Buying PCs

And so you think you know a thing or two about buying personal computers, laptops, and notebooks.

Well, here are some personal tips.

First, you should figure out why you're buying a personal computer or a laptop/notebook. The reason why consumers waste so much money and so much time, not to mention so much energy in moving to and fro, from one shop to another, is that they do not know why they are buying the PC for. 

One reason would be for basic use: typing, documenting, printing (Simply put, the Microsoft Office type). These consumers mostly use the Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and maybe basic internet - surfing, researching, chatting.

Another reason would be for gaming use. Now, there are also different categories as to gaming: basic, moderate, and extreme.

And maybe another reason would be for multimedia use. Again, there are also different categories as to multimedia: music and video editing, photoshop, animation, etc...

 

Identifying a specific reason will save you money, time and energy. And it won't give you as much of a headache, too.

Second, after identfying the reason why you are buying a PC/laptop/notebook, you need to survey/canvass the prices offered by different shops. You need to know where you could buy the same "part" or package at a cheaper price. Who ever said that buying a PC/laptop/notebook was easy?

Third, identify the product, the brand, and the specs. Know how to weigh in and balance your budget and the package's quality. A cheaper package does not always mean it's better. You might end up replacing a "part" in less than a few months.

And oh, don't forget about the warranty. That is my fourth, and so far, my last tip. Note how long the warranty would last, and what type of warranty it is. There are those who only offer a service warranty, but would not replace the "broken part". And there are also those who do. Be careful to read the fine print. READ THE FINE PRINT.

Don't worry. I'll send in detailed tips on which products and brands you could buy and which you should buy. There's a difference.