A rare repair shop that still believes in care, patience, and competence
Custom Computers is the kind of computer repair and data recovery place you dream about. I recently availed myself of their services and am so glad I did.
After my old laptop died mid-work week, I was in a panic and didn't know what to do or how I'd retrieve my data. Custom Computers was recommended to me, and in a panic, I brought in my dead Dell.
I spoke with Nick -- friendly, professional, patient, and deeply knowledgeable. He listened carefully, took notes, and reframed my crisis in practical terms. He even told me what compatible systems he had on hand that might serve as inexpensive replacements, then clearly laid out what he could definitely do, what he might be able to do, and what was less likely but still possible. I thanked him, left my laptop, and told him I'd be in touch.
When I finally decided to purchase a new system with custom specs, Nick simply said, "No problem." He asked me to bring in my new machine when it arrived. Throughout the process, the woman who answered the phone and Nick's colleagues were always fast, friendly, and passed along my messages promptly.
My new system took an inordinate amount of time to arrive, but when it did, Nick had everything running: all my data transferred to the new SSD, my old desktop restored, and my files where I could find them immediately. For practical purposes, I could start using my new system right away. The rest was just my own setup and adjustment -- made much easier because of Nick's thoroughness and persistence. And the cost? Unbelievably reasonable.
If I could give Custom Computers more than five stars, I would. If you value precise one-on-one care, real customer service in this age of indifference and hustle, or -- like me -- you're an academic but not particularly computer-literate and just need some hand-holding through a crisis or glitch, this is absolutely the place to go. Their quality, friendliness, efficiency, and first-rate service have made me a customer for life.
In an age when everything feels disposable -- devices, service, attention spans -- it's good to be reminded that some people still know what they're doing, and still care enough to do it right. Maybe that's a small thing, but these days, small things matter. read more