This store has been in Darlington for close on 20 years. I recall taking my original computer to…read moreget fixed with windows 95 which had floppy discs to load it with. Anyway I since learned how to repair my own but still use the store when in need of parts or software. On this occasion I needed MS Office student with 3 user licences & this place had it for a cheaper price than anywhere on the net. It is a professionally run shop with knowledgable/friendly staff that seem to be the same guys from my first encounter. Well deserved 5 stars. Tucked up a little pedestrian walkway, off the main street. No parking obviously!

Bobs world! This is a typical newsagent within a suburb of Middlesbrough. As with most newsagents…read morethe shop has not had much money spent on the interior design but it offers the usual functional services. A newspaper delivery service is on offer from here but because of this everytime you turn up around the end of school there are hoards of school children gathered waiting for their mates to turn up or buying their sweet fix for on the way home. This makes driving in the small road it is built on very difficult and becuase of this I do avoid the shop during these times. However at other times it is so convenient and you can park outside to pop in for your newspaper and sweets. Newsagents help to form part of our community and because of this I would always try to support as much as I caould these small business's and Rookwood news is one of those places! However

This branch of PC World is located on Teesside Retail Park, on the right hand side as you enter the…read moremain square, just next to Currys. They sell all the things you would expect, PCs (obviously!), televisions, computer accessories etc. Being on Teesside Retail Park, there is loads of free parking, which is a major bonus in my view! It's hard to know how to rate this place. It seems to have a poor reputation generally. Personally I've found the service variable. Sometimes I've gone in and found it virtually impossible to actually find a sales assistant, let alone get one to help me. Other times, I've found them incredibly helpful and friendly, going out of their way to give me all the info I might possibly need about an item. I'd say, on balance, it's worth having a look, you never know you may get a good deal. They do have a really good range of stock.

PCWorld & Currys are now the same store. One large expanse of electrical goods. Doesn't seem as…read morecluttered as it was when 2 individual stores.

Maxwells is very well located on the main High Street and has occupied this position for a number…read moreof years and as such has demonstrated its longevity and place in the affections of the town. Many of the staff have been there for a long time and they know the business inside out. They have a good range of electrical items. When you first enter there is a big range of televisions to choose from, all usually on, and it makes the shop seem nice and bright. They sell lots of different makes of items, usually high quality such as smeg fridges, dyson cleaners. There is a section of electric fires at the back of the store and they also stock quite an extensive range of items incase you need a repair. If it isn't in stock they would do their utmost to order it as a matter of urgency for you and I think they provide a really high level of customer service.

This branch of Currys is on Teesside Retail Park, on the right hand side just as you enter the main…read moresquare. It's next door to PC World. Being on Teesside Park, you have lots of free parking, which is always a bonus. Currys sells lots of interesting stuff, televisions, computers, washing machines, cookers, etc. It's a tidy, well laid out and brightly lit store, very pleasant to wander around. The service can be a bit variable, though. I would say on the whole the staff are friendly and helpful. Most times I've been in there, I've managed to find someone who can spare a few minutes to explain the differences in products to me and help me narrow down my choice. Usually they will even give a print out of one or two products so I can go home and think about it. I would definitely recommend a wander round Currys if you are looking for an electrical item. They have a good range of stock and friendly staff.

Been a while since I came to Teesside park but on this visit found Currys & PCWorld is now one…read morelarge store. I guess it's a good idea as they are both of the same group. Same good selection of products & seemed less cluttered.

Fairly decent indipendant little computer store. Doesn't hold much stock but does give discount if…read moreyou buy more than 1 of the same item ie blank CD/DVD. Used it for minor computer repairs & charges a reasonable price. Freindly & helpfully staff.

Although this shop looks a bit scruffy from the outside it's not so bad inside. In the main it's…read morefull of 2nd hand/used PCs, laptops & Notebooks. A number of flat screens are also available so if you can't afford a shiny new PC from the big retailers this is probably a good place to start. I normally get my printable cd-r from here at a reasonable price.

A great newsagent in a great little village…read more They stock a vast range of papers and journals and will place special orders without a problem. They also have lots of extras ie groceries and such like. A really good corner shop