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Discount Computer Repair
1495 S McCall Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33981, United States
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Jo
Review №1

I had been to this establishment about a year ago with the exact same request, to transfer files from internal hard drives I’d removed from older family computers onto an external 1.5 TB drive I’d purchased.The gentleman that owned the establishment at that time was very receptive and congenial and a pleasure to speak to.I’d expected that when I called there yesterday morning, the gentleman I spoke with was the same individual I’d dealt with a year before. Told him I had a few older internal drives I needed data transferred to an external drive. He told me he could do it immediately.I arrived a few minutes after 12:00 to a sign that said “Open” however a smaller sign on the door said “be back at 1:30” (because he takes lunch form 12:00 to 1:30).I returned at 1:30, met him at the front door and I immediately recognized it was not the same man I had dealt with a year earlier. I asked him if he was the new owner and or an employee and he stood there and didn’t utter a word to me. It was rather awkward, but I decided since I was already there, I’d tell him what I needed, and his reply was he could provide the services I needed and he’d have it done that same afternoon. His fee was $89, where the previous owner (wish I’d asked his name) charged $50.I left him both of my internal drives and the external plus my instructions for naming the directories and my contact info. He was to call me when he was done with the transfer a few hours later.At 3pm I hadn’t heard from him l, so I called there and got the answering machine. I left a very detailed message and waited for a return call. My detailed message was a reminder that the my phone number was area code 914, not 941 as I had told him hours earlier. I got no return call that afternoon.The following morning, by now 11:30am, still no phone call from Dave! At that point I called him, once again getting his answering machine and leaving a message saying that I was annoyed and to cease the data transfer if he hadn’t already started it.Jumped in my car an got there at 11:50. As he greets me at the door, I tell him I’m somewhat annoyed I haven’t heard from him after his promise I’d have the drives hours after I dropped them off the day before. His response is “I called you 4 times this morning”.Umm “no you did not, I’m sure you dialed 941 rather than 914” is my reply. He walks over to his pad, looks at his notes from the day before and responds “oh, my bad”.Honest mistake, it’s happened many times, so I begin to ask him why he didn’t listen to the voice mail I left him yesterday clearly explaining the area code issue, to which he replies, “um, I’m not going to let you interrogate me”, at which point I asked for my drives and left.Dave, here’s some advise, if you’re going to do business with the general public, be courteous and kind to your patrons, like the previous owner, and not a rude condescending stick in the mud! You need us, we don’t need you!

No
Review №2

Took my Mc into the Mac store. They said it could not be repaired reasonable price. Discount COMPUTER repaired a part on the motherboard. Works like new!!!!

MO
Review №3

Stopped and asked a few questions. I have NEVER been treated so poorly. Would never do business with this low life place.UPDATE: His response is so not true. I bet Ive told 20+ people NOT to go there!! Sorry Charlie. LOSER!!

Sh
Review №4

Thank you for the quick service on my computer. Last company I took it to had it for 3 weeks and never fixed it. Great service shop.

Do
Review №5

These guys are REAL techs. They fixed what Geek Squad and Fast Techs said couldnt be fixed. Saved me from buying a new one. Honest service!

To
Review №6

Thank you for your quick response to my troubled Dell computer. I was trying to do taxes and it stopped working. Your one day response, fair price and excellent work will bring me back again.

La
Review №7

My company uses Discount for all our repair work. Should have written a recommendation years ago. Great techs.

Jo
Review №8

3RD computer Ive brought in for service. 2 HPs and one Lenovo. All were running like new when they finished with them. And all were service within 2 business days. RECOMMEND !

Ti
Review №9

They did a great job servicing my computer but what I appreciate the most is the 2 day turn around.

Mi
Review №10

Excellent service on my Mac at 1/3 the price of Apple. Highly Recommend!

ed
Review №11

I usually take my computer directly to Apple but found that Discount Computer Repair works on Mc. Work done within a day and half the price of Apple. Perfect!

Do
Review №12

My computer was hacked and I COULDNT get in it. Discount Computer fixed it in 1 day for 89.00 Well done and thank you.

To
Review №13

Discount Computer Repair fixed my Toshiba Laptop by upgrading to Windows 10. Beware of computer shops that want you to buy a new computer when these guys can make your existing computer run like new.

