| Buying a Computer does not need to be a budget | | | | Microsoft Office. Unless you want to upgrade to |
| breaker. A Computer purchase often includes | | | | another OS or Office version, save your money. |
| additional components and software that are not | | | | Significant savings can be realized by not purchasing |
| needed and can be avoided...if you are well prepared | | | | un-needed software license costs. |
| with the correct information. | | | | Tip #4 - Consider No Name Brand - While Dell, Hp and |
| To help, the following tips can be used to save money | | | | Sony are some of the big names with Computers, the |
| on your next Computer purchase: | | | | reality is that most Computers originate from the same |
| Tip #1 - Take a look at your Computer case. If it is not | | | | area in Asia, specifically laptops. Consider shopping for |
| a name brand Computer more than likely the case is | | | | lesser name brands, or visiting your local Computer |
| expandable and can be reused. Cases can cost | | | | repair store. |
| anywhere from $25 to $100. If you have a mid tower | | | | Unknown brand names such as Acer, are usually |
| case, check how many bays are available for CD | | | | cheaper, yet inside the case or laptop, the parts are |
| DVD drives, and other peripherals, Are the USB and | | | | the same. Computer repair stores allows for |
| audio ports in the front? | | | | customization, so you cantailor to your need, not by |
| Cases are often an over-looked item that usually can | | | | what is on the shelf allowing for more savings. |
| be used over and over again. | | | | Tip #5 - Warranty - With Technology advancing, what |
| Tip #2 - Monitor Keyboard and Mouse - Just because | | | | seems like the speed of sound, the life span of |
| you are purchasing a new Computer does not mean | | | | Computers tend to run about three to five years. Its |
| the keyboard and mouse need to be replaced. An | | | | not that the hardware starts to fail, but advancements |
| Optical mouse last longer than the ball style mouse. | | | | in Software requires more processing power and |
| The same principal applies to keyboards, unless you | | | | increased memory requirements. |
| are a heavy Computer user and the keys are worn | | | | Consider the length and type of warranty at time of |
| and do not respond, you probably don't need a new | | | | purchase. Also consider the warranty that comes with |
| keyboard. | | | | the Computer. It may be possible that purchasing an |
| Monitors may need to be replayed if want to upgrade | | | | extendedwarranty may not be needed for a desktop, |
| to a larger screen size. If you are happy with your | | | | but may be needed for laptops. |
| monitor and are having no problems with it, you are | | | | Tip #6 - Labor costs - Adding or upgrading involves |
| better of keeping it a little longer until you can afford a | | | | labor which amounts to additional costs. If you are |
| new Monitor. | | | | somewhat technical or handy, consider installing any |
| Tip #3 - Software License - Many people forget when | | | | additional components yourself. There are lots of how |
| purchasing a new Computer the cost of the Operating | | | | - to tutorials on the Internet, with video that detail many |
| System license is included in the price. If the new | | | | types of installations. |
| Computer has the same OS installed, don't pay for | | | | As always with making a big purchase, research and |
| another license. | | | | shop around for prices. |
| The same applies for other software such as | | | | |