Mall Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-398-1962

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Took my broken $8000.00 MacPro computer to them for replacement under... - Oct 27, 2023

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Apple Store

1520 Redwood Hwy
Corte Madera, CA 94925 415-413-9120

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An easy no stress, quick assistance location compared to others. - May 25, 2024

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Best Buy

3260 Buskirk Ave
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-988-0256

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I had a great experience here looking for a new laptop for my daughter and... - Dec 29, 2023

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Apple Store

1823 4th St
Berkeley, CA 94710 510-898-3341

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Great quality but expensive - Dec 29, 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.