| Are you overwhelmed and stressed when you go out | | | | Most stores will offer the Operating System (OS)and |
| to buy a new PC or laptop? All the options available | | | | possibly some sort of lower end Word Processor with |
| and the high cost, just to name a couple. | | | | their new computers. All else will be extra. Chances |
| For most, purchasing a new computer doesn't have to | | | | are that you already have all the extra software you |
| be stressful or expensive at all. Just set a budget and | | | | can use at home. If you do, simply install them when |
| try getting a computer with as much of what you | | | | you get your new system home. |
| want within that budget. Here are 4 simple tips to help | | | | If you DO need extras, shop around! Often you will find |
| anyone to save money when purchasing a new | | | | better deals elsewhere. |
| computer. | | | | 4. Don't Buy the Extended Warranty. |
| 1. Shop around. | | | | Most computers come with a one year warranty and |
| Shopping around will not only inform you about what is | | | | if you are going to have trouble with your computer, it |
| available out there, but it will also tell you where the | | | | will usually happen during this time or much later. If it |
| cheap PC deals or cheap laptop deals are. | | | | happens later, then in most cases, it would be less |
| 2. Don't Get the Fastest, Most Expensive Computer. | | | | expensive to purchase a new computer instead of |
| That is unless you absolutely need it. Consider this, you | | | | repairing your old one. |
| have been working on the same computer for the | | | | If you have an unlimited budget, consider yourself one |
| past 4 years. Even a less expensive NEW computer | | | | of the lucky ones. If your computer is for business, |
| would be a considerable upgrade from what you now | | | | then be sure to get everything you need in a |
| have, right? It doesn't have to necessarily be the | | | | computer, while trying to keep the price down. |
| LEAST expensive but getting the most expensive, | | | | One thing to keep in mind though is that buying |
| fastest computer out there is somewhat overkill. If you | | | | something that does not fit your needs is never a |
| don't need that power, then it is wasted. | | | | good deal. |
| 3. Install Your Own "Extras". | | | | |