I like to go into Harvey Norman occasionally to remind myself why I shop online…read more They have a decent range and the occasional helpful staff member, but getting a decent price requires the annoying dance where you ask how much something is and then ask again how much they can do for cash. After that point they will try and sell you over priced accessories (like a $49 HDMI cable or $100 power-board) and an extended warranty that you don't want.

I think I have been a little spoilt by other Harvey Norman experiences…read more The service is average and very hard to come by, understandably because they don't have enough staff on the floor on the weekend. But when you do get someone to help you, they are knowledgeable, not too pushy and have a wealth of information (even if sometimes they just read off the box and tell you what it means). The range is limited but it certainly is a lot better than many of the other appliance and tech stores in the CBD and compared to the competition. But if I'm not in a rush I would probably head down to one of their superstores for a better range. So yes overall I am a bit meh'd here but it certainly wouldn't stop me going here first if I had to shop for appliances or tech things in the city. I also love Harvey Norman's return policy. If you don't want it, bring it in and they'll return it quickly and easily for you.

Jaycar electronics is the store I go to whenever I'm looking for things that you might not normally…read morefind in mainstream stores like JB Hi-fi or Dicksmiths. Looking for a fold-able piano keyboard that plugs into your computer via USB? Jaycar electronics just might have it. That said though, they don't just sell cool electronics and tech that you wouldn't normally find anywhere else, they are also a a very well equipped electronics store that sells everything from cabling to circuits. For the hardcore DIY electronics person, Jaycar electronics is another option you should consider if you want to buy circuit boards, batteries and LED's (did I mention as well that they sell USB fold-able piano's?). The staff there know their stuff and are very helpful if there is something specific that you need. Don't expect to find iPads, Xbox 360's or the latest Twilight DVD in this store though. They are more focused on supplying electrical components and parts and their own take on consumer electronics. Still, I'll always walk into the store whenever I happen to be passing by just to see what new stuff they might be stocking on their shelves. That is one of the main appeals of this store to me, so if you're ever in chinatown and are looking for a USB fold-able piano (ok, I know this is third time I'm mentioning it, and they probably don't stock it any more), feel free to stop by their store and have a look around. Go crazy.

Are you in the need for some stereo wire, LED lights, batteries or a power convertor? You will find…read morethis and many other electrical components/gadgets at this store. Jaycar has been my one stop shop for many years for all of my PA leads, TV cables, batteries and cords. They have a massive range and the staff are always so lovely and knowledgeable. If you have a dilemma with cabling or parts for your appliances, be sure to speak to them. They have helped me devise different ways to connect different appliances to my TV and stereo. Champions! Jaycar is not all about cables though, they also stock remote helicopters, PA's, stereos, lighting, party equipment (smoke machines). As I said, a one stop shop for electrical and good prices. So, a great place to shop if you are after a gadget style gift. In fact, I did buy one of the most useful household items that I think everyone should own from Jaycar. It is a 6-in-1 battery/power station. Now, this baby has saved my lil' toosh at many events I have run. It has different inputs for electrical devices (USB & AC/DC) and is great when you have no access to power for smaller electrical needs (12V). It has a LED display that indicates how much power you have remaining and is easy to charge. It is designed for campers, so it is a great thing to have in the car if you are planning a big trip to the outback as it also comes with jumper leads for your car!

Hey people.... I am very excited to share my experience of my iphone screen repair at GR phones…read morelocated in sefton plaza. The best thing about them is their customer service as in the way they explains the things. I had my iphone 8 plus screen broken and had to travel overseas on the very next day. It was a horrible feeling having a broken phone. I just found out their store and went there straightaway and got it fixed in less than 30 mins of time which was truly amazing. They have added one loyal customer into their list. Highly recommend. For any kinds of repairs whether they are samsung , iphones , tablets, ipads and laptops as well, just straightway go there without any second thought. Thanks GR phones for such a lovely service and for providing me best quality screen with 90 days of warranty. Cheers guys.. keep rocking!!

My all time favorite Phone Repair shop in Adelaide. They not only fix your iPhone in 30 mins only…read morebut they will provide you excellent phone safety solutions. Best Phone and iPad repair store in Adelaide. Also, GR Phones has great range of phone cases and accessories. Highly recommended.

