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I have had a few crazy incidents happen to me while living in Houston from having a knife pulled on…read moreme all the way to being a victim of theft. I purchased a home here and did not want to take any chances, so I was in the market to buy a security camera system. My needs were very specific, as I wanted full HD cameras powered by ethernet (IP Cameras) with an NVR box. From the systems I saw online and through Costco, the specifications never truly met my needs. After stumbling across a little store in the Dun Huang Plaza, I saw a sign stating they do security systems (CCTV). I went inside and met with Grant Lin. I asked him if they do home security and had what I was in the market for. He claimed they did in deed have what I was looking for and set me up with an appointment to set it all up. Grant showed up with his colleague, Alex, and they installed my security cameras, the NVR box, and even did all of the computer networking that would've been a pain in the butt for a techie, let alone an average joe like me. He even installed an app on my phone so I could monitor the cameras through there. They have really good customer service, and he told me if I had any issues, I could contact him right away. It was a fantastic experience working with Express Computer Solutions!

Directron

2.6

(23 reviews)

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I was very disappointed in the selection of items on the floor however, I was told after I…read moreapproached the staff (mind you there are only 2 customers and I was one of the 2) of 2-3 people. When I acquired about a laptop- all they had was one and it was in the warehouse. What disappoints me is that they have videos of all this business and sales and items they have and I saw none of it.

Asian owned computer and electronics retailer that had it's humble beginnings in the owners garage…read more This mega-store is not your typical Best-Buy or Fry's, which is both good and bad. There is one counter where every customer must pony up to...and you MUST make more than eye contact with someone behind the counter to get service. However, once you've been greeted and asked what you're looking for, a plethora of electronics options are at your fingertips. They literally have everything you could possibly imagine, from spare computer parts, to printers, new desktops and laptops, and some random funky piece that completes your ultimate gaming system! Computers throughout the store can be demo'ed and used to access their online portal for simplicity of ordering your electronics needs. I enjoy visiting Directron and supporting a locally owned "small" business!!!

Mister Nguyen Computer & Movie Service

Very good service with reasonable price…read more They are nice and the technician worked on my laptop for only less than 1 hour to get it done. Everything's working perfectly now, they also offered a 1 month warranty! Highly recommend.

Mac Repair

(5 reviews)

Nice service, warranty works and negotiable price. I took my…read moremacbook to be repaired, after a week something went wrong and they fixed it without a problem

One of the computers we own is a late 2011 15" MacBook Pro. The motherboard on our laptop died. A…read morefriend of my daughter found Sam's Repair on Facebook Marketplace as someone who was selling refurbished MacBook laptops (It wasn't even listed on Yelp. I had to add the business to check-in and write the review). We originally went in to Sam's to purchase a used MacBook. When we went in and explained what we had and what we were doing, he encouraged us to not buy the one he had for sale but suggested we let him look at ours first to see if it was repairable. We had already upgraded the memory to a 1TB solid-state drive and it was much better than what he was selling. We left (Saturday) and returned on Monday with our laptop. He said since we were coming from so far away (League City) that we could wait while he looked at it. We hung out for an hour and he actually was able to fix the motherboard. He explained what he did but honestly it was over my head. I'm just glad it is working. The laptop he was selling was $550. He fixed ours for less than half that cost and warranted the work for 3 months. Granted, I'm writing this review a few short hours after the repair. Assuming the repair holds, he deserves the five stars. If for some reason that changes, I'll update my review. As for now, we are very pleased.

Grace Computer & Internet

3.9

(7 reviews)

Grace computers is a great store the lady that runs it is honest and friendly. My computer was…read morehaving issues because I tried to upgrade grade it but I didn't have as much knowledge as I needed to get the job done correctly. I needed a better PSU power supply. I couldn't get my computer to work with the ones I bought. Grace had the tech take the computer down and find my issues. One of wich was the case so everything from my first computer had to be moved to new case. I had my motherboard changed out too so everything from the main board had to be swapped too. He did a great job with the wiring and everything is ziptied and clean looking, very professional. Before it looked like a birds nest back there. My new computer looks great I've been using it for months now it's been running well and gaming has been fun. I still want more upgrades next will be a new processor and liquid cooler. I'll go with getting input from grace this time before just going out and buying computer parts. Thank you lots for the help. She's located in Chinatown, some great places to eat nearby. GPS had no problem getting me there.

I have used their services in laptop repairs and also in web design and internet networking. Their…read moreservices are always thorough, puctual, and of the highest quality. Clifford L

Wholesale Computer Supply

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I spilled juice on my laptop and tried to clean the keyboard myself by disassembling it. It…read moreworked for a day but the mouse pad stopped working. After shutting it down, it would no longer turn on. I had voided my warranty by opening it and wanted to take it somewhere that would not be crazy expensive but still good service. Anyway, their old location, "Laptops of Houston," had great reviews so I brought it here on a Friday. I asked them if it was the same staff and they said yes. It was $25 for them to take a look/diagnostic at my laptop. They were honest and said there was a good chance the damage may have gone to the motherboard. They told me they would give me a call on Monday. They did call me on Monday and said it was ready for pick up. They got my laptop up and running with a working mouse pad as well. I was so happy because I have had this laptop less than a year and I really needed it for school. It was $125 and their service was excellent.