Ca
Review №14

Discount Computer is the only place that didnt try to sell me a new laptop, They fixed mine for under 100.00. highly recommend.

Ma
Review №15

Fixed my custom computer after it would not boot. Recommend them.

Jo
Review №16

I wanted to hook my computers and phone to printers and internet Dave came out later than he said he would he just picked a network that belong to my vacuum cleaner and cell phon phone works but not the internet I made several appointment and he missed all of themShe I called again he said he done his job find another Tex he’s very rude and I’m out 110.00 for about 5 minutes of nothing if u want to get screwed call themJohn

Ti
Review №17

My Lenovo wont boot. I was told by Computer GuRu in Englewood that it was defective and he tried to sell me another computer. Discount fixed it for 89.00. Let the buyer beware!!!

Me
Review №18

My laptop ran like a tired dog. Thanks for speeding it up. Now its like new.

Wa
Review №19

Wow thank you Discount for great service fixing my email outlook duplicates problem. I will admit that you were the third place I told my laptop too only because you were the farthest away. the others in Englewood told me that I needed to buy the newest outlook for 190.00, You fixed it for 50.00 thanks.

Bo
Review №20

Brought in my Desktop computer that was running very slow. Computer GuRu said it was defective and need to be replaced. Discount Computer Repair replaced a bad video and it runs great.

Me
Review №21

Thank you for your quick response in fixing our business computer in one day. IT is the life blood of our small company.

Du
Review №22

Brought in a dead laptop that Geek Squad said had a bad motherboard. These guys fixed a bad cable and it runs like new

Al
Review №23

If your looking for excellent Apple service this is the place. Fixed mine in 3 days for half the price of Apple.

Te
Review №24

I have been asked by Discount Computer to WRITE A REVIEW. So 2 words _____ Excellent service.

Sc
Review №25

I have used them many times. Always done quickly and at the price they quote me.

Bo
Review №26

They built a beautiful server for my business after diagnosing my network and telling me where was a problem with my old server. The entire network now runs much better.

Jo
Review №27

My Dell was running so slow it couldnt open any websites. They fixed it for me and now it runs like new!!

Cr
Review №28

My elderly mother brought her computer here to help rid it of malicious software. A keyboard I gave her had also stopped working. The “professional” told her the keyboard itself was broken and couldn’t be repaired. He also claimed to have resolved the malicious software issues. Upon visiting her over a weekend, I replaced the lightning cable and the keyboard worked fine. I also used known programs to resolve 89 PUP malware and 2 keyloggers with Chinese origin. I uninstalled the 4 programs meant to help with security and installed one. Her computer is working fine and she got all of that done for free which was way more effective than the $80 she wasted here.UPDATE to RESPONSE: Not wrong. She couldnt use the computer because they keyboard wouldnt work so all of the malware that was on the computer was not added after she got the computer back from you but was still there even despite your professional services. You told her the keyboard was broken when, in fact, it just needed a new lightning cable. It would be nice if you would just own up to your mistakes and try to make it right instead of yelling on the internet, but I guess thats what you get from professionals!

Fl
Review №29

Great parking lot attendant and even had handcuffs. He got mad when I asked if he accepted tips.

De
Review №30

He was knowledgeable and honest - even recommending that repairs to several of our devices wouldnt be worth doing. The one he did repair for us was done quickly - he even charged less than quoted when he was able to do the repair in a less expensive way. I would definitely recommend him.

Li
Review №31

Hp was locking up !! They fixed all the junk on my computer and now it runs like new.

Ga
Review №32

Yoga Computer would not start. Thank you for fixing it and not trying to sell me a new laptop.

De
Review №33

Brought my Hp Pavilion laptop in and thought I would buy a new one from them because mine ran so slow. Dave suggested that before I buy a new one to allow them to look and see if they could repair my HP. And that’s exactly what they did saving my 400.00. Hp now runs great. Highly recommend!

Je
Review №34

Built my computer for me when I was sure I wasted my money on parts. Was taken care of nicely and efficiently. If you need service on a computer, or need one built, this place should be your first visit.

mi
Review №35

Complete lack of communication. Liars. After a month of waiting for a simple keyboard replacement and several BS stories we got our laptop back and had it repaired within a week at another place.. Stay away from this place!