This is where MSY used to be located before they moved up the street to a larger location, however…read morePC DIY follows up with the service MSY provided before, which was good tech at a good price. What many people don't know is that if you're looking for cheap laptops, monitors, cameras, computer parts and accessories, the first place you look shouldn't be in JB Hi-fi or God forbid, Myer??? It should be in places like PC DIY or MSY where you can get things for up to 20 to 30 percent cheaper, depending on what you buy. The last time I was there I was looking for a HDMI converter cable which I managed to get one for a significantly cheaper price compared to if I had gone to the likes of Officeworks, which is another store I do love but for different reasons. If you're looking for custom solutions, you can talk to the people in the shop and they will help you design a computer that suits your needs and price tag. Walking in, you'll be greeted by a large front desk where there is usually at least one shop assistant. They may not seem super friendly to some people who come in for the first time, but they are helpful and straightforward. Most of the people who go into the shop usually know what it is they are looking for and they tend to expect those kinds of customers that walk up to the desk and simply ask them for the component or tech that they are looking for. Whenever I'm looking for cheap good quality tech, the two places I will think of are PC DIY and MSY.

This place has slightly better service than MSY. Of course, MSY has basically non-existant…read morecustomer service. I do occasionally drop in here when I'm after something, but this place is pretty much always my second choice. I've found (and maybe you'll find differently) that MSY is that little bit cheaper, and I can put up with not having my hand held by staff when I'm looking for computer stuff. But there are times when my first choice doesn't have exactly what I need, and that's why I end up here. Ian's reminded me that it needs to be emphasised that you should never, ever go to places like Harvey Norman or Dick Smith's for HDMI cables. Not that long ago, a metre of HDMI cable at those places sold for over fifty bucks. Now they're down to around thirty bucks. At the same time that they were fifty bucks at other places, I bought a three metre HDMI cable here for about fifteen bucks. Good shop. Like it. Prefer MSY, but this place is good too.

iNet Zone is both a computer parts retailer and internet gaming cafe. Compared to some of the great…read moregaming cafes in the area like CyberHive and Aztec, iNet Zone pales in comparison. The monitors hooked up to the PCs are ancient, and the gaming hardware isn't too much better. You might be able to play the classic Counter Strike 1.5 or possibly WoW, but don't expect the graphics cards to drive anything beyond that level. If you're hoping to play an online game of MW3 with state-of-the-art graphics and movement, your best bet is try one of the places down the road. Honestly, how many non-flat screen monitors do you see knocking around these days? The fact that this is a gaming cafe makes it even more embarassing. The parts on sale aren't too shabby - you can buy monitors, power adapters, CDs and DVDs; all the PC and notebook necessities. But again, you're likely to find these products for a better price at a place like MSY or online. It might be worth doing a bit of research before you commit to buy.

It's okay if you're just using the computers to browse the internet, but yeah, they're mostly…read morepretty ancient, and the monitors are fairly shitful. I mean, I just picked up a 24 inch monitor for less than $160, surely they'd get a better deal if they bought in bulk. Oh well, I'm not running their business and I'm sure they wish they had the latest and greatest. I'd be thinking about re-pitching the business to people who aren't interested in gaming so much. The hardware for sale is okay if you're only looking for peripherals, but like Trent, I hit up MSY for anything like that.

Had my MacBook screen replaced 4 times as they kept replacing it with faulty screens. Then they…read morereplaced it with a screen with a dead pixel but the right speaker and Touch ID stopped working. I asked for a refund as I didn't trust them to try fixing my laptop again. Was offered a broken screen and a full refund or kept my current screen with a dead pixel and receive a half refund ($300). They had my laptop for 3 weeks. Also hard to get in contact with technicians as they work out of gepps cross not the city.

Brilliant job, brilliant man. Price quoted was very fair. He was very friendly and knew exactly…read morewhat he was doing, he explained everything that went wrong and how it was fixed and what to do and what not to do in the future. He made conversation which I welcomed it's in low supply these days. My mother was also very impressed with how friendly he was and would recommend him again as would I. On ya mate :).