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I was recently in the market for a new computer and I thought that I would jot down a few words on the process that I went through to decide upon what type of computer to purchase.
Decide what you need to do with the computer.
This is the first step that most people overlook when buying a new computer, there is no need to go paying large sums of money if you only require it to do the basics like writing emails and a little internet browsing. On the other hand, if your requirements are more demanding, then nothing is more frustrating than an underpowered computer that struggles to perform the tasks you set it. So one of the first things to do is to take a few moments to write down what you want to use your computer for.
What type of computer do you need?
After you have decided what your new computer needs to do, you need to decide how you are going to use the new computer i.e. in one place only e.g. at home or work, or would you like to use it in a variety of locations or on the move? If you only require to use the new computer in one place then a desktop set up would probably be a better solution, if not, then one of the range of mobile computers maybe a better choice. Mobile computers include laptop computers, netbooks and tablets.
Look at Your Budget.
How much do you have to spend? Most of us are not fortunate enough to have a bottomless pit of money so set a price limit for your new computer. If you have a low price limit don't worry as there are now many cheap but reliable computers available.
Investigate the technology available.
So now you know what you want your computer to do, what type of new computer you are looking for and at what price; it is time when looking at the technology available for your new computer. Online computer stores provide a good starting point and a great place to buy a computer online; they have a wide selection of computers to choose from.
Ready Made or a Self-build Computer?
A good way to get cheap computers is to build one. By doing this you can take advantage of cheaper and often better component parts. In addition to ready built computers many online computer stores now also stock computer components.
Where to buy a computer?
There are many choices as to where to buy a computer, and online computer stores offer some great selections of cheap computers and carry a wide range of laptop computers, tablets, netbooks and desktop systems.
By following these basic steps I was able to buy my new laptop computer online from a great online computer store at a great price. With a little research and visits to a number of online computer stores I bagged and an i5 laptop computer for the price of a dual core.
