| Buying a new computer can become a tedious task | | | | documents, mp3 files, video files etc.? You need to |
| these days as many of us tend to get confused or | | | | think about this to determine what hard drive your |
| simply don't know how to choose the best computer | | | | computer needs. If you'll be using it to store photos and |
| from the wide range available. Here are 6 tips to best | | | | Office files then you need something in the range of |
| computer buy: | | | | 60GB but no more. If you plan to store many video |
| 1. The first and logical thing to do is determine exactly | | | | and audio files then a 220GB hard drive would be |
| where you will be using your computer from. Do you | | | | more appropriate. |
| plan to use it at home, or do you travel with business | | | | 5. Another very important thing to consider, which |
| often? After you answer this question you know if | | | | many people overlook, is how often do you replace |
| you want a desktop computer or a notebook. | | | | your computer? This is very important because most |
| 2. The next thing to do is determine your budget. | | | | new computers come with a special OEM license for |
| There is a wide range of both desktop and notebook | | | | Microsoft software. As this license cannot be used on |
| computers to choose from so they can cover any | | | | any other computers, if you change your computer |
| budget. Desktop computers can cost anywhere | | | | often then it would be a waste of money to buy each |
| between $500 and $2000 (Note that many sites don't | | | | end every one of them with the software and pay for |
| list the monitor in the cost, so read carefully before | | | | it every time. If you change your computer often it |
| clicking the checkout button), while notebooks between | | | | would be wise to purchase a retail copy of the |
| $800 - $2000+. Decide on how much money are you | | | | Microsoft software and save money. |
| willing to spend and continue to the next step. | | | | 6. Buy a ready made computer or create your new |
| 3. Now it's time to determine what will you be using the | | | | computer by selecting all the parts yourself? In my |
| computer for. Are you buying it for your kid to play | | | | opinion, if you're a person who changes their computer |
| video games, watch movies or do you plan to use it | | | | often then buying a ready made one is the perfect |
| for work or internet surfing? Of course you can buy a | | | | choice for you. If you don't plan on changing the |
| computer and use it for all of those things but for | | | | computer then it would be wise to create it yourself at |
| example if you plan to use it just for business then you | | | | a local store or even on some sites on the internet. |
| needn't buy a computer with the best video card on | | | | This is because all the big computer companies use |
| the market. | | | | proprietary components and if you buy a ready made |
| 4. Are you going to store photos, Microsoft Office | | | | one it is usually harder to upgrade later. |