Great help from knowledgeable folks. Friendly staff and a good price for service, I'll return to Cantrell's next time I need computer repair. read more

By appointment, best so they focus on your tech needs. Fair prices. Definitely the place to take a cranky laptop. Also got help with my C: drive space needs for less and they knew what they were doing versus my brilliant idea. Computer innards have changed and my knowledge was behind the times. Glad I ran my idea passed them, saved frustration, time and dollars. read more

Wade Cantrell, owner of Cantrell's Computer Sales & Services, is a great person and wonderful business owner. As such he hires excellent people. The microphone on my computer has never worked. As video meetings become the norm, my work-around doesn't always work and I really need a functional mic. Wade set up a virtual support appointment with one of his techs. The tech was prompt, helpful, polite, and unsuccessful. I needed to take the machine in. We easily made an appointment, that I had to reschedule, and I continued without a microphone for a couple more days. While I had a half-hour appointment slot, I assumed that I would drop off my computer and hope to hear from the tech before the day was out. I was greeted by a different tech - also friendly - who started the thing up and in about 10 minutes got the mic working. Turns out we needed a little trial and error along with a hands-on approach. By the time my half-hour appointment time was done, my computer was fixed, I'd gone to the gas station around the corner to fill my tank and tires, and was on my way home! Every time I interact with Wade or any of his guys, I have an excellent experience. read more

These guys are truly exceptional and a testament to how small business computer shops are the way to go. Jordan was amazing with fixing my laptop issue. To make a long story short, my HP laptop took FOREVER to be fixed as they shipped it there (upon my direction)....sadly, HP said they were awaiting a motherboard and this wait ended up being nearly a month and a half. I finally had enough and asked Jordan to contact HP, request the computer be mailed back to Cantrell's and they locate a motherboard. Jordan did such and, a few days later, my laptop is equipped with a highly functional motherboard. On top of that, I found it incredibly simple to reinstall my old files. Rather than inject a flash drive and reinstall all Word, Excel, etc. stuff, it automatically populated once I purchased the latest Microsoft Office product. If you ever need major computer tech issues resolved, do yourself a favor and visit Cantrell's. They're plain amazing. Thanks again to Jordan as well for his exemplary care and service. Very nice people too! read more

Gayle's 5 year-old Fujitsu laptop has progressively slowed down over time, and went over the edge after I loaded Norton 360 on it. It got so bad that we took it off, but we were already past the point of no return. When we were in Portland a few weeks ago, we almost bought a new computer at Best Buy at Cascade Station (near PDX). After we got home, she got busy and I then decided to see if we could fix the machine. After Yelping around a bit (and immediately eliminating Fry's), I took the Laptop to Computer Sales and Service. It's just a short walk from the house (and across the street from Casper's Hot Dogs). The only caution about this place is that they're a little open ended concerning when your machine will be ready to go. That of course depends on what's lurking within your hard drive. In our non-infected situation, the Fujitsu was in the shop for about a week, but the use of my Sony Vaio at home made sure that there was peace in the land. The service itself was excellent, and the Laptop is now home and exceeding Gayle's high standards. The thorough baseline service is $89 and I later decided to pay an extra $20 to enhance the RAM. The Technician had a rare combination of computer expertise, friendliness, patience, and a clear way of explaining things to this neophyte. I also appreciated the matter-of-fact way that he layed out the options, without pushing the sale, or preaching IT Armageddon if we didn't chose wisely. He was also very conscious of the point where a computer purchase might be more cost efficient than further repair. I found it all very educational regarding what things were slowing the computer down, information on anti-virus software and hard disks, and what refurbished machines options were available. read more

Wade Cantrell has assembled an excellent group of very knowledgeable computer specialists. I have been bringing to them my computer issues and problems for several years now, and have always been satisfied with their help. From my experience they stand behind their work and stay with any problems that arise until they are resolved. I highly recommend their services. read more

