subject: What do buyers look for in a new computer? [print this page] Bottom line, what people on the whole seem to be looking for is the cheapest, most stylish computer possible, at least until they get it home. They want it to be the fastest possible, have a long life, and come with an excellent support and a top class warranty. Oh, and they want the latest OS, whether that be Windows or Mac OS X. Or for a few brave souls, Linux.