PC & Network Guru

They installed two Servers and firewall for my company and did a great job. I was impressed by…read moretheir professionalism and positive attitude.

Excellent customer service and very good price. Anything PC or network related, I'll be bringing…read moreover to PC & Network Guru.

DataVox

I've been working with DataVox for over 6 years. They have worked with me on many different…read moreprojects including, but not limited to: phone systems, security, data infrastructure and more. I've always felt that all levels of the company are interested in completing the project on time and within budget. Or, if tasked with a solving a problem, they always strive to make sure the appropriate person is assigned to the task and it is solved as quickly as possible with minimal to no business interruptions.

To be fair, they sell Avaya and Cisco, which are very good products.... However, buyer beware…read more.. Overpriced, over promised, under serviced. Their service rate, for example, is $175 plus an hour compared to other comparable services that can be half of that. If you have a Cisco system, watch out! Cisco certified techs working on Cisco products, including routers and the likes, not just phone systems are even more expensive. The worst part about working with this company as a customer for more than four to five years is the service turnaround for problems can be 3-4 days and even longer. This includes simple questions or clarifications. I would avoid this company like the plague if you are a small business under 30 people. VoIP systems now are good enough there is no reason to burden your company with this expense or worse, experience in the long term. If you are a large company, they might be a good fit, but certainly, a better bargain can be had elsewhere.

Houston iPhone Repair Store

4.3

(66 reviews)

I read the reviews and tried this place. 1/2 the price of the Apple Store. And twice as fast. He…read moredid a Great job.

This man is awesome fixed my screen in 20 Minutes. Prices…read moreare great. Has a nice waiting room as well. Highly recommend.

Be Wireless

4.6

(62 reviews)

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Super easy to communicate with and incredibly friendly! Truly a great experience and would not…read morehesitate in the slightest to recommend this business to anyone needing a repair for their iPhone! Oh, and fantastic pricing as well!

These guys were very professional and fair. I'll be going back to this shop likely. Top notch.read more

Central Security

4.9

(90 reviews)

Armando was awesome. Great customer service, good communication, detailed, and knows his trade…read morewell. We did a whole house alarm that covered just about everything. Although our area seems safe, you just never know! I recommend!

Armando was an absolute lifesaver! An old ADT Security Alarm in my home was accidentally armed and…read moreI was unable to disarm it as I didn't have the passcode. I reached out to Centeal Security and Armando walked me through steps to disarm it over the phone. After assisting me with successfully disarming the alarm, he provided me with some very useful advice on how to resolve this issue should it happen again. So greatful for his assistance as my family and I weren't sure how to resolve the issue. I would definitely recommend this company!

The Computer Hospital

4.5

(149 reviews)

Ok, for starters, I'm very tech-savvy. If I can't fix something, it's probably beyond repair…read more(almost). That's why I was so impressed with this shop. My hard drive was failing, and after calling around, I gave these guys a shot. I'm glad I did. I've now used them twice, and both times were great experiences. I got an honest estimate over the phone, super fast turnaround, and clear communication throughout. They called with updates and didn't proceed without checking in, which I really appreciate. Shoutout to JJ and Daniel! Both were professional, knowledgeable, and just easy to work with. This place runs like a well-oiled machine, and they absolutely deserve 5 stars. Highly recommend.

I've relied on Computer Hospital for many years. I can always count on them to be thorough,…read morecompetent, and honest. I've had all sorts of work done there, dropped laptops, virus/browser popup issues, harddrive failures. I've been satisfied with their work every time. Like a good, trustworty car mechanic, you need a computer repair place you can trust amd I recommend Computer Hospital.

Oddertech

I have used and referred this company to several of my friends. I'm certain you will find their…read moreknowledge, professionalism, and quality service with a smile a great benefit to tech needs!

i love these guys!! They care about the average guy that wants a rx580 build to the guy thats wants…read morea Rtx 4090 build.. i would recommend them to all!!

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(8 reviews)

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Man, are these guys awesome! They have parts on hand and you can get in and out very quickly…read more They know all of they in's and outs of all the different carriers. They not only helped me with my busted iphone for an incredible price but also showed me how to save money on my AT&T bill. They have a customer for life. Tottaly worth my 35 minute drive.

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Do not take your computer here. They had my computer for over a week and were not able to tell me…read morewhat was wrong with it. As far as I can tell they did nothing.

Super pleased. Answered phone to help right away and was able to drop off same day. Very nice guys…read moreand quick to reply with the cost of repair. Was just a few days and I was back up and running UPDATE-went back a 2nd for help and they got me taken care of. Super happy

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(8 reviews)

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