I will admit it here and now ... I am a Mac addict! I'm onto my third laptop, love my iPhone and…read morehave just discovered the joys of Apple TV. Occasionally though, even when you're a Mac geek things go wrong and you need to visit the even geekier Mac addicts. That's when the guys from Mac Alert come in handy. They know their Macs and their not frightened to use their knowledge. Mac Alert have recently moved into new premises on South Road at Edwardstown and they're now opposite the Avoca Hotel. Business must be going well for these guys because they have significantly upsized their shop. I have my eye on a 27" iMac in Mac Alert store at the moment. I think they understand that people like me come in a few times before they actually make a purchase. At least I hope they do, if not I apologise for visiting your shop so often.

Love the MacAlert store - walk in and there's service, no need to book and these guys know their…read morestuff. I'm a regular!

The worst retail experience I've had for a long time. They have not returned any of my phone…read morecalls or emails and as a result, 7 weeks after returning a faulty iPod Touch I am still waiting for a replacement. Their ridiculous automated phone system invites you to [Press 1] for technical support. As a naive consumer who dropped off a faulty unit I thought that seemed a reasonable option...FAIL...after pressing one you are greeted with " we do not offer technical support, please contact Apple directly". [why ask the bl**dy question then] So back to the automated call options and [Press 3] for general enquiries....to be cut off. Try again...cut off. Try a 3rd time....cut off. Finally I had to make a special trip and drive to their store in Glenunga to discover my 10yr old son's iPod has been sitting in a plastic envelope for the past 7 weeks and so now finally having parted with some more cash the indications are that it will be sent back to Apple for a replacement. It shouldn't be this hard in an economic environment where retailers are complaining about weak consumer spending. On this occasion I am only spending a couple of hundred dollars on a replacement iPod but I am in the market for a new iMac. I wonder where I'll choose to spend my $2,000?

This is as good as it gets in Adelaide for an Apple Store until one opens in Rundle Mall soon--and…read moremaybe even after that. I have visited several times and always got courteous and knowledgeable service each time. Unlike many businesses, they don't look for reasons to avoid doing warranty repairs (perhaps because Apple pays them for the repair work). They have a good selection of accessories. Prices are pretty much list price-but you get that in all shops that sell Apple gear. If you need Apple equipment repaired or good advice on a new purchase, I recommend Next Byte. They have a location in Rundle Mall too, but I have never found the service as good there. Eat, drink and be merry--but not too much! JD

Pawnbrokers World is a dodgy little second hand shop on the Parade in Norwood…read more They have a bunch of stuff in there, all sorts of odds and ends. I usually look in second hand stores for instruments. Although there are quite a few there the don't on the whole appear to be in the best condition.

Have dealt with Edward and the boys at Pawnbrokers World for 12 plus years. Have found them to be…read moreextremely professional and courteous. Highly recommend. Takes two to tango. If you are having problems, talk to the boys. Don't blame and shame through your problems paying out.

A great store to visit as there isn't much crowd compared to the other branches. As all branches,…read morethis store is huge and you're greeted by yellow banners bearing sales promo. They do offer some competitive prices here, especially in the range of laptops, computers and plasma TV. The staff are helpful and friendly, and have excellent product knowledge. This makes shopping easier and enjoyable too. I bought my recent smartphone from this store and I must commend Eric for being so helpful and friendly. He patiently answered all of my queries and concerns. Plus it's definitely a kids friendly store as my sons took turns in testing and playing with the iPhone test model with no reservations from the staff. My kids spotted a shelf filled with preloved Xbox games which were going for a song. If you're after sound systems and players, they stock Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony and others here. Conveniently located on South Road, this is a great place to come and browse all the latest gadgets and techs.

This is probably my favourite JB store in Adelaide. A lot less crowded than any other JB store that…read morestill boasts a mind boggling range of merchandise. Helpful & friendly staff, very easy parking.

Excellent Apple Store. Aren't they all. I love Apple products…read more Just arrived from USA and needed an iPhone Australian charger / converter plug as my USA/UK plugs didn't fit. AU$29.99 later and problem solved!

The first Apple Store in Adelaide has friendly staff, an excellent range and the kind of quality…read moreyou would expect from such a technology giant. With a stunning store, good accessories and products for iPhone and iPad, along with the facilities like the Genius Bar that make the store great, I am sure to be coming here frequently. Situated in Rundle Mall, the store is just a stone throw away from Next Byte. While next byte may be cheaper, the Apple geniuses are very helpful and the entire experience seems polished with everything from the mobile purchase system to the elegant wooden tables. An amazing store from a good franchise.

I had a disappointing experience at the Eckersleys St Leonards branch. I felt I was treated…read moredifferently to another customer who wasn't a person of colour, when my request to have my sheets wrapped in a recycled plastic sleeve was refused, yet another customer received packaging for her items without issue and with extra charges. Instead, my sheets were folded and wrapped only in paper, which got wet from a sprinkler on my way home and damaged part of it. If my request had been followed, this would not have happened.

Eckersleys is on the whole a very good art and craft store…read more I find that Premier Art is cheaper and Central Art Supplies more informative and of higher quality than Eckersleys and would usually use one of those in preferance to Eckerslys. However, they do have a very broad range, stock a number of items which are not available at the other art stores and from time to time have specials on offer which are cheaper beyond comparison when compared to other art supply stores. They have a very broad range of craft papers, as well as a good selection of easels and canvasses. (I recently got a very large italian made studio easel ultra cheap from eckersleys on special.) They stock as a standard item an acryllic paper pad (which I find very useful for water colour painting) which has a great deal more than the standard 12-20 sheets at a very affordable rate. I have not found anything comparable anywhere else. I also picked up a very high quality Kolinsky-Sable brush (a real not synthetic one) from Ecersleys which although expensive is fantastic and has lasted me years of use.

I needed my printer fixed quickly for my medical practice, the printer clinic responded quickly and…read morefixed the pinter on the same day, the technician was friendly and did a great job.

Asked for money up front just to drop of a document scanner ($130), rang them over and over, see…read moreabout progress, no answer, no one has looked at it, went in to get to the bottom of any issues. No technician will call me back, will email me, yada yada its been 1 year now, and no progress, no repair, no report. I think these people charge you $130 to loose your printer. do yourself a favour and dont go here. I actually think they are scam artists.

I'm a phone whore (no, not like that!) I will go with whichever company can offer me the best deal…read more I'm not at all loyal to one carrier or another, so long as the service is okay and the coverage good. TeleChoice can offer me all the plans from all the different carriers in one spot, which saves me from going from place to place. The staff here are great. Very friendly, helpful, and most importantly, they know their stuff.