My charger on my laptop wouldn't go in. I assumed the charger was broken. I looked in the computer thought there was a piece stuck inside. I called Cantrell's and spoke with Nathan. He said it was okay to pop on by. Turns out I bent the pin that connects to the charger. Nathan just bent it back in place in about 10 seconds. Everything's back to normal. Thanks Nathan! I appreciate the advice and the help. read more

i used Cantrell's several years ago. Always appreciated the expertise, very helpful, very user- friendly. That's why I called them first when I was having computer problems. I talked to one of the staff, after which I decided to just buy a new laptop. I called Cantrells to ask if they can come to my home to set up the new laptop plus transfer files from my old laptop. I called twice. When I did not hear back I sent an email. I texted. I called again this week and left a message. Clearly this isn't happening. I have absolutely no response. Disappointing particularly since I know the quality of their work but I will just keep looking. read more

I dropped off a laptop today for evaluation that was running slow, paid $99 for Tier 1 eval and $80 expedite fee. They indicated that I had a few malware files and they recommended a hard drive replacement to an SSD drive with a cloning procedure. I needed to pickuo the computer today so it can be used for business this evening and they did not print out the diagnostic results not did they provide a list of the supposed malware files. Not happy at all. What the hell did I pay for after all. read more

Top notch computer repair with 5 star service!! Excellent staff with a lot of knowledge and compassion!!

My computer had fallen and the screen shattered. I brought my laptop to Wade's Team and within a half an hour they had swapped the harddrive into a new computer and I had time to make it to my next appointment without a hitch. Thanks again, you guys saved the day!!! read more

Stellar service! Brought in my laptop as I thought it was an operating system and hardware issue but did not know why when I disconnected my power cord, the Windows 10 laptop would just power off immediately. This is after the new battery was installed and working flawlessly for 2 months. Also, the trackpad had slowly stopped working and then quit altogether. I thought it was to be replaced. Nope. The tech reconnected the battery to the motherboard as well as the trackpad, and found a major Windows update to install that is not auto installed. The laptop works great now. Plus the next day, over the phone at no additional cost, the tech guided me through for no additional charge how to uninstall and reinstall a particular software driver. Thanks! Saved me a lot of time and heart ache. read more

I had a laptop that I had been having problems with and did not receive good service from the manufacturer. I quick visit to Cantrell's and they were able to solve the problem and replace the parts quickly and efficiently to get me back up and running the next day. It was less expensive than what the manufacturer was going to charge me and much better service. I will definitely come back again. read more

If you plan on getting your computer back quick, forget it, unless your willing to pay. We had scheduled an appointment 3 times and on the 3rd attempt we were told that we had been LINE JUMPED. They never called back to reschedule, but I will never use them again. read more

I recently purchased a refurbished compute and I am so happy with the purchase! Normally I would buy one and refurbish it myself but after my experience with Cantrell's I will go the easy route and just purchase from them. The price was reasonable and it was exactly the computer I needed and helped my staff get back up and running quickly. I have dealt with his staff on several occasions and they are warm, highly competent, and they provide excellent follow up. The next time I have a computer issue I know that I can trust them to give me good advice and to fix it right the first time. read more

A really good local resource. They are very friendly and easy to work with. You don't have to speak computer to get their help. They were fast at returning my computer and their prices are very good. I will return anytime I need a hand with my computer. read more

I just purchased a workstation latop from Cantrell's Computer Sales & Service. It is so nice not having to deal with the hassle and inexperience of the big box stores and supporting the "little guy" who gives you a much better personal experience (you don't feel like "just a number"). The staff was very friendly, knowledgable and very helpful in finding a good fit for my business needs. read more

I use them for all of my computer needs. It's really nice to have people you can trust without long lines and long waits. Sometimes when something is going wrong with my system I just call the guys up and they usually have time to help me fix my computer issue over the phone with no charge. The last time I bought a laptop there it was super affordable and they helped me work within my budget while still getting all the bells and whistles I needed to run my business. I recommend using them over any of the large competitors who often have two week wait times just to get your computer in line for repair. read more

I had a Surface Pro 5 that had crashed and went in to an "Attempting to Repair" loop. I spent over 2 hours with Microsoft support attempting to try and recover data on my hard drive. I did my own online research and tried certain things as well. Finally, I did a Yelp search and came across Cantrell's which was close to where I live. I called and spoke with Wade and brought my device in Wade and one of his tech's went through various commands in an attempt to recover my data before sending my device in to be exchanged. I wish that I could tell you that they were successful, they weren't but I don't fault Wade or Cantrell's for that. Wade was friendly and knowledgeable. They came off as competent and I would be more than willing to come back if I were having a technical issue. read more

