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MACnician
1450 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States
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Co
Review №1

What a charming group of computer nerds! Got a replacement battery for my 2015 MacBook Pro after the Apple Store told me they wouldnt work on it due to moisture having touched it. Everything was handled more quickly than theyd promised, and with a great, friendly attitude. Were new to the area and were new, committed fans of MACnician

Am
Review №2

An absolutely AMAZING business! The help I was offered at the apple store vs. macnician is genuinely night and day. They were so quick to resolve the problem, and they knew everything there was to know about recalls etc. They actually were able to offer me a way to get my repairs for free, because the problem was unexpectedly linked to a recall! Cant recommend this place enough.

Fa
Review №3

Thetyare just awesome. Looked at my old Mac immediately and fixed it right there for free which included swapping the ram cards. Didn’t charge for diagnostic like other shops do. Just go there without thinking

Al
Review №4

My one year old son cracked my MacBook screen on Monday. I originally reached out to Best Buy and was told it would take upwards of 2 months to replace my screen. I decided to reach out to MACnician and was told that it would take a week. 4 days later, i received a call that my computer was ready for pickup. Not only was the repair done in an extremely swift manner, but the price was also very fair. i was given an estimate and the final price was not even a cent over that. i highly recommend bringing your apple products over to MACnician, if they need a repair. If i could give 6 stars on this review, i would.

La
Review №5

I needed some Malware removed from my MacBook Air last week. I called MACnician and they told me I could bring it right over. The contact-less drop off was perfect - I left my computer on a table outside and called to let them know it was there. The repair took roughly 20 minutes and my computer was waiting for me on the table when I arrived to pick it up! I paid my bill over the phone, and I thought the price was very, very fair. Entirely contact-less. My computers operation has been noticeably better! Love supporting local businesses, especially ones with a good, valuable service!

Ra
Review №6

I have been going to MACnician for years, first person I always go to for any Apple related problems that is the most affrodable. Thank you so much, keep on the great work!

Pe
Review №7

So grateful that Brian and team are nearby. Theyre experts on anything Mac-related, prompt, and beyond fair and flexible. My only suggestion to them was that their prices are too low!

S
Review №8

Remy was awesome! Professional, responsive & most of all honest! Would highly recommend Remy & this shop!

Ma
Review №9

My husband and I were incredibly happy to come across MACnician. We had been dealing with a wifi access and speed issue with our laptop. The wait at the Apple Store was ridiculous and the price they quoted us was too high.MACnician had been recommended to us and so we dropped in with the laptop. After asking a few questions Remy the Service Tech opened it up, did a diagnostic and found the problem right away. They were able to help us on the spot and solved the issue. The techs at MACnician were flexible, efficient, professional and most of all friendly. In addition to receiving a fantastic customer satisfaction experience at MACnician our laptop was fixed at a reasonable price.We will definitely return for any future MAC service needs.

sh
Review №10

We cannot say enough good things about this place. We had an issue with the laptop so we took it to the Apple Store because it is a Mac. They said they would get to us in about two hours... weren’t busy at all. So my husband looked at this place and took a chance. They fixed the problem in less than 10 minutes. Knowledgeable! Courteous! And efficient! Highly recommend going here.

Bu
Review №11

I had and issue with my iPhone contacts. I originally called Apple, spent 40 minutes on the phone with them, and they ultimately could not solve the problem.I called Brian at Macnician and stopped in a half hour before closing. Brian solved the problem in 20 minutes, no fuss, no muss. I thought I screwed up my contacts permanently, but Brian saved the day! Suggestion: Do not call Apple, go directly to Macnician to get your problem solved. This is the second or third matter I’ve brought to Brian, and he has solved the problem every time.I highly recommend Macnician—don’t go anywhere else!

Le
Review №12

I cannot believe how fast these guys were! I had taken my iMac to the Apple store 2x and they found no problems, but it would shut down on me sporadically throughout the day. I dealt with it for months, and should have come here sooner! They diagnosed the problem and fixed it within hours! Thank you!

