These guys are top-notch. Cameron coordinated with Mick and handled my problem quickly, cheaply, and with ease. I was carefully instructed about use, and the guys did their best to provide the best service they could. Excellent --I recommend wholeheartedly. Shoutout to Mick and Cameron for a job well done. read more

Brought an old Mac in to be repaired but it was too far gone, Bought a very reasonably price refurbished Mac. Very knowledgeable staff. Good prices. read more

Unfortunately my device was damaged beyond repair. I do appreciate the time and effort that was put into my device. I offered to pay for their time and they refused. Very professional and polite. I definitely will return. read more

A couple days after I got my laptop back, I noticed the webcam quality was off. There was a dead pixel of some sort and I contacted Allocate and they were able to help repair the camera free of charge. Thank you guys again, I really do appreciate it. read more

I've used Allocate tech numerous times. Their prices are extremely reasonable and they're quick and helpful. I've always had Apple MacBooks and they've replaced the screen. They've replaced my operating system, much faster and easier than dealing with an actual Apple Store. I don't hesitate to recommend Allocate! read more

What do you do if you are a Realtor, or some other type of independent contractor, and have no technical support? Based on past Yelp reviews, I thought I'd give Allocate Tech a try. I was delighted with their expertise. They fixed a problem with Outlook, that 2 other companies couldn't. Conveniently located near the big DMV building at the edge of Curtis Park. You'll love Alex and Mick! read more

These guys are terrific. Had a terrifying experience with my computer being hacked. I took the computer into these guys and they worked on it while I waited. Several customers came while I was waiting and I could tell that these customers were repeat customers who were very happy with the service. I was in and out within an hour. The work was very reasonable so I ordered a new battery to go along with the service read more

Told me 159 to put my custom computer together... then came the up charging. I hat was wow the that I specifically said can I come now to have it built TODAY, his text message said yes. I went and then all of a sudden it's I'll try to get it to you tomorrow. Waste of time, lord, and up charges... I'd like to commend passing on going here: read more

I have use Allocate Tech for my computer for over 10 years and I recommend them to my friends and associates all the time

They were able to recover an entire hard drive that crashed and we're very quick about it. Definitely will be a tech support option for years to come read more

I had an Asus Q534U laptop that needed the 4k screen replaced. They did a great job at a competitive price. No hidden fees, the cost was as they quoted. I would use their services again for future repairs. read more

Always very professional and very reasonable. I take all my computers there. I recommend them highly.

I highly recommend this business. They always address my issues and have a very quick turnaround time. Staff are professional and experienced. read more

This was a great place and I Alex was so helpful. My screen went out on my macbook pro and I just missed the warranty time on it. The cost that Apple quoted me to have it replaced was a joke and I was p----- offffff. I glad I came here instead. read more

A couple of keys on my Lenovo Yoga pc just didn't work anymore. I brought it over to Allocate to get it checked out. It took them a couple minutes to figure out what was wrong and give me a price for repair. They needed to order an assembly board. And when the parts came in, they fixed up my pc in about 2 hours. All good to go now. The whole process was so easy. Allocate is convenient, professional, courteous and timely. I highly recommend them! read more

We have used Allocate Tech before and they have always given prompt, great service at an excellent price! They are my go to computer repair company!! So glad to have such an excellent company here in town! My wife has a law office and she uses them as well! Great company! read more

3 years later, Alex is still my go to tech. The goes out of his way to assist me and I greatly appreciate it.

I contacted Alex to set up a wireless bridge for me between two buildings. I had a specific idea in mind and he used the parts I requested and was experienced with setting them up. His charges for both parts and labor (and travel, as I live far out of the area) were very fair, his bill was not "padded" and had no unexpected charges, and most importantly he did a good job. He came prepared, the equipment was pre-tested and set up as much as could be without being on location, and everything went very smoothly. He also helped without hesitation when I additionally asked him to set up a wireless printer connection while he was there. Alex is experienced and honest, thorough, and communicates well both in planning and to follow-up if necessary, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone or go to him in the future if necessary. read more

I have been taking our computers to this place since we moved to this neighborhood 15 years ago. They are reliable and always have done a great job for us. They have kept our equipment operating, therefor avoiding costly replacements. Highly recommend Allocate Tech! And did you know that your computers should be cleaned of dust and debris at least once a year? Got mine cleaned and it is operating so much faster! read more

