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Buying a PC

Buying a home computer can be as complicated as any other major purchase.  There are many decisions to make and lots of information to gather and process.  Here is some information you can use to help make your decision.

First decide why you want a computer?

  • Connect to the Internet
  • Email
  • Personal Finance
  • Writing, creating documents
  • Digital Photos
  • Games

Here are some questions to ask, decisions to make.

  • Do you want to write letters?
  • Do you want to send and read e-mail?
  • Do you want to send and print photos?
  • Do you want to listen to music?
  • Do you want to play games?
    • On the computer
  • With people over the Internet?
  • Do you want to shop online?
  • Do you want to manage your finances?
    • On the computer?
    • Online?

How much will it cost: A Rough Guide

  • For word processing, email and internet access, number crunching (spreadsheets)
    • Under $1000
  • Database work, digital photography
    • $1500 - $2000
  • For games, graphics, digital photography & Video
    • $2000 (closer to $3000) +

Desktop Vs Laptop – How to Decide

  • Do you need to travel with your computer?
  • Is space a concern?
  • Will you be working with graphics or multimedia?
  • Do you need upgradeability?

Windows Vista – Ready or Not…

Where to get more help

 

Last Updated On July 16, 2008

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