Tips for Buying a Computer

By Barb Diddle


Things to think about before you purchase a new computer: What will you use your new computer for? Will this be for home use? Is it going to be for entertainment purposes for friends and family? If so, you should be able to purchase an entertainment PC. If you want to use your machine for gaming you will want a gaming pc and they tend to be more expensive. Gaming PC's require powerful graphic card and need a good processor.

The next item to think about is whether you will purchase a laptop or desktop. A desktop is not as economical as laptops. Before making a decision you evaluate the following:

You can choose two different screen sizes for a laptop. 15.6" or 17". The 15.6" screen is better for traveling but if you don't plan on traveling go with the larger 17" screen. If you decide on a desktop machine you will have a large selection of screen sizes. A desktop machine will allow you to hook up an additional monitor also.

Battery Power- you need a good battery. Check to see how many hours your machine will run without needing to be plugged in.

Processors- Make sure to purchase a good processor with your machine. You don't want to buy a budget machine and end up with a substandard processor. You also want to know how fast the processor is.

Memory- Ram is short for Random Access Memory. This is the second most import feature for your computer. Ram is what processes the programs and information that your computer uses. You will want to purchase a machine with at least 4 GB of RAM.

Hard Drives- Your computer's hard drive is the storage space for your computers data and programs. Hard drives are rated by the gigabytes (GB). Get a computer with a large GB to be able to accommodate all data you want to store such as pictures, images, music, movies and programs.

If you are going to be using your computer for business you will want a large hard drive and a good amount of ram. You will also need to decide if you want a PC or an Apple Computer. If your job entails a lot of graphic design work, photography or art, you will want to consider buying an Apple instead of a PC. Most people who work in graphic arts, web design and photography usually are Apple users. Apple machines use a different operating system and interface than Microsoft. Apple usually cost a lot more than a PC but they are known to last longer than PC's.

For a great PC check out the HP Envy series. They offer sleek designs and come with the Beats Audio System which allows you to amplify the sound without having to have any external speakers. The series comes with six built in speakers and have an integrated wireless audio.

So now you have a lot of options to weigh before purchasing your new computer. Take time to decide which options and features are best suited for your needs. By making an informed decision you will be happy with your new computer for years to come.




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