MSY is a great place to get really cheap computers, laptops and all computer associated items. They…read morestock pretty much everything and are really cheap. The only downfall is all their staff are asian and sometimes hard to understand. If you need advice and help you should go somewhere with real salesmen - these are computer nerds. If you know your stuff and what you want then they are great. You usually have to order the systems and pay a deposit then you can pick them up in a few days. Once ever I had an issue with one computer from here. We narrowed it down to a faulty processor or faulty ram. Either way the staff at MSY were of no assistance at all in diagnosing the problem or help follow through with any warranty. However I have purchased probably more than 10 computers from here and only had an issue with one and for what I saved on all the others I figure I am still probably ahead. Their opening hours are also really good for people to be able to get there.

Absolutely disgusted! Never again will I buy anything from msy or recommend this horrible store to…read moreanyone! Yeah the prices are low, but the service is horrible! If you are sold a faulty item, or told something will work with another item you're buying and it won't, DO NOT expect any help or any kind of refund! I paid for two faulty items, and a motherboard that does not fit with anything else I paid for in the SAME ORDER, and they refuse to give me my money back. If you intend to buy anything from this store I HIGHLY recommend you rethink and look elsewhere

I put as many categories as this site lets me but there are heaps more than just what is listed…read more They also sell all electrical and appliances, big and small, anything from a blender to a pidgeon pair fridge/freezer. Basically most Harvey Norman stores are set up the same. Huge entrances to the furniture department. Usually entrances are in the middle of lounges, if you go one way you will ge tmore furniture then curve round to televisions and the likes, go the other way and get beds and bedding. I have managed to grab some fantastic bargains on some great pillows here actually. Heaps better quality than at department stores and they lasted heaps longer. The Electrical and Computers are usually in a separate section at the rear or one side of the store, with electrical left of the spearate entrance to this area and computer, mobiles phones, camera's, PC software, etc to the right of the registers. I have never purchased nay major electrical items from this store but have bought some really good computer equipment here. Including a fantastic Acer laptop. It was already out so cheap and had a cah back offer making it even cheaper in the end. I have always received good service here and been given some great advice from people who obviously know their products. Getting the service is the hardest part - they are usually really busy, more so in computers and electrical departments, and it may take a little wait before someone is available to help you. However once you have someone their service is usually very good, I have never had an issue with a staff member at any Harvey Norman store.

Grabbed myself a PS3 from here a little while ago, when it was on special. Which is the only time…read morethat I buy anything from any Harvey Norman. What I like about the place is the service. But I find that you're paying for it when you buy stuff here. That's why they bitch and moan about online shopping. You'll get exactly the same thing and pay less than half the cost in many situations. I haven't ever bought furniture at Hardly Normal's, just because if I'm paying that much, it'll be from a premium store, not this place, or any of the others. I do feel a bit sorry for those that have to buy their computers here. Seriously, go to MSY, buy the parts, and learn to do it yourself. You'll end up with a new skill, a computer that costs literally half the price (or less), and everyone will tell you you're awesome. Which is what I can't tell this place.

We just bought 3 x new laptops from Cherry Computers. They transferred over all our data and came…read moreto our office to help with our scanner and printers. Very professional and helpful, highly recommend!

Useless with Macs. I had Cherry Computers replace my…read moregraphics chip in my Mac. Now it switches itself on and off, graphics are crap, keyboard will no longer light up, I cannot play games, I'm locked out of full security control and it runs so slowly. I don't know what they did, but it works worse now than it did before. Not worth the $800. I found out afterwards that they don't even do the work themselves. It's all sent off to Melbourne. Do they even review the laptop function when it gets back?? What a waste of money. I've had to buy a new laptop.

This is the third MSY place I've reviewed, and it's the one I've used the least. Not through…read moreanything this place has done to put me off going there, though. I just find that the location hasn't often been convenient for me to shop at, as when I'm in Adelaide, I'll usually be in the city, and when I'm at home, well, that's not anywhere near Adelaide, full stop. I bought a new box in here a few months ago. I think it was an Antec 300. A power supply too, a fairly good one. Both had been going really well. I think since I went in there, they've reorganised the shop, if they're anything like the other MSYs I've been too. Now, you don't go to the counter and ask the staff to get the parts you're after, you need to walk through the store, pick up what you want (which is tricky if you don't know what the packaging looks like), and walk to the queue at the counter. MSY really aren't about service. They're about being very cheap. If you've got a faulty product, then they won't be exchanging it, they'll be sending it off to the manufacturer, and you'll be lucky if you see it again in the next month, usually more. But that's part of the chance you take when shopping somewhere so cheap.

I originally went to smaller IT services assuming they would be easier and cheaper to work with…read morewhen fixing my computer. But when they didn't have the know how to help I found IT Warehouse. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy they made the job. They ended up being cheaper than the smaller guys, had so much knowledge, and got my computer fixed in 2 days! I would definitely always go to them now for any computer jobs, IT Warehouse made it so stress free. Just the way it should be.

From the owner: IT Warehouse Marion now a Locally SA Owned Computer Store offering the best price and service on…read moreall components, specializing in custom built computers, laptop repair, virus removal and Data Recovery. SA's Leading NZXT and MSI distributor.

