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the Cost of New Computer Set Up

Price 
Location 
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Description
$ 99
Jan 2008
Tempe, AZ
The price is for installation and setup of a Windows  more... close row
$ 40
Mar 2008
Des Moines, Iowa
Technician stayed for almost an hour for setup  more... close row
$ 200
Aug 2008
Maple Grove, MN
Option of extended warranty or professional setup  more... close row
$ 100
Apr 2008
Louisville, KY
Paying a neighbor to set up computer saved money  more... close row
$ 150
Jun 2008
Chicago, IL
Computer tech spent time setting up new computer  more... close row
$ 140
Feb 2007
Astoria, OR
Price including tips for computer installation  more... close row
$ 75
Jun 2008
Woodville, Tx
Computer tech did onsite setup  more... close row
$ 120
Feb 2006
Tampa, Fla.
Less than two hours to set up computer  more... close row
$ 50
Apr 2008
Clay NY
College student set up computer  more... close row
$ 160
Jan 2007
Woodbridge, VA
Setup assistance extremely helpful  more... close row
$ 125
Jan 2008
Memphis, Tennessee
Save money by installing computer yourself  more... close row
$ 65
Aug 2008
Houston, Texas
Installation of a new computer  more... close row

Description of service

I asked the technician if he could help with the installation of a new computer and making it wireless as well as part of our home network. He did all the installations, told us what router to order, came back to install it, checked everything, made one wireless, made all three computers in our house connected. He also left his cell phone if we need more help. Consult at no charge on a firewall issue.


Review of Service

The service was great, the price was great. He was a nice guy and very helpful. We would have had to sign a contract, pay a monthly fee to get the router and phone assistance through the cable company. This way, he told us what router to buy on-line, installed it and was able to set up the whole system. We would definitely call him again when we move or upgrade computers.


Tips

Talk to the person and see how talkative, friendly, helpful they are about computers.

Don't pursue it if he says he only knows how to trouble shoot for the company, if he says he doesn't know computers, believe him.

If he seems friendly and helpful, ask him about doing work on his own time. Ask him upfront about prices.

If he says it's against company policy, drop the subject.

Get his name and number or business call, ask if you can call if there is a problem.

Follow your gut instinct.

Ask around if anyone freelances computer work. Some charge a lot, some guys will do it for free but offer them cash anyway so you can get their expertise in the future.