| Introduction | | | | 6. Make a physical check to see if the installed |
| Purchasing a computer, either buying a desktop | | | | programs boot up and perform correctly and all |
| computer or a laptop notebook PC, can be a very big | | | | graphics driver, video driver, sound drivers, mouse, |
| and stressful decision. It is a good idea to look at all the | | | | monitor, keyboard, USB, CD, DVD, and disk drives are |
| options and make sure that the computer you are | | | | also working properly. |
| going to buy is right for you and will last you a long | | | | 7. Finally, if possible, ask for the backup for operating |
| period of time. Below is a listing of helpful tips, guide, | | | | system, software, drivers installed, which will be vital |
| and secrets for what to look for, how to buy, and ask | | | | important for your re-installation of your operating |
| when buy a pc. | | | | system in future. |
| Buy a new computer or purchase a used/refurbished | | | | Tips on buying a new computer: |
| PC (how to, tips, guide, and secrets)? | | | | 1. Consider a brand name computer. But if you want to |
| This will depend on what your budget is for purchasing | | | | save some money, you can go for unknown brand |
| a used computer and how you are going to use your | | | | names and usually the parts will not be that poor. |
| pc. Obviously, a used computer will be inexpensive, but | | | | 2. Check the warranty. One year is average, three is |
| it will come with a short period of time warranty or | | | | better. Is it a home support, store support or telephone |
| even no warranty at all. If you are looking for a reliable | | | | support? If it is a telephone technical support, try the |
| computer where its use will be critical, you should stay | | | | number to see if you get constant busy signals. |
| away from used computers. If the computer is just for | | | | 3. Consider buying your computer locally if the price is |
| enjoyment, buying used can be a good option for you. | | | | anywhere near what you can get online. |
| Tips on buying a used computer: | | | | 4. Consider how you will use the computer. It will help |
| 1. Consider buying a brand name computer first. Usually | | | | you determine what type of minimum requirements the |
| the quality of the big company is better than the no | | | | computer needs to have. It is waste of money to buy |
| name computers. The quality computer can last much | | | | an expensive computer with features you are not |
| longer time. | | | | going to use. |
| 2. Ensure that the computer has no physical damage | | | | 5. Don't buy a computer that just meets your needs. |
| by inspecting the ports as well as the inside and | | | | Go a little above just in case you will need them in |
| outside of the case. | | | | future, especially, the memory, hard disk, and |
| 3. Ensure the warranty is transferable by the | | | | processor, CPU. But, never gone too far because the |
| computer manufacturer if there is still some warranty | | | | price of computers will go |
| left. Many manufacturers will not transfer the computer | | | | 6. Finally, if you have the license for your old pc's |
| warranty. | | | | operating system, you can buy a computer without |
| 4. If there is no manufacturer warranty left, it is better | | | | OS. In this way, you can save some money. |
| to ask for a short period of warranty. If there is nothing | | | | Conclusion |
| wrong during this period, you computer will be ok. | | | | As always with making a big purchase, you need to |
| 5. It is important to have the paper work done. This is | | | | find what you really need and then research and shop |
| because if it is a stolen computer, you should have the | | | | around for prices. Understanding what your price range |
| proof that you bought it from someone else. | | | | is will keep you from overspending. |