About Computer Hardware, Inc.
1980
1988
1992
1998
2015
1980
Our Birth
In 1980 Darrel Albers and Tom Myers had a vision to start a computer store in Kearney Nebraska and Computer Hardware Inc. was born. Being in the business for over 37 years we like to call ourselves survivors. We have seen many computer stores come and go and have adjusted to a lot of change in the industry. That has made us who we are today as Nebraska’s oldest and largest chain of computer stores.
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1988
The Hastings location started in 1988 located in a small office on the north side of town. As opportunities grew so did Computer Hardware. Our first retail location was at 3rd and Denver. Then in 1990 we moved to our current location at 1001 W 2nd St. At that point Computer Hardware specialized in sales and support of Apple, Acer, Epson, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, IBM and Packard Bell. With all the ups and downs in the computer world, Computer Hardware narrowed its focus to the Apple and Lenovo line of computers. Now 27 years later Computer Hardware has been maintaining the highest levels of Sales and Service in Hastings and throughout the surrounding communities.
1992
The demand for great products and services were so high in the tri-cities, we had to open up a third store. Our Grand Island location opened up in the downtown area on 3rd Street in 1992. As our growth continued we moved to our current location in 2011 on Old Fair Road, just off of Highway 30 and 281. Today we strive to provide exceptional customer service and go beyond the value found at big box stores.
1998
Eastern Nebraska was the next venture. Both Lincoln and Omaha were lacking Apple resellers, so in 1998 we opened a store in Lincoln at 70th and O Street, and a service center in Omaha. Big things started to happen as we grew in the Lincoln market! In July of 2012 we moved to a larger store front across the parking lot which more than tripled the size of our old location. Today we are proud to say that we are the largest Apple reseller in the state of Nebraska!
2015
This year we are celebrating our 35th Anniversary! We have grown to 5 locations with 25 employees. We are proud to serve Central and Eastern Nebraska with cutting edge technology and we couldn’t do it without the great clients we serve. Than you for being a part of our legacy. Here’s to 35 more!