For anyone looking to upgrade their tech - I had an incredible experience with Love Haight computer about two weeks ago. I came in with a virus-riddled 10+ year old MacBook Air and Azam provided excellent service and upgraded me to a refurbished MacBook Pro in pristine condition. He took care of transferring all of my personal files and data securely. The experience was highly affordable, the prices were fair, and all of my questions were answered. I know I can always return for further support, which is so reassuring. 100% recommend. As a nonprofit professional always looking to support my community, it is reassuring that places like Love Haight exist. This establishment cares about the community, offers person-to-person support, and supports people without a big budget (like me!) in upgrading their tech and working towards their missions. Beyond grateful! read more

Great experience! I don't even live in SF anymore, but will only get my computers here. Azam worked with me to find a great Macbook Pro at a great price. Thank you for your help and awesome service!! It feels great to get a refurbished laptop instead of buying something brand new. read more

This place doesn't refurbish computers. Anyone that wants to waste their time, I invite you to buy a laptop here and then take it somewhere else that's competent and have them inspect the thermal grease. This place doesn't even own a soldering iron... When you buy a laptop here, you're buying a used laptop that has only been evaluated to power on and install an operating system. You're not getting an actual refurbished computer. With that said, the new MacBooks from Apple have most if not all of their internal components soldered in place, so the only thing that can be actually refurbished is the thermal paste and possibly the battery, but this place does neither. Their screen repair is decent but the price margin is so close to that of Apple's, you're better off servicing your laptop with the original manufacturer (why wouldn't you?) Their battery service is decent but also, their battery quality is lesser than what you get from Apple's battery replacement service. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about this review/business through my DM. It honestly hurts to see people buy a laptop from this place, only to be hung dry a year later when the computer falls apart and the owner of this business is not picking up his phone. read more

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Says open online. Went toy shop and it is closed. The door says call to make appointment. Person answered and was no help. Will not recommend to anyone. Thank you for nothing. read more

Love Haight Computers - A closed business on a Thursday - Computers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I wish I didn't have to write this, but customer service at this place has taken a dive, since they moved from the old location in the Lower Haight. My experience today with Azam was just outright bizarre. My appointment today was for 2:30PM, so I got there 15 minutes early: there was a Sticky-Note on the door that said "Be Back In Ten", even though I could clearly see Azam standing inside the store. I wait outside until 2:30, then knock on the door. No answer, so I call the store and, again, no answer. Finally, he opens the door at 2:35, goes into this long rant about how his technician is gone for a week, and then after looking at my laptop, tells me its pretty much a trade-in or good for parts. The icing on the cake is when he insisted that my appointment was for 3:30, even though the email confirmed it at 2:30. The whole encounter just felt like the customers are an afterthought, and this was for the same laptop I bought from them in 2021. Like others have said, store hours and communication across platforms is inconsistent. The excellent customer service I experienced in 2017 is no more, and I definitely won't ever come back. read more

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I run a nonprofit, and I called in, went over, and I was able to purchase a thunderbolt mac display and thunderbolt wire on the spot with free delivery, customer service was incredible, Azam pays close attention to customer needs and provided me with discounts. He has helped us through several purchases over the months. read more

Love Haight Computers - Computers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm a founder of several tech and climate tech co.s and the Owner Azhan is hands down one of the most knowledgeable, responsive and fair in the Bay area as I've dealt with several, none as good as Azhan. When the issue is DATA RECOVERY, I absolutely highly recommend Love Haight over any peer in this market. When my system crashed and my team forgot to back up Azhan came in worked magic to retreive the data, reorganize and provided preventive maintenance guidance and data transfer to a new system on the same day ....not 2 weeks, not 4 weeks, within 3 hours! I've had many systems and data recovery projects that I only rely on Azhan/Love Haight, they are trustworthy, accountable and he treats his existing customers as priorities. His pricing saved our co.s over 50% from other vendors or going to Apple or DriveTime , his timing was faster than any outside vendor & he backs up their work. read more

My laptop and a cup of coffee had a very bad meeting. With Azam at Love Haight Computer my Mac had a very good one. Within hours of what I can only describe as a domestic tragedy, he'd diagnosed, dried out, and resurrected my machine -- no data lost, no drama, and no lecture about why I shouldn't work next to liquids (Note to self: never trust "locked" coffee mugs again). He even expedited the repair when I mentioned I was heading out of town, which tells you everything about how he runs his shop. He offers data backup and recovery as his bread and butter, and given my luck I didn't need it -- but I was genuinely glad it was there if I had. Friendly, fast, clearly knows his craft. If your tech ever has a bad day, Azam is exactly who you want on speed dial.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Definitely one of the best if not the best apple sales & service store. This place has come to my rescue many times and also saved me hundreds of dollars in the 12 years Ive been going to them. They are even going to ship out a charger for my MacBook 2015 abroad which I can't find here in Asia. Great Service read more