Va
Review №36

Very nice and Knowledgeable

Ja
Review №37

Picked up our computer and had it back the same day. That says it all!

Da
Review №38

I told the owner what I wanted and left a page with all the directions. Told him I didnt wan my music and photo files moved from my old computer to my new one. I knew they were big filed. I wanted him to load my business email on my new computer with all my associated files. I wanted him to set up a second user, my wife, with her own identity and email account. It was during Covid-19. He took my information and computers and worked on them. When he was done he told me to pick them up in a plastic box out by his fence. There was supposed to be a receipt in the box as I paid in cash. It was originally supposed to be $100 to transfer my information. When I got there the bill was $180. He said my music and photo files were huge and he had to spend extra time on moving them that what the extra charge was for. I originally told him not to move those files because they were too big. OK, now lets get to the work I wanted done. I have a business email address for my commercial real estate business. I have had it for many, many years. I wanted to have access to all my contacts with that email address. My computer came back with an email address I have never seen and there was no access to my contacts or previous files. I legally have to retain these files for 5 years. When I called him he was on the defensive right away. I can only say that he was abusive and did not try, in any way to fix the problem. He only left me with one solution, go to someone else. I didnt want money back I only wanted my real estate files and other information to be available. This guy will accuse you of all kinds of things to escape his shoddy work ethic. Dont fall for this. I will never go back. Beware!

St
Review №39

OMG there is an Honest repair guy. Looked at it and told me I didnt need another computer. Fixed it quickly and charged only 1/2 of what I thought it COST.

Li
Review №40

We have a Sony all in one computer that BEST BUY told us would take 2 weeks to fix. We saw Discount Computer on the way home so we stopped in just to see what they could do. They fixed it in 2 days at half the price of Best Buy.

Ch
Review №41

Quick turnaround, fair pricing. Overall good experience.

El
Review №42

I made the mistake of letting ON-SITE computer repair company come into my house and sit there all day and make my computer even worse and charge me a fortune. took it into Discount and Dave repaired it for 35.00. works great!

te
Review №43

My new HP kept dropping off the internet. Discount Computer fixed the software problem. Works great now.

St
Review №44

Forgot my password on my Dell Window10 laptop. They got around it and REMOVED the password so I dont need to forget it again.

Sa
Review №45

Dont listen to the guy below. Ive had 2 laptops and a desktop serviced at Discount Computer Repair. They looked at them free of charge and called within a day to tell me what was wrong and gave me a fair price to repair them. All were done at the quoted price and done on the day they said they would be done.,

Pe
Review №46

Thanks for getting my little Dell laptop running again. That little machine is like my baby. Fair price too!!

Ro
Review №47

I had my computer to Fast Techs and they tried to sell me a new one. My friend suggested Discount Computer so I took it there. They looked at it free of charge. Fixed it for 89.00. great price.

PE
Review №48

Took my Gateway into Best Buy who told me it cound not be fixed. Checked with Discount Computer before I trashed it and they said it could be fixed for 59.99. Highly recommend.

ka
Review №49

I was told by Computer Guru in Englewood that my computer was dead and I needed to buy a new one from him. Discount Computer Repair fixed my Windows problem for 89.00. Honest Service.

Ma
Review №50

Went there for easy 10 minute job. He said didnt have time. Guess wasnt high enough paying job. Little he knows i was bringing back alot more business after. Rating 0 LAZY.

br
Review №51

Thank you for fixing both of my computers and transferring my data. Excellent price highly recommend

Ro
Review №52

3RD COMPUTER IVE TAKEN IN THERE. PERFECT SERVICE WITH QUICK TURN AROUND

ev
Review №53

Firstly, stay away from GEEK SQUAD. They are just sending out their work. Waited 2 weeks to get it back and it still didnt work. Took it to Discount Computer Repair and they fixed it in 2 days. Thank you great work.

ke
Review №54

Ive used Discount Computer Repair 2 times now with complete satisfaction. The most recent time was to fix my HP laptop. I was told by Computer Guru in Englewood that it had a bad motherboard and could not be replaced. Discount Computer Repair replaced the memory and it runs like new. Highly recommend!

Di
Review №55

My gateway laptop would not start. TECH FAST said that it had a bad motherboard. I took it to Discount Computer Repair for a second opinion. They looked at it and said the memory card came loose. They didnt even charge me. Careful who you deal with.

