Reviews by Niekell

This review is for SMC Computers, Pooraka SA

verified email - 21 Apr 2015

I have a mini-ITX home theatre box which suddenly failed to boot (no POST). I tried to figure out which component was broken (I work in IT developing software, hardware is just a hobby) but ran out of alternate parts to switch with while bread-boarding. I took the fully disassembled PC in to SMC and they were able to determine the motherboard was the faulty component and order in a new one that very day! As I wasn't able to pick it up for a couple of days this gave them time to assemble all those scattered components back into the mini-ITX case for me. Thanks guys!
I find that Mark and Syd are always personable and friendly, and I am glad they are my local PC specialists because their service is at a level which is hard to find these days.

Approximate cost: $225

This review is for Leonardo Pizza House, Pooraka SA

verified email - 14 Dec 2012

I'd rate Leonardo's pizza as noticeably above average in quality, but they have a large selection of pizza's and the variety pushes Leonardo's solidly into the "good" category. Beware Fireman Dan (but its great)! However, when it comes to the NON pizza items from Leonardo's menu, then you have another story. Their schnitzels, and other gourmet meal fare is quite good. It isn't all listed on their paper menus, and their website isn't as up to date as it could be, but try the Scallopini Al Fungi in their white creamy mushroom sauce with fresh white rice and braised chicken... absolutely delicious!
Good service over the phone, prompt delivery (as estimated), and a remarkable quality of non-pizza meals (the El Grunday topping is very tasty on a chicken schnitzel) make Leonardo's an experience well worth throwing your business their way.

Approximate cost: $13.00

This review is for Gigi's Pizzas, Ingle Farm SA

verified email - 14 Dec 2012

Gigi's is my local pizza bar, well there are three nearby actually, but for pizza Gigi's is the winner. They can't really do different thicknesses of bases, but their standard bases are good as they are (much better than the other two places!). Toppings are generously applied, and they have a nice gourmet range. Stick with the pizzas though, as the tiny non-pizza part of their menu isn't up to the standard of their pizzas. Love the New Orleans gourmet pizza!

This review is for Pesaro Pizza Pasta And Fine Foods, Para Hills SA

verified email - 02 Nov 2012

A good hole-in-the-wall suburban pizzeria. Their 'Fine Foods" are generously portioned and delicious (Chicken and Mushroom is my recommendation). Their pizzas are good, with a nice amount of toppings and their pasta passes muster as well. (Don't ask for an Amatriciana #10 [the hottest] if you ever want to feel your intestinal tract again!)

Approximate cost: $12

This review is for SMC Computers, Pooraka SA

verified email - 28 Jul 2012

Rush job for new motherboard purchase. The friendly guys from SMC were able to source and have in-store on the same day which is impressive.

Approximate cost: $196.00

This review is for SMC Computers, Pooraka SA

verified email - 01 Apr 2012

New high performance components of a shorted out computer tested, faults identified, new parts ordered, and replacement machine assembled. Also separate purchase of HDD and caching SSD.

Approximate cost: $1900