I just called Computer Concepts, asking for help with some Popup Notification Banners on my New…read moreDell computer from Costco, they calmly walked me through the process to remove them, it worked flawlessly. He also recommended some good Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware software. Excellent customer service, I highly recommend anyone with computer issues or even if you want a really good computer built by experts, give them a call.

I went to Computer Concepts last week to replace a failing drive in my NAS, and the service was…read moreexcellent. The tech who helped me was knowledgeable and, when he wasn't 100% sure about something, he was upfront about it and took the time to research the issue himself to make sure I got accurate information. That kind of integrity is rare, and I'll definitely be back. The space itself isn't flashy, but it's clear why they stay busy. You can tell the whole team cares about customer service, not just from my experience but from overhearing other techs helping other customers while I was there. Highly recommend.

In December 2023, my fiancé and I built my PC for Christmas with all brand new parts…read more Unfortunately, it kept showing the dreaded blue screen of death and crashing constantly. At first, we took it to Best Buy Geek Squad, thinking that was our best option: they identified a faulty AIO cooler but ended up damaging other components of my PC even more unfortunately... We were extremely hesitant to trust anyone with this expensive build, but from day one, Dr. PC Fix listened carefully to every issue we had. They were so kind and patient with us while we worked on getting replacement parts, and since their help, my PC has been working PERFECT these past 2-3 years. To this day, I still think about how much they helped and how thorough and professional they were. If you have a build that's precious to you, you can trust Dr. PC Fix completely!

My PC crashed and I searched for a quality shop and I found Dr. PC Fix. His reviews were…read moreaccurate. Great service. He found my problem and had it fixed in an hour. Rates very reasonable. I highly recommend!​

It seems like nowadays it's so hard to find a PC repair place where the guys actually know what…read morethey're doing. I've used the Geek Squad and others in the past and they were worse than useless. But not these guys! They were recommended to me by my neighbor, who is a Programmer with a major software company, and boy was he right. My computer crashed and would not reboot. They were able to repair it to the point of booting, and it could be used, but it was really old and definitely past its expiration date, so I reluctantly decided it was time to move to a new computer. They were able to recover all of my data (which I had of course failed to back up for months) and my web bookmarks. Phew! And it cost WAY LESS than I was expecting. I then ran into some issues with my old monitor not working with my new computer, and they helped me figure it out without charging me any extra, even though realistically they should have because this had nothing to do with what I had already paid for. I find the negative reviews baffling -- could it be that they are putting their review in the wrong place? I've seen this happen to a friend of mine who has a small business, and he regularly gets negative ratings from people who thought they were rating a different company with a similar name. Nothing I saw over 3 days of interacting with these guys even remotely resembled the negative comments. Bottom line -- if you have issues with your computer, definitely start here. This is the kind of small, local business we need to support.

First Vibes Value is underwhelming. I'm an electronics…read moreassembler and I former field service technician/electronics repair tech. Their GPUs, PC cards, networking & other peripherals are 5 - 8 generations old, yet they often want the higher end of the average price of those same completed/sold items on eBay. And sure, that's fine, if what you're selling is 100% tested/working, in great condition, cleaned and/or comes with a limited warranty. Instead, lots of items are dirty, scuffed up, damaged, and/or missing critical components. For instance, several of their motherboards were missing IO shields. Bonkers Pricing! 5-6 generation old GPUs (GTX 770, 970, RX 570 etc) were $60 - $125; SCSI cards (only $1 at RE-PC Seattle!) were $14!! By far the worst offender by a long shot was their motherboard section: They had an Asus Prime A320M-A, marked as "tested" and came with stock cooler, plus IO plate. They wanted $100!! This is an entry-level, first-gen AM4 socket (so Ryzen 3/5/7/9 CPUs) however, if you wanted to pair this board with a newer Ryzen 5000 series, for example, it wouldn't just work natively. You have to update the BIOS in the board first, and you'd 100% have to do this Bios update WITH an older Ryzen CPU, which is tricky even for tech savvy gamers. Lastly, this board and other entry level ones like it can be found elsewhere for $40 - $70, and often in way better condition, or with the BIOS update done by previous owner/seller. Other cons Some items have stickers that do say "tested", while others don't have any stickers. You have to just walk to the front and ask. Things are organized in big totes, but it's hit or miss finding parts you need, as the store as a whole is incredibly dirty and dingy, with random fully built systems, speakers/sub woofers, TVs and other electronics randomly placed in between these totes, none of which are ever grouped together. Some of their pre built laptops are up near the front desk, which I'm sure is due to the Kensington locks to prevent theft, but their desktops are everywhere, so if you're looking, your better off calling to ask ahead of time, to ask what they have in stock. Otherwise if you come in on your own, and especially if you're not a tech nerd who knows what to look for, you're absolutely going to have a really tough time finding things. The Pros 1) The staff seem knowledgeable about parts, and the repair they were working on when I walked in was a more challenging board level diagnostic test, which told me they have experience and knowledge in this field. 2) They have TONS of stock, especially in monitors, old hard to find adapters, cards etc. So, if eBay seems like it'll take too long, you'll likely find what ya need here. Repairs They do offer repairs, and I overheard a customer call on the phone and ask the guy working here if he "had updates on his PC they are fixing." The worker did acknowledge the shop did in fact still have it on their bench, but "needed another day or so to give any updates." I worked and managed a repair shop on the Eastside for 4+ years, and based on my experience, when you tell somebody only that you "need more time," it's 99% of the time due to 1 of 2 possibilities: 1) You haven't had time to even look at it; 2) You've run some diagnostics, but it yielded little/no clues as to how it can be fixed. Why transparency matters I think it's critical to communicate with customers and see their problems from their perspective. Instead of just treating them as a work order number, and getting them off the phone as quickly as possible, which is what this shop did. When I ran my shop, I always greeted the customers warmly, often by their first names (as most of them were repeat customers) and just be completely honest with them, even if it's news you may think they don't want to hear. I learned the hard way that if you don't give them information they're paying you for updates on, it often just makes follow up communications much more challenging, and can easily sour business relationships. In summary, this shop has a LOT of potential! They're in an AMAZING location, close to Microsoft and high value real estate, and they have the expertise, but couldn't help but notice the passion and organization was extremely lackluster. And yes, I realize this review focuses heavily on the negatives, but I do this from a lens of constructive criticism for my industry peers, to better improve public assumptions of the consumer tech repair industry, and to improved awareness of the right to repair laws. I hope this helps somebody, whether it's a potential customer, or the owners of this business. Thanks