Su
Review №13

These guys know computers. So glad theyre nearby.

Ka
Review №14

Incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and speedy! Will come here over the Apple Store every time! Amazing experience. Thanks, Remy!

ca
Review №15

The wizards at Macnician have helped me several times. They are calm, helpful and patient! They solve my problems and I always walk out relieved and happy!

Th
Review №16

WOW! One day, very affordable repair and super kind in the process! THANK YOU!

Ma
Review №17

MacBook Air had a problem that I tried to fix. MACnician ran a diagnostic, then assured me it was good to go -- for a very nominal fee! Excellent service, fair pricing -- and we swapped a couple of stories during the process. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Sl
Review №18

I was recommended by an Apple Store technician after he wasn’t able to fix my phone. These guys are great. They tried everything to restore my broken iPhone. Unfortunately I had to get a new phone. Would definitely come back here again.

ja
Review №19

I love MACnician. Brian is the most trustworthy and helpful business owners I have ever worked with. And his mac repair skills are second to none. I drive up north from the city to avoid the long waits and ridiculous pricing at the Apple store. Brian gets the job done quickly and at a super fair price. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Le
Review №20

Brian Sugarman of MACnician is a wizard. He would disagree, but I think he’s brilliant and pretty amazing. Every time I experience a meltdown because of some malfunction with my computer or software Brian comes to the rescue in the most patient and understanding way. Each time I leave MACnician I have a renewed peace of mind with regard to my computer.All is well in the kingdom when Brian fixes my Mac.Leslie LevineNorthbrook, IL

Mi
Review №21

Went to MACnician on recommendation of co-worker. Service was excellent. The staff is very knowledgeable, attentive and courteous. Im glad I learned of them and highly recommend them.

Mi
Review №22

They have helped me keep my Mac(s)working for many years and they are the only people I trust to work on my Macs.

He
Review №23

Anytime I need a little cleanup or even have a larger issue, Bryan and his team are LIFESAVERS. Professional, fast, considerate and insanely affordable. I keep my girl running with their amazing service! Cant recommend highly enough.

Mi
Review №24

Brian is always super helpful... he has kept my MacBook Pro going and its on year 7 .. making little repairs here and there and not overcharging me for things I dont need. The people here are friendly and fast and they make you feel welcomed. I would recommend to anyone who has a Mac!

De
Review №25

My daughter spilled coffee on her MacBook Pro and it died. She brought it to Apple, they wanted $1000 to fix it. Brought it to Brian and for a fraction that, it’s working like new. Sometimes it’s a new motherboard, sometimes it not. Don’t give up if Apple says your computer is dead. Brian should be your next stop!!!

Al
Review №26

Polite, professional and upfront. Brian gave his honest opinion regarding a repair of an older version of MacBook Air! Truly appreciated and highly recommend!

Er
Review №27

The MACnician is great!! He took time to explain everything that could be fixed, gave recommendations on what should be fixed and its not as though he was trying to sell us another product. In fact he was doing what he could to save us money in the long run! I would go back to see the MACnician over going to an Apple store directly. He is extremely honest, he knows his stuff, and he followed though on all his promises.

Co
Review №28

Brian helped me diagnose an issue with my 2012 Macbook Pro (my lower RAM port was loose). He was very thorough by going beyond the standard diagnostics test that Apple does in diagnosing the issue with my computer. He opened up the machine, and had it fixed in no time . In 10 minutes he had identified the problem and fixed my computer, when two visits to the Apple Genius Bar didnt identify any problems or fix it! I would highly recommend his services!

Dr
Review №29

High praises to MACnician and Brian! I brought my Mac in when it wouldn’t power up on a late Friday afternoon and he checked it out on the spot and figured out my problem. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MACnician!!

Ca
Review №30

My iPhone 7 Plus shattered in multiple places, even with a bend. The price was right and the employees made me feel confident in a same day pick up. If you want your repairs done right the first time, come here.