Ma
Review №56

I am writing this at the request of the manager Dave. You dont need to take your Apple to the Apple store for repair. They fixed my MacBook when the Apple store just wanted to sell me a new one. great JOB!

El
Review №57

I have used these people several times and referred a lot of seniorsin our community to them with only excellent results. Probably the only peoplewho wont use to would be their competition. Highly recommend to other seniors.

Ka
Review №58

I agree with everyone else on this review. My old Core 3 Dell runs better than new. They also took time explaining to me how to keep myself safe on the internet.

BJ
Review №59

Fast service to install my wireless.

re
Review №60

First stay away from Computer Guru. They are a rip off. Discount did a wonderful job on our Ultrabook. Runs like new..

Jo
Review №61

Thank you for telling me not to replace my laptop when it only needed a tune up. Geek Squad wanted me to spend 450.00 on a new laptop. These guys made my existing laptop run like new for 89.00.

Pa
Review №62

Great fast service fixed perfectly.

Ma
Review №63

If you have an Apple product dont hesitate taking it here. Fixed my Mac Book Pro perfectly.

Kz
Review №64

Gave him a brand new computer that worked fine. All I wanted was my personal information removed and it came back not working at all .

jo
Review №65

Excellent service on my Lenovo Laptop. And fast turn around at half the price I was quoted at Best Buy.

Le
Review №66

Ive been in to Discount Computer Repair two times in the last two years. Both times I walked in with computers that would not boot. I walked out with both of them running perfectly. Recommend.

ka
Review №67

Thank you for your quick work repairing my Chromebook.

Ji
Review №68

Not only did they remove my virus they spent a lot of time explaining to mehow to avoid it in the future. Thank you so much.

Lo
Review №69

Laptop would freeze at the Windows screen after an automatic update. Took it in for repair. Told it was a software issue, would cost $90+ to fix. Picked it up, and it worked for 4 days (probably until the next automatic update) and the problem started all over again. Took it back (had to wait from 9:30 am, when the store was scheduled to open, until 10:15, when the owner finally arrived) and was told that now it needed a complete diagnostic but he couldnt give me a price. In short, he never fixed the problem and I am out $90+ and almost an hour of my time.

Ea
Review №70

Excellent service and very friendly!

Ca
Review №71

Thank you for fixing my office computer server. Are computer network has never run better. Highly Recommend |!

sa
Review №72

Fixed my Lenovo desktop for 89.00 dollars. Geek squad wanted 250.00 and Computer Guru said to trash it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Co
Review №73

Discount Computer Repair was an excellent shop that repaired my laptop. I had a lenovo g570 and the entire bottom part of the laptop fell off, they completely replaced and fixed everything. I will make sure to come here again if I have any computer related problem.

Ro
Review №74

Great network techs if you own a business. Ive USED THEM FOR YEARS.

Li
Review №75

I hated Window 10 on my laptop till I took it into Discount Computer Repair. They made it look and work like my Windows 7. Now I love it!

CR
Review №76

Fixed my Nvidia tower that wouldnt turn on. Computer GURU TOLD ME IT WAS JUNK.

St
Review №77

Fixed my Asus laptop after Computer Guru said it couldnt be fixed. Thank you for being honest and not trying to sell me a new one.

an
Review №78

Was going to buy a new computer because new old HP would not start.They fixed the old one and it works great!!

wi
Review №79

Wish they had 1/4 star optionNo CSR skills whatsoever...

ro
Review №80

My home network was not working and Discount Computer Repair came over and fixed it in less than 1 hour. Great Work!

Ke
Review №81

Windows 10 got installed on my computer without my permission. Took it in to Discount Computer and they made it much easier to work with.

Mi
Review №82

Thank you for tuning up my Lenovo laptop so quickly

Ma
Review №83

Did an excellent job on my Lenovo laptop getting up and running again. Geek Squad told me it couldnt be fixed and tried to sell me a new computer.

Pa
Review №84

Replaced my touch screen on my Dell. No one else would fix it. Works perfectly!

Do
Review №85

Fixed my Wireless on my HP LAPTOP PERFECT.