After a long day of drinking wine in Amador County, we stumbled back to our guest house to play some computer games. It was there that my boyfriend's brother stepped on the charging port of my laptop and broke it. The port was shot and the laptop was doomed. Sadness. Or so I thought. I discovered Allocate Tech through a friend who swears by them, (she breaks computers a lot), so I decided to give them a try. I called, explained the situation and they gave me a quote. The quote was super reasonable and their explanation of the service was very informative. Their office is pretty standard and clean. These guys are super personable, which made me more comfortable. I really don't like just anyone fixing my computer, especially a part as delicate as the charging port. He said it would be finished in about three days, which was no problem for me. A few days later, I got a call saying to come and grab my baby. I was so excited to have my laptop back! It was totally fixed for under $150 including parts. They even gave my boyfriend some free parts for his desktop computer! read more

Recently, my laptop started acting peculiar. Double letters appeared in my emails, foreign characters popped up in website posts and whenever I typed a "t," it would bring up a search prompt. Imagine how hard it was to look up porn on Google! Relax, the last one as a joke. Seriously. I found Allocate Tech a couple of blocks south of the monstrous DMV building on 24th street. It's a family-run repair shop set in a simple and clean workspace. I was first greeted by a woman who asked what kind of trouble I was having. As I described the ghost in my machine, a young man approached from the back room and took over the discussion. He was very friendly and reassuring but had a very thick accent and I had some trouble understanding his explanations. Nevertheless, he wrote up an order--he suspected the keyboard just needed a good cleaning--and said it shouldn't be more than a couple of days. Cool. Two days later, I got a call and picked up my freshly-scrubbed pc with the offer that, should the problem return, Allocate would replace the keyboard free of labor charges. Nice touch. So, it's back to email, net surfing and Yelp for me. More posts, less gibberish thanks to Allocate. read more

5 stars for quality of work - 1 star for crappy business practices Took a Dell laptop in for a DC jack replacement - easy job for a decent shop. I had multiple quotes for around $100. Took mine here when I saw a website special for DC jack replacement for $99. They quoted me much higher at the counter and didn't know about their web ad. I showed them the ad on my phone and they suddenly remembered. Hmmmmmm Work was done OK, except they also charged me $30 for the part. This is a $5 part! Slight mark up. Again - good work - crappy business practices - will not use again...... read more

Several Months ago, or so, I called around for prices on fixing my laptops charging connection. I had estimates from about $225 to almost $300! I called Allocate Tech and they quoted me for much less. I dropped it off before closing, and I had it back the very next day. Too much time apart from my laptop is a bad thing. Just outside of midtown it's really convenient. read more

Alex at Allocate Tech is the best! Saved my super duper laptop from becoming an expensive paperweight! I am very impressed with the complete overhaul of my laptop! They went over everything that was wrong and ALWAYS kept me informed of what was going on and how much it would cost. I got no surprises and paid way less than I was expecting! They were able to explain the problems with my laptop without making my head explode!! Seriously I wish I could find a mechanic to work on my car this honest and thourough.... read more

I am really happy with the work with my laptop and the speediness of the service. i trusted the workers' expertise very much. However, in spite of all of your great reviews, I was very disappointed this 2nd time. My husband dropped off the laptop, and he called later for a status. He was told that the job would cost $199 as he had already diagnosed the problem. I called later to confirm this but had no idea if this was appropriate for the job as I am not that savvy, but the decision was if it was worth saving the computer or buying a new one. When I picked it up, the total changed from$199 to $297. I stopped by the shop and was told that I ok'd this, as evidenced by an "ok" by the price. I never ok'd it, and if I had been told that the cost would be $297, He kept saying that I did ok it since the technician wrote ok on the work order. I do understand numbers, and I would have not had the work done, but rather would have bought a brand new computer. I went round and round with Alex about his flawed logic. He was nice about it, but he did not own up to the fact that there was a miscommunication. I will not go back to this business. It is unfortunate because I live in the neighborhood and wish to see small businessed succeed. I think that he would have kept my business had he met me halfway and charged me what I was told in the first place read more

