for Sept. 17, 2003

Hi, All;

This week: I want a new PC, What should I get? Part - 2

Last week,s article dealt with my experience in purchasing a new PC based on my personal budget and my system requirements. This week, I'd like to help you determine what kind of PC to buy when you're ready, and the three questions you need to answer are: (1) Do I want a desktop or a laptop? (2) What do I use my PC for? And (3) What kind of budget do I have? Having stated that, I recommend getting the biggest, "baddest" PC you can afford, and here's why: In response to consumer demand, software is not getting smaller or more efficient; the public likes bells and whistles. All of these require lots of disk space and memory, and that has become the industry standard. If your use of your PC includes photos and music, your requirements for disk space and memory are much larger than of someone who uses a PC for email and word processing. So, then, the ultimate issue of cost must be faced, based on what extras you want and need (printer, LCD monitor, better speakers, backup device). I hope this helps you determine your priorities when it is time to either upgrade your existing system or to purchase a brand new one. It is a fine balancing act between cost, manufacturer, and your needs and wants.

'Til next week, (ComputerFAQ#156)


Robert

Sept. 17, 2003 What New Computer Should I Buy? Part 2

Sept. 10, 2003 What New Computer Should I Buy?

Sept. 3, 2003 Protecting from Viruses and Worms

Aug. 27, 2003 Current Viruses "Bast Worm" and "Sobig"

Aug. 20, 2003 Does Microsoft Password Make Changing Passwords Easier?

Aug. 13, 2003 Passwords and Passport Part 2

Aug. 6, 2003 More About PassPort and Passwords

July 23 & 30, 2003 Where Are Microsoft Passport Passwords Stored? and More About Passport and Passwords

July 16, 2003 Internet Explorer Helpful Hint Part 2

July 9, 2003 Internet Explorer Helpful Hint Part 1

July 2, 2003 Some More Icons Explained

June 25, 2003 Online Ordering

June 18, 2003 Followup on Refilled Ink Cartridges

 

July 05, 2000 Introduction to ComputerFAQ

July 12, 2000 Computer Definitions

July 26, 2000 More Computer Definitions

August 02, 2000 Defining Bits, Bytes and Hex

August 09, 2000 Internet Service Providers (ISP)

August 16, 2000 Backup up your PC

August 23, 2000 Backup Devices.

August 30, 2000 What is the slowest PC for Internet Access

September 06, 2000 PC Nomenclature

September 13, 2000What to do with Mail Attachements.

September 20, 2000What Happens at boot up

October 04, 2000Desktop Areas

October 18, 2000Start Button

October 25, 2000Display Made Bigger

November 01, 2000 More Monitor Controls

November 15, 2000 Right Click Display Menu

November 22, 2000 More on Desktop Menus

November 29, 2000 More on Desktop Menus

December 06, 2000 Desktop Properties Menu - part 1

December 13, 2000 Desktop Properties Menu - part 2

December 20, 2000 Desktop Properties Menu - part 3