Holiday Shopping Guide: Computers
I’m almost ashamed to say that even though I’m in the computer field, I don’t know much of the offerings here in town. Part of that is intangible—I wouldn’t put services and repairs only here in the shopping guide; part of that is, well, I just don’t need to hit those stores much, I suppose. I’ll likely be updating this particular post as I go.
Connecting Point
I like Connecting Point; they carry a variety of things, from equipment all the way to full systems, software, books, and a lot of Apple stuff—iPods especially. The times I’ve had to pick something up in a pinch (power supply, networking router), I’ve gotten a good deal and had no problems.
And right now through Christmas, their iPods are $20 off—the cheapest in town!
514 NW Franklin Avenue
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 385-6757
PHD Computers
A good wholesale computer dealer that Jake has recommended to me more than once. They have a warehouse on 2nd Street and a storefront in the Forum Center on the east side; I suspect they’d rather have walk-ins at the storefront.
2680 NW Highway 20
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-8335
DSI Computers
Another Jake recommendation. He says,
They’ve been here forever and while they might be more expensive than some, they’ve a nice bunch of guys and they’ll take care of you.
I haven’t been there for years, but they are one of the area’s mainstays and were always fair.
145 NE Revere Ave #A
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1536
Agree on both counts, but would add DSI to the list. They’ve been here forever and while they might be more expensive than some, they’ve a nice bunch of guys and they’ll take care of you.
Cool, I’ll add DSI… I hadn’t been there in years and I didn’t know how they were doing these days. Also, what about The Disk Space? I remember when they used to be on Wall, they were pretty good for computer software… I don’t even know if they’re doing the same thing in their other location, or what.