I've bought a few phones from this place and had them misplace my sim card and my memory card when…read moreswitching over one of my phones which after a frantic search they found after I almost went home with the wrong sim and memory all of the phones I've bought from here which would be 4 at this point I've had to take back because there was something wrong with them. The stickers saying what network they're locked to were wrong on two of the phones I bought they need to check their phones more thoroughly. got my son a Samsung phone from here and Christmas morning we find out the touch screen isn't working properly what a disappointment. won't be buying phones from here anymore till they actually give them a proper check before selling them. The upside to this place is the staff are extremely nice and friendly. They work really hard to fix the issues so the customer service is amazing.

Friendly, helpful staff; reasonably good prices when you sell them old games and a lot less hassle…read morethan dealing with ebay. Good place to shop for games as well and if you sell to them for store credit, you get a good uplift on the price as compared with what you get for cash. A pleasant experience, and a good way of turning old games into either new games or cash. Recommended.

This electronics megastore is absolutely hilarious to visit when you're a distinctly arty-looking,…read morenon-technologically savvy female. When I visited as a student - buying something really dull like extension cables and something to do with a modem - I felt like the only bit of colour in an otherwise white, grey and black world. I flounced in and had no idea where to go and what to ask for, and felt immediately ridiculous! I asked the nearest assistant for help, and felt that he, too, probably thought I was ridiculous! They are very, very helpful in here, and luckily very patient when faced with absurd people like me who think it's somehow kooky and endearingly old-fashioned not to have a clue about extension leads! All I know is that I have always managed to get what I need in here, even if I don't entirely understand exactly what I'm buying.

At the bottom of Gloucester road, just before the arches, maplins is an electronics retailer with…read morehighly competitive prices. They've got a good range of item categories, with things like car accessories, networking, lighting, sound etc. It's a perfect shop to pick up those annoying extra parts you need for so many electrical things - connection adapters, for example. They've constantly got some kind of deal on the go, which is widely advertised on their large front window looking out onto the road. The staff, who do seem to be new everytime I go in there, are nonetheless very helpful, and always have good knowledge of technology to help you out. Its only let down is the slight feeling they're a jack of all trades and a master of none - their sound section, for example, houses only the most basic kind of microphones and P.As. If you're after quality then you might be better going to a specialist shop for the product required. All in all, though, Maplins is a pretty useful shop to have in this good position on Gloucester Road.

I've been using this company for over 25 years and would not use anyone else for all my TV needs…read more Their after care sevice is second to none, and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. Owner Tim is the BEST, and the brilliant Matt and Dave, who have done most of my installations, are extraordianry. This is such a reliable, fantastic company - the best company of any I have ever dealt with, not just TV and audio. Have just had a 77 inch Panasonic OLED (Panasonic are my favourite company) and I just love it. Matt also tuned all my apps etc before he left. It would have taken me ages. I use MOSS wherever I am in the UK! They are NOT more expensive than other companies, by the way!

Great store for TV and video. Audio selection is good too but not amazing…read more Most stuff here is RRP so you can usually find it cheaper elsewhere but they only stock high quality stuff, service is very friendly and knowledgeable. Great selection of big screen TVs and stands, a good selection of portable audio and a sound proof listening room for audio separates. They install Sky Digital too.

I had a truly dreadful experience in this store today. I made an appointment for 2.15pm and…read morereceived a text message stating my appointment was at 2.15pm. When I entered the store a man behind me, with no appointment, was served immediately. I was told to wait and then to stand by the iPad counter which I did. After 5 minutes I asked when I would be served. I was informed that my appointment was "from" 2.15 - 2.30 pm and I may have to wait even longer. The manager was rude, condescending and obnoxious. He would not listen to me and kept talking over me and interrupting. I can't believe that a shop could treat a customer in such a disrespectful way. I took my custom elsewhere and will tell all my family and friends to avoid this shop. Disgraceful.