An
Review №31

Brian and his team can fix newer computers too and really helped me in a jamb.. I have a 2018 MacBook Pro that went dead. We thought it would have to be sent in to Apple costing me missed deadlines but Brian was able to open the computer and reset the battery and I was back in business.THANKS BRIAN - YOU ARE A MAGICIAN..

Dr
Review №32

Brian and his team at Macnician are an amazing resource on the Northshore! I am a repeat customer and picked up a my Mac today that had a hard drive that failed. They did a great job diagnosing the problem, quoting me reasonably and accurately and then executing the repair. It was even ready earlier then promised. If you need help with service on your Apple products, Macnician should be your first stop!

Lo
Review №33

Brought in my daughters Macbook that was running slowly. Brian replaced the hard drive and it runs better than new! Saved us the cost of a new computer for school. Very quick and personable service.

Jo
Review №34

MACnician is more than I ever expected. After service, which was fast and completely explained, my MAC Pro has never run so fast. My wifes MacBook Pro was evaluated and recommendations made with no charge.Brian and his staff could not have been more helpful and prompt in providing excellent service. I highly recommend MACnician without reservation!

Ge
Review №35

The best team of technol people , fast friendly & honest cant beat them 👍

La
Review №36

So smart. So helpful. Brian is an Apple Genius who opened his own store. What more do you need to know? Read the Yelps, its a Five Star experience. Right near the Ravinia train station.

Ra
Review №37

My daughter turned me on to Brian Sugarman, owner of MACnician and I couldnt be more impressed.Hes fixed our computers several times, handled upgrades, given me advice, replaced my keyboard after I spilled some water on it...hes a genius. Literally. From the genius bar at Apple. Pleasure to work with, has saved me hundreds of $, honest, reliable...one of the best finds on the North Shore.

Em
Review №38

I have had coworkers rave about MACnicians service before, so I brought my computer in on a Saturday after work. I had spent two hours running through different prompts I found online, trying to get rid of malware I had accidentally downloaded onto my computer from the day before. Even though I called ahead of time, they offered walk-in service, no appointment needed. The service team at MACnician was available to help me right away and easily removed the malware and reset Google Chrome for me. I was in and out in 20 minutes! And they refused to accept any payment! So rare to find such great customer service! I would HIGHLY recommend MACnician to anybody.

Pa
Review №39

They do excellent work and are very knowledgeable! I highly recommend this shop!! Excellent customer service!

Mi
Review №40

I brought my Macbook Pro in due to an issue, I worked with Brian and could not have been more pleased with the level of service provided. His experience as an Apple Genius brought to his own company has made Brian a trustworthy and skilled technician. I will always go to him before the Apple store, since with him you know you wont way 3 days standing in line to get help, and you get the same parts you would as if you were at the store.

Ro
Review №41

Like everybody else, great experience. My Macbook Air had the grey screen of death and Apple phone support couldnt (understandably) finalize the diadnosis. My business partner had used Macnician before and said just listen to me, go see Brian and thats what I did. In approx 30 mins I had a new screen installed and shes back to like new condition and Remy and Brian couldnt have been nicer or more helpful. Thank you!

Lu
Review №42

These guys are great, I was swapping my optical drive for an SSD Hard drive enclosure in my 2012 Macbook Pro, when I opened the computer I found stripped screws that were beyond my expertise to remove.I brought my computer in as a walk-in and not only did they have great knowledge on how to do this modification, they quickly and effectively did it for me. As if that wasnt enough, because I had all the parts and was going to do it myself anyway, they didnt even charge me.This was my first experience with MACnician, and I tend to try to do basic computer maintenance/upgrades myself, but in the future I absolutely will be using these guys again. Friendly, quick, knowledgeable, and know how to run a business. A++++

Ad
Review №43

Brian is far more than a Macnician--hes a MacMAGICIAN! Add patient, and ready to help (even during the holiday break when my then college-age son had a computer emergency! and incredibly knowledgeable. Count me as your number one fan.

Ni
Review №44

They are best!!! I broke my iPhone screen, and the fix it les then hour. And put free protection screen on. Thank you!