My MacBook is about 7 or 8 years old and I have used the heck out of it so when it started having crashing problems I knew it was probably something major. I brought it to Alex and his staff and ask them to save it. The good news is.. They saved my computer and saved me the expense of a new Mac. The other good news is they gave me a break in some of the costs because they had my computer (the only bad news) for 5 weeks. To be fair, I did tell them no rush but still, 5 weeks was a long time. That's the only reason I don't give them 5 stars. Alex and his crew tackled several big issues with my computer and I am very happy with their integrity and the fact that they kept trying until they got it right. My computer is back home now where it belongs and I am super happy I chose this shop. I gave them a complicated job and they handled it! read more

Allocate Tech Computer Repair - Laptop where it belongs! On my lap. Thanks Allocate Tech! - IT Services & Computer Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

Our computer was not allowing us to view the monitor. First, we went to Circular because it had received so many great Yelp reviews. But, maybe it was TOO popular since they had our computer a week but NEVER looked at it. So, my husband took it to Allocate Tech which had also received a lot of great Yelp reviews. And, we are very happy that we did. They checked out our computer within a day and we had it back in less that three days. We purchased additional RAM which they installed without charging any additional labor costs. Our computer runs great. In fact, it is probably better than it was when we bought it. The service was wonderful. We would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for good computer service and a fair price. read more

I have been using Allocate's service for several years and I have always walked away being very pleased with their service, expertise and knowledge. I like how they explain the situation in laymen terms that is easy to understand the problem. Tech's are so helpful and honest. I have referred many friends and family to Allocate. I do not go to any other computer repair shop but Allocate. Thank you Alex and Nick for your assistance and providing superb service... Thanks again RBFrancis read more

I found this place on Google took my computer in for cracked screen the guy had it fixed the same day. service was outstanding. Will return if I have any computer problem. read more

Writing to recommend Alex and Allocate Tech to anyone with computer issues -- he saved my butt on short notice, and for a more than reasonable price. I called Alex at about 2:30 p.m. on a Saturday. My computer was acting up and I needed it fixed, pronto, so I could finish work-related projects before the end of the weekend. Alex had me bring my computer down to the store, where he quickly diagnosed the problem and began fixing it. The most amazing part is that the store closed at 5:00 p.m., yet he contined to work on my computer until it was fixed at approximately 6:30 p.m. Even after he spent 90 minutes of what should have been his Friday night fixing my computer, he charged me a very, very, reasonable rate. So thanks to Alex, and I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat. read more

Alex is very inexperienced and does not know original parts from fake ones. Would not recommend

I have used Allocate Tech on a couple of occasions and am very pleased with them. I find dealing with tech issues very stressful, and the people at Allocate are very understanding, do an excellent job, and charge fair prices. I think the only thing they could do better is maybe give Mick a "stupid pill". He so quick to see where a question is headed (usually) that he answers it before it's out of my mouth, only in the process he sometimes answers a question I wasn't asking. read more

I have used Allocate Tech 3 times however the last time was way below standard customer service. I do not know when the quality of Allocate took the trip "south" that it did (at least in my case) but I would NOT recommend them to anyone. I had always had Alex Vue (owner) service my computer and I was satisfied and even wrote a good review for him. The service calls included an upgrade to memory and a trojan once. The last visit is the one I am writing this for. (May 29, 2012) First thing it was not Alex who showed up at my home. An employee of his that I did not find - can i say - did not possess a good computer chair manner so to speak. At any rate he said he had to take it back to the shop and a virus was removed and the cost a whopping $180.00 and a few weeks later I looked and the dust hadn't even been blown out. I called Alex and he said "well you wanted it back as soon as possible" - Not a reason to me but an excuse for failing to do that small thing. Now here is the biggest gripe that I have - My Dell Dimension 510 was 6 years old and I did not know that was a long time for a computer to be running. At the very least they could have given me that information. And 3 months later one evening my computer took its last breath. In a period of two )2) years I paid Alex 555.00 for work on my computer. Anyone reading this can make their own decisions and judgements. I am a 75 year old retired analyst and not what I would call "techy challenged" but not as sharp certainly as are my children and those of their generation.. read more

it's hard to say that allocate did an 'excellent' job on helping me out with my "wireless connection" issue. it's fair to say that they didn't rip me off. however, they did not compress my hard drive, which they said (or I should say "he" because its pretty much a one man operation) needed to be done, and it took longer than estimated (by a couple of days). but i did get out of there with the market-rate external wireless device I needed. but i also popped in on them to find my pic files opened up... read more

