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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place will probably be closely be compared to fry's electronics. Honestly the discounts here are no better or worse than fry's. This place does win however in service. Maybe because the employees...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine Fry's with service people who can say something besides, "Hmmm I'm not sure, I've not heard of that before" or "sorry, I don't know about that."That's it, I've had it. I don't care how cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give no stars I would...This place is a RIP OFF! Customer service and tech support are an absolute joke. I bought my laptop here (a Sony VAIO $1999) three years ago and purchased their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't compared them to Fry's. I'd say they complement Fry's, where there are things they have that are actually cheaper. MC is almost like Fry's in the beginning.But then again I usually know what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The sales staff was a nightmare. They were arguing over who would help me because none of them wanted to. After begrudgingly helping me, the guy kept trying to upsell me after I told him I just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wished I knew about this place before, it's so close to work, and they have awesome prices on everything... I always find stuff cheaper here then somewhere else (well... except maybe at Frys, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We shopped around looking for a TV for a few hours the other day. I had gone to Fry's and all the guy wanted to do was sell me a credit card. I thought I was here for electronics not for my finances....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bought my first scanner from this Micro Center back in 1998. Having been stolen away by the vastness (or virtual wasteland depending on what you're looking for) of Frys for many years, I sorta wrote...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sales people here are cool and very nice... but can't make up for the bad experience I got. I pre-order'ed a video game there, and went a day after the release date to pick it up.. guess what,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I bought my 2nd love here last week....no not my bf obviously...but my white Macbook! I am so in love with it....yeah it's a little pricier than the PC's I was looking at, but well worth it. Right...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is way better then FRY's(or Best-Buy), also is not as depressing as FRY's ;-))
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I GOT A GREAT DEAL~!~~after searching around to different places to buy my new computer... I came to this place...first off. FRYS some of the people don't know what they are talking about just trying...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prices sometimes better than Frys, or anywhere else in town. They also carry some brands that Frys does not either, like the scythe fans.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
friendly stafffast and easy when you know what you want to get
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this store in the Mercado Center only one time a couple years ago. I needed a new processor chip for one of my motherboards that had failed. Since I work close by, I decided to give Micro...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have become quite fond of microcenter and have been there more than fry's recently. their selection of computer gear (pretty much all i shop) is better than fry's. esp for specialty items like quiet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best electronics store in terms of cleanliness, helpful knowledgeable staff, very easy return policy. You may locate a larger variety in other stores, but in terms of getting your computer gear...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I use to think this place was great. But after patronizing them for several years, with various disappointing experiences. I decided to look their rating up with the Better Business Bureau. At...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is like shopping at Fry's light. It's like Smart and Final vs. Costco. Okay, enough analogies. I usually stop by here after scoping out TJMaxx for wearable bargains. Was pleased to get a 2GB...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This store is great if you are an electronics fan. Much cleaner and easier to find your way around than Frys. The staff are pretty friendly and helpful. On occasions they have pretty good deals. Check...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's up with changing the checkout line to be mirroring Fry's? Walk through a line of goodies to the far side of the store, yea make customer walk more?, then have the awkward register layout that's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience at the micro center when I was looking for a tripod for a friend. Their staff was very helpful and helped us locate the item.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bogus 8gb SDHC memory here! Watch out! Be careful.I bought the Microcenter 8gb SDHC memory card here for my wedding this past weekend. I found out the hard way that the SD card is not true to its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is okay. The sales associates are helpful and know they're stuff. They built a section in the store meant for gaming. This place is usually empty though. I think most people do all they're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People who compare Micro Center to the Frys down the street are being unfair to both. While they may sell some of the same merchandise, they are completely different stores. Frys may have everything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not Fry's and consequently is not like Fry's in every way. It doesn't carry EVERYTHING, so you can't get everything there. It also doesn't carry a wide selection of electronics. You...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend came up with a most appropriate alternate name for this place: a dangerous place. That most certainly applies if you are a geek like me and like to see all the computer parts, networking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their customer service is great. The staff are very helpful. In terms of knowledge ... it varies ... but they try ... Some products are cheaper than fry's like storage and wireless routers etc ......
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I scored two free SD cards from here! I needed it anyway since my 2g SanDisk was crapping out on me. They don't provide you the best customer service. You can get a better experience else where (Best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My brother had bought a refurbished GPS from them and liked it so since we were on the hunt for one we went over to check them out. After walking the store once over and not finding where they have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good selection, not the best prices, and a very bland experience overall. If I need something quick and I'm close to MicroCenter, I'll stop in. If I'm making a major purchase, I'll to to Amazon.com or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never too busy and they really go above and beyond with the customer service. I'm pretty clueless when it comes to electronics so I just march right up to the nearest CSA and ask where I can find the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Microcenter is a decent store. Once in a while they have some good sales. Otherwise their normal prices are OK but not great.They have a lot of cool stuff though. They keep a decent amount of digital...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was very upset when I came in here and things were not super tiny. You know? Like microscopic aisles, itty-bitty sales people, widdle-tiny carts to transport your itsy-bitsy merchandise to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Given one star due to their subpar service and policy.My girlfriend and I puchased a pair of Etymotic ER6i earphones that were sold as new. However, the box was opened. They claimed it was new.We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This ain't no Fry's.This is worse than Fry's. At least Fry's sells you open box items for cheap. And they tell you it is a open box return.I went to this store with my boyfriend to buy a pair of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Micro Center has had some great deals but I have never managed to actually buy anything here. When I finally manage to park (far away - this is the Mercado) and get into the store, they are out of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is basically useless, if you're used to choosing your product and not just buying whatever's available. I don't care if it's in walking distance from my house, I'd rather drive to Fry's. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Anti Frys? yep. I don't care about service just cause I'm a tech geek and know what I want. Great prices on LCD and plasma. HOWEVER if you EVER buy a stupid cannon printer that should be free...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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This store is not as big as fry's or best buys. It doesn't carry all the stuff but a good place to check out their sales. Also, its not very crowded, so you can be in and out with the snap of your finger.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few alternatives to Fry's and sometimes easily as frustrating. Lots of geeks and nerds and sometimes a semblance of customer service. Unfortunately just not as much selection as Fry's and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a wee bit better than Fry's, if only for the fact that it's not as chaotic and crowded. That said, Fry's has better prices and more stuff. But when I have my wee ones in tow, this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a pretty good selection of parts for do it yourself computer building projects. They also have an excellent book and magazine selection and a decent general selection of all things...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Poor selection, average prices and useless staff. It's just about as bad as going to CompUSA where the high school kids know little to nothing about computers. The prices here are MSRP just like the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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this is a good little place for computer needs, from actual parts to a nice library of books. they have good sales that comes out every two weeks. their customer service is top notch and is one on one...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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i go here often to look at what they are selling. what i really like about this place is their service because they are very knowledgeable at what they are saying. only thing that i have not been too satisfied...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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this is one of the best little electronic stores out there in the bay area. every now and then there are some pretty good sales there, but sometimes what they advertise, is not in stock which is why i gave...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While Fry's computer section seems staffed by former used car salesmen, Micro Center's feels staffed by ghosts. Nobody around. Lots of half opened merchandise, old-looking product, poorly marked so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is much nicer than Fry's Admittedly it doesn't have a lot of electronic stuff that they do, but it is quiet, friendly and the staff seem to have a brain between them. Great place to hang...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You're better off driving to Fry's, only five minutes down the road. Although Micro Center does seem to have a better tech book selection.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a lovely Fry's alternative, I am happy to drive an extra 10 miles to hit this supply of nerd goods. You can also implement some self development into the shopping experience and read some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2005
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