Da
Review №45

I am a PC technician. I send my MAC work to the Macnician. Quality work, Very fair pricing, quick service. They tell it to you straight.

Br
Review №46

This guy is a genius. We have used him for years. His service is the best around. He lives up to the name of this company.

jo
Review №47

Brians the Bomb! Never had a bad experience in his shop. Highly, Highly recommended!

Pa
Review №48

Very smart and cool guy, I love how he has lots of passion for what he does. I would definitely recommend this place!

Et
Review №49

So helpful. Excellent customer service

Ge
Review №50

Went with my mom to get her cracked iPhone screen replaced. Once we got back she realized that it looks foggy, dim, and discolored. The guys response was sometimes theyre just like that and refused to replace it. Went to the Apple Store and they told us its clearly a bad screen. Went back with proof from Apple and he still refused to replace even with written proof from Apple. Pretty sure this guy just has a bunch of fake reviews on here because hes terrible.

Wa
Review №51

Excellent service. Technician came to my house on time and fixed various issues quickly and expertly. Highly recommended.

Al
Review №52

They have a policy that if you have opened up your old Mac, they will not repair. I would understand this if they were offering factory warranty free service. But, either you repair Macs or you dont. The guy said how would we know it was working before. Well, how do you know if any broken item worked before it was broken? Absurd!

Ra
Review №53

The best service Ive ever encountered. Brian is the best. Just amazing.

AN
Review №54

Professional courteous and same day service for my issue, thanks Guys!

Ri
Review №55

Courteous, great prices, go the extra mile- highly recommend

Su
Review №56

Absolutely the best service around. Fast, friendly service, AND affordable!

Ke
Review №57

The guys at MACnitian saved my butt. I needed to wake up an old macbook to retrieve some files in order to file an amended tax return. They quickly found some malware and upgraded me to a solid state hard drive. I was about to give up on the laptop but they were able to remove the malware and update my software, migrate data, and now the machine works better than ever. Very happy I chose MACnitian. Very fair prices. And great complementary coffee and chai tea.

Ja
Review №58

After spilling a glass of ice tea on my PowerBook keyboard, I was expecting the absolute worst. Brian was a lifesaver. He had my laptop back up and running like nothing had happened inside of a week--and at a price that was hundreds less than what Id been quoted elsewhere. Awesome service!

To
Review №59

ONE OF CHICAGO NORTH SHORE BEST FOR APPLE REPAIR & SERVICEFor all things Apple, I HIGHLY recommend MACNICIAN for any repairs, training, home or office networking. The owner, Brian Sugarman, has extensive experience since he is a former Apple genius in 2 states. His best reference is he was strongly recommended to me by the Geniuses at the Apple Northbrook store. Brian is honest, respectful and no-nonsense and focuses on solving your problem. He will tell you what he can and cant do. He is not going to sell you anything you dont need. Prices are very reasonable especially when you have lost data, hard drives crashes, password or any issues. He has set up our home network and synch up all devices, printers, etc. for myself and other friends. He makes great recommendations on where to get printers, external hard drives and other stuff you need. Love his new easy-to-find location on Park Avenue in Highland Park - mall behind the Dunkin Donuts or the corner of Highway 41 and Park.

St
Review №60

Brian Macnician Sugarman is a certified Apple Genius Bar technician gone independent. Fair and reasonable pricing for work done on any Apple product. You can count on MACnician to explain what needs to be done and if its worth doing.In my case I had an older iMAC computer that was going slowly slower and not being the really cool responsive and fun new iMAC that once was....Brian upgraded me to a new 1TB hard drive, additional RAM and removed the offending programs that my teenagers had installed before going off to college.I was once again a happy iMac user!Thank you Brian !

Ja
Review №61

Brian is just great

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  • Address:1450 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States
  • Site:https://macnician.com/
  • Phone:+1 224-770-0070
Categories
  • Computer repair service
  • Computer consultant
  • Computer training school
  • Data recovery service
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–5PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:9AM–5PM
  • Sunday:9AM–5PM
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