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KVS Computers, Hughesville recently released its own line of computers for best serving its customers.
"They are designed for performance," KVS owner Cherif Ammar-Khodja said.
Among the models is The Dreamer, a laptop for personal and light business including accounting.
Ammar-Khodja said the computers come from China but are assembled here to U.S. standards and specifications.
"We put in the operating system," he said. "It's very good hardware for a good price."
He said many people become frustrated with their computers, often purchased at box stores, for any number of reasons.
Shane Fiester, a KVS technician, agreed.
"A lot of times when you buy a machine it comes with extra junk on it," he said. "It's not really doing anything but eating up resources."
Added Ammar-Khodja: "We decide what to put in a machine. We are not competing for price."
"It’s all about customizing a machine to the needs of a particular person," Fiester said. "We want to be there from start to finish from the time people come in to look at a laptop and tailor it to their needs."
Ammar-Khodja, who started the business in 2013, said he refurbishes computers but is moving more toward sales of new machines.
In the meantime, KVS continues to recycle used computers and parts.
Other services include hard drive wiping and free diagnostics.
"We believe in our brand and also helping the community. We live here and work here," he said. "People want something that works. You buy from us, we support you. It took us a while to get to where we are today. We want to do it the right way."
He believes KVS employees are on board with the goal of satisfying their customers.
"We are very fortunate," he said.