| Buying a new home computer can be quite a daunting | | | | upgraded at a later date if you feel the need for a |
| task. So where do you start? Do you leave it up to | | | | faster running machine or your using many |
| the sales guy in the store to make the right choice for | | | | programmes at the same time so there is a strain on |
| you or do you get familiar with all the confusing | | | | the operating system but for simple everyday tasks |
| terminology and try and know the difference between | | | | 2GB is usually sufficient. |
| kb, mb and gb etc.? Maybe you know someone who | | | | It is a good idea to play around a bit with the mouse |
| is clued up about all the new technology who can point | | | | and keyboard to see how they feel. Does the mouse |
| you in the right direction or choose to buy the latest | | | | fit comfortably in your hand and is the keyboard |
| PC buyers guide magazine. The aim of this article is to | | | | responsive? |
| help you make your decision. | | | | It is a good idea to get a computer with the biggest |
| With all the advances in technology you can be left | | | | hard drive you can afford. It is a bit like buying a fridge, |
| wondering should I hold out for the next great leap or | | | | they fill up fast and you will find the extra space useful |
| buy now knowing that in a few months time what I | | | | especially if your a music lover or take videos and |
| bought will be considered out dated. Well it could be | | | | photos. It's frustrating having to delete items that you'd |
| wise to check some of the gadget rumour sites such | | | | much rather keep. |
| as that give you a good idea of what is coming soon. | | | | Take a look at the monitor and how it suits your eyes. |
| However there will always be new items on the | | | | Is it big enough? If you are going to be opening |
| horizon so if you do wait a few months there will then | | | | different programs to view at the same time you will |
| be another latest and greatest piece of hardware up | | | | benefit from a large monitor. |
| and coming so you could end up waiting for eternity. | | | | Those are the key points to buying a new computer, |
| Also many of the new tech launches are often | | | | obviously the price will be a key factor. Do a bit of |
| delayed. | | | | research on the internet first as the prices often vary |
| So lets start with memory. To run a Windows 7 | | | | and a good deal can often be found. |
| computer you need at least 2GB. This can be | | | | |