how to buy a good computer?
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just get a 512 ram and a good processor.
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If you are looking for the best deal Dell is the perfect place. I did some research when i was buying my computer and Dell truly has some good offers.
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I don't recommend anyone to purchase a Compaq or a Hewlett Packard (HP) computer of any kind.  They're made by the same company and they're cheaply built PCs.  Anyone that I've known to have one (including myself) has had nothing but problems with them.\n\nI'd go for something better but that all depends on how much you'd like to spend.  If you're looking for medium grade laptops that won't put much of a dent in your wallet, then go for Toshiba or Dell.\n\nIf you're willing to spend the cash and get the best, go for Sony or IBM.\n\nAs far as Windows XP, if you're not an experienced user or an IT professional, then Home Edition will be just fine for you.
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Best thing to do is ask yourself what you intend to use your computer for?\n\nTheres a few things where you will need extra computing power, Games, Video Editing and number crunching\n\nNow if youre one of those people that love the finer things than go for that duo core with all the trimmings.  Or beteryet get yourself an alienware which would alow you to do pretty much anything out there.\n\nI you dont plan on playing gmaes now, but might, then get one with a decent video chipset.\nWith upgrade-ability on RAM and unlimitied on external memory, the budget minded buyer could in fact get away with something like a 700 investment from any of the big computer companies - Dell, HP, etc.\n\nIf you need that DVD-RW and that huge screen, well those extras will cost you.\nIf you need something to do work, homework on, access internet, watch movies and what not...than it all comes down to what type of shopper you are.  \nBut to cover just the basics -- minimal investment required
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desktop computers can be a rather tricky buy at times, I would suggest that you look out for the cheapest and yet latest computers on the market, the best way to do this is on what they call warehouse sale markets some of them are also online.\n\nthese warehouse owners have a service where they sell desktop computers to normal customers like you and me, however with very reduced prices due to the fact that they do not have as much costs as normal shops do.\n\none such website is :\n\nhttp://ultimatemg.atspace.com/computer.htm\n\nalternatively I also suggest that you look into the laptop market at the moment you can find warehouse sale laptops at this site too:\n\nhttp://ultimatemg.atspace.com/laptop.htm\n\nI hope I have been of help in answering your question.
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You can do pretty well buying components from http://www.newegg.com\n\nI buy all my computer parts from them.  If you need an operating system, or a monitor, that will add to your cost, but if not, you could get some decent components for $500 for sure.\n\nI consistently buy "very good" components and build computers for that kind of a price.  They are pretty darn nice systems, but not entirely top of the line.  Thing about top of the line components is  that they are only slighty better than the cheaper components, but cost exponentially more money.  Better deal to go with stuff that isn't quite the best thing out there if you ask me. \n\nSpend money where it is due, but don't spend extra money on things that don't really make that much difference in a computer.  In order to keep your costs down, buy an inexpensive computer case, standard cd or dvd drive, a reliable but inexpensive motherboard, etc.  The areas to spend money are the processor and the video card if you ask me.  Everything else is trivial compared to the kind of performance those items will give you.  Yes you can get certain performance boosts out of better RAM, Hard Drives, Motherboards, etc, but again, most of your boosts for gaming will come from your CPU and your Video Card.\n\nI recently bought a bunch of AMD Athlon 64 3400+ processors from newegg, which came as a combo deal with a motherboard for free.  The whole package with CPU and Motherboard was only $99.00.  There are definitelty deals to be found.\n\n~Kyle
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There are several places on the internet with good prices on hardware.\n\nIf you want to buy from independent vendors, pricewatch is a good source. It compares prices and rates the vendors. \n\nIf you want a site with great selection, great prices you should try newegg (formerly egghead) You get a final price, not always the best price, but you pay your true cost.\n\nAnother site is tigerdirect, where you get great prices, but most of the time you have to get a rebate. your cost will probably be less, but you expend more on the purchase and get a rebate.\n\nThere is always amazon, where you'd get both worlds, direct vendor and affiliates.\n\nEbay is a great source, great prices, but you have to pay extra attention to the reputation of the seller.\n\njust add .com to each site =)
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Dell Inspiron or Toshiba lapotops are a good buy. But as someone rightly said; its a mix of your budget and computing needs.