I just plugged in my new Western Digital external hard drive that I purchased at Cantrell's. Cantrell's used this drive to transfer all of my data from a damaged Seagate drive where I have some 1.5 terabytes of mostly photo data. In the mix of all this, I lost my partner and the father to our 20-month old child so didn't have the where-with-all to deal with struggling to recreate my backed up photo library. My hope was that I would at the very least get part of my Aperture library back from the Seagate. To my surprise, I finally got my new drive plugged in to see what data Shahab was able to pull off the Seagate and there, there to my delight, were ALL my photos in Aperture. I can't tell you how relieved I was that I wouldn't have to combine the backed up Aperture library with whatever Shahab was able to recover. It would have been so much work to do so, and even more so that I am trying to cope with the loss of my partner. These are the photos I will use to create the slideshow that will encapsulate his life. The emotion I felt when I saw that all those precious photos were right there on the new drive were enough to make me cry. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Cantrell's, and in particular Shahab who provided so much relief, particularly at this time in my life. I strongly recommend these guys for not only data recovery needs, but also purchasing of computer equipment. They gave me advice on what to purchase so I can hope to prevent such a loss again. Advice that you won't get at any of the big box computer stores. And their prices are competitive. Simply the best guys! read more

I love giving Cantrell's all of my computer emergencies. Everything fixed, super fast. You can also give them your laptop or PC and they will repair and upgrade everything. Great service, great prices, highest recommendation! read more

This place is great. I have been going here for over 3 years and have brought computers in and also had them come to our office to fix our network. This is a knowledgeable bunch and they do a great job of explaining your computer to you in lay person lingo without making you feel stupid. My computer crashed last year with all of my photos on it and another place told me it would be a minimum of $800 to recover my photos. For under $200 Computer Sales and Service recovered everything and sold me a new hard drive. read more

My Mac was very sluggish, so I scheduled a tune up with Cantrell's. Within 2 hours of dropping off my computer they called with an update and recommendations. I did decide to increase my RAM (I'm pretty tech savvy and I know it wasn't an up-sell for no reason) I have tons of stuff on my hard drive, the price was affordable. And Yay! My Mac is back! read more

I had a Great experience here !!! Brought in a dead lap top and came out with a screaming 4GB lap top. The best part is that they communicated with me every step of the way and my final cost was $100 less than I budgeted for !!! Way to go Wade and Team !!! Mark Lojacono, CEO Unlimited Business Loans, Inc. read more

I continue to do business with Cantrell's and recommending them to everyone. I have subscribed to one of there newer services which, for a small monthly charge, they remotely keep an eye on my computer for viruses and needed updates. It is just like having an in-house IT person but for a fraction of the cost. Wade and his staff are always there when I panic about something to walk me through a solution or do an upgrade. My business runs smoothly because Cantrell's is in charge of my computer systems. Thanks Team Cantrell! read more

It's easy to see why the folks at Computer Sales and Service have been voted as the top computer shop in the bay area year after year! They have solved problems on my systems several times - all under budget! No problem recommending them to any/all people with a computer or even if you need a new one. They will discuss your needs and provide the best recommendation for you and your budget. Thanks, Computer Sales and Service - you're the best in my book too! read more

My laptop battery went kaput a few days before a big presentation and or course all my documents and power points were only on that computer. Wade at Computer Sales and Service was able to find and get me a battery within an hour and had it to me before my presentation. Life Saver or laptop saver. read more

I highly reccommend Cantrell's Computer Sales and service!!! He and his team researched an issue with my wife's hard drive and made to appropriate recommendations. They were fast and honest. I highly recommend!!! read more

Cantrell's Computer Sales and Service is highly reliable, smart and efficient. I utilize their cybersecurity service and have purchased hardware there and have been highly satisfied with both. Their responsiveness to the customer is outstanding. read more

