By Margaret Burgess


With the array of computers available today, the thought of buying a new one can be quite daunting. Ask the sales person for his help and he will tell you what you want to hear inasmuch as his main interest is to persuade you to buy because that is what he is getting paid for. Consider these tips when deciding which computer to buy.

What will you use it for? Maybe the computer is intended for the office or the home, in which case your choice should be a desk top type that will have all the features and options. If you travel, or need to take work home, you may want to consider a laptop with a monitor and mouse. If you are looking for portability, a notebook or even a netbook may be ideal.

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.

Affordability Your budget will dictate how much bang you can get for your buck. Most people recommend getting a more powerful machine to accommodate new technology and changing requirements, however, the rate of change in the computer world often means that you have to replace your computer every few years just to keep up with new software anyway. The best compromise would be to choose the computer with all the features that your available money can buy, and not shell out more for extras.

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.

A computer is a set of components, what are they? The essential component of a desk computer is an operating system, plus some programs. Often you can buy a package deal that includes a monitor, mouse and sometimes a printer at a better price than you can buy them separately. The standard monitors and mouse should suffice and you need not buy the latest model.

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




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