I dropped my Seagate external hard drive on the floor which lead to the "needle" scraping the disk…read moreand create a ticking/beeping sound whenever I try to connect my hard drive to a computer to "fix" it myself. Little did I know that it only caused more damage than good. Gordon was able to retrieve 95% (100% in my opinion because I take multiple photos of 1 subject) of my data. He gave me a detailed report on what happened to my hard drive, how he will retrieve it, where he will get the parts, how long it will take, and the estimate of how much it will cost me. Although the quote is still high for me (because I am starting out in my career and this is not something that I normally deal with), the final quote is still lower compared to other data recovery shops. He gave me updates on the status of my data recovery and there were no hidden fees that got added on my final price. Overall, Gordon is professional and great at what he does. All the best in your business, Gordon! Sincerely, Regine

These guys are awesome!…read more They can help you in your time of need and NOT charge you an arm or a leg for the data recovery if they don't have to. They were very honest and up front as to what to expect when what my damaged HD would require and what you might expect if you took it to one of the competitors who might be offering a "cowboy" job. If your data is precious and your backup strategy inadequate, these are the guys to take your non-responsive hard drive to when you have to re-claim your data. The clean-room is a bit sketchy (no double door, no gasket around the door, etc.) but they have the tools to diagnose your problem and determine the best course of action and they know their limits when they have to broker the job to a uber-high-end facility. Sadly, since my backup strategy now includes mirrored RAIDs and offsite backups, I'll no longer need a place like this, unless my computer dies AND my RAID dies AND my offsite backup gets eaten, or stolen or abducted by aliens. ****** Edit 2010-11-25 I decided to bite the bullet and give them my drive to send to the uber facility for recovery. Ballpark quote was verbally given as "flat $2000-2500 + tax". Once it gets recovered, I'll post another edit.

Scott helped me troubleshoot an issue and was very patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend him.read more

I have taken my laptop to Scott's before and was pleased with the service. I took my laptop into…read morehim yesterday figuring I would not get it back until after Christmas but he called me this morning that it was ready. Price was very reasonable and it is working great. Thanks to Scott Sharyn Mitchell

I came in with broken laptop.. explained my concerns - ie I didn't want to replace it unless…read moreabsolutely necessary. Raymond detected the problem early. He asked questions to understand my concerns and we determined what my priorities were. He offered some possible solutions (eg repair, or replace?..what would be involved and the cost and timing of each solution). He ordered the required part, contacted me to confirm the pricing, and finished the work within the time promised. Best customer service I've had in a long time.

Raymond's service was quick, friendly, and honest. He answered my questions and concerns, and I now…read morehave a better understanding as to how I may prevent damage to my laptop in the future.

What a great place. I had problems with 2 of my own laptops,…read moreboth upgrades and repairs, and the added complication of a laptop belonging to a deceased relative that needed the information saved to something where it could be gone over when times permitted and the laptop upgraded and sped up for use by another relative. Everything was done quickly, cleanly and the prices were reasonable. Explanations of everything to be done were given before anything was agreed to. The whole process was speedy and painless, and the proprietor was cheerful and helpful.

From the owner: REVIVE Computers is a professional computer repair company servicing Hamilton Ancaster, Dundas and…read morethe surrounding area. We offer full service tech support, PC and APPLE Mac repair & upgrades, Liquid Damage, Hardware, Screen repair, Screen Replacement Virus Removal, new computer setups & configurations, and a whole lot more!

The service here is wonderful…read more I recently built a new computer with brand new parts and for some peculiar reason it wasn't working. I dropped it off here and the guy who fixed it texted me later and explained what the issues were and also offered assistance with other miscellaneous things (normally other PC shops charge extra for this). Being a student in Waterloo without a car, picking it up wasn't exactly feasible in the snow. I asked him if he could drop it off and perhaps have a look at my SSD (which came AFTER I gave him the PC) At my place, he set up the SSD and left. Not long after, I let him know I was having trouble installing the OS on the SSD. He offered to stop by and take a look at it, and of course fixed it. (It turns out that the computer was only recognizing one of the drives) This was all for a flat rate of 80$~. Overall, this was the best experience I've had at a PC repair shop. Highly suggest going here especially with newer builds.

Outstanding service every time. Always fixed my problem within a short amount of time. Very calm,…read morepatient and understanding . It i sgood to know they are there in times of need. Thanks so much ! Linda

Top notch service today. Got my iPhone charging port unclogged on the spot and no charge! So…read moreimpressed. Definitely will take any tech problems here in the future. Hidden in behind an Auto Parts store on the corner of Brant and Plains Road.

Tech Emporium is the best electronics repair I have ever experienced. The team went above and…read morebeyond in helping me with my laptop repair. They are professional, take personal care to make sure you get the best experience possible, and have very fair service charges. When I had no idea what to do, they helped me figure out what the best options were for my situation and did an amazing job repairing my laptop. They have also helped me with my phone in the past and done a great job. Thank you!!

We needed a quick charging port fix. Thank goodness for the Laptop Specialist. He was able to fix…read moreit for us the same day!! Such a relief.

Hello long time reviewer. Dont really do these types of reviews but this guy deserves a special…read moreplace on yelp. Its odd to see 20, 5 stars reviews thinking to myself what kind of experience is really going on? Here was mine. Starting with the kicker. I actually DO THIS type of work but i was extremely busy at the time and sent my wife. First Text. Asking about prices. No response. Call. Asked about prices and guarantees. Quotes one price at around 120. Take the laptop in person. Sent my wife because i was busy. Relying on this one man. Sees she have a workstation laptop, raises the hell outta the price to 200. Since I sent my wife and she handed it over oblivious. She comes back says it was 200 to resolder a freaking pin? Let me tell you it will take this man 5 mins to finish this task if hes good. 15 if he takes his time. The parts are literally in the dollar amount. Talking about 15 dollars tops and that's generous. Whats actually wrong with Toronto is people like him taking advantage of young people, college students, older people, and non tech savvy people like my wife. This guy absolutely, unequivocally, ripped me and my wife off. Here i am a year later writing this while taking her same laptop for guess what? Repair. Goodluck!

Ancaster Computers is truly great, it deserves only the highest recommendation! Their custom builds…read moresuited my budget & needs. They answered all of my questions thoroughly, & made sure every aspect was covered. The staff was also incredibly friendly & helpful & their level of service & technical expertise is unmatched. I would definitely recommend this store to everyone & will be coming back for more custom builds & any computer questions/help in the future! A great experience overall!

Great store with great guy working there. Have a problem with my laptop and they got it up and…read moregoing in five min. Thanks guys

Fantastic customer support right here in Town. Quick turn around, door to door service. Very…read morehappy to be able to contact TechKey when our system is giving us troubles.

Extremely helpful. Was able to find a technician to fix my Macbook at a really low cost as well as…read morefixing it in time for my midterms. Kept me up to date on what was wrong with my Macbook and gave me a variety of lower prices than what I was initially expecting. I was expecting to pay around $300, but only had to pay $120. He didn't even fix Macbooks but was able to find a few technicians who did. Highly recommend you use his services.