Did you know Dick Smith started his business empire apparently with only $610 dollars, goes to show…read morewhat drive and tenacity can do for you. According to the tabloids he sold the business to Woolworths several years ago for a whopping $20 million, so it's no longer and Australian business but it still retains the name. Their image certainly has changed and come into the 21st century, which goes to show the roaring trade they've been doing over the years. The St Marys store is the closest to me and is by far one of the smaller stores located in Adelaide, but never the less there is a general spread of products available and there are good and bad eggs (staff) at each one. It seems to be the way with any large stores and chains as they can camouflage themselves but at a smaller store they're not so hidden! So I have had good and not so good experiences at this particular one. Without going into the nitty gritty I had my issue rectified after six months by another staff member - I can't believe I was patient for so long - that the person who served me initially should've done in the first place or not forgotten to follow procedures. I'm not going to dismiss going there entirely as when I do go back both staffers are still there, but I always wait to be served by the person who resolved the issue, I know will give me the correct information, knows their products and is not VAGUE. Besides parking is easy and directly out the front of the store plus not too busy inside where you don't need to wait too long to be served. They do price match with other stores which is a good thing but I do shop elsewhere too to get what's best for me - just like they do!

This is where MSY used to be located before they moved up the street to a larger location, however…read morePC DIY follows up with the service MSY provided before, which was good tech at a good price. What many people don't know is that if you're looking for cheap laptops, monitors, cameras, computer parts and accessories, the first place you look shouldn't be in JB Hi-fi or God forbid, Myer??? It should be in places like PC DIY or MSY where you can get things for up to 20 to 30 percent cheaper, depending on what you buy. The last time I was there I was looking for a HDMI converter cable which I managed to get one for a significantly cheaper price compared to if I had gone to the likes of Officeworks, which is another store I do love but for different reasons. If you're looking for custom solutions, you can talk to the people in the shop and they will help you design a computer that suits your needs and price tag. Walking in, you'll be greeted by a large front desk where there is usually at least one shop assistant. They may not seem super friendly to some people who come in for the first time, but they are helpful and straightforward. Most of the people who go into the shop usually know what it is they are looking for and they tend to expect those kinds of customers that walk up to the desk and simply ask them for the component or tech that they are looking for. Whenever I'm looking for cheap good quality tech, the two places I will think of are PC DIY and MSY.

This place has slightly better service than MSY. Of course, MSY has basically non-existant…read morecustomer service. I do occasionally drop in here when I'm after something, but this place is pretty much always my second choice. I've found (and maybe you'll find differently) that MSY is that little bit cheaper, and I can put up with not having my hand held by staff when I'm looking for computer stuff. But there are times when my first choice doesn't have exactly what I need, and that's why I end up here. Ian's reminded me that it needs to be emphasised that you should never, ever go to places like Harvey Norman or Dick Smith's for HDMI cables. Not that long ago, a metre of HDMI cable at those places sold for over fifty bucks. Now they're down to around thirty bucks. At the same time that they were fifty bucks at other places, I bought a three metre HDMI cable here for about fifteen bucks. Good shop. Like it. Prefer MSY, but this place is good too.

Jaycar electronics is the store I go to whenever I'm looking for things that you might not normally…read morefind in mainstream stores like JB Hi-fi or Dicksmiths. Looking for a fold-able piano keyboard that plugs into your computer via USB? Jaycar electronics just might have it. That said though, they don't just sell cool electronics and tech that you wouldn't normally find anywhere else, they are also a a very well equipped electronics store that sells everything from cabling to circuits. For the hardcore DIY electronics person, Jaycar electronics is another option you should consider if you want to buy circuit boards, batteries and LED's (did I mention as well that they sell USB fold-able piano's?). The staff there know their stuff and are very helpful if there is something specific that you need. Don't expect to find iPads, Xbox 360's or the latest Twilight DVD in this store though. They are more focused on supplying electrical components and parts and their own take on consumer electronics. Still, I'll always walk into the store whenever I happen to be passing by just to see what new stuff they might be stocking on their shelves. That is one of the main appeals of this store to me, so if you're ever in chinatown and are looking for a USB fold-able piano (ok, I know this is third time I'm mentioning it, and they probably don't stock it any more), feel free to stop by their store and have a look around. Go crazy.

Are you in the need for some stereo wire, LED lights, batteries or a power convertor? You will find…read morethis and many other electrical components/gadgets at this store. Jaycar has been my one stop shop for many years for all of my PA leads, TV cables, batteries and cords. They have a massive range and the staff are always so lovely and knowledgeable. If you have a dilemma with cabling or parts for your appliances, be sure to speak to them. They have helped me devise different ways to connect different appliances to my TV and stereo. Champions! Jaycar is not all about cables though, they also stock remote helicopters, PA's, stereos, lighting, party equipment (smoke machines). As I said, a one stop shop for electrical and good prices. So, a great place to shop if you are after a gadget style gift. In fact, I did buy one of the most useful household items that I think everyone should own from Jaycar. It is a 6-in-1 battery/power station. Now, this baby has saved my lil' toosh at many events I have run. It has different inputs for electrical devices (USB & AC/DC) and is great when you have no access to power for smaller electrical needs (12V). It has a LED display that indicates how much power you have remaining and is easy to charge. It is designed for campers, so it is a great thing to have in the car if you are planning a big trip to the outback as it also comes with jumper leads for your car!