Our mission is to provide more options to our customer by bringing better service and the newest in technology to our customers in a timely manner using our vast knowledge of the technological world. To serve our customers by using the latest in technology and the finest quality of personal service.Since inception, computer service and network solutions are the prime focus of Allocate Tech. We are aware that not everybody is computer savvy, and we don't believe in charging the price of a complete upgrade, just to perform minor service or repairs. If you feel you have a computer service issue (large or small), please do not hesitate to contact us.Allocate Tech is dedicated to providing Computer Repairs and Network Services to individuals and small or large business enterprises in the Sacramento area.
With the availability of Broadband Internet, computer networks are becoming more common. They provide family members individual internet access giving them more computing independence. We are prepared and qualified to manage any network job from anything as simple as sharing two computers, to inter-connecting your entire office or workplace as a single network, or part of a wide-area setup.
For commercial customers we offer site surveys, analysis and recommendations. We will do an in-depth analysis of your current network and infrastructure and return a detailed report.
Highlights and features
- Laptop Repair, Remote Support, Computer Repair & Maintenance, Server Installation & Configuration, Data Backup & Recovery, Network Support & Administration, Software Installation, Virus & Spyware Removal, IT Support
Reviews (29) Brady Setzer
Jun 13, 2022
Quinn Sorenson
Mar 01, 2022
Deri Y.
Jan 23, 2022
I contacted Alex to set up a wireless bridge for me between two buildings. I had a specific idea in mind and he used the parts I requested and was experienced with setting them up. His charges for both parts and labor (and travel, as I live far out of the area) were very fair, his bill was not "padded" and had no unexpected charges, and most importantly he did a good job.
He came prepared, the equipment was pre-tested and set up as much as could be without being on location, and everything went very smoothly. He also helped without hesitation when I additionally asked him to set up a wireless printer connection while he was there. Alex is experienced and honest, thorough, and communicates well both in planning and to follow-up if necessary, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone or go to him in the future if necessary.
He came prepared, the equipment was pre-tested and set up as much as could be without being on location, and everything went very smoothly. He also helped without hesitation when I additionally asked him to set up a wireless printer connection while he was there. Alex is experienced and honest, thorough, and communicates well both in planning and to follow-up if necessary, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone or go to him in the future if necessary.
Areli Alonso
Nov 30, 2021
The guy that helped me cautioned me that my pc was to be priced at $45 to have a look at it because of the personal gaming style to it. With that being said, it totaled to be $150 for bios update that was needed, rewiring, and a couple of other things I can't seem to recall. Thank you Alex for being as detailed and proactive as possible for helping me with my first pc build!
Juliana T.
Aug 24, 2021
C. Thomas
Aug 19, 2021
Sarah Dickshinski
Jul 14, 2021
Great experience at Allocate! I was in town for a short visit and needed my laptop repaired fast (broken hinge). The technician at Allocate assessed my problem quickly, ordered a part with the shortest shipping time, and was able to complete the repair with a very short turn around. Much appreciated, thank you!
Peter T.
May 12, 2021
Lee Dorsey
Apr 03, 2021
I went in to this shop to have a pc power supply looked at for repairs, because I know nothing of these things, and spoke to the owner. He checked out the unit, and found there was nothing wrong with it, . and that it was user error. So instead of charging me, like I know what most shops would do. He said no charge which will always make me go back to his business, because of service like this.
He spent quiet a bit of time giving me knowledge on my product as well as informing me of other options to what I was doing. He will always get my business because of this kind of great customer service. To me it is like finding a great mechanic, and knowing you never want anyone other then them to address my issues with my car. 1. Because it is family owned. 2.
Great customer service 3. This is the most important of them all is the HONESTY! That i received from his buisness. If anyone reads these things please use his service, because I know you will get the same Honest!, and quality of service as I did.
He spent quiet a bit of time giving me knowledge on my product as well as informing me of other options to what I was doing. He will always get my business because of this kind of great customer service. To me it is like finding a great mechanic, and knowing you never want anyone other then them to address my issues with my car. 1. Because it is family owned. 2.
Great customer service 3. This is the most important of them all is the HONESTY! That i received from his buisness. If anyone reads these things please use his service, because I know you will get the same Honest!, and quality of service as I did.
