Maplin

Maplin is classed as an 'electronics' store, but really, I just know it as a spare computer parts store, and, for that, it's always given a brilliant service. I'm not entirely sure how long the chain has been around for, but I've only ever started noticing it on the highstreet a few years ago, so if there isn't one near you currently, just wait, there will be soon. I've only been into the store a few times, but during those times I've found the store to have a great layout and plenty of items to fit any needs. From spare parts for computers, to PC accessories, CCTV cameras and a few other electricals too. The store is spacious enough for an easy look around, ...

Do you need something to fend off cats which looks like a cheap plastic satellite dish? Need some disco lights to brighten up your living room? Well Maplin Electronics are the destination to go for all these things on the high street. Stocking anything electronic related, this would be the place to go for those little computer components that they don't sell in your normal retailers, the stores are generally well spaced out and stocked. But I will not be darkening their doors ever again unless I am absolutely forced to. Having perused through a few other opinions on Dooyoo concerning Maplin it looks like I'm not alone in coming across ridiculous ...

In a funny way, the description above of Maplin does it quite a lot of justice: 'electrical shop'. Basically Maplin sells anything and everything to do with any form of electronics. I absolutely love the store and to me it feels really quirky. The shop is well designed and they do their best to make it available to everybody. By this I mean that firstly they have large stores so you don't feel cramped. Secondly, they do not present the shop in a complicated manner meaning that it is very accessible to anyone who doesn't know very much about electronics. This doesn't bother those who do, because they will always have what you are looking ...