Factors to Consider When Buying a Computer in Austin
By: Alex Bayne of
Austin Techs South
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Watch this video by an Austin expert to learn money saving computer tips. Then, read the article below for a checklist of what to ask when shopping for a computer.
User Information Who will be the primary user?
Who else will use the computer and how often?
Where will you need to use the computer?
Do you have a preference for PC or MAC?
Tip! If you have already replaced your hard drive, power source or CD drive, it may not be a good idea to buy a new computer instead of repairing it. These things are fairly common problems and aren't necesarily fatal.
Printer Necessities What will you be printing out of your computer?
Will you require color prints or black and white?
What quality prints will you require?
Will you be printing photographs from your computer?
Do you have a preference for laser or inkjet printers?
Hardware Necessities How fast do you need your computer to be?
How do you prefer to back up your files?
How many files will you want to store on the system?
What kinds of activities will you want to do on the computer?
Software Necessities Will you want to do word processing on your system?
What kinds of activities will you want to do on the computer?
Will you plan to do automated bill-paying or accounting?
Will you want to perform any graphic functions on your computer?
Do you have any special program needs or interests?
How many programs will you want to store on the system?
How much memory is required for the programs you want to run?
Multimedia Necessities Will you want to use the internet? How often?
Will you want to watch DVDs on your computer?
Would you like to be able to burn CD-Roms?
Do you want to listen to sound and music on your system?
What kinds of security concerns do you have?
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Tip! If you have already replaced your hard drive, power source or CD drive, it may not be a good idea to buy a new computer instead of repairing it. These things are fairly common problems and aren't necesarily fatal.