COMPUTERS with 20 years of service. He kept the Langley Computers trademark for years to maintain an online presence, but eventually incorporated as America’s Choice Computers. The Norfolk, Va., native has roots in eastern North Carolina and decided to open Ayden Computers in 2005 on Lee Street. He later moved the business to its present location on the corner of Third and Lee streets. By 2009, he had expanded to include a store in Kinston as well. The Kinston store closed in 2013. Along the way, Langley and his assistant Lauren Callicutt continue to stay up to date on all the latest technology and support training. Callicutt is an Ayden native and Pitt Community College computer science graduate. “She was my first intern in 2009. She soaked up everything like a sponge. She learned so much on how I do the business, when she got her degree, I offered her a job part time, and she’s been here ever since,” Langley said. He and Callicutt hold a number of certifications from Microsoft, HP, Dell and Apple technology and are registered Microsoft refurbishers. Langley’s goal is to be a one-stop shop. “We are full service. We do everything. There’s nothing we can’t do,” he said. “We set up networks in your home or office. The only thing we don’t do is work on printers.” Langley Computers custom builds computers according to the owner’s needs and specifications and around specific software, such as that required for serious online gaming. “Some software requires a certain
amount of hardware; so we build those systems. We custom build anything you want,” Langley said, adding he can save some customers up to 18 percent of the cost elsewhere. “I’ve been building systems since 1997. The experience comes with that, and I’m locally owned
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and operated. I’ve been in Ayden almost 14 years. If I build it and you have a problem, you take it back right here. We don’t ship it out for someone else to fix it. We do it all right here.” Langley Computers sells new and used and refurbished desktop and laptop computers, parts and accessories. They are trained to work on tablets
and all Apple products. He also sells cell phones and replaces cracked screens. Langley takes pride in wanting to share what he knows with his customers to help them save money, protect their data and know what they are getting for their money. “If it’s not worth fixing, I will tell you. I want your money, but I want to be able to sleep at night,” Langley said. He takes pride in the way he operates his business. He may not be the least expensive computer manufacturer, retailer or repair service in eastern North Carolina, but his experience, trusted reputation, honest practices and personal interest go a long way in value, he said. “Our business in built on integrity. People know that I’m not going to take advantage of them. I’m not the cheapest in eastern North Carolina, but people trust me,” Langley said. A variety of services are offered at Langley Computers. The business offers home or in-store tutoring by appointment. “We know how to do everything. If we don’t, we get trained on it,” Langley said.
The showroom at Langley Computers is stocked with new and refurbished desktop and laptop computers and accessories.
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