How to save when buying a computer
Computers have become part of our lives, more so since the Internet explosion. We use them to work, to inform, to listen to music, to communicate, to share, for fun, to purchase goods and services to sell and a host of other things. They are irreplaceable items in the office, but also at home and increasingly in cafes, plazas and scenarios of diverse cultures.
However, computers offer is extensive, there is something for all tastes and budgets, and are also composed of many components, aspects that should be taken into account if we want to save to buy a computer.
10 TIPS FOR BUYING A COMPUTER
- The first thing you have to decide is whether you prefer a desktop or a laptop. Obviously, it depends on your needs: if you’re going to use at home or on the contrary need to move with it, the space you have or the number of hours you’re going to use (laptops get hot something else). Between two computers with similar features, you need to know the laptop will always be more expensive.
- If you decide on a PC, you also know that there are two brands that share the market: Intel (the famous Pentium) and AMD. Both offer the quality that, although the latter is slightly cheaper PC with similar characteristics. You can also opt for the Mac, most successful designs, but considerably more expensive than the previous.
- You can use some of your old computer peripherals: keyboard, mouse, monitor, …
- Avoid purchasing floppy drive, are deprecated.
- Unless you are going to use your computer to play or jobs graphic design programs and / or multimedia graphics card you will be well integrated into the motherboard. Acquire a more powerful you will be an added cost that will not always be justified.
- The standard sound cards also tend to be sufficiently powerful and internal hard drives, you can complete with other external.
- Buy an Operating System with the computer will also increase the amount of your bill. Please note that the Linux system gains adherents in leaps and bounds and is completely free.
- Many computer users change frequently, so the second hand market is large and sometimes can be a good resource. If possible, purchase computers used by people you trust.
- Keep in mind that thanks to the Avanza Plan can buy in installments with 0% interest.
- Look, ask and compare. The differences between the two establishments and other similar products can exceed 20%.