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17 years ago
We went to SP computers looking for a ps/2 to USB converter (to use a ps2 cuecat on a laptop with only USB). After getting the attention of the employees, who were chatting, we managed to explain what we wanted.. And were told such a thing did not exist any more. We went to "PC's" on Cricklade Road instead, who did know of such a thing and could get it for us. read more
7 years ago
Took my MacBook to get fixed when the screen didn't move from a dark blue tinted screen. They managed to fix it temporarily for £65. 6 weeks later it happened again and now they said the only way to fix it was a new screen at £600. We refused and took it home. We had a look ourselves and managed to fix it with a new charger cable. It has been working perfectly ever since. Other people would have just paid £600 and still had the same problem. My dad has recently used them too and they failed to find the whole problem until my dad suggested they check the graphics card which they then did and added another £250 to the bill. My gut says not to trust these people considering they seem to know very little about faulty computers. read more
17 years ago
I was looking for a new laptop and came across SP Computers (Swindon) Ltd online. What really impressed me apart from the great prices was their superb customer service, something I never got from the larger high street computer stores. They are a local company with about 10 employees. So many of the adverts in yellow pages were just one man bands and I wasn't sure what sort of service I would get or even if they would still be there in a year time. So thanks SP Computers- I will be telling all my friends about you now. read more
9 years ago
Brilliant. I have dealt with SP Computers for 15 years now and they have always been exceptional. They have built all of my computers to my specific specifications and in fact my last computer Windows 7 Professional lasted more than I had expected. New Windows 10 is absolutely brilliant and extremely fast. The engineers are always very helpful and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this company 100%. read more
16 years ago
Needed a new laptop and found SP Computers on the web. They were not pushy sales people (I HATE that!) and I walked away with a New Mac Book Pro at a stupidly low price. Service was great and they even moved my data from old one to the shiny new one! Will use again ad tell all my friends :) read more
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Unit 3 Hobley Drive
Stratton SN3 4NS
United Kingdom
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01793 824512
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http://spcomputers.co.uk
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Yes, SP Computers has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking
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PC, Laptop and Mac Repair Centres We create all types of websites from small, low cost 'brochure style' sites - ideal if you just want a presence on the Internet - right up to fully a featured e-commerce website capable of handling hundreds or even thousands of products. We provide a confidential consultancy service, data recovery, data storage, IT and hardware solutions. We also carryout on-site installations, networking and repairs.
History
Established in 2000.
Since being setup in 2000 the core engineers of SP Computers Swindon Ltd have gained a wealth of knowledge and ability to support the latest systems from board level repairs to software issues. This information has been passed onto the new technicians employed over the years to keep them up to the industry standard we hold ourselves to and aid their ability to support customers both over the phone or in-house at the customers home or place of work. With the growing number of scam and virus intrusions we have the ability at all three stores (Royal Wootton Bassett and Stratton) to remove such threats without compromising data loss and lengthy down time. These days we rely more on the running of our computers both at home or work more so than the TV, this is why we have a fast and speedy turn around on our services for both our Business customers and Residential. Our stores hold many parts in stock from replacement laptop screens to server switches and cables.