Tanya Sanchez
Mar 17, 2021
Molly Olson
Jan 28, 2021
Went to too many computer repair places in the region, all without satisfactory results. So glad we found Alex and his associates there at Allocate. Anyone who is dependent on computer technology must have qualified and competent tech people available at all times and these are the guys. Prices are very good for the quality of work received and anything we have ever brought them they have fixed without issue. And we always have weird stuff happen.
Andrea F.
Dec 19, 2020
I have been using Allocate's service for several years and I have always walked away being very pleased with their service, expertise and knowledge. I like how they explain the situation in laymen terms that is easy to understand the problem. Tech's are so helpful and honest. I have referred many friends and family to Allocate. I do not go to any other computer repair shop but Allocate. Thank you Alex and Nick for your assistance and providing superb service. Thanks again RBFrancis
Nael Dennaoui
Dec 18, 2020
At three o'clock today my computer crashed. I called up Mick at Allocate and he instantly knew what was wrong over the phone. He told me that my hard drive failed, knew how it failed, and knew how to fix it. He got all this from me just telling him that I heard a crackling noise coming from my computer. He not only gave me a very reasonable price, but had my computer up and running in less than two hours on that same day!
He not only fixed it but managed to retrieve and save all of my computer files.my lesson plans that I spent years on.he saved. In the past, I've tempted to upgrade my computer but I will tell you now that other places take weeks just to look at it, and they charge bogus assessment fees that are inflated. Mick was extremely reasonable, straight forward, knowledgeable, and he delivered what was promised in UNDER the time he promised it. I'm eternally grateful, and if I ever had any computer needs again, I'm going there. I rarely write reviews, but his service was that good, so I wanted to share.
He not only fixed it but managed to retrieve and save all of my computer files.my lesson plans that I spent years on.he saved. In the past, I've tempted to upgrade my computer but I will tell you now that other places take weeks just to look at it, and they charge bogus assessment fees that are inflated. Mick was extremely reasonable, straight forward, knowledgeable, and he delivered what was promised in UNDER the time he promised it. I'm eternally grateful, and if I ever had any computer needs again, I'm going there. I rarely write reviews, but his service was that good, so I wanted to share.
John P.
Aug 16, 2020
A couple of keys on my Lenovo Yoga pc just didn't work anymore. I brought it over to Allocate to get it checked out. It took them a couple minutes to figure out what was wrong and give me a price for repair. They needed to order an assembly board. And when the parts came in, they fixed up my pc in about 2 hours. All good to go now. The whole process was so easy. Allocate is convenient, professional, courteous and timely. I highly recommend them!
Carrie S.
May 04, 2019
I have been taking our computers to this place since we moved to this neighborhood 15 years ago. They are reliable and always have done a great job for us. They have kept our equipment operating, therefor avoiding costly replacements. Highly recommend Allocate Tech! And did you know that your computers should be cleaned of dust and debris at least once a year? Got mine cleaned and it is operating so much faster!
Cindy T.
Jul 27, 2018
My macbook air had minor water damage which caused the keyboard and trackpad to stop working. I brought it to the apple store and they told me it would cost me $700 (basically the value of the whole ass laptop). My boyfriend works in IT and figured that I only needed to replace one minor part. I bought the part and brought to Alex who gave me a free quote.
I gave him my mac and the part and he replaced it within 2hrs for only $95 (saving me hundreds). He even went the extra mile to clean off corrosion in my laptop that would've prevented the part to work with no extra charge. Alex does everything possible to help his clients and really goes the extra mile for extremely reasonable prices. This is my nee go to computer repair shop.
I gave him my mac and the part and he replaced it within 2hrs for only $95 (saving me hundreds). He even went the extra mile to clean off corrosion in my laptop that would've prevented the part to work with no extra charge. Alex does everything possible to help his clients and really goes the extra mile for extremely reasonable prices. This is my nee go to computer repair shop.
Hazel B.
May 29, 2018
Erich G.
May 07, 2018
Jasson P.
Oct 13, 2016
Let me start by saying I've always been skeptical of computer shops. Its not rare to pick your computer up non functional with less parts(screws, etc) than when you dropped it off. I rarely use the service as I have service and built a few computers in my time. When I came to Allocate I was pleased with the cleanliness of the shop. He asked me a good deal of questions to eliminate some suspected problems.