Hands-down the best Mac store in San Francisco -- especially if you need serious performance and real support. As a DJ and data scientist, I put a lot of demand on my machines -- from running music production and DJ software to building and testing large language model applications. I've been coming to Love Haight Computers for over 10 years, and they've consistently delivered exactly what I need: powerful, reliable Macs and excellent customer service. Most recently, I picked up a MacBook Pro M3 Pro with 36GB of RAM -- a powerhouse machine that I run both my DJ tools and development environments on. The team helped me spec it out properly and made sure it was configured for heavy multitasking. What sets Love Haight apart: - Knowledgeable staff who understand the technical needs of creatives, coders, and power users. - No upselling, no fluff -- just straight talk and smart recommendations. - Great turnaround times and reliable post-purchase support. Whether you're an artist, engineer, or both -- this is the place in SF to get serious Mac hardware with real expertise behind it. Huge thanks to the team for keeping me running strong all these years! read more

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Love Haight is great! Wayyyy more efficient & fair than having to get into an Apple Store. Last week a glass of juice was spilled on my computer at work. I rushed to get to Love Haight before they closed....I arrived just before 6pm closing time. Not only did they break the news gently to me that my computer was completely fried & I was lucky that it still turned on, but they fully recovered & transferred my data. They gave me a GREAT deal on a new used computer & by the next morning, before my flight I had a new functioning computer with ALL OF MY DATA loaded on it. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

I am a product designer, doing UI design and just had a great experience at Love Haight computers! After a consultation with the very knowledgeable Azam about design and AI development, I know own MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro silicon chip! A great workhorse! Thanks Azm read more

My first error in judgement was logging into my work email on my day off. My second error in judgement was doing so with a not-well-secured beverage in my hand. For 10+ years, Love Haight Computers has rescued me from failing logic boards and accepted my elderly iBooks and MacBooks for credit towards newer, refurbished machines. This time, Azam and his team saved my hard drive, got me into a refurbished MacBookAir and once again, I'm good to go. RIP President, COO, and Brindled Canine Empress of Love Haight Computers. Woof. read more

The best shop for refurbished apple computers Have been going here for years now, outfitted the family in high school and college with great laptops finally bought a laptop for myself! Owner is super knowledgeable and helpful in helping to decide type of laptop or computer needed for personal use Highly recommend this place read more

After years of patronage, at least a decade even, I purchased 2 computers for my new company. Though the owner is a lot to handle, I had generally had a great rapport and experience buying 2nd hand computers over the years. In less than 18 months, Computer 1's battery died after being "completely reinstalled." Computer 2, I had dropped off to sell it back, but ultimately after a year of trying to show up to pick it back up when it was not able to be bought back, was eventually handed back a computer that would not work until I took it to Apple to have software reinstalled - despite the fact that I never gave permission for them to wipe the item. All in all, I had to have tried to come by, set appointment, etc, at least 5 times to ever get the computer back because they are so disorganized. I would show up and they couldn't find it. This was particularly difficult because I do not live local to the Bay Area anymore so my opportunities for pick up were slim and specific. At my last visit, it was agreed that they would replace my battery - but it was also requested of me not to email the email I had, but to instead use the website to book, or call the store. The phone wasn't picked up, the advance booking website thing was completely ignored, so I used the text number I had available to try to clarify next steps. I was brushed off, told to call the store, or use the website, while trying to set a dropoff in advance and simply trying to figure out what my next steps were while trying to respect the erratic owner's requests. I've decided to give up because I will not be treated poorly while simply trying to get my machines that I spent 2k on to work. But more so, this mistreatment needed to be published because it is poor customer service. read more

Love Haight Computers - Computers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been a customer at Love and Haight Computers for over 15 years, and I can honestly say every experience has been a positive one. Azam is not only extremely knowledgeable about computers, but also incredibly resourceful. He takes the time to understand what you actually need, then finds the best machine to fit your budget and goals. What I appreciate most is that there's never any pressure--just straightforward, honest advice from someone who clearly knows his stuff. Over the years, he's helped me upgrade, replace, and troubleshoot computers, and every single time I've walked away with a solution that works perfectly. He even managed to save my friends computer that had been submerged in coffee for two days. It's rare to find a business that combines deep technical expertise with genuine customer care, but Azam and Love and Hate Computers have built exactly that. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my computer needs, and I regularly recommend this shop to friends and family. If you're looking for quality machines, reliable service, and someone you can trust, this is the place. read more

