1. Buyer’s Guide Purchasing and Installing a Personal Computer Campus Computer Club

2. Determine the Type  Desktop  Low cost, large screen  Notebook  Computing capacity when you travel  Handheld  Handle basic organizer-type applications

3. Do Some Research  Talk to friends and instructors  Visit Web sites and read reviews  Use a worksheet to record comparisons

4. Make the Purchase  Use a credit card  Gives purchase protection, extended warranty benefits  Consider an onsite service agreement  Available through local dealer or third-party company  Technician will arrive within 24 hours

5. Install the System  Read the manuals before you start  Have a well- designed work area  Use ergonomic chair and keyboard