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Various Computer Shopping Tips Help You Selecting A New Computer Various Computer Shopping Tips Help You Selecting A New Computer Are you thinking of buying a new computer? Then here are important computer shopping tips, that will help you buy the right kind of computer and other tips on saving money while buying a computer.
sing task. Computers are available at various costs, one can find a basic desktop computer around $100 in the used computer store, or can go with the great looking Alienware gaming laptops over $1000. So, again the question which computer should I buy, asserts itself. There are many factors regarding computer buying, that will help you narrow down your search, and many ways to get your personal computer for a relatively discounted price. Here are the various computer shopping tips, that will help you in the job of selecting your new computer.
Desktop Vs. Laptop Vs. Netbook
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The first clear question to ask yourself is – do you want to go for a laptop computer or a desktop computer? Both computers have their pros and cons, hence weigh these pros and cons properly, before you decide. Let us look at the advantages and disadvantages of both in brief.
A personal computer is an essential electronic equipment. There are many types of personal computers, brands and so many cool designs, that selecting a personal computer for oneself can be quite a confu-
Laptop computer are portable, don’t take up much space, are coming in various cool designs and affordable prices today. However, the price of a laptop computer compared to a desktop computer which has the same features is mostly higher. This means buying a desktop computer will give you more features for less price. But, desktop computers are heavier, and when you are moving to a new place, moving the old desktop machine with you can be a painful task. While with laptops, you can just put them in the laptop bag, and carry them over your shoulder. But, a desktop computer is best, if you are looking for a workstation. Which means if you are going to be using your personal computer for doing a lot of technical stuff like hardcore video editing, anima-
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tion, illustration, image editing, or using software will need a lot of space, or you are going to be gaming, then desktop computer is a better choice. As a workstation like features in a laptop cost a lot, also a laptop becomes outdated easily, because newer models of laptop keep coming, and upgrading the laptop is tedious and expensive. While upgrading your desktop is easier, and a DIY enthusiast can do it themselves. So, lets summarize. If you need a personal computer for basic stuff like surfing, watching movies, playing movies, little bit of video or image editing, video conferencing, and are always traveling, then laptop computer is the best deal for you. Also, check out netbook computers. These are smaller more compact laptop computers. But, if you need a workstation, because you will be working on large projects, and portability is not a big issue then go with desktop computers. See Also: Â
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What Features Do You Need?
I guess by reading the above tips on buying a home computer, you must have decided which computer type you want, next step to decide the computer
you want is to note the configurations you need in a personal computer. First decide what should be the size of the screen, then also consider RAM and hard disk. Today, everybody goes for at least 2GB RAM, so don’t go below it. But, if you need better speed and performance you can look for a higher RAM too. A hard disk of 160 GB is decent, but now even laptops come with a hard drive of 500 GB capacity, so that you have ample space to store all your movies, music, documents, software, etc. Next comes graphics card, which makes all the graphics and videos on your computer look better. NVDIA is a well known brand. Apart from this stuff, keep looking for other configurations like CD ROM, mouse, keyboard, and other components like webcam, speaker, scanner, mikes, UPS, etc. Make a list of all the components you need in your computer, and then shop accordingly for a model.
Deciding the Personal Computer Model Next step is to check out various reviews, once you have narrowed down the features, go to various sites. They have very cool interface, that helps you what you need. Like it asks you what kind of computer you want, laptop or desktop, what is the purpose of the computer, and the look of it, and other configs, etc. Then it will give list of various recommendations. There are various brands of computers and each have their own benefits. So, what computer brand is the best? Here are some pointers. Mac is great looking and has awesome features, but costs a lot and only supports Mac interface. While Dell is decent looking, quite tough, and gives good features for a good price. Sony Vaio is great looking, has great picture quality, but quite expensive compared to other brands offering the same price. Then there is Lenovo and Acer which are reliable, quite cheaper to other brands, and have an okay design. Hp is also a good brand, which has many great models which are loaded with features and come for a good price. Even Asus netbooks have
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great positive reviews. So, decide on few brands and then compare few models which have configurations that you noted down in your list.
a laptop with a screen ranging anywhere from 10 to 14 inches. Listed below are some good laptops for college students. • • • • • • •
Acer Extensa EX4630-4922 Sony Vaio VGN-CS215J/W HP Pavilion dv3510nr Asus Eee PC 1000HE HP G60-235DX Sony Vaio VGN-FW140E/H Toshiba Satellite Pro U400-S1001X
What Computer Should I Buy for Gaming?
There are models available for business users, gaming enthusiasts, students, and home use or desktop replacements. And this surely makes the choices narrower. Be it a laptop computer or a PC; the system configuration has to considered which includes the processor type and speed, RAM, hard drive capacity, graphics card, and other accessories. In the following, you will get to know how to decide on which laptop computer or PC will most suit your needs.
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What Computer Should I Buy for College? Normally, college students would look forward to purchasing a laptop for their academic projects. And when it comes to laptop computer buying for students, the configuration of the system needs to be simple. In student laptops, it is better to go in for a 2.0 GHz processor; as it would be suitable for Internet surfing, email work, and text documentations. Next comes the RAMcapacity, which needs to be around 1 GB or 2 GB for carrying out all the work fast that is required in college projects. It is better if you choose a hard drive of 250 GB capacity. In case you intend to play PC games on the laptop, choose one with an inbuilt graphics card. Consider
When it comes to gaming laptops or desktops, the configurations should be high, owing to the advanced graphics and sound requirements. For gaming laptops, it is better if you consider a processor of 4 or 8 GB for fastest game processing. More important is the graphics card which should have a video memory of 512 MB or 1 GB. A gaming desktop or laptop should have a hard disk capacity of 320 and more, depending on the games you want to store. To enjoy the gaming experience, it is a good idea if you choose a bigger screen like one with 17 to 19 inches. Those wondering what laptop computer should I buy for gaming can refer to some good gaming laptops available. • • • • • • •
Dell Alienware M11x MSI GX630-028US Acer Aspire 7736G Toshiba Satellite L505-S5995 ASUS X83VP-X1 Compaq Presario CQ61-403SA Sony Vaio VPC-EB1S0E/WI
What Desktop Computer Should I Buy? In buying a desktop computer, you can choose one as per the requirements. Standard configurations include a 2.5 or 3.0 GHz processor, a hard drive of 500 GB to 1 TB memory capacity, a graphics and sound
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card of 1 GB, and a computer monitor of around 20 inches. You can always think of extending the storage capacity by adding an external hard drive. Also consider accessories as a part of the configuration. • • • • • • •
HP Firebird 803 Alienware Area-51 ALX HP Pavilion All-in-One MS225 Acer Veriton X480G Dell Inspiron Zino HD Acer Aspire AX1301-B1812 Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p
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