Am
Review №86

Thank-you for taking the time to help me with my problem with Microsoft Word.I read that review from the other guy. Must be your competitor trying to sabotageyou. Dont listen to that guy these people are great!!!!!

Ga
Review №87

They do an excellent Job No complaints

Ch
Review №88

Thanks to these guys my data was saved and Im back to selling homes again. highly recommend.

Ch
Review №89

Repaired my MacBook three times. Fast service and a fair price.

Sh
Review №90

Fix my slow as hell DELL. thanks for not cheating me and trying to sell me a new one.

mi
Review №91

Best service ever!

Am
Review №92

I totally disagree with the no customer serve comment below. I had my HP LAPTOP fixed there and they spent a great deal of time explaining to me how to avoid malware in the future.

wh
Review №93

I was very disappointed in dealing with Discount Computer Repair. I came in, not for repair, but for a new computer, something that was going to be able to play the latest games as well as, be a very good platform for my mother. I had listed out the specifications that I wanted for the computer. It was all there in black and white. For some reason or another, when I got home, I looked up the specifications, what I received was no-where near what I had asked for. We were charged $375.00. I would list the things I requested and the things I received, but I dont think most people would understand it.(Now keep in mind, I used to build computers, but since all of these new components have come out it kind of lost me, so I left it to someone else. I can, however, report that the motherboard and processor I received were obsolete, and cost 49.99 on Newegg, a very popular computer parts company)My mother and I went back to the store and spoke with Dave, directly. I told him that I didnt get anywhere near what I specd out. He agreed there was a lack of communication on both parts, but he would sort it out. He asked exactly what things I was looking to do with the computer and what things I expected out of it when he realized I was asking for a NEW up-to-date computer, not something that would just get me by...Apparently it clicked and we agreed that what was built before, just wouldnt do for my needs. He tells us we can take the first computer home and use it in the meantime until the NEW one is built. I speak with him on the phone about a week later and Dave tells me about how much its going to be, he says hell credit me $375 toward the new build, as we agreed the first unit would be returned. Total was going to be around $550-600. I call back the next day to let him know that we can go ahead with the new build, but please keep me informed on the video card that he planned to use. I expected to hear back from him I never did.One month passes. At this point there has been NO communication from him. The whole experience has left a bad taste in my mouth to the point that I dont even want to call and speak with him. Thus leaving this review. I feel as if I got stuck with a computer I did NOT want. (It wont even play games from 2007). I dont know if he even had any intention of making the whole situation right. As I said before, I do know computers and parts, just not as well as I used to, but again, the parts were VERY cheap, not in construction, but computer parts get cheaper as they get older, obviously. This machine that I got stuck with could have been put together for much cheaper than I was charged, Including the labor.I have purchased 3 machines from him total, so he knew my mother and I well. I dont understand how you can get so far off the mark when I listed on a sheet of paper that they use for new builds, exactly what I wanted.One of my previous machines had a motherboard problem, so I brought it in and a few days pass. My mother picks up the salvageable parts from him and All I received was my hard disk and my old video card. I didnt get the processor back, I didnt get the memory back, nor the CD drive. The whole experience was just bad business. Period.David Colgan and Gail Pasfield

Ri
Review №94

Perfect service thanks!

de
Review №95

Took my computer in to another shop and had the same problem when picked it up . Went to Discount Computer Repair and the big difference was that they listened and asked me questions to make sure they understood the problem. Now its fixed.

CH
Review №96

Thanks for getting my DVD AND SOUND WORKING

Ke
Review №97

Discount computer fixed my stupid computer in one day and it runs like new again.

Ju
Review №98

Amazing job❤

St
Review №99

Thank you Discount Computer Repair for fixing my Laptop when it would not boot. Thought I lost a my info and they recovered it. My advice is to backup your info and use this repair shop.

Le
Review №100

Fixed my Dell laptop in one day. They also took time when I picked it up to make sure I knew how to reconnect my printer and run my antivirus.

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  • Address:1495 S McCall Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33981, United States
  • Site:http://discountcomputerportcharlotte.webs.com/
  • Phone:+1 941-698-9626
Categories
  • Computer repair service
Working hours
  • Monday:9:30am–4pm
  • Tuesday:9:30am–4pm
  • Wednesday:9:30am–4pm
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:9:30am–4pm
  • Sunday:9:30am–4pm
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