I thought I wrote a review of this already. I went to Allocate because of Yelp; and was sorely disappointed. Would not give me an estimate without looking at my computer, then wanted a minimum (I think it was $65 or $75) to install a driver; all I wanted to know was why I couldn't install it. Turned out that I just wasn't waiting long enough; I thought it was hanging. I could not understand the guy at the counter; his English was not very good, and he was not friendly. On the other hand, I was really pleased with the service at Cingular read more

So I cracked my phone.......it was my first time cracking my iPhone 6 screen....I went in to fix it and I got the screen replaced....after it was replaced my home button was very weak and my screen began to pop up....which means they didn't place my screen well enough....and the business men's don't know how to talk.....especially how they are Hmong too....never going here again......thy have bad costumer service and they messed up my phone more..... read more

My first experience was great. My computer was down and I had no idea why. I brought my computer in and all it was was my power cord went out. I purchased a new power cord for around $70, which came with a 90 day warranty. I left happy. However, literally 96 days later, the new power cord went out. I called Allocate and explained the situation- that the cord was just out of warranty, but that it was my feeling that the cord should really last longer. The gentleman on the phone agreed with me and asked me to bring my computer in and "We'd see what we could do". I drove down and a different gentleman came to help me. He said he would be more than happy to sell me another power cord for another $70, since mine was out of warranty. While I understood that, I was hoping they would work with me, especially considering the warranty had JUST went out and frankly, a power cord should last longer. They were extremely unhelpful- refusing to do anything for me. I asked why they had me come down- that they had given me the distinct impression over the phone that they were going to do something for me- even though the cord was 6 days out of warranty. They said they wanted to see it (thanks for having me drive all the way down so you could reconfirm what I had already told you!) Even though the gentleman agreed that the cord should not go out in 90 days,they were unwilling to back up their product or provide an exception in the name of good customer service. At the end, they were extremely rude- they even tried to argue with me over when I bought my computer!. I would never go back- not just for the poor customer service attitude when problems with their products arise, but for the complete lack of faith they seem to have in their equipment. So even though they acknowledge that power cords should last much longer- and they swore the one they sold me was new-they refused to do anything when that product proved faulty. Not the way to get return customers. read more

Let me start by saying I've always been skeptical of computer shops. Its not rare to pick your computer up non functional with less parts(screws, etc) than when you dropped it off. I rarely use the service as I have service and built a few computers in my time. When I came to Allocate I was pleased with the cleanliness of the shop. He asked me a good deal of questions to eliminate some suspected problems. He had a few computers/customers before me, but I explained that my computer was used daily for video rendering for my job, and I was facing close deadlines. He explained they work off a first come first serve basis,and said he would do his best. He updated me a few hours later. No success but did state what progress was made. Blah blah blah, by the end of the day I was picking up my computer, ear to ear and ready to hug the owner. Sometimes it takes a professional to see what you miss. I will confidently be bringing my pc back to Allocate if any other issues arise in the future. I wish there were car mechanics more like Allocate. Honest, fair, and intent on getting the job done in a timely fashion. read more

I have never been disappointed with Alex and his staff. They always come though for me fast and have never let me down. I am a small business and the last time he helped me recover my quick book files at a fraction of the cost of other firms were quoting. This was a real lifesaver for many reasons. I send everyone I know to him when ever they have computer issue because I know he will take care of them at an excellent price. I know my review is a bit late but I hope if you are on the fence about taking your computer to him or having him come to you, that you now know Alex will take care of you and your computer needs at the end of the day! read more

My 4 year old laptop had been too slow to use for the past couple years. I finally decided to do something about it and brought it in to Allocate. Alec (or Alex, I'm not sure) was very helpful! He always got back to me quickly and explained what was wrong and what my options were. I ended up having my hard drive replaced - not a cheap thing to do in general, but I felt that their pricing was pretty reasonable. Now my laptop is quite possibly faster than the day I bought it and I'm sure I will get many more years out of it! I highly recommend Allocate for your computer repair needs! read more