| Anyone who already owns a computer has a good | | | | computer, e.g. you may want to go with the fastest |
| idea of what his or her computer needs are. However, | | | | modem and processor as well as the largest hard |
| people new to the world of computers can get lost in | | | | drive and dynamic memory that fit into your budget. |
| the multitude of choices. Here you will find some tips to | | | | Having a computer with large spare reserves will cut |
| what a newcomer to computers should do and why. | | | | the price to upgrade the computer system at a later |
| 1. Purchase Basic Peripherals | | | | stage. |
| First your computer must include all the basic | | | | 5. Buy Brand Name Items |
| peripherals. There are four major components to most | | | | When purchasing a computer you want a model from |
| computers, these are the; mouse, keyboard, monitor | | | | a computer manufacturer with a good and long |
| and the CPU unit. You will have to purchase a | | | | market presence and with a reputation of quality |
| computer that includes all of these components, and | | | | service and products. The manufacturer must also be |
| then at home all you have to do is to plug the | | | | financially viable since computer manufacturers tend to |
| components into their designated sockets. Many | | | | have a very high turnover. Only the best |
| computers also come with color-coding, so that each | | | | manufacturers make it over the long run. You want |
| component is easily identified and assembled into one | | | | your manufacturer to be able to fulfill its servicing, |
| computer. | | | | warranties, trades and returns. Brand name computers |
| 2. Determine What The Computer Will Be Used For | | | | are a bit more expensive, but it is in your best interest |
| Basic components as described above will be | | | | to buy well known brands. |
| adequate for a computer intended for performing | | | | 6. Where to Buy a Computer |
| simple word-processing and spreadsheet tasks, | | | | Once you have determined what you require in a |
| sending email or surfing the internet. If on the other | | | | computer as well as what kind you want, all that is left |
| hand the computer is used in your multimedia career, | | | | is to decide where to buy the computer. Computers |
| you will require the use of a digital camera, printer, | | | | are available from several sources such as, online |
| tablet, digicam and a scanner. If again your career is in | | | | stores, computer store outlets, used computer stores, |
| music, you will require a set of quality speakers and | | | | auction sites and your local yard sales. It is highly |
| microphones. | | | | recommended to buy your computer from a physical |
| 3. Create A Budget And Stick To It | | | | store, where you can see the computer and ask |
| Decide how much you can afford to spend on a new | | | | questions before purchasing. Buying a new computer |
| computer. Remember to purchase a computer where | | | | from a physical store offers the benefits of store |
| all the basic peripherals can be included in your budget | | | | warranties and services as well as trades and returns. |
| when you first start out. | | | | Follow these suggestions and you will find the best |
| 4. Shop By Comparing The Various Models With Each | | | | computer hardware for your needs. All that remains |
| Other | | | | now is to move on to the software you require for |
| Comparison-shopping is useful when choosing a | | | | your computer. |