He had a few computers/customers before me, but I explained that my computer was used daily for video rendering for my job, and I was facing close deadlines. He explained they work off a first come first serve basis, and said he would do his best. He updated me a few hours later. No success but did state what progress was made. Blah blah blah, by the end of the day I was picking up my computer, ear to ear and ready to hug the owner.
Sometimes it takes a professional to see what you miss. I will confidently be bringing my pc back to Allocate if any other issues arise in the future. I wish there were car mechanics more like Allocate. Honest, fair, and intent on getting the job done in a timely fashion.
He had a few computers/customers before me, but I explained that my computer was used daily for video rendering for my job, and I was facing close deadlines. He explained they work off a first come first serve basis, and said he would do his best. He updated me a few hours later. No success but did state what progress was made. Blah blah blah, by the end of the day I was picking up my computer, ear to ear and ready to hug the owner.
Sometimes it takes a professional to see what you miss. I will confidently be bringing my pc back to Allocate if any other issues arise in the future. I wish there were car mechanics more like Allocate. Honest, fair, and intent on getting the job done in a timely fashion.
Brenna M.
Sep 12, 2016
My 4 year old laptop had been too slow to use for the past couple years. I finally decided to do something about it and brought it in to Allocate. Alec (or Alex, I'm not sure) was very helpful! He always got back to me quickly and explained what was wrong and what my options were. I ended up having my hard drive replaced - not a cheap thing to do in general, but I felt that their pricing was pretty reasonable.
Now my laptop is quite possibly faster than the day I bought it and I'm sure I will get many more years out of it! I highly recommend Allocate for your computer repair needs!
Now my laptop is quite possibly faster than the day I bought it and I'm sure I will get many more years out of it! I highly recommend Allocate for your computer repair needs!
Laura B.
May 14, 2016
My MacBook is about 7 or 8 years old and I have used the heck out of it so when it started having crashing problems I knew it was probably something major. I brought it to Alex and his staff and ask them to save it. The good news is. They saved my computer and saved me the expense of a new Mac. The other good news is they gave me a break in some of the costs because they had my computer (the only bad news) for 5 weeks.
To be fair, I did tell them no rush but still, 5 weeks was a long time. That's the only reason I don't give them 5 stars. Alex and his crew tackled several big issues with my computer and I am very happy with their integrity and the fact that they kept trying until they got it right. My computer is back home now where it belongs and I am super happy I chose this shop. I gave them a complicated job and they handled it!
To be fair, I did tell them no rush but still, 5 weeks was a long time. That's the only reason I don't give them 5 stars. Alex and his crew tackled several big issues with my computer and I am very happy with their integrity and the fact that they kept trying until they got it right. My computer is back home now where it belongs and I am super happy I chose this shop. I gave them a complicated job and they handled it!
Arthur L.
Apr 29, 2016
Had a virus issue with my mac. and had been putting off dealing with it for sometime. Finally it started acting up again so I called Alex as he was the closest computer service busn. Brought it in in the late a.m. and he called and had it repaired by 5 p.m., cleaned up some files and it's been great. Had a question the next day, went in and he took care of the issue.which was me not knowing how to change something that was back at default. Could not have asked for more professional and quality service.
Sarah H.
Sep 08, 2015
So I cracked my phone.it was my first time cracking my iPhone 6 screen. I went in to fix it and I got the screen replaced.after it was replaced my home button was very weak and my screen began to pop up.which means they didn't place my screen well enough.and the business men's don't know how to talk.especially how they are Hmong too.never going here again.thy have bad costumer service and they messed up my phone more.
Heidi C.
Oct 07, 2014
After a long day of drinking wine in Amador County, we stumbled back to our guest house to play some computer games. It was there that my boyfriend's brother stepped on the charging port of my laptop and broke it. The port was shot and the laptop was doomed. Sadness. Or so I thought. I discovered Allocate Tech through a friend who swears by them, (she breaks computers a lot), so I decided to give them a try.
I called, explained the situation and they gave me a quote. The quote was super reasonable and their explanation of the service was very informative. Their office is pretty standard and clean. These guys are super personable, which made me more comfortable. I really don't like just anyone fixing my computer, especially a part as delicate as the charging port.
He said it would be finished in about three days, which was no problem for me. A few days later, I got a call saying to come and grab my baby. I was so excited to have my laptop back! It was totally fixed for under $150 including parts. They even gave my boyfriend some free parts for his desktop computer!
