The big difference with Quarks as an internet café is it seems as if their owners spent too much…read moretime in Internet cafes themselves. Everyone has been to an internet café where you weren't allowed to do anything except check your mail while a nasty-looking clock counted down and dried up your two quid. At Quarks however, you can use their computers as you would your own, with exception to perhaps trying to feed cheese to your mouse! Print from any PC, bring your laptop or use downloads and uploads as you please. Video call a friend in another country and tell them you've won the lottery: they'll believe you when they see you get served a hot or cold drink at your PC. Quarks it seems, is all about the customer, and for those who might find the internet a strange and intimidating place, Quarks should be your port of call.

I had a problem with my Samsung laptop, it wouldn't start up. I had taken my laptop to another…read morecomputer repair shop in Reading who were unable to provide me with a suitable diagnosis. I was subsequently recommended Computrix through a friend of mine who has used them on several occasions with highly positive feedback. Upon contacting Computrix, I was greeted by a delightful person by the name of Gurminder. He advised me to bring the laptop in with a 'no evaluation fee'. I took my laptop in the morning and recieved a phone call 3 hours later with an update on what the problem was, how much it was going to cost and how long it would take. Firstly I would like to add that the cost of repair was extremely competitive (upon cost comparison with their competitors) and secondly, the turnaround time was quicker than they stated. My laptop came back shining and looking brand new. I have complete faith and confidence to go back to Computrix should any other issue occur. They can fix a range of computer issues and do onsite board repairs. I highly recommend Computrix. Thank you for restoring confidence back in my laptop. I have since had no issues with it at all.

I have been giving my shirts to be ironed at Orange Ironing for a long time, and I've never had my…read moreshirts ironed so well! Cheap prices and good quality. Would definitely recommend.

Has washers and dryers. £3.60 for wash and 20p for 90sec of drying. Opens from 8.30am to 6pm with…read morelast wash at 5.30pm. Streetside parking available with a convenience store, takeaway food and pub located nearby. Friendly counter guy who does not hesitate to provide change or have a good banter. Although the equipment weren't new, they did a good clean job.

I had a great experience here because i was getting alterations on my clothing and also dry cleaned…read moreit and the end result came out nicely, I had the impression that they might be understaffed but everything went smoothly.

Great Service been going there for years…read more Provide excellent customer care and different type of technical repairs. Fixed my PC within 2 days at a great price as well. Very reliable shop to go to. They have never let me down.

Was told to bring Mac in for repair by Apple Support. Asked Apple Support if it would actually be…read morerepaired since the computer is, "obsolete," (therefore would not be repaired). Was reassured 3 times that yes the computer would be repaired. Lugged the computer over to the Apple Store. Met with the Apple Genius who told me no, the computer would not be repaired - because it is obsolete..!. Amazing. Case was set up for this. Got the computer home, stored it and took it to 3rd party: CAD in Saunderton. Upon finally unboxing it I was shocked to see a crack on the screen that had emanated from a chip. Asked 3rd party if they were responsible for the crack, they said no - the damage was in the case notes. After some back and forth I was offered a free refurbished, replacement, screen. After mentioning that i thought that the Apple Store Reading may have also had something to do with it - the Genius unboxed it and I specifically remember a panicked look he gave me I tried to get in contact with somebody at Apple. The only option available was Apple Support again. I tried several times to speak to somebody which proved to be a complete waste of time and got absolutely nowhere. So I opted to try contacting Tim Cook himself. I was put in contact with somebody in the UK head office. He contacted the manager at the Apple Store who said the damage was there when it came in and, at any rate, the computer is, 'obsolete,' so they would not do anything. I was furious. I have tried contacting this character to follow up and to ask to speak to somebody more senior - he has completely ignored me. I was really looking for somebody t the Apple Store to speak to the Apple Genius. I was maybe naively expecting some frank honesty - but all I got was manger guff. I ended up going back to the The Oracle Apple Store myself and ended up speaking to the manager and he showed me the photo. Effetively w have this photo so tough luck pal) I left however upon walking away, I realised that the damage must have occurred when unpacked, the photo did not prove what he was asserting at all. I saw the genius earlier so went back to the Apple Store Reading. The genius was with a customer, so I sat nearby and waited. He asked me if I wanted something but i said its fine, I could see he was with an appointment, I was happy to wait. Shortly after that, he just asked me what i wanted. I had a conversation with him, in front of this other customer. He went to get the manager and came back afterward telling me the manager was refusing to come over because he had already spoken to me. Ultimately I asked him, "did you crack my screen?" He said that he could have done, it was possible.. maybe. I mentioned his panicked look when unpacking and he said there would be no CCTV footage anymore. I have now emailed head office again, and am not anticipating a response. I think this whole affair has been dealt with in the worst possible way. I have tried to reference the Apple Support communication but I suspect the hed office person hs no real interested in looking into any of this in great, or any, detail. That fact that I was sent in this place by Apple Support unnecessarily and the manager's attitude along with Apple head office ignoring me is just disgusting. Having used Apple products for over 20 years, I don't think I will ever use an Apple product again. I certainly will never enter an Apple Store again.

Apple Store migration resulted in permanent loss of my photos and documents…read more I had a very disappointing experience with Apple. On 11 December 2025 I purchased an iPhone at the Apple Store in Reading. An Apple employee performed the data transfer from my old iPhone and advised me to buy additional iCloud storage to ensure all photos would be backed up. My previous phone was taken by Apple under the trade-in programme. Later I discovered that a large part of my photo library (2021-2025) is permanently missing. Apple Support confirmed that the old phone had not finished syncing photos to iCloud before the migration, but by that time my old device had already been taken by Apple. The case was then incorrectly classified as "user caused". I did not delete the photos and relied entirely on Apple staff to perform the migration. Despite multiple attempts to contact the Apple Store Reading and sending a formal complaint to Apple UK, I have received no response. I expected much better support from Apple when a service performed by their staff results in permanent loss of personal data.

Situated handily in the centre of town, this establishment is a pretty run-of-the-mill average dry…read morecleaners. The staff are friendly and helpful - if not always bright - and the turnover is a couple of days. They will also keep your stuff for up to a year if you forget about it. Sadly, though, they tend to wait eleven months before calling to tell you that you have forgotten your stuff. There is certainly no reason not to use this place, and the results are usually adequate. If you're lucky, then you may get to park on the road outside.