| 21st century is aptly referred to as the "techno age". | | | | computer. |
| Getting brand new computers these days are no big | | | | 3. Find out how long will the machine repair be |
| deals at all. Both desktops and laptops have become | | | | warranted. |
| so inexpensive, that people are under the impression | | | | 4. Life of the hard drive and the power supply should |
| that replacing a computer is worth than repairing it. To | | | | last for at least 3-6 years, and warranty of other |
| break it up, new computer prices have gone down the | | | | mechanical drives to vary with the usage amount. |
| graph partly due to cost cuts in build quality, parts | | | | 5. It is worth repairing a computer if it costs you around |
| quality, and integrated hardware. Considering these | | | | $200 along with a satisfactory performance and |
| factors, I must say, repairing a "GOOD" computer by | | | | functionality. |
| spending up to 10-20% of its market cost pays back | | | | 6. A new computer should replace the old one if you |
| better than a new machine, of course, unless you | | | | expect something better in every way, or if the |
| receive a significant speed and performance increase. | | | | repairing charges exceed $500. |
| A glance into the following matters is a MUST before | | | | 7. Get yourself a new machine if the current one lacks |
| deciding whether to repair or get a new computer: | | | | certain upgraded yet necessary functionality. |
| 1. Find out if the repair is covered within the warranty | | | | 8. The new PC should come with a warranty of at |
| period or any type of extended service agreement. | | | | least 1 year. |
| 2. Enquire about the estimate of repairing your | | | | |