PRINT THIS OUT AND BRING IT TO THE COMPUTER STORE WITH YOU
The information provided will help you understand what the computer you are buying really is. I provided several questions to ask the salesman at the computer store to make sure you are buying what you want and need for a low price. Going to the store without this would be passing up a minimum of $100. Salesman work on commission which motivates them to sell you products the most expensive selections and devices whether or not you actually needed it.
1. Hard Drives-More GB (Gigabytes) is better because it provides more space!
-TB (Terabytes) are 1000 GB
-Most people have 100 to 500 GB on their desktop's hard drive
-Many people currently buying desktop computers select sizes 500GB to 1000GB today
-Your computer's storage space
2. RAM (Random Access Memory)
-Responsible for most of a computers speed
-A superior addition to a laptop (get a lot!)
-Programs require more and more RAM year by year (tech is growing)
3. Laptop
-Costs more than desktop
-Portable
-Not very flexible with hardware like a desktop can be
-Generally less space on hard drive
-built-in keyboard, mouse, and monitor
-Do not buy a used laptop (no warranty and parts are small)
4. Support
-Will the company offer you a warranty?
-Is there 24 hour help?
-Is the company a well known brand that you can rely on?
5. Accessories
-Is a monitor included?
-Is a mouse included?
-Is a keyboard included?
-Battery Life?
-All computer companies exaggerate their laptop battery life. What ever it promises, think half.
6. CPU (Central Processing unit)
-Main Speed Unit
-Does calculations
-speed is measured in gigahertz (GHz)
-more GHz, faster computer
7. Graphics Card
-Buy the expensive ones for good graphics on HD movies and video games
8. Operating System
-Windows 7, Mac OS X, Linux?
-Mac is most user friendly and easy to understand, but Windows is the perfect balance between real computing, and friendly bunnies. I wouldn't get Linux without knowing about how it works and its positives and negatives.
9. Drives
-How many USB drives?
-Can it use SD cards without an adapter?
-Can it use memory card sticks?
-Can you easily access and change or add a hard drive?
-How many audio jacks does the computer have?
Watch this video for extra aid in selecting a computer: http://www.videojug.com/interview/computer-buying-basics
This list can help you purchase the best computer for you for a low price!
-Brian
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