How To Buy a Computer Steps to buying the right computer for you.

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How To Buy a Computer Steps to buying the right computer for you

Desktop vs. Laptop Desktop Advantages Cheaper than laptops Easier to upgrade Faster Desktop Disadvantages Not mobile Takes up space Laptop Advantages Portable Less space Useful in classrooms Laptop Disadvantages More expensive Easily stolen

Basic Needs Personal use vs. Business use What do you need the computer for (i.e. play games, shop online, dowload music, type reports etc.)

Hardware Needs Memory capacity Processor speed Hard drive size Video card CD-ROM drive Ports

Where to purchase your next computer Best Buy Circuit City Online Computer Stores Dell Gateway Toshiba Etc.