They have fixed two of our work computers and were even nice enough to drop off one of our computers to our store location. During covid they worked on our computer remotely and got it running so much faster. Thanks for all the great work and reasonable prices!! read more

Excellent help. Quick and no charge. It waddy broken, just needed someone to look at it and make it work again. Great staff and responsive. Thank you 808 read more

Both staff were attentive and helpful, actually they went the extra mile for me to solve my problem. Great customer service guys!

I've been working with 808 Computers for a couple of years now and they are always great! I use them for the security systems for my computer and I'm confident that they keep my computer from getting viruses. I've also called them to get my printer to talk to my computer and for help with printing an important document; they are always willing to help and have made frustrating situations easy - I highly recommend them - very professional and courteous. Great customer service read more

I regularly come to the big island and get my remote work handled very early in the morning and by 9:00 ready to golf and enjoy the island. We spend about 3 months a year here. Bottom line, was on a critical zoom conference and my MacBook Pro would not retain a charge, and switched over to iPad. I took my computer to 808 and the technician in a matter of minutes solved my problem. I thought it was a battery or charge cord. It was not a major problem at all. He tested my power and then depressed shift control option delete and bingo, I was back in business. I appreciate great support and I highly recommend this business. Jack Walker read more

Went to get a sata cable for a internal drive and they where able to help me and let me know how to install it

My fiance Dr. Tim Hendlin and I are very grateful for 808 Computers. They have set up a number of our computers and printers, and always do a great job. They are responsive, kind, caring, knowledgeable, professional, speedy and honest. They are always there for us and have gotten us out of many jams. Today was no exception, when my fiancee got his DVD stuck in his disk drive. 808 to the rescue, once again! And if we have an added problem, 808 can often fix it by remote access. Robert and his team of experts are the best in town. We have tried other services, and no one compares. They never let us down! Karen Russell, Healthy Life Advisors read more

The best and nicest owner (Bull) of any store I've ever visited. You will be treated fairly and get the best price around, guaranteed. Thank you Bill! read more

Wow...smooth system 808 has. Reading other comments I feel bad for some people. I can't believe I've never spilt coffee on my computer until now, but it happened, much like Mark C's review...I took it in to 808 and guess what they informed me that the laptop was toasted and it would be less costly to "just go get a new one and we'll move all the data over for $365". Luckily Costco is right around the corner and even had the Laptop I wanted on sale. They took great care to understate and over deliver in time and customer service and get this, even offered to 'recycle' my old laptop(which I'm actually on as we speak leaving this review). What nice guys, but I told them No thanks, I have a friend back in SC that will give me some $$ for the parts, so I'll take it. With some amazement and hezitation, they couldn't find my laptop and after rummaging around the office for a few minutes said "oh its in the back taken apart still". So I simply said not to worry I'll swing by tomorrow and pick it up after you put it all back together. Now I think they have a system of stealing laptops and charging for the data swap...that is BS. At this point I wonder if they've started selling my personal information around the world and hacking into my bank accounts. These guys should be shut down! If they tell you "you need a new computer" Go get a second opinion! read more

I have had a lap top last over 10 years with their help and no issues verse every 2-3 years before. Of course there comes a time to update gear and its not 808 and their fault so i am going to upgrade. A buiness needs their help so they can focus on what they do for business not computers read more

Omg these guys are fantastic !!! so very helpful to me as I was having an issue with my I pad and inquired with them about it and they welcomed me cheerfully and proceeded to attend to and FIX my issue at NO CHARGE!! It's so nice to know that there are still honest places out there that truly do care!! thank you 808 I've been telling everyone about my wonderful experience at your store!! read more

Very knowledgeable staff. Not all are are friendly but they do know their stuff. Clean work spaces and they thoroughly explain everything. Thank You read more

Great service and very knowledgeable with getting my computer setup! Highly recommend this company!

so i took my laptop into there shop and was told to just get a new 1 will i am staying with a buddy and his son that lives in the state of cail took less then 1hr to fingerroot there was some mal wear and more ran a scan and it was working he fix the disk stuck at 100% and got it back on the internet keep in mined his son did all this over the phone i told him he can open up a pc repair shop and drive 808 out after reviewing the reviews looks like 808 goto solve any problem is just to get a new PC read more