I read the positive reviews and decided to try selling a couple of slightly used computers here. I submitted an appointment request for a Saturday a month prior but never received confirmation. I called the morning of to confirm--no answer. I went anyway since I wanted to get the computers off my hands, but when I arrived, there was no signage indicating it was Love Haight Computers, and the store was closed--despite Yelp, Google and Apple Maps both showing it as open. I later checked Google maps, which says they're closed on weekends. If a business requires appointments, confirmation should be timely, and posted hours across platforms should be accurate. Instead, I got zero communication, misleading info, and a completely wasted trip. read more

I would give zero if I could. First off the address is wrong if you uber to love street and you'll need to walk a mile to get there. Second, I have had two separate appointments scheduled. I show up and no one is there. This second time just a note that said "on my lunch break". I was literally there at the exact time of the appointment and it was 2:45pm. Who is taking lunch at 2:45pm? DO NOT GO HERE I PROMISE YOU read more

This Business is looks lik a fire hazard , stepping inside there's little to no space to walk in side....as you try not to step on rodent droppings... Clients phone calls are barely answered or responded to... (Phone skills Communication NO Good Very Moody) Computer lab tops are and have been Missing ,misplaced or mislabeled ... ... I'm EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED!!! There's better services out there... Save yourself Frustration.... reported to the Better Business Bureau.... read more

Azam was fast and helpful! He went over and above to make sure that I was happy. This is my second time using his service, he is my go to guy whenever I need something done to my apple products. I will continue to use him when I need something done. read more

wonderful owner! sat down and gave me lots of options for repairing a dead mac. eased my stress about such a loss! would recommend :)

Went here out of desperation to get a USB C connector for a Mac that I needed the same day. This isn't their main business. I arrived and they have a rope on the door to say stay out. Ok, not ideal but fine. But after waiting for 10 minutes and seeing the workers inside look at me then look away without a word was a real turnoff. So from the street I called and on the phone they we're not friendly or even polite. But they did sell me a cord I needed for only twice the price of the same cord on Amazon. In the end I got what I needed. But had such a poor experience that I wouldn't go back for any reason at all. Too bad too. I'm a Mac guy and would love a local shop that was cool. Two stars because in the end I got what I needed albeit at a high price. read more

Once again, Yelp to the rescue! Classic coffee cup on the laptop trick, complete with sizzling sound effects and an unpleasant aroma of burnt coffee. Of course I hadn't backed up since the last election. Perused a few Yelp profiles and called Love Haight, which is right in my neighborhood. Azam to the rescue! I walked out of there the next day with a lightly-used MacBook Pro and left my old one, which I should've replaced anyhow, to Azam's tender ministrations. I was happy with the price and the fact that I was back in business again, minus some largely sentimental files. I didn't have much hope of retrieval and it did take him a couple of days to rescue the data. We then discovered that the memory on my replacement wasn't sufficient for what Azam recovered. He handed me an even better machine with sufficient memory without adding a dime to what I'd already paid, despite what appears to have been a good deal more work than he bargained for. Don't be fooled by the somewhat ramshackle appearance of the store and the needlessly multi-tiered phone tree. These guys do good work and don't jerk you around. Also, he has a very nice dog keeping him company. Thank you Azam! read more

A total rip off. I brought in an old iMac that had lost its power long ago. It cost $160.00 as deposit toward repair cost. He was supposed to get back to me by the end of the week with estimate. He never did. After several calls I finally got him and we worked out he could not fix the I Mac but would transfer data into a newer working model for $740.00. He never contacted me once. In two weeks time I got him twice and both times he said he'd get back to me in a few days. Eventually he stopped picking up or returning my calls altogether. It's been well over a month and they are never in the store. I guess this business is going under but now I am out 160.00 and the loss of an expensive bag I used to transport it and still no working computer. Keep away from this place. read more

Quick, helpful, accurate. Great to have this service in a convenient place No charge on small problems

The guy who runs this outfit is a condescending, curt jerk who doesn't have the decency to talk to customers in a respectful manner. Thanks to Yelp he has 40,0000 reviews, but he can still be nice to people. I guess my keyboard repair doesn't have the potential $$$ amount attached to it that this guy is seeking. I am heavily leaning the complete opposite of direction of 'Love' after this encounter and I promise you I absolutely won't be back. read more

They did a great job replacing my MacBook Pro battery that was getting old. Prompt, professional service

After telling the owner who "Has been in this business for over 25 years" that I needed a MacBook that could handle Adobe suites and apps he sold me a used machine that is not upgradeable or compatible. Seems 25 years doesn't open your ears to the needs of your customer. If I could give him and Love Haight zero stars I would. Save yourself the headache and the trouble and go someplace else. I now have as "all sales are final no exceptions" which I wasn't told, have a very expensive doorstop. I was just contacted by the owner who again didn't listen to me or my concerns with "25 years of experience". I again state if I could give zero stars to warn people to stay away I would. I was contacted by the owner after the addition I was busy and called him back twice, left messages both times. Now I would leave negative stars and I am glad I gave him now three times to make this correct but again he dropped the ball. Love Haight should be off your list of choices for you Apple needs read more

I cannot thank the beautiful people at Love Haight computers. For some reason, later at night my computer wouldn't turn on. I need this computer to help me find a new job. It was scary. I took my computer to Love Haight and main guy stayed after closing time and was able to get my computer back to working at a very reasonable price. Thank you so much guys. 100% go here for your computer needs. :) read more

Fixed my phone there once at a reasonable price. Good stuff! The guy was also very collaborative and polite.

