Well Known Computer Repair Services
Black, white, and orange uniforms, VW Beetle cars
, and clip-on ties. These are the aesthetics of Geek Squad, one of the most popular computer repair services of today. Geek Squad is a subsidiary of the electronics store Best Buy, so Geek Squad's iconic cars can often be found parked outside Best Buy locations, ready to travel to those calling for electronic repairs.
These services can attempt to guide the user through troubleshooting the problem. Alternatively, a repair service can be requested to travel to a location for on-site repairs, or can request that the broken hardware/software be brought to the service's own repair shop.
Known for their black/white/orange uniforms and vehicles, Geek Squad (a subsidiary of Best Buy) is one of the most well-known computer repair services. In-store, on-site, online, and over the phone assistance are all offered by Geek Squad. Consumers can expect to find expertise in the fields of computers and networking, but due to Geek Squad's size and success, they have been able to expand into the areas of TV and video, audio and iPods, cars and GPS, mobile phones, gaming, cameras and camcorders, appliances, and more.
When seeking a computer repair service, cost is often the most important detail on the mind of a consumer. One factor that will have an effect on cost is the location of the repair service. A service located in a suburban area will often be less costly than one found in an urban or inner city area. The economics, competition, and number of local businesses are all contributing factors to the prices and rates of a repair service. Another cost factor is also related to location: is the repair taking place on-site or at the repair shop?
When a technician is required to travel to the on-site location of a repair, cost will go up. When possible, a consumer should seek to bring the needed hardware to the repair shop. Whether or not the repair is occurring on-site or in-store, the actual service being requested will have an effect on the price.
But lengthier jobs following an hourly rate can easily grow more expensive than what may seem like a steep set rate. However, other factors can affect the costliness of a repair despite what type of price rate is utilized. One of these is the location of the repair service. When living in the city or an urban area, a consumer may find that local services are more costly than those in suburban areas. Pricing is also affected by local economics and competition (number of similar nearby businesses, success of said businesses, etc.) Consumers should also be aware of how costly their particular request may be. For instance, a simple computer tune-up will be cheaper than a specialized service like computer networking.
There are several types of repair services, though, and some may be more focused on certain special jobs. When seeking a lower price on such special jobs, one should attempt to find specialized services. One must also take into account the possibility of one repair leading to another.
For example, a broken hard drive may have been caused by a failing power supply, which will then also need to be repaired or replaced. A chain of repairs can increase cost very quickly. Finally, on-site and in-store services have much different prices associated with them. Typically the extra work of sending a technician to an on-site location will increase service fees. Taking repairs to the actual repair shop will often lower costs, and the technician(s) will have all the necessary tools in the shop.
by: Richard Strong
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