808 Computers - IT Services & Computer Repair Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Best service i have ever gotten from a computer shop. I had an unusual mac problem and Antonio worked hard to find the solution. He found it. Highly recommend 808 Computer. read more

I have used 808 Computer for several years now and they continue to excel in service and expertise. Today while they were installing a replacement home office computer they also got the Epson printer/scanner talking to my laptop and cell phone so I now have the capability of printing, scanning and faxing from home. They were extremely helpful. I have no reservations in recommending them. read more

My cellphone backing fell off. I was on foot (no car today) & stepped into this place to see if they could help me. They helped me immediately on the spot & since it was such an easy fix, they didn't even charge me. I'm super happy & recommend this place. read more

What great people and kindness. I am not use to finding people so willing to help and so educated on how to do it right. We were just visiting Kona, but wish we could spend some more time at this shop on our other needs. Particularly SHOUT OUT to Robert, who lent my wife a computer cord. read more

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Just needed an iPhone unlocked (work related). "You might as well throw it away" " that's how they're designed now, no way to unlock it". As I'm turning to leave, "...but if you leave it we can give it a try for $150". Derp, no thanks, So, I you tubed the answer and took care of it. Kind of the old school approach to IT service...you know, like from the 90s. It wasn't a good approach back then either. read more

The response is great too...none of my computers were Dells. My first was custom built. And as I'm a gamer, the gaming is necessary and I would have waited for the necessary funds. And the computer that 808 did help me pick out was great for gaming. I merely wanted to point out the verbal discrepancies. What was literally said to me concerning my last computer, was asking if I tried to unplug the toaster too. Not the lighthearted joking comment in his response. Many others have had similar complaints about the attitude. read more

My PC would not power up! The 808 crew was very helpful in assessing the issue and getting my PC fixed. They were very reasonable on the cost as well! read more

Super smart and helpful group of people at 808 Computers. They can get really busy, but they do their best to accommodate schedules. They do everything from troubleshooting general hardware and software issues on desktop and laptop computers all the way to networking a home or entire office building. They don't charge you for diagnosing the problem. You can just drop by with the computer and explain as best as you can what is going on, and they will check it out and let you know what needs to be done, what it will cost, and whether or not it is even worth fixing in some cases. They are also really good at recovering data from computers, flash drives, and backup hard drives that have crashed/died. If there is any chance of recovering data short of shelling out a few grand for a recovery lab to give it a shot, they can usually pull it off. Lots of small businesses on the Big Island rely on them for IT and network support, and they do a great job of keeping things moving. Highly recommend these guys. read more

CUSTOMER BEWARE!! My MacBook was having battery issues and was acting up. Couple of days go by and they say that it was just a software update and that it will cost me 150 dollars, but after that the laptop will be fixed. I picked up my laptop and all works for 24 hours. Then it stops working...again...and no signs of turning on. I call back, they tell me to bring it back and now the owner tells me that it's probably the motherboard and that it will be too expensive to repair and that it's not worth it. I tell them that it's ok, just give me back my laptop and issue me a refund. Days later I find myself with a broken laptop, no refund in sight. Now, every time I call to check on the refund status, they tell me that they're "busy" and surprisingly for days now the owner is "never available". 808 Computers customer service is literally Nonexistent. Protect your family and friends from being robbed like I did. read more

These folks are honestly just good. They know what they are doing, and they know how to address your computer disasters. They will often give you advice on tech purchases for nothing, and will give you absolute value for their service. I have been with them for over two years now and they service my organization's 10 computers and support various other networked devices (a smart copier, various back up hard drives, etc.) and I have been very satisfied with their expert knowledge and professionalism. My staff and I are haranguing them all the live long day about various issues on our old computers, many of us calling them probably telling them different things, and they are ALWAYS helpful, and always courteous and have helped us on many occasions above and beyond. They can do souped up hot-rod type computer repairs too. My husband has a computer with a tower as big as Isengard's and is quite persnickety about who he'll let touch it. He's super happy with them too. All the technicians are smart and friendly, but the owner Robert really cares about retaining your business, and he has a great dry sense of humor. They're awesome. read more

