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Best Places For Cell Phone Accessories In Chicago

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Now that the holidays are over, many individuals likely received beautiful new cell phones as gifts, or maybe bought themselves a new phone as a gift this year. Now, consumers will want to protect their cell phone investment and purchase cell phone accessories to protect and/or make their cell phone more convenient.

There's a dizzying array of phone cases and screen protectors to choose from that are now available, providing not just protection but also style. There is also a myriad of charging options (both wired and wireless) for the home, the car and the office. Consumers can also find dozens of auxiliary portable battery power packs for emergency power back-up if the phone battery ever runs out of juice. The options for cell phone accessories are great, and finding that just right accessory in Chicago is easy to do!

The Electronic Repair Zone
3753 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL  60618
(773) 413-8379
www.er-zone.com

The Electronic Repair Zone has earned outstanding reviews for their speed of service and repair pricing. In terms of accessories, they carry tempered glass screen protectors that are much better than the cheaper versions sold at the big-box retailers. They also carry a number of cases and chargers for most popular models. The Electronic Repair Zone offers friendly and knowledgeable service at a fair price for both service and accessories. Consumers who are in need of cell phone accessories will not be disappointed with The Electronic Repair Zone.

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Accessorez
Lincolnwood Town Center
3333 W. Toughy
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 673-0007
www.accessorez.com

Blink and you just might miss it. Accessorez is a kiosk inside the Lincolnwood Town Center shopping mall at the corner of Toughy and McCormick. But for a small kiosk, they carry a wide variety of accessories such as cell phone cases, batteries, chargers, headsets and faceplates. They are also known for their professional/expert and affordable phone repair services. For those looking for a convenient and easy store for cell phone accessories, this is is the place to visit. You can even stop by to pick up some phone accessories while picking up some accessories for yourself.

Chicago Gadgets
4611 N. Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL  60625
(773) 463-9999
www.chicagogadgets.com

This store carries a good variety of accessories for most devices such as cell phone cases, screen protectors and chargers, plus more. Be sure to call first to verify the store carries accessories for the specific device. Chicago Gadgets is also very well known for great repair service, and free estimates are available. Peruse the store while they diagnose your phone. For those who are not able to visit the store, there is an option to mail in items that need repair by filling out the form available on Chicago Gadget's website. There are also excellent tips on their website to extend the battery life of an Android -- be sure to check out the site for detailed information.

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Michelle Guilbeau is a writer, reviewer, teacher and business owner. She also has experience in school administration, literacy coaching and is proud founder of CraftKitsForKids.com and MichelleGuilbeau.com Michelle enjoys sharing her knowledge of cities, food, travel, education and parenting issues with her readers. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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