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The computer with latest available features are the best computer to buy. Because since interms technologies outdating very often, to maintain the value of your investment atleast for some length of your future go for a computer with latest processors with required availble features.
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for the best value/performance ratio, i suggest you try checking out aldi or lidl... i know it sounds crazy, but they actually use good quality components from well-known manufacturers such as pioneer and samsung... you don't end up spending money on a brand name.\n\ni got my laptop from lidl about 18 months ago and it was as good a spec as anything out there - and it's still up there, no problems whatsoever.\n\nit also has a three year guarantee, which dell will charge several hundred quid for...\n\notherwise, toshiba machines are generally regarded as being very reliable. \n\nof course, if you're not doing a lot of gaming, pretty much any laptop will do the trick nowadays. i would advise against a laptop with shared graphics memory however...\n\ntry and get one that has its own dedicated graphics card and video memory...
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Blurb:\nAssuming that you already recognize the usefulness of computers (since you are reading this), I will explain the benefits of the different kinds of computers.\n\nFirstly, there are name brand computers. These are made by companies such as Compaq / Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Gateway, Apple, Toshiba, Sony, and others. There are two primary reasons for buying name brand computers and those are that it is more convenient to buy a computer that is already made for you, and you can usually get a three or so year warranty in which you will receive full service if there are problems and often can get support over the phone (though this is sometimes only available during the first year). In the event that there is a problem that has to be fixed, you will often be directed to bring your computer to a local authorized repair shop and the company will cover all repair-related costs.\n\n\nRead more... http://www.sitespaces.net/blog.php?viewblog&706\n(I wrote that.)
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Go to a reputable computer store and ask to speak to someone who is knowledgable on laptops.\nTell them what you need the laptop to do and how much you have to spend. They will show you alternatives. Do that in 3 or 4 stores, then go on the Internet and save yourself up to 10%.\nIn other words, get the best that you can afford. All manufacturers have good and bad models. A shop assistant who deals with them everyday will know the best (and worst)
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If you can, try and buy your computer locally..You will save on the shipping charges, and insurance..I bought my last two computers, at staples..If you watch your local flyers, and newspaper ads, most of the time, you will catch a good sale, and could save hundreds of dollars..Also, look for rebates, that you can send to the manufacturer of the computer..Good Luck..
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You can buy a basic computer from Dell cheaper than you can buy the parts to make one yourself.  You can save a few hundred on a high-end gaming machine by building it yourself.  Newegg, see sources, is a very good source for parts.
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IBM Thinkpads is one of the best computers that you can buy.  However, look at how much you are paying for it.  If price is no object, get it.  If price is, get something that is about half that price with the same features and/or invest in the extended warranty if you are afraid of the reliability.
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laptop computers can be a rather tricky buy at times, I would suggest that you look out for the cheapest and yet \n\nlatest desktop on the market, the best way to do this is on what they call warehouse sale markets some of them \n\nare also online.\n\nthese warehouse owners have a service where they sell laptop computers to normal customers like you and me, \n\nhowever with very reduced prices due to the fact that they do not have as much costs as normal shops do, such \n\nas rent and a shop, as you know most online shops have rather competitive prices sometimes cutting the costs to \n\na half.\n\none such website for laptop computers is :\n\nhttp://ultimatemg.atspace.com/laptop.htm\n\nalternatively I also suggest that you look into the desktop computer market at the moment you can find warehouse \n\nsale desktops at this site too very cheaply :\n\nhttp://ultimatemg.atspace.com/computer.htm
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newegg.com\n\nI've always been able to find quality pc components for good prices there. Have a look.