Rude, shooed me away. i was visiting San Francisco and my Comrex unit broke so needed help with my laptop so i could broadcast. Good luck if you need help read more

Azam is the best! I brought in a sad, exhausted 2014 MacBook Pro and we discussed how I could restore it. He showed me everything, and helped me choose a surprisingly affordable solution to both upgrade and restore my computer. I'm thrilled! About two weeks later, one of the speakers went farty. I suppose that can happen, you never know with used things, but when I told Azam, he lit up like a bright light, and replaced both of the speakers with brand new ones under warranty. Such a star! And the best dog in the whole wide world lives there with him. Be sure and say hello to her. You'll be so glad you did! read more

Nice guys, they helped me out and followed up. The location is new, I think, but easy to find, no parking issues. Love the name!

I just bought my 4th laptop from Azam and his gang and I couldn't be happier. If you want a fast Mac, don't need the most current model but need to save some money these guys will style you out. They are a great alternative to spending $$$ for a new Mac but still ending up with quality and a warranty. Also, last summer I was working on a film project where we needed early 90's computers and we ended up getting a bunch of classic Mac.s from them that looked great and really helped set the scene. My particular favorite was a turquoise iMac he had. Azam cut us a deal for a big stack of stuff. I highly recommend them for sales and service. read more

This is the most amazing computer store for both sales and repairs. Azm and team have provided me and my company with excellent customer support with upgrading computers over the years. Most recently I purchased a totally refurbished older Mac so I could have all the ports for music production. It is the absolute best of old and new!! I recommend them to any friends and family in the Bay and everyone has expressed such gratitude for the recommendation. Skip the Apple store and head to Love Haight!!!! read more

Love Haight computers is a great place with stellar service and solid advice. My computer was too far gone to save, but they tried for weeks. My friend had a great experience too, and everyone in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood is very impressed - not a single bad review. William M. Lapp, PhD read more

Azam was very helpful to me and very professional and kind. Even tho he was closing early due to an event he provided diamond tier customer service. read more

Very helpful staff. Needed help with a broken old computer and they were able to help repair it perfectly.

Love Haight Computers is where you buy a second-hand Apple Mac to save a few hundred dollars. If that's your plan, it's a bad one. Don't do it. Theoretically, it sounds good. You get a refurbished machine that should last a few years. What could go wrong? A lot. When you buy a Love Haight computer, you don't know what they did to the system before slapping a price tag on it. In my case, the problems arose several years later when I fell victim to a phishing attack and did a computer reset. My 13-inch MacBook Pro wouldn't update to the latest MacOS. Love Haight claimed my hard drive couldn't accept the update because it was encrypted. For the record, I never encrypted my hard drive. Nevertheless, for $200 LH unlocked the drive and reloaded the operating system. However, its support staff also changed the MacBook's serial number. That's a big deal because Apple provides many of its customer services based on the serial number. The one LH chose didn't exist in Apple's records. I discovered the serial number switch when I tried to upgrade the MacOS again. LH had installed an old version of the operating system, and I was unable to install the upgrade. LH updated the MacOS despite insisting it wasn't needed. By now, LH's advise was worthless to me. Everything was OK until I tried to trade-in the computer at the Apple Store for a new MacBook Air. My LH computer was registered to an unknown business, so Apple couldn't accept it until the business released it. I called LH support and was sent to voicemail. Honestly, I was so sick of LH's patronizing and less-than-honest staff that I told Apple to recycle the computer and I'd forego the $270 trade-in. LH's technical staff are like backyard mechanics. Both are bottom-feeders you turn to when you're short on cash. Computers play too important a role in our lives to trust them to an organization like LH. I recommend buying the computer you can afford direct from the manufacturer. Trust me, avoiding the frustration and anger from an LH computer is worth the extra cost. read more

Recently came into the shop, Azam was incredibly helpful. He gave me the asking price for my MacBook. Additionally, he has a very nice personality. I would highly recommend this location for computer services. Process was very smooth as well, which made me a happy camper. I think it's worth noting that there is an incredible doggie at the shop as well, and she came to check on me too. Ciao! read more