Great experience, having a computer problem it's the only place to go. Might not be the cheapest…read morebut they're the best

These guys do very quick and excellent work. They definitely came through and saved the day.read more

I am infuriated by the speed and completion of their work. I am literally 2 weeks behind in…read morebusiness work because it has taken a little over a week for them to replace my keyboard. On top of that, this is only 1 of 2 certified places that can repair my Lenovo laptop and I had to drive hours to just pick up and drop off my laptop. They offer shipping, but that's more money out of your pocket for them to use on top of the diagnosis cost, repair costs, and cost for any other supplies. Whenever I asked for a time estimate on how long it would take to diagnose my laptop or to see what's wrong they can never give me an accurate time. They always say a couple hours or the next day. They told me that they would be able to fix my keyboard in one day once it arrives, and I bring my laptop thinking that I can wait there a couple hours for them to fix it and then they tell me that they can't guarantee that will be done that day. I literally drove all the way home to get a phone call saying that my laptop was ready to pick up! I could had waited if it was only going to take a couple hours oh, but they couldn't tell me. They definitely do not speak the customers language or put them first. I feel like they're more in it for the money then going above and beyond for customers. I've literally wasted hours of driving back and forth just to get my laptop keyboard fixed. When I finally received my laptop, they fixed the problem, BUT added another irrelevant problem! My laptop's battery now isn't being detected by the system and isn't charging and has to be connected to an adapter at all times to function. Now I have to pay another trip to Redmond to fix this new problem! Absolutely more inconvenience on my plate! Don't be surprised if you bring your laptop here and get it back with another problem, because that's what happened to me.

If you're looking for a cheap deal, this place is not the computer store for you. On the other…read morehand, if you want a machine that will last you many years, then it's an investment that I'd highly recommend you make at Hard Drives Northwest. They have knowledgeable staff, and you can expect to get better service than if you went somewhere like Best Buy. Certainly, with the higher quality, you will end up paying more for it. I've purchased computers and parts as well as taken my older devices in to be fixed. They are very clear upfront about the cost, so there are no surprises when you get the bill. In particular, my experience with the service department has been phenomenal! My computer wasn't working, so I took in to get checked out where it was quickly diagnosed as a hard drive failure. The guy I was working with, Pat, worked with me to replace the hard drive, and now my computer is as good as new! When my family purchased a new laptop, Matthew helped my mom figure out the optimal machine for her small business. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and got her laptop all set up for her. She loves it! I'd highly recommend Hard Drives Northwest for the quality they provide.

Top-notch service! Fast turnaround, reasonable rates, and friendly staff. My phone works perfectly…read morenow. Definite 5 stars!

BEWARE: This place DAMAGED my phone would give negative stars if I could! This is costing me…read morehundreds to resolve. January 10th my phone screen broke and got my screen replaced for about 330. Fine at first BUT a week in I started to experience problems: 1. Camera condensation on both lenses-- my phone was not near any water at work and there was fogging in my camera from the inside. Over time internal corrosion as a result and my phone wouldn't turn on. I NEVER had this issue PRIOR to this repair so WHY are you blaming the customer? 2. Flickering screen-- LCD problem. TELL ME why am I having this already after a recent screen replacement? Paid $50 and took it to a repair shop in Auburn after my phone won't turn on and they said whoever fixed your phone did a CHEAP job and they should do customer service recovery because 1. It wasn't sealed properly and a cheap adhesive was used. and 2. Cheap quality LCD used during replacement. While they offered 250 to repair they thought it'd be more cost efficient for me to pursue service recovery with the original shop. Their customer service was LAUGHABLE: only fix the screen for 209! I rather pay more and get it done at a place that was more honest and less shady! Better yet maybe just get a used phone because the cost is almost as much as my repair.The auburn location even offered a better price if I did choose to pursue them too. HORRIBLE repair and AWFUL customer service!