Very professional, very friendly. Antonio was a huge help. Was not able to use my computer at all and they were able to fix the problem and my computer has been running great ever since. 10/10 Highly recommend. read more

808 makes it so easy to fix computer problems. The staff is friendly and explains everything to you so that you understand what they did to fix it. They fixed it in a timely manner. They also have a cute office cat. read more

These guys saved the day for me. I had an accident with my laptop and the screen wouldn't turn on. Luckily I went to 808 Computers and their tech ran a diagnostic check and fixed the problem within minutes. Truly amazing customer service and professional workmanship. I am forever grateful! Thank you Caelan!! read more

We needed some services for our computers and went to 808 on a Sunday. There are very few places you can get any help on a Sunday first of all and these guys were knowledgeable and very helpful and took care of our needs. We highly recommend them. read more

Robert is what I would call a geeks-geek! He's funny and engaging, never making someone feel stupid or ignorant as so many computer repair people do. This is my second trip to 808 Computers and, like the first trip, it was a complete success. My first experience was an in-call to my house. They were able to diagnose the problem and then make suggestions as to how to beef up my system. I implemented everything they said. Laura was my tech today and she was wonderful and articulate. All she did was turn on my computer and it was working - she didn't do anything else. So....no charge! Now that's the kind of service we should have and expect. I will only bring my computers to 808 Computers from now on. As far as I'm concerned, they are true professionals! read more

These guys are better than good, they're helpful when you need it with out sticking it to you. I had dropped my laptop totally messing up the hard drive. 808 took care of that with a new hard drive etc. and then a couple weeks later the casing to the laptop at the screen started to pull apart. Took it into 808 Computers wondering just how much is this going to cost and can it be fixed at all since the mouse and screen were frozen too. They fixed the case and got the mouse unstuck. They had to epoxy glue it etc. I was bracing myself for the their charge for time and expertise... walked in, showed me what they had done and they did it free of charge!!! Now that's what I call building a loyal following... THANK YOU 808 Computer team/people!!! smiles read more

They make computer repair simple. I didn't need to schedule an appointment; I just dropped off my computer to have 808 look at it. The first time, my computer was locked up because the malware protection wasn't working. They installed new malware protection and I haven't had a problem since. A year later, I took my computer in for a check-up and to have the malware software renewed. They gave me a description of everything they did as well as how to keep an eye out for possible issues. If I did have a problem, they told me to just give them a call and they'd try to take care of it over the phone. I like that they're open seven days a week and get your computer back to you as soon as possible. There's no "island time," which is very important when they're taking a look at a computer that is crucial for a one-man business. read more

Just picked up my computer from 808 Computers. I can breathe again!!!! They got everything back on my computer after my data was "mysteriously" lost.... They are awesome. Will definitely go back if I have any other issues. Total confidence in their work. Nice store also. read more

When we first moved here we experienced problems with a laptop. Took it to 808 and they charged us $150 to remove a virus. A few days and we were better. About a month ago my son's laptop began experiencing some troubles so we went to 808 to have it checked out. Having had decent service before I expected the same level this time. A day later I received a call from them saying that the hard drive was bad. This laptop was under warranty with Toshiba so I told the guy I would be sending it back to Toshiba myself to get it fixed. He agreed and later that day I picked it up. I called Toshiba and arranged the repair. I mailed it back and thought all was good. A few days later 808 Computers calls me and says that they had removed the hard drive from our laptop and that they had it there. The guy tells me that they will assume all responsibility and they will contact Toshiba to send them the hard drive separately and at their expense. Toshiba wanted the hard drive put into the laptop before service could be performed so we had to wait until they mailed it all the way back to Hawaii. On the day I received the laptop back I drove straight to 808 Computers to have them put the hard drive back in so that they could mail it back to Toshiba at their own expense. So I expected this to be easy...WRONG. I walked into the store and spoke with the OWNER himself ( I think his name is Robert). He asked what I needed and I told him why I was there. He said OK I will have the other guy handle it and just placed the box on the floor. That was the extent of his interaction with me. No apologies at all for having wasted my time in this matter. I told him I was upset and he didn't care at all. He just said it was a mistake and went back to his business. He didn't seem to care about me or the time wasted (by this time about a week and half had passed). I was looking for an apology...something by way of feeling bad about what had happened. I got ZERO from this guy and he is the owner of the place. I will NEVER go back to this place again. If the owner doesn't need the business I will help him get none. Do yourself a favor and look for a place that actually cares about the customer and not just how much money they make. read more