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13 years ago
So, in mid 2011 I got in to gaming and was looking to upgrade my PC to something a little more substantial. After a while of trying to figure out what I needed, I decided to look into getting the opinion of an expert. If it helps I am a student who is rather in the know when it comes to technology, but I didn't want to spend £200 on upgrades that didn't work. Basically, I needed a hand to hold. I search for a local computer shop, found SP Computers and decide that is the place to go. Although being provided with adequate customer service which was not particularly poor I got the feeling that the person that served me knew a little more than me but not that much. After being handed to another employee who (seemed) to know what he was on about, I decided on getting a new graphics card (at about £140) and it was soon discovered that I would need a new power supply too. It must be said that the price of the graphics card was not too much over what it was online and I had gotten their advice at this time I was happy to go ahead and get this new card. Because I was not sure how to install it or anything however, I paid for them to do it. Please remember that I paid money for them to install it. At no point did I turn around, after getting their advice, and get it myself to save a whole load of money; I wanted it done professionally and most importantly, safely. I didn't want to ruin my computer by doing it incorrectly. Back to the issue with the power supply obviously after upgrading to a new graphics card which now needs its own power, I was going to need a beefier power supply. That's when the 'less in the know' employee stuck his ore in and suggested a power supply that he had in his hand. It was sufficient in wattage for my computer, and being very eager to use my computer (and not very knowledgeable at all), I bought it. Again, I was going here for expertise Or so I thought. On to what you're actually reading this for So, it turns out that this power supply at 650 watts, which was sold at a little over £50.00, was actually a cheap £20 bog standard power supply which was not at all rated for gaming gaming, something I made CLEAR when I went there. Feeling a little scammed after discovering this a few months later, I was then sceptical of the long term service. A month or two after the installation it starts humming and dear me when I say it starts humming, IT HUMS LIKE A LAWN MOWER. I thought it was just a teething problem and carried on. I still know very little about computers at this point. A few months later it gets worse, rattling, humming, ticking, you name it on and off, sometimes it would and sometimes it wouldn't. Don't ask me why. It then dawned on me that I should see what on earth they put in my recently and expensively upgraded PC I then find out it is a cheap piece of you know what. I wanted a quality power supply which, for £50, was what I thought I was getting. I was then worried that this may be damaging my rather expensive (I am a student so £140 is a lot) graphics card So I take it back and ask them to look in to it and fix the rattling and the humming. This is about 9 months after original purchase. I know it is a long time and in all honesty I feel stupid for not doing it sooner but I didn't want to make a fuss, I'm one of those people I suppose. After a very nonchalant glance they keep it in overnight to 'tighten things up a little'. No, they did jack (NOTHING). I got it back and it was worse. A few days ago (2013) I decided to clean out my PC and now, being a little more in the know, decided to clean the graphics card I bought. I pull it out to discover the protective film still on it with a glaringly large sticker saying 'REMOVE BEFORE USE'. 'I'm sorry. What!?' I paid them to install it and then they don't even do it correctly. Maybe it's not such an issue or maybe it is who knows. All I know is, it's damn unprofessional and shows a complete lack of respect to customers. To this day I'm still using the same set up, if you take anything from this it should be that you shouldn't trust this company to do their job properly. I feel like I've been had, I honestly do. All that's in my power now is to stick this review on any site I can find. I currently study law and recently covered something which talks about how consumers shouldn't have to check work that they aren't fully aware and competent in like computers, which reminded me that I shouldn't have to check the quality of work and installations done by this unprofessional company. Maybe it's just me, or maybe they've changed But all I can say is 'Caveat Emptor' Latin for 'let the buyer beware'. I don't want anyone else getting ripped off. So, if you do, which I don't advise, use this company, Google the products they're trying to fob you off with before you get them and check he job they've done after not that you should have to. I know for sure that I will never use them again, and am advising everyone I know to avoid them read more
15 years ago
I just wanted to say how happy I am with the recent service I received from your company. I'm afraid that I didn't catch the name of the man who helped me, but he took in my netbook on Saturday afternoon (the charger socket had sunk into the netbook) and returned it to me on Bank holiday Monday morning. It is so refreshing to experience a company who gives such all-round great service. This man approached me within half a minute of me walking in, he knew what the problem was instantly and explained what was needed quickly and without any gobeldegook! He was obviously very knowledgeable, and predicted that unless there were any problems it would be ready 2 days later which is was, right on time. He was friendly and took care to answer all the questions we had, showing a genuine enthusiasm for his job. There was no hassle, no unexpected fees, and furthermore when my boyfriend mentioned in passing a problem that he has been having with his own laptop, this man gave some advice that turned out to be very useful and aided a problem that we have been stuck with for over a year. I would like to pass our gratitude on to his manager/superior, and I will certainly be recommending S P Computers to anyone who has computer problems.you may expect us back in a month or 2 to look at permanently fixing my boyfriend's laptop! Thanks again read more













