SimplyFixIt

Terrible. Told them what I thought was the issue. Went to collect 9 days later — they said nothing wrong. Said I needed more RAM. Make sure you check it work in shop. He switched it on — SLOWER than before. Came back 2 days later. Engineer says it was his fault (fair enough) he should have checked it. Checked it, took home. Not backed up as requested. I could go on and on here, but essentially I had to take my iMac to the shop 4 (yes four) times. Each time they said I needed some add on. RAM, HD. Then it just got worse. My Mac ended up unstable. They had the cheek to say, it could be caused by transporting it around on bumpy roads! Tried to sell me another mother board (£450+) then another Mac — unbelievable. Seriously — stay clear. Cowboys. I wish I’d never went near them.

I decided to give my year old laptop to this shop to diagnose the problem and repair. They told me it was the mother board and it would cost £240. I bought one on ebay and asked them to fix it. They did this but then told me the computer needed a new screen. I was quite upset by this but as I had spent quite a lot already thought I would go ahead with it. Again they told me it would be £140 so I bough a screen on ebay and asked them to fit it. They told me the screen would not work as it was not a genuine HP part. I decided to take it all away and try another shop who put it all together in half a day with no problems! I am very upset with the advice and service I got from this store and would not recommend them to anyone. I will not name the store I went to as I want this to be considered a fair review (but it’s just down the hill in Tollcross).
Use someone else!

This has to be the most expensive place in Edinburgh bar none to buy a pc part, definately shop around before you visit here.

I bought a PC from these guys (Ideal Computing) which I was very, very happy about. I provided the specs which they matched (nay, bettered) for the same price. In the end, they even threw in a few extras which I was going to have to pay for. Very, very knowledgeable and I received my system within 3 days of payment leaving my account!

Have to be the rudest most unhelpful staff I have ever came across ever. Very arrogant! Don’t know how this place is still in business.

I uncharacteristically turned off my Ipod to pick grab a flyer from some men in suits and see what they were on about, and turned out they worked at Ideal Computing, which was just behind us. The fliers were advertising an inclusive telephone, internet, cable tv package, which they can helpfully help set up for you! The staff were nice, and also patient, as it took an annoying fifteen minute phone conversation to find out if I was eligible for a product I didn’t end up buying. Aside from their services, they appear to have the basic computer products; what I’ve bought has been quite reasonably priced, and according to them it takes just two or three days for any out of stock items to arrive at the store. I’ll definitely be back here, if only to just admire the mile long dreadlocks one of their staff rocks quite nicely.

The computer shop world is so heavily dominated by PC World that it can be hard for other competitors to establish themselves. Ideal Computing in Bruntsfield is working hard to change this, with their premises in Bruntsfield at the junction of Bruntsfield Place and Leamington Terrace.
As a computer shop, it covers nearly all of the bases. Customers can have PCs designed and made; computers and laptop repairs are undertaken, and they also stock a wide range of computer accessories from wireless routers to graphics cards.
My visit to this shop was out of necessity rather than desire. My previous laptop’s hard drive packed up, and I visited here as it was close to where I lived. I went in, and the staff were very helpful, and took my laptop in for diagnostic tests, which proved what I had feared. Repairs were completed within a few days, and the laptop was up and running. I can’t fault the quality of their repairs.
This is a great little shop that offers so much to the customer. Whilst it may not stand out from other independent computer shops in the city, it suited my requirements, and it felt good to be supporting them in the face of competition from national chains. Give them a try — you may find them to be Ideal for you.

Ideal Computing is another independent computer shop that has managed to survive in Edinburgh against all odds.
This computing store offers all the basics you would expect, printers, scanners, keyboards as well as cables, external hard drives, routers etc. They also have a useful games console fixing service.
Ideal Computing however makes its name out of its actual computer selling and custom made computer service. Out of this it has been acclaimed and won several awards. They have a price matching scheme meaning that if you are careful you will like
Some of their custom made PCs can get a little pricey but there is quite a range, starting from only £250. I could recommend double checking what you’re doing and prices on line before you commit to anything however.

Used to be good, but now that they are bigger I have bought some faulty hardware from this shop. Like a bad memory stick and USB reader. Not the most reliable shop in Edinburgh, but pretty friendly and helpfull advice is you need some. Fairly expensive aswell.