February 2018:Received prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service at Cantrell's. Vance and Nathan were very helpful and took the time to answer my many questions. Vance was able to recover data from my hard drive and set me up with a new computer at a very fair price. Highly recommend them for all your computer needs! read more

My old XP laptop was starting to go, so I went in to Cantrell's to look at what they had. Amar [hope I am spelling his name right] showed me a used HP Elitebook with a I5 processor. I decided to purchase it. I started to think I should have bought a desktop with a bigger screen to help with photo editing. I was ready to exchange it when Amar showed me a better option. He suggested a external monitor [20 inch] with a keyboard and mouse. Now I have the best of both worlds portability and a larger screen for less money than a desktop setup. Thanks so much Cantrell's and Amar read more

I am not addicted. I am not addicted. I am not addicted to my computer. Of course I will never vacation out of range of internet access - who would? When I fly on a commercial jet across the country I don't have to pay for internet access. I do hook up a GPS antenna to my Surface Computer and watch our trip from gate to gate in real time. I watch altitude and speed and direction of travel. And I watch our progress on a map all the way. While I listen to music from my extensive library. But I am not addicted to my computer. So, on a recent trip to Concord my computer DIED!. And I do not travel with a backup computer!. I could run out and buy a new computer with my credit card but it wouldn't have all my favorite software. And it wouldn't have my music. So I got a good tip from a guy who knows a guy that Cantrell's could take care of me. The guy was right! It took one very long day but I got my computer back (all well again) before the withdrawal symptoms got too severe. Thank you Cantrell's! (But I am not addicted - really.) read more

This place is awesome, I went in when my computer wouldn't boot and the people who worked there were very helpful, you can tell they know what they are doing and what they are talking about. A special shout out to Shahab, he was awesome and reassuring in a time when I wasn't sure if years worth of my personal data seemed gone. I ended up having a dead hard drive, they were able to recover my data and give me a new hard drive within a couple of days. The rates were very good compared to other shops and they even sell computers too. This is now the only place I trust for computer stuff. read more

My computer wouldn't restart after some updates and Ben fixed me up fast! Also cleaned up some adware that I didn't even know was there! Highly recommend any tech at Cantrell's! I strictly use them for my bookkeeping practice. read more

I've been a big fan of Computer Sales and Service f/d/b/a Computer Renissaunce for years. The technicians are super smart, helpful and always stand behind their work. EXCELLENT. read more

We recently a problem with our computer and brought it into Cantrells. The techs were very helpful and got our computer back up and running. They had it a few days and today we are back in action. Fairly priced. Would definitely recommend and would definitely use again. read more

I am extremely happy with Cantrell's Sales and Service. The staff is knowledgeable, courteous, responsive and friendly, as well as very professional. Cantrell's has made major projects in my office very painless and streamlined. Everyone there is extremely conscientious. They're my go-to IT people. read more

Needed a new (used) laptop and had very specific requirements. I needed a 17 inch macbook pro and was having a hard time finding one since apple stopped making one. I called Wade and within a few hours, he had found one at a price that I could afford. When the machine arrived, I was thrilled to see that the recharge count on the battery was sitting at zero. (new battery) Machine runs like a champ and does exactly what I need. I never hesitate to refer people to Cantrells. I know that Wade and his staff will take care of whatever issues/needs my referrals have and make me look like a hero in process. Thanks Cantrells! read more

Cantrell's Computer Sales and Service is an incredibly competent, professional and accommodating service. Wade is knowledgeable, and goes beyond. Ask anyone who has worked with Wade! I really appreciate how ready he is to offer information and help. A very prompt enjoyable company to know. Any computer issue, this is where to go! read more

The Cantrell's Computer Service, is an experience we all dream of. I called because my computer was hanging and required a reboot twice per day. Amar answered and offered to remote in and check things out. Remote service by the 1/2 hour is very reasonable and very quick! He quickly ascertained that one of my raid hard drives was failing. I brought my computer in and had both drives replaced and added a Solid State Drive for the operating system and speed hungry applications. AMAR called me by 4:30 the same Day*(Expedited Service) and everything was done! The same day up and running, WOW!! *The project I was in the midst of was a very large and time sensitive project so, Expedited Service is well worth an additional fee! read more