| Technology is renewed frequently and this is evident | | | | before narrowing down on a choice. There are expert |
| especially in the computer machinery. Computers | | | | reviews and real user reviews available from websites |
| become obsolete in few months time and the old | | | | like which ensure that you get the right product. If you |
| technology is instantly replaced with better options. | | | | are on a tight budget you should avoid the expensive |
| You will always be shocked to hear the slashed prices | | | | accessories like LCD monitor or multi-media keyboard |
| of your technology just after few months of your | | | | etc and invest more in the CPU (Central Processing |
| purchase. A desktop computer has a short shelf life if | | | | Unit). On the basis of the configuration you should |
| not chosen wisely. You should at least plan to get a | | | | chose the operating system. A lower RAM (Random |
| computer which can take in new technologies for the | | | | Access Memory), of below 2 GB would not run |
| next 3 years. If not, then you can get a cheap | | | | Windows Vista properly. Thus you need to configure |
| computer and be willing to work on outdated | | | | your computer well before selecting the operating |
| technology. | | | | system. As the near future with latest desktop |
| | | | | computers would be using Vista and XP operating |
| Desktops have an edge over portable computers, as | | | | system will be outdated. |
| there is a wider scope for up-gradation. First step is to | | | | |
| lookout for your requirements and know why you | | | | It is also important to get the right accessories as per |
| want a computer. Is it for gaming? Is it for animation | | | | your requirement. Printers and scanners are given at a |
| work, or developing, basic usage, editing purpose or | | | | discounted rate if you purchase it with your machine. |
| multi-media purpose? Though a computer can be used | | | | So think over your needs and then make a purchase. |
| for all of the above requirements but specific | | | | A UPS (Un-interrupted Power Supply) is quiet |
| applications run better and faster on certain | | | | necessary if your area faces regular power cuts. |
| configurations, thus it is important to know your | | | | Even a mere 15 minutes back up on your UPS would |
| purpose of purchasing a computer. Once you give a | | | | give you ample time to save your work and shutdown |
| preference for a certain requirement then you can get | | | | your computer safely. Most computer shops provide |
| the concerned configuration computer which best suits | | | | one-year warranty on the machine and it can be |
| your needs. It should also give some scope for | | | | extended further. Make sure you have warranty as |
| improvement over the next few years. | | | | any damage or fault can be replaced or repaired with |
| | | | | proper expertise. Thus by little research and ensuring |
| You need to research your computer configuration | | | | your needs you can get a good configured computer. |