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J & B Computers

Computer repair service · Escondido, CA · reviewed since 2013

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#24 of 50 computer repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 53%
4.9 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · 14 photos
92%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
58%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

J & B Computers at a glance

Customers frequently cite fast turnaround times, fair pricing, and detailed communication regarding diagnostics and repair options. The shop handles a variety of services, including virus removal, hardware upgrades, custom PC builds, and sales of refurbished systems. While most feedback is positive, lower-rated reviews mention concerns about disorganization, unprofessional phone interactions, and instances where repairs were deemed incomplete or overpriced relative to the work performed.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 139 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 139 Google reviews (121 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 58% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 30, 2026.
  • Service: Computer Repair Service serving Escondido, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other computer repair services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction91Reliability92Craft & service99Value95Momentum100Replies to reviews64Satisfaction: 91 (median 91)Reliability: 92 (median 86)Craft & service: 99 (median 99)Value: 95 (median 98)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 64 (median 85)
J & B ComputersComputer Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.J & B Computers: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
91
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.J & B Computers: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
92
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.J & B Computers: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.J & B Computers: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
95
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.J & B Computers: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.J & B Computers: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.B
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Star ratings

139 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars12892%
  • 4 stars75%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star21%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 121 written reviews

  • Praise21197%
  • Complaints63%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5525%
  • Price & value4521%
  • Speed & response3416%
  • Honesty & trust2712%
  • Quality & results2612%
  • Would recommend2110%
  • Communication94%

What customers talk about

We read 121 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Next time I have any kind of computer issues, I will definitely be going to back to them.”
    “Extremely unprofessional.”
  • “Have had my computer fix here a couple times and it fast, friendly and affordable.”
  • “They fixed my gaming computer, same day, these guys know what they are doing and the prices are fair.”
  • “I couldn’t go anywhere else to trust someone with my tech.”
  • “Excellent work on my laptop that had a virus in it.”
    “Had a sd card I thought was damaged and apparently they recovered most if not all that was on it.”
  • “Experienced, professional, and fairly priced I recommend J&B computers 100%”
  • “When we picked up the computer, the quoted amount was spot on and the owner, Jim, explained the repairs made.”

People customers mention

  • Kevin 9 reviews
  • Jim 8 reviews
  • Chris 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Robin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Excellent work on my laptop that had a virus in it. It only took several hours until they called me to say it was all done. I was very impressed with this computer repair company. I have been referred to them by a friend and she was 100% right about them. Next time I have any kind of computer issues, I will definitely be going to back to them.

roym692 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Have had my computer fix here a couple times and it fast, friendly and affordable.

Alexander3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

This place is just a wow for tech enjoyers. Great service, great people, and great efficiency they know everything about what’s best for your computer. I couldn’t go anywhere else to trust someone with my tech. 10/10!

AlexanderLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

They diagnosed the issue with my computer for free, gave me a variety of options when it came to solving the repair, and kept me thoroughly updated. Also, for a battery repair on an ROG Zephyrus it was not very expensive and much better than spending 3-6 months dealing with ASUS.

BenLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Such a helpful and knowledgeable team! They focus on service quality and customer satisfaction, not on upselling

Alec6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

They fixed my gaming computer, same day, these guys know what they are doing and the prices are fair. Highly recommend.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 139 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Robin Sachs2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent work on my laptop that had a virus in it. It only took several hours until they called me to say it was all done. I was very impressed with this computer repair company. I have been referred to them by a friend and she was 100% right about them. Next time I have any kind of computer issues, I will definitely be going to back to them.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you Robin for the wonderful review

roym692 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews roym69 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Have had my computer fix here a couple times and it fast, friendly and affordable.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks for the great review.

Alexander Estrada3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alexander has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This place is just a wow for tech enjoyers. Great service, great people, and great efficiency they know everything about what’s best for your computer. I couldn’t go anywhere else to trust someone with my tech. 10/10!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks for the great review Alexander

Alexander CLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alexander has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They diagnosed the issue with my computer for free, gave me a variety of options when it came to solving the repair, and kept me thoroughly updated. Also, for a battery repair on an ROG Zephyrus it was not very expensive and much better than spending 3-6 months dealing with ASUS.

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thanks for the kind review

Ben YerdenLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ben has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Such a helpful and knowledgeable team! They focus on service quality and customer satisfaction, not on upselling

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Thanks for the great review Ben. We appreciate your business very much.

Alec6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alec has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They fixed my gaming computer, same day, these guys know what they are doing and the prices are fair. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Thanks for the great review. We specialize in building customer gaming and business computers.

C CioffiLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews C has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I needed help resetting a Hewlett-Packard budget laptop that was about four years old. I couldn't get past the admin or encryption, which I had lost/forgotten. Chris was extraordinarily helpful getting me up and running in no time. Experienced, professional, and fairly priced I recommend J&B computers 100%

Jesus Rivas3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jesus has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

brought my computer to have the cpu cooler replaced. they spotted some issues on the diagnostics and fixed them. my computer is running like new.

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

Thanks for the wonderful review. Jim

flowwiththegoLocal Guide · 45 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews flowwiththego has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The owner here is great. I am not very great with computers. I had a small issue that the owner was able to easily fix. Great service, I really appreciate you!

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

Thank you for the great review

San Diego Edible Gardens1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews San has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Came into j and b for a custom PC. They helped me fix my laptop a couple years ago so I knew it would be a good spot to go. Chris made it so easy to pick out the parts and to put together a PC that fit for my budget. He was very helpful and I couldn't be happier with my gaming pc. He made something stressful super easy. Would highly recommend.

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

Thanks for being a loyal customer

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