While I'm not an out n' out Apple geek - I do love my Mac Book Pro. And my iPhone. And my iPad! Oh,…read moreand I quite like the look of Apple TV. But apart from that I can take it or leave it (please don't make me leave it) The Apple store is funny place to be. Down stairs you'll find kids playing on the iPads, iPod and iPhones and a few middle class old folk deciding how to spend £3k of their savings on something they really don't need. You'll also find free wifi and if you're REALLY lucky - you'll find somebody's Facebook page on an iPad that they've forgotten log out of. Upstairs is the 'Genius' bar. So say because it's full of Apple Genius's - and I'd tend to agree. Every time I've been there for a problem with one of my many Apple devises, they've quickly fixed it or replaced it with a brand spanking new device - which is always a treat! It's a funny place the Apple store. But if you want to buy an Apple product or get one fixed, you'd be silly to go anywhere else!

I regularly find myself coming into this shop, seeing as it's one of the first that I come to from…read morethe Union Street entrance. They stock both consoles and games here (and their website even has a section on the newly announced Apple iPad, bizarrely enough!). Anyway, this isn't really the place that you'd come to in order to buy a brand new game or console, as there often better deals to be had elsewhere, but it's perfect for second hand bargains. Many's the time, I've popped in and come away with a few classics from a few years back. Yes, if you don't mind being at the coalface of gaming, this place will serve you just fine.

Never seemed to be the cheapest for anything which is surprising for a shop with obvious buying…read morepower. I hear the company have gone into administration so the future for this one looks uncertain

This particular branch of PC World is brand new, having only opened about a month ago, and the main…read morething about it is its size. From the front you wouldn't think much of it, but once inside you realize how deceivingly large the place is. Everything is laid out well so you can easily find what you want, and they have a really good variety and range of stock so you will probably be able to find what you are looking for! The one thing I would say is that when I went in there weren't many staff around that I could see, however perhaps someone was off sick or something, I guess you never know. I was looking for a new camera lead and the guy I spoke to was really helpful and friendly, which is always nice! It's a very modern and clean store, and I have nothing bad to say about it. In fact, its probably the best PC World I've ever stepped into.

i've Bought an iPad and a computer in this shop,both has given us problems from the first day,they…read morechanged our computer but it is always giving us problems,so I don't think this is a causality,my only advice,never buy anything in this shop

My kettle was looking very grim so I thought I'd put it out of its misery and have it put down. I…read morechucked it in the skip and went on the hunt for a new one. I'd walked past Ablectrics a few times and it stuck in my mind as the place to go for basic electrical goods. Therefore, that was the first place I went to find a new kettle. I looked in the shop and saw an array of goods all lit up by the bright fairy lights in the window. There were a few kettles (as well as other items) on show and with a varying range of prices. Kettles were from £9.95 to over £60 - showing the window-shopper that there was something for them whatever their budget. I went inside and asked about the cordless £9.95 kettle. The man at the counter was friendly and knew the item straight away. Within seconds I was convinced and bought the kettle - happy that it was not a standard kettle from a larger supermarket or somewhere similar.

This is a small, independent electronics shop on the Gloucester Road. I went here when I moved into…read moremy flat in order to buy a cheap (yet effective) landline phone. (Support local business, I thought - don't go to Argos!) Once you're inside, there is a small corner where you can browse a few of the more expensive electronic items, housed within a glass cabinet, then there's the counter that separates you from the staff and all of the stock. I can see how this is a pretty good idea, as the other guy who happened to be in the shop at the time was completely crazy - I guess electronics stores must attract them. The fellow behind the counter was very friendly and quickly pulled out the correct item for me from the back of the shop. Only £6! Excellent. I left satisfied in the knowledge that I had supported an independent retailer and didn't have to pay an arm and a leg to do so. Good times.

Located within The Mall, Carphone Warehouse used to be my first port of call when shopping for a…read morenew mobile phone. The main advantage of the shop for me was that you could go in and browse the large selection of handsets and then approach a sale representative if/when you wished to. However, I've found recently that walking into a Carphone Warehouse is more like walking into a lion's den. It's getting much like places like phones4u, where you walk in and within 5 seconds you have somebody hassling you to take a network deal. It's really offputting and has encouraged me to just stay at home and mainly look at new phones on the internet, finding the best deal for me and cutting out these vultures.

the one located in the mall is a lovely place to go if your shopping or just looking at phones…read more bought my mobile here the other day for quite a cheap price, the staff were very helpful except one seemed a bit rude. still a nice place for phones though.