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the Cost of New Computer Set Up

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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
$ 120
Feb 2006
Tampa, Fla.
Less than two hours to set up computer  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

Description of service

I paid a neighbor $100 to hook up my new computer. He not only set everything up as far as plugging it in and all but he did some installation of programs as well.


Review of Service

I got a new computer recently and had no idea how to hook the thing up. I happened to run into a neighbor who offered to do it for $100. I was a little nervous and said I'd think about it. I talked to some people at work who said that was a great price, assuming he did a good job. I was still nervous as there was no guarantee he wouldn't mess it up.

He did a great job though! It ended up taking about 3 hours so I felt the per hour price was really excellent. He got the mouse and all the software hooked up right. Then he went in and installed a few programs he said I'd need. He also uninstalled some more advanced features that I didn't need and were taking up space on the computer. I'd definitely use him again in the future.


Tips

Having a friend or neighbor do this kind of service can be risky but it can also save you a lot of money.


$ 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
$ 160
Jan 2007
Woodbridge, VA
Setup assistance extremely helpful  more... close row
$ 50
Apr 2008
Clay NY
College student set up computer  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