If you’re planning on buying a computer for yourself or as a gift for a friend of maybe for you kids for school, There are
- Monitor, Keyboard and mouse
things that you need to know. The first thing to consider is the the type of person who is going to use the computer. Is the person a computer savvy or computer illiterate? There are different criteria for each situation. If you’re purchasing for someone who knows computers, you’ll want to look at something with enough power and functions to satisfy their needs. If you’re going to buy a computer for someone that is a novice in front of the keyboard, you’ll want to keep it simple and common.
Before I continue, Here is a tip for you. Don’t purchase a used computer. Yes, there are plenty of pre-owned systems that will provide exactly what you need, but there are also a lot of used computers out there with hidden problems waiting for the victim to discover them. Nowadays computers has fallen down on price, that you wont have an excuse to start looking for a used one, unless you are a computer geek who knows what you are getting into.
But for others out there who knows nothing about computer “mechanics” my advice to you is to stick with a new system with a good warranty and customer support. I would also recommend thinking twice if you are planning to buy a Mac unless the recipient is already familiar with it, if the user is completely new to computers then there wont be anything new on a Mac, because it will be the first experience on that computer. NOTE: Mac are very good computers and powerful too, but they have a different way of using them comparing to Windows counterparts. This is of course if you are afraid of learning new stuff.
Lets start with the easiest things first. What form of computer are you looking for?
Are you looking for a laptop or desktop computer?
Desktop or Laptop
If you’re buying this computer for someone mobile, like a college student, or maybe the user would like to be with the computer anywhere, then I would suggest a laptop. If the recipient will be using it for their home or office, and demands lots of functionalities like power gaming machine, or good multimedia system and wont mind having to hook the system on a stationary place then you should go with a desktop computer.
Now that you know what form of computer you are looking for, next am going to discuss about what to look for in a computer.
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About the author: I am Phesto Enock, Tanzanian male living in Finland, professionally a software engineer, a blogger and online business researcher. I love technology and its wicked twists. I am a main author of NiftyEyeBlog So let us share our experiences. Read more from this author- Computer Buying Guide: Things You Should Know
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