So lets say you save up your money for a while and decide you want to invest in a computer. How on Earth can you get something new without completely breaking the bank?
Simple. You just research and take your time.
There are two basic options for computers: PC, and Mac. If you can afford a Mac, I don't understand why you are even looking at this site considering purchasing a Mac is being the opposite of frugal. Expect to pay 2-3x more for a Mac than a comparable PC.
Now that it's been established that you want a PC, determining what to buy depends on what you need.
If you want a laptop, the typical suggestion is to purchase a Dell or HP. However, with a little bit of research you can easily find a similar laptop for a cheaper price, especially as the quality of the laptop increases. I suggest looking at newegg.com for the best deals on a laptop (or anything computer oriented). Often times with popular brands such as Dell, you pay for the name.
Desktops are a bit trickier. If you know computers fairly well, it isn't tough to build a top of the line system for a very reasonable price. If you don't know how, consult your local computer geek and they'll probably be glad to help.
Whatever you decide on, be patient. There are constantly new sales and new items, as well as a push for sales in this struggling and competitive economy. Computers are cheaper now than ever, and with a little effort you can walk away with much more than you bargained for with money still left in your wallet.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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Hey, I know this girl who claims she can build a computer for less than Walmart can. What if I just have her build one from scratch?
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I've had bad experiences with cheapo computers. One Axxes (or so) laptop that was sold cheap but with a design flaw that made it break after 3 months. Company somewhere in California, repair takes 3 months. 3 months later broken again. I suspect thats what often happens with cheap bad computers. Better to wait for end of year deals, boxing day and get a decent one for the same price. And for academic purposes, word, excel, internet, you dont need to have the top-of-the-line computer,unless you study architecture or graphic design.
ReplyDeleteNot all cheap computers are bad if you really research. My computer is cheap for the specifications... I did have an issue with a faulty drive but it took literally 1 hour to contact them and only 3 weeks to get my computer back and working flawlessly. It just depends on the brand and if you make sure to look at reviews and ratings.
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