How to buy a computer
Feb 19, 2009
When the question of how you buy a computer is essential that parts of two basic ideas: the most expensive is not always better, and do not try to take the latter, because in a couple of months will come out something more modern, powerful and with better features.
The first thing to assess is the use that will give you: if it's for work or an instrument of leisure. There are two options: a PC (Personal Computer) or a Mac is the first widespread use led to fun and simple applications. Mac, is indicated for professional use, but users increasingly prefer this type of computer.
The processor or CPU controls the flow of data between system components. It depends on the speed at which your computer works. Must have at least 1 gig of speed to handle multiple programs at once and not crash.
RAM (Random Access Memory) is responsible for storing temporary data that manages the computer at the time. To ensure the proper functioning of the system memory should never be less than 256 megabytes, but reaches 1 Giga.
All data, programs, movies, music ... you save will be placed on your hard drive. According to you to make use of the computer and the amount of information you want to save, you should choose one size or another. It is advisable to have a capacity exceeding 80 Gigas.
If you think about how to buy a computer and games are your thing, make sure that the system takes a good graphics card is responsible for processing the information that the computer and sends it forward to the monitor. These cards have your processor so that the computer carries out the work. The quality and speed of the images depend on megs on the graphics card. A good option is one that has at least 128 MB of memory.
For the benefit of the team are made visible is in need of a good screen. The most widely used screens are TFT (flat and high definition.) The standard is 15 inches, but if you want to feel like a movie theater or get deep into the action of any game of dare with a screen 21 ".
A time to consider purchasing a computer is also important to supplement your team with essential peripherals, such as a printer (inkjet or laser), a DVD recorder to go back to your disk, or to make a webcam video.
Some tips on buying a computer
• One of the key tips to consider when purchasing a computer is to ask the potential for "expansion" of the PC, or if we will be able to introduce memory cards, for example, that allow us to expand benefits.
• We must also consider that the strategy to buy a PC depends on the expertise or information to be held. If we are not very expert advice or have "reliable" it is best to go to a shop where we install and configure the hardware and software that we will use. It is also highly advisable to have assistance or post-sale service.
• Before a major investment like a computer, to have as much information as possible. This very useful before buying magazines with comparative analysis between different computers and some of their components. We also will be useful to advise on prices and interesting of the most qualified to buy your PC.
• If we are to compare prices among different models and different establishments must ensure that we are comparing the same qualities and benefits.
• An interesting option to keep in mind when thinking about purchasing a computer is "out of computers," those who have just left to make, but they are obsolete. The Act imposes an obligation on manufacturers of durable goods (and a computer is) to have spare parts and after-sales service for at least five years since the removal of product manufacture. Moreover, as we are buying a new computer, the security is the same.
• Finally, a key board: a computer with the same speed come to solutions and problems. Find some savvy enough to know that in exchange for a reasonable price, come to our aid when we are desperate.
• In addition, like the rest of our purchases, we must keep the invoice, the guarantee and the manufacturer's reference, essential for subsequent claims.
• On the other hand, are increasingly buying computers through its own network in this case, we must remember that in the absence of specific legislation on Internet purchases are "distance shopping": if not according to the product we have received seven days to exercise our right of withdrawal.
The first thing to assess is the use that will give you: if it's for work or an instrument of leisure. There are two options: a PC (Personal Computer) or a Mac is the first widespread use led to fun and simple applications. Mac, is indicated for professional use, but users increasingly prefer this type of computer.
The processor or CPU controls the flow of data between system components. It depends on the speed at which your computer works. Must have at least 1 gig of speed to handle multiple programs at once and not crash.
RAM (Random Access Memory) is responsible for storing temporary data that manages the computer at the time. To ensure the proper functioning of the system memory should never be less than 256 megabytes, but reaches 1 Giga.
All data, programs, movies, music ... you save will be placed on your hard drive. According to you to make use of the computer and the amount of information you want to save, you should choose one size or another. It is advisable to have a capacity exceeding 80 Gigas.
If you think about how to buy a computer and games are your thing, make sure that the system takes a good graphics card is responsible for processing the information that the computer and sends it forward to the monitor. These cards have your processor so that the computer carries out the work. The quality and speed of the images depend on megs on the graphics card. A good option is one that has at least 128 MB of memory.
For the benefit of the team are made visible is in need of a good screen. The most widely used screens are TFT (flat and high definition.) The standard is 15 inches, but if you want to feel like a movie theater or get deep into the action of any game of dare with a screen 21 ".
A time to consider purchasing a computer is also important to supplement your team with essential peripherals, such as a printer (inkjet or laser), a DVD recorder to go back to your disk, or to make a webcam video.
Some tips on buying a computer
• One of the key tips to consider when purchasing a computer is to ask the potential for "expansion" of the PC, or if we will be able to introduce memory cards, for example, that allow us to expand benefits.
• We must also consider that the strategy to buy a PC depends on the expertise or information to be held. If we are not very expert advice or have "reliable" it is best to go to a shop where we install and configure the hardware and software that we will use. It is also highly advisable to have assistance or post-sale service.
• Before a major investment like a computer, to have as much information as possible. This very useful before buying magazines with comparative analysis between different computers and some of their components. We also will be useful to advise on prices and interesting of the most qualified to buy your PC.
• If we are to compare prices among different models and different establishments must ensure that we are comparing the same qualities and benefits.
• An interesting option to keep in mind when thinking about purchasing a computer is "out of computers," those who have just left to make, but they are obsolete. The Act imposes an obligation on manufacturers of durable goods (and a computer is) to have spare parts and after-sales service for at least five years since the removal of product manufacture. Moreover, as we are buying a new computer, the security is the same.
• Finally, a key board: a computer with the same speed come to solutions and problems. Find some savvy enough to know that in exchange for a reasonable price, come to our aid when we are desperate.
• In addition, like the rest of our purchases, we must keep the invoice, the guarantee and the manufacturer's reference, essential for subsequent claims.
• On the other hand, are increasingly buying computers through its own network in this case, we must remember that in the absence of specific legislation on Internet purchases are "distance shopping": if not according to the product we have received seven days to exercise our right of withdrawal.
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