While the man way very nice and tried very hard, I don't think that what I hired him to do was really what He does best.
Description of Work: I needed a second monitor hooked up to my computer and wanted some other services and software added to my computer and my son's. The gentleman came out several times and made several trips to the electronics store, but was never able to hook up the monitor, I finally got another company to hook up the monitor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$200
David B.
11/2010
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
Needed to retrieve vital data from a computer that had crashed.Took it in one evening, got it back the next day.
Description of Work: Downoladed data from hardrive from a defunct computer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
JOSEPH B.
10/2010
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
He was very professional. Not only did he fix my computer, but he recommended antivirus software and other things. He gave me choices between three softwares. I was impressed with his services.
Description of Work: He restored my computer after it had crashed. He reinstalled Windows XP and recommended antivirus software.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Andrew W.
06/2010
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
I dropped off my home unit with Ed at my office, and have a spare there as well which needed a CD burner installed. Other computer "experts" told me that installing a burner would be too much expense and trouble. Ed is very good at what he does and does not talk down to you. He tells you what he is doing, and doesn't mind doing a little extra for you; in fact, he didn't even charge me anything for installing the CD burner in my extra desktop, which he already had a few of; he just said "the bill is already filled out, NC". He will install a few virus hunter programs, and meticulously hunt up the processes running on your unit to discover which one is malware. I felt his prices are quite reasonable, and he will tell you when it would pay to just buy a new one. I would recommend him, and have used him again with good results. He didn't even know what Angie's List was.
Description of Work: Ed de-bugged my home desktop and installed a CD burner in my spare desktop.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$148
Rowena M.
09/2007
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
While working on my grandson's computer, he found a problem with his DVD drive. He said, "I have some of those on my desk. I'll be in this area Monday and I'll come by and put it in for him." He was here about 6 hours and only charged me $160.00. Over the weekend, I managed to mess up my computer and my (refurbished) wireless adapter was going off and on. He called Monday on his was to bring the DVD drive (which he gave and installed free), and I told him about my computer. On his way, he bought a new wireless adapter, installed it and it is working perfectly. He fixed the mess that I had made. He was here 2 or 3 hours and only charged $50 + the cost of the adapter. This man does excellent work. In contrast to the impersonal service I expect from big companies, he reminds me of the kind of service you get in a small town where everybody knows everybody. I highly recommend him and will certainly call him for any future computer service.
Description of Work: My 5 year old computer did not know it had an operating system; he had to reinstall windows. Then reinstalled my printer driver, downloaded and installed anti virus, got my wireless adapter (which had been problematic) working, recommended software I needed, got wireless working on my grandson's computer, got his computer working properly, and figured out what was wrong with a printer. Ed arrived on time and called when he was on his way. I asked if he would mind if I watched him so I could learn something. Not only was he fine with that, but took the time to show me a lot about computers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
MARIE B.
10/2005
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
HE CALLED BEFORE HE CAME, AND SHOWED UP ON TIME. HE WAS GREAT. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM, AND WHEN I GET A NEW COMPUTER, I AM GOING TO USE THIS COMPANY. HE WAS GOOD TO EXPLAIN, AND EDUCATE ME ON UPGRADING MY COMPUTER SYSTEMS. HE HAD A REASONABLE PRICE, AND DID NOT CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE. HE WAS VERY COURTEOUS, AND PATIENT ABOUT EXPLAINING WHAT HE WAS DOING, AND WHAT HE IS RECOMMENDING (PROS AND CONS). HE ALSO FIXED IT SO I CAN ACCESS MY EMAIL WHILE I AM WAITING FOR A NEW COMPUTER. HE WAS EXCELLENT.
Description of Work: I WAS HAVING A PROBLEM CONNECTING TO CABLE INTERNET ACCESS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
06/2004
5.0
computer repair
 + -1 more
HE IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HE IS GOOD AT FINDING THE BEST DEAL.
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ALIVE & KICKING COMPUTER SYSTEMS is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
ALIVE & KICKING COMPUTER SYSTEMS accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, ALIVE & KICKING COMPUTER SYSTEMS does not offer free project estimates.
No, ALIVE & KICKING COMPUTER SYSTEMS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ALIVE & KICKING COMPUTER SYSTEMS does not offer a senior discount.
No, ALIVE & KICKING COMPUTER SYSTEMS does not offer emergency services.
No, ALIVE & KICKING COMPUTER SYSTEMS does not offer warranties.
ALIVE & KICKING COMPUTER SYSTEMS offers the following services: COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERICAL. NETWORKING. WIRELESS.