A nice little shop run by people that seem to care about you and stuff you are buying. Brilliant…read moreservice both before and after we bought a TV. Will definatley go back when our washing machine needs replacing too!

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.

Another big electronics superstore, like Currys and similar. I'm not an expert, but I think it's a…read morebit more specialised than somewhere like PC World; it often assumes some prior consumer knowledge. This is a good thing, though - it doesn't dumb down its products and the staff are very approachable. It's worth going when they have a sale on - check out their website for details. In fact, it's quite good to look on the website before going, so you have an idea what to look for and can read up on the products first.

This chain electronics store puts the customer first and has trained their staff well. It's a…read morecomfortable store to shop in with items for your car, office, mobile, school, and even some good lighting for the garden.

This is an excellent hi fi shop - really good listening room facilities…read morewhere you can take your own discs and just wig out! After sales service is outstanding, had a couple of problems after purchase and they got sorted straight away.

Top notch Hi-Fi shop where you can take your CD's along for a demo and test…read morewith a bunch of different speakers and just wig out. The after sales service is outstanding!

Ive always found the best thing about shopping at maplins is the approachability of their staff as…read morewell as there friendliness and knowledge on what products they sell. I went in there a couple months back to get a cable for my laptop, not really having a clue, i took the laptop in and showed the guy at the cable desk an straightaway he knew what i needed. I also told him what connections i had on my lcd tv, and he suggested an adaptor. All in all, excellent non pushy environment to shop in and they have loads of stock! prob cheaper to buy stuff like dvdr and hdmi cables off internet stockists.

Have edited the address for Maplin, the old details were listed before they moved up to The Bargate…read moreshopping centre. Maplins is a great store for picking up all those cables and electrical components that you might need. It can be a little expensive at times for the littliest attachments, but for those things you can't find anywhere other the on the internet its very convienient. Staff are usually pretty helpful when you're looking for items. They also stock lots of seasonal items and more gadgets these days, as well as more computer equipment.

Always friendly and very helpful. Stock excellence always have what I need. Shame the Ashton branch…read moreis closed not sure how much I will be able to use them in Fishponds

This is one of those businesses that still leans back in time and clings to the good 'ol days. A…read morecounter at the front and not a lot to peruse for yourself, the kindly gent will nip out back and fetch whatever it is you're after. True this is an electronics shop but it's a bit more for the serious DIY guy or the tradesman than your normal B and Q types; they sell light bulbs, light fittings, fuses, plugs and such like. More than that however is the experience and the type of client they attract. If you're doing something electrical pop in here for your parts and I'm sure you'll wind up chatting to either the owner or another sparky about what's best for you.

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.