Previously we've discussed about choosing a computer that matches the needs. As a sequel, you might think about the features you need, however, purchase the right computer for you involves more than just determining what size monitor or how much memory you need. With so many types of computers, features, stores, and price, you have to make many decisions before you are ready to go to the computer store.
Here are four tips to help your computer before shopping:
Your computer knowledge. Many stores have sales reps with the knowledge that can provide useful information about the product, but a lot of computer information is a special product. Please note that the main purpose of the salesperson is making sales, not make you smart computer, because it is important that you know very well whether the computer, what features you need, including operating systems, processors, hard drives, and memory. You may need to read the articles about the good computer to help you determine your needs.
Shopping By Location Choose Wisely. There are many locations to buy a computer, but not the only problem that you are buying a computer, but where you choose to buy it. Some of your choices are:
Retailer KomputerLokal
Network electronics store.
Superstore
Discount retailers online.
Classified Ads or reseller
Official Dealer of products
With all these choices, how would you choose? Think of the advantages and disadvantages of each. Do not be tempted by the store with the lowest price bid. Consider asking a friend who had a good experience shopping at a computer store.
For example, if you have never bought a computer before, you may want the extra support that can provide information from local computer retailers, electronics chains, and especially web-based manufacturers such as Dell. Discount online from retailers you might earn, but what about after-sales service? It may be that they do not provide adequate support in this big decision. It is important for you to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each site you choose to purchase.
Understand Pricing and Advertisements. Advertisements designed to attract readers, but they are not always easy to understand. Furthermore they do not always match those promised. So be careful with low prices persuasion. Research the company's ads from any computer that you visit before you start shopping. Ask yourself whether the price is reasonable?. It is important to remember that regardless of final price, "the discount" sales means that you must have some dollars at the time of purchase. Please read carefully the details of the price they make the list of products and retail prices. You should know the minimum price of computers last week before going shopping computers.
Be careful with Hidden Fees. What is the hidden price? If you are going to buy a computer let alone for the first time, the only think about the price of the computer just 3 million rupiah. Apart from your current computer does have a print? Already have active computer speakers? Stabilizer? Things like this should you include in your budget. If you want to reproduce the text, whatever means you buy a computer if the printer does not have? Everything that will make you spend more money than the estimated price range.
Some are also hidden costs:
After sales service
Software upgrades
Memory Upgrade
Anti-virus software
The cost to configure the computer and install anti-virus software and application programs that you need later.
Choosing and buying a computer can be a very complicated process, but if you notice these four tips, you will be able to take home a computer that meets your needs and still be within reach of your price range. Remember that even if the store runs a sale and limited time, you do not need to feel in a hurry to make a decision. Competitive computer market, and will always be somewhere other sales. Keep your eyes in order not to be tempted to ad spending according to your needs.
