Friday, November 18, 2011

Shopping For Computer? Here Are Some Pointers

By Margaret Burgess


There are so many computers available that a buyer will have a hard time choosing one. Trusting a salesman who doesn't know you or what you need the computer for doesn't always work - and often the salesman will push you towards the make or model he or she will get the most commission on. If you have to buy a computer on your own, the following information can be very useful.

First of all, ask yourself the question why you are buying a computer. If you are buying a computer for the home or the work place, your first consideration will be capability and performance, meaning a desk top model. On the other hand, if you do some work outside of the home or office, you will need a lap top with a monitor and mouse. The notebook or the netbook is even smaller and lighter that you can carry all the time.

Performance The next thing to look into would be the capabilities of the computer, and the guiding factor is the size of the hard drive and RAM available. You can choose the bigger and faster computer but it will be priced higher. It is important therefore to decide just how much storage space and what functions will you need for your kind of work. The typical computer is used for making and storing documents, to search the internet and to send and receive emails. If you use your computer for entertainment as well - music, movies and games, you will obviously need a bigger and more capable unit.

Budget Do you have the money to buy the type and model that will satisfy your requirements? It may seem sensible at first to buy the most technologically advanced computer with most of the latest functions, however the pace of advance is such that the best today will be second best tomorrow and obsolete the day after, so you might end up with an outdated computer in maybe a couple of yours. Buy the best that you can afford, but don't go for the bells and whistles unless you really have the extra cash to do so.

The looks. Although most computer techs would laugh at this, the look of a computer is becoming more important. The competition among computer makers has reached such a level that even outside appearance has become a matter of importance. Looks count! Given a choice, a buyer at all times will rather buy a nicely colored computer than a plain grey or black one that will stand out like a sore thumb in an office or den. So it is no accident that when you enter a computer shop you will see computers in an array of colors and designs.

What comes with the computer? Most desk top computers are supplied with an operating system and some basic programs. The basic accessories are a monitor and a mouse, with a printer as the next option, which you usually can buy cheaper as a package than individually. They may not be state of the art machines, but they will do the job.

Your choice depends on what you want to get out of your computer.




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