These guys are good. Not only friendly, but very knowledgeable. They take the time to try and explain it in normal terms, but you can tell they know their techie stuff. Lots of parking, and no gouging prices. Office is huge, and smells soooo good. read more

The staff at 808 Computers is incredibly helpful, nice and knowledgeable. I entered the store on a whim, with an issue that needed immediate help. They were able to quickly supply the requisite aid, fix my problem and send me on my way as a very satisfied customer. I typically do not write reviews for most of the service providers I interact with, but given how great these guys were, I figure they deserve it! Highly recommended. read more

I've had a great experience with the folks at 808 computers. When I first arrived on the island, I had them wire up an office I rented, installing phone lines, network cabling, etc. They did a great job, completing the job ahead of schedule, and were clean when doing stuff like the drywall cutting, etc. All I had to do to go to work was plug in my phones and computers; everything worked. After the office wiring, I had my mac desktop fail to start. I brought it to 808, and they fixed it right up (had a power button issue). Price was very reasonable, and the turn around was much quicker than I expected. After that, I had a windows 7 laptop get infected with some malware (my fault). I brought it to 808 computers, and they got rid of it, and I lost no data. Like with my mac, the price was in line and the turn around was quick. Very professional. If you're on the big island and have a computer that needs fixing or some wires run/networks set up, the 808 folks are a great resource. Highly recommended. read more

Brought in my MacBook because my lid wasn't closing. These guys immediately checked it out and found my battery had basically exploded in my laptop. They removed the battery and I was on my way. They didn't charge me anything! and they certainly did more than a simple diagnostic. This is truly an honest place and I will bring in my computer when I get the battery replaced. read more

I was having some technical difficulties with my printer......and in a major crunch with some time sensitive documents I needed to complete. Robert was able to quickly go over the various possible options available to me and I was on my way in just minutes -- literally! Went straight to my office, completed the work and had the documents delivered before the deadline. I appreciate Robert's expertise and promptness and I'm glad I decided to make 808Computers my first stop which turned out to be the only stop I needed to make. read more

I recently took my MacBook Air to this company because it would not boot up. They did a diagnostic which took 5 days and then delivered the bad news. The machine needed a new motherboard and it was going to cost $600. There was just something about this place that made me doubt them. This is partly because the guy I spoke to on the phone was defensive and kind of rude. I took a deep breath and said I'd think about it and just went in to pick up my computer. They did not charge me for the diagnostic, which is good. On the other hand, not so good, was they did tell me that if I ended up buying a new computer they could, for $200, transfer the data from my old computer to my new one. I later took the computer to the local Apple store Mac Made Easy. They did a diagnostic which took about 15 minutes and determined that the battery was bad. I have now ordered a battery and am successfully running the computer from the power cord. Cost=$180. They did charge me $60 for the diagnostic, but that money will be applied to the cost of the battery. My final bill will be $120 additional dollars. I see 2 possibilities here.1) 808 Computers didn't know what they were doing and thought I really did need a motherboard 2) Or, they knew the computer needed a battery and planned to replace it, but charge me instead for a motherboard, more than 3 times the money. I don't know which one of these possibilities is correct, but neither one is good. The feeling in the pit of my stomach is they were trying my rip me off. I don't know why I thought it would be a good idea to take my Mac anywhere but an Apple specialist. I won't be making that mistake again. Can't I rate this company 'No Stars'? read more

Robert and his team at 808 Computers go above and beyond! I had lost my power cord to one of my devices and after searching Walmart and Target I called Robert. Without hesitation, he new exactly the cord I was looking for and was able to locate one for me. A combination of friendly personalized service and a depth of knowledge make these guys the "go to" for all my computer needs. read more