I needed help today on a complicated printing for an art project. Priyanka was very knowledgeable…read moreand helped me figure out how to download the project and print it for the best use at the best price. Thank you Priyanka for exceptional customer service.

This Staples has been amazing and I have found they all are that I use. The people in the printing…read moredepartment are professional and so helpful. Ibar in printing has been especially helpful I feel. He has given direction that is so helpful and has made the printing process smooth, quick and of the best quality. I highly recommend this staples.

I got 3 quotes from Yelp to trouble shoot my video doorbell problem. This company came in the…read morelowest at $79 ( see the image attached below SEE THE PHOTO SPECIFICALLY CALLS OUT ITS A FLAT FEE). As the price was too good, I called the company to confirm the quote was accurate. I explained the issue to the receptionist again over the phone, and she told me it's gonna be quoted price for sure. On the day of the appointment, the electrician told me the $79 was just the trip fee, and the actual cost to fix the problem was going to be another $169. I told him my communication with the receptionist over the phone, but he simply said a receptionist can't quote for him and when I rejected the price, he left. I then called the company to talk with the receptionist about the incidence, she flat out denied ever telling me the price was $79. UPDATE: after putting up this review, I called the company again, telling them I have the screenshots of their " flat rate" quote. The company asked me to send them a photo of the screenshot and they will investigate and get back to me.I did. I didn't hear back until today, seeing bel-Red's unapologetic response below. I am downgrading my review from 2 stars to 1 star ONE MORE UPDATE: I noticed Bel-Red says there's a "previous communication "CANned" I am not sure what that means, but this is the whole communication I got. If he can provide any communication indicating this is only the trip with a post date earlier than this communication, I would love to see it.

A fantastic experience with Tim and Barak from Bel-Red Electric. Not only were they quick to…read morerespond but were quick to be available, thorough in explanation, and resolved our issue with multiple outlets being out. Highly recommended.

Comcast does not have good customer service and recently I had another bad experience. I wanted to…read moreport a number to Xfinity from other service provider. In order to finish the process quickly, I decided to get it done in the store. That was the bad decision! When I first went there, I was greeted by one of the agents and asked me to wait. Later, my name was called and then one agent came to help me. He collected all the information and after very long wait, he said that there is some error in the system. Later he called customer care. Customer care person told him that their system has crashed. Agent promised to work through it and give me call back. However, I never received the call. I went next day to the store. This time, it was some other person. He ran into some other problem and then after very long wait, he called customer care. Customer care person spoke to me over the phone and asked me my full SSN. He said that he cannot help me if I don't give him my full SSN. I had no other option but to shout my SSN over the phone in the store. After waiting for couple of hours, I decided to leave. The agent from the store told me that if I leave, he will not be able to help and will close the case. Finally, I decided to do it online and it was just quick 2 minute process which went smoothly. The SIM card arrived in 2 days and my number was ported successfully. I am still wondering why store guys were not able to help even after making me wait for several hours multiple times. I don't think they are very well equipped to handle customer matters.

I went to store to pick up my device, was told the manager was having a meeting so all the clients…read morehad to wait until two hours later the manager finished the meeting. Don't know why a customer couldn't be helped while the manager was having a meeting. They set up my plan wrong, so I was charged more than the contracted amount that I signed up online, it took me another few hours to sort out this billing mess. The worst internet provider experience that I had to go through, my service just started and it already wasted me a lot of time going through all the mess and hassles!

I recently had contact with Antonio of ComputersNThings. Due to a misunderstanding and serious…read moremedical issue in his household during the time I called, he was abrupt with me and disconnected while trying to put my call on hold while another call was coming in. We have since solved our misunderstandings. While I have not had any service yet from his company I have no reason to think (based on his reviews) that the work he does is not top-notch. James W

I found Antonio through an on-line search. He had a few good reviews, so I called him to help me…read morerecover data from a corrupted hard drive. -- - He said it would take 3 days. -After a few days, he said he needed more time. -Then he said he was sick. -On August 7th, he said it would be ready "for sure before Monday". -It has been 3 weeks now. He won't answer his phone and won't respond to texts. I went to the address listed on his business card, but it isn't his actual address. (I was told he gets mail delivered there, but he never actually lived there). His website was active when I found him, but now it is showing "expired". -He sent screenshots of the files I wanted to recover, but he hasn't completed the work. -All I want is to receive my hard drive back... (I get it, life happens - I've had urgent life/death matters to deal with too - you can't just disappear and expect people to be happy. Ask a friend to pick up the hard drive and return it to your customer.)