I called, explained the situation and they gave me a quote. The quote was super reasonable and their explanation of the service was very informative. Their office is pretty standard and clean. These guys are super personable, which made me more comfortable. I really don't like just anyone fixing my computer, especially a part as delicate as the charging port.
He said it would be finished in about three days, which was no problem for me. A few days later, I got a call saying to come and grab my baby. I was so excited to have my laptop back! It was totally fixed for under $150 including parts. They even gave my boyfriend some free parts for his desktop computer!
Loren T.
Apr 05, 2013
5 stars for quality of work - 1 star for crappy business practices Took a Dell laptop in for a DC jack replacement - easy job for a decent shop. I had multiple quotes for around $100. Took mine here when I saw a website special for DC jack replacement for $99. They quoted me much higher at the counter and didn't know about their web ad. I showed them the ad on my phone and they suddenly remembered. Hmmmmmm Work was done OK, except they also charged me $30 for the part. This is a $5 part! Slight mark up. Again - good work - crappy business practices - will not use again.
Deborah C.
Oct 24, 2012
I am really happy with the work with my laptop and the speediness of the service. i trusted the workers' expertise very much. However, in spite of all of your great reviews, I was very disappointed this 2nd time. My husband dropped off the laptop, and he called later for a status. He was told that the job would cost $199 as he had already diagnosed the problem.
I called later to confirm this but had no idea if this was appropriate for the job as I am not that savvy, but the decision was if it was worth saving the computer or buying a new one. When I picked it up, the total changed from$199 to $297. I stopped by the shop and was told that I ok'd this, as evidenced by an "ok" by the price. I never ok'd it, and if I had been told that the cost would be $297, He kept saying that I did ok it since the technician wrote ok on the work order.
I do understand numbers, and I would have not had the work done, but rather would have bought a brand new computer. I went round and round with Alex about his flawed logic. He was nice about it, but he did not own up to the fact that there was a miscommunication. I will not go back to this business. It is unfortunate because I live in the neighborhood and wish to see small businessed succeed. I think that he would have kept my business had he met me halfway and charged me what I was told in the first place
I called later to confirm this but had no idea if this was appropriate for the job as I am not that savvy, but the decision was if it was worth saving the computer or buying a new one. When I picked it up, the total changed from$199 to $297. I stopped by the shop and was told that I ok'd this, as evidenced by an "ok" by the price. I never ok'd it, and if I had been told that the cost would be $297, He kept saying that I did ok it since the technician wrote ok on the work order.
I do understand numbers, and I would have not had the work done, but rather would have bought a brand new computer. I went round and round with Alex about his flawed logic. He was nice about it, but he did not own up to the fact that there was a miscommunication. I will not go back to this business. It is unfortunate because I live in the neighborhood and wish to see small businessed succeed. I think that he would have kept my business had he met me halfway and charged me what I was told in the first place
Alexander H.
Jul 07, 2012
Writing to recommend Alex and Allocate Tech to anyone with computer issues - he saved my butt on short notice, and for a more than reasonable price. I called Alex at about 2:30 p.m. on a Saturday. My computer was acting up and I needed it fixed, pronto, so I could finish work-related projects before the end of the weekend. Alex had me bring my computer down to the store, where he quickly diagnosed the problem and began fixing it.
The most amazing part is that the store closed at 5:00 p.m., yet he contined to work on my computer until it was fixed at approximately 6:30 p.m. Even after he spent 90 minutes of what should have been his Friday night fixing my computer, he charged me a very, very, reasonable rate. So thanks to Alex, and I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat.
The most amazing part is that the store closed at 5:00 p.m., yet he contined to work on my computer until it was fixed at approximately 6:30 p.m. Even after he spent 90 minutes of what should have been his Friday night fixing my computer, he charged me a very, very, reasonable rate. So thanks to Alex, and I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat.
Jennifer S.
Apr 20, 2012
Michael S.
Apr 27, 2008
Several Months ago, or so, I called around for prices on fixing my laptops charging connection. I had estimates from about $225 to almost $300! I called Allocate Tech and they quoted me for much less. I dropped it off before closing, and I had it back the very next day. Too much time apart from my laptop is a bad thing. Just outside of midtown it's really convenient.
