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If you are anything like us, you just love computers. You don't have to be a geek or geekette to love spending time on your computer and surfing the Internet. Are you ready to buy a new computer or even to buy your first computer? In this article we will give you a few basic things to think about before making the big purchase.
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Keep in mind that technology is growing so fast it can make your head spin! What is new today, may be obsolete in just a few short years. With that in mind, let's move on.
What is the purpose of this computer? Will you be using it for business, pleasure or both? If you don't need a computer for business, a desktop computer would be a good fit. On the other hand, if you are someone who doesn't like sitting at a desk, likes the small size or needs a computer when travelling, the laptop is your preferred choice.
What sort of work do you do on the computer? Do you work a lot with graphics, for example? Or is it mostly with documents and spreadsheets or presentations. If you frequently work with graphics or photos, you are more likely going to need a bigger hard drive than is standard. You may need to install a number of software programs that may need a lot of RAM as well. So these are a few things to think about and discuss with a knowledgeable sales representative.
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How about gaming? Do you plan on playing a lot of video games online or offline?
What about videos or watching TV and movies using your computer? The more programs you install, the more RAM it takes and the more you need a bigger hard drive to operate everything. If you don't have adequate RAM and hard drives, your computer may run much slower than you want it to and cause a great deal of frustration.
Someone recently asked this question. "What kind of computer should they buy?" She was considering one that would require learning an entirely new way of doing things for which she had no experience. She only uses her computer for emails and a bit of surfing on the Internet. After discussing her needs and what she was willing to learn when upgrading to a new computer was very helpful to her. She realized that she didn't want to get in over her head with a new unfamiliar computer when her needs were small. This saved her a small fortune when she made her new purchase. Each time you add memory, RAM, etc, you are adding dollars signs onto your purchase.
It's a good idea to make a list of all the things you want to do with your new laptop or PC. Then consider your budget. Remember that technology changes rapidly and you may want to upgrade again in a few years.
Choose a brand you are comfortable with or one that meets your computing requirements. Bring your list and talk to the sales people because they will be able to help you with the more intricate considerations of your purchase.
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