buying a new computer
So you think you buy a new computer ...
Where to start? There are so many makes and models of computers available, and all this can be a bit 'overwhelming when you start to look around.
How do you decide what kind of computer do you need? And perhaps more importantly, how do you decide what is the best value?
I have sold computers professionally for almost 20 years, and there are some "tricks of the trade" that most computer stores and salespeople use. Knowing these secrets can make your decision easier and help you buy the computer for your needs.
First purchase of what you need, maybe a little 'more
One of the most important things is when you buy a new computer to generate a list of things that I use it for. There are so many different models - with different skills - you can easily buy more or less you really need if they do not.
If this is your first computer, can be a bit 'more difficult. Until you've used a computer, it is difficult to know exactly what could be done with it beyond the obvious, such as connecting to the Internet.
Regardless, you should have some of the things you do, you might think. Some possibilities are:
Internet Connection
Play
Digital Photography
Digital Video
Document Type
Accounting
Website Design
Programming
Digital Scrapbooking
Genealogy
Some of these things require more energy than others. For example, the connection to the Internet does not really take a lot of strength. Even the basic computer available will probably work fine.
Digital video and many games need a lot more power. If you do not get a fast enough computer with enough memory that you will be disappointed by its performance.
Know what you need help with your computer for your sales staff if you are on the phone, we recommend Internet or standing in front of you, the best system for your needs.
In general, it is always better to buy more power than you have to buy less, but can also be a waste of money.
2 Warranty Considerations
Guarantees of a computer are more confused and obscure your purchase. Most manufacturers have reduced customer service to the point where poor service has added a.
The three most common options are on the site, carry-in service or storage of the manufacturer.
Service can be useful, but remember if you need a technician to come and diagnose your computer, and maybe come back with parts will be available at a later time.
Bring the service is a good option, but if the factory service center for warranty repairs, and if the technicians are all certified license.
Shipping computers with a factory service center can take a while '- sometimes weeks. It also creates the risk that your computer is damaged or even lost in shipping. In some cases, the manufacturer will even replace your computer with another device and send it back to you, instead of repairing it. This can result in the loss of all information it had on your system and reload all your software run.
Another aspect of the guarantee is to get support. Determine if the computer manufacturer has a toll-free telephone and terms of service quality.
The best-selling computer will be honest about it and tell you if a company can serve as something to be desired. You can also search the Internet - most computer magazines like PC Magazine and PC World have annual customer service comparisons that the rate of the major computer companies.
Always know how the warranty before making a decision will be processed. Even knowing this will not affect the choice of what to expect if something goes wrong, it will save a few surprises on the road.
3 You can negotiate the price down?
A computer is a relatively large investment - ranging from several hundred to several thousand dollars. Buyers expect a lot of computers there is a significant amount of "flexibility" on the price.
The reality is that most computer hardware - sold at very low profit margins - the physical parts such as computers, monitors and printers. Computer systems are often sold below cost or dealer. If you buy a computer, it never hurts to ask for a better offer, but do not be surprised if you just want a bit 'of money, so everything should be.
In almost 20 years, I sold computers, I have seen profit margins ranging from 40% to less than 5%. It 's almost embarrassing to offer a discount of $ 20 on a $ 2500 computer system, but could lose the difference between practice and money intended for sale.
What you can do is to get the best price, comparison shopping. Most computer stores offer price guarantee, so if your computer is less at another store, most dealers match or beat that price, even if it means losing money.
4 How to earn money computer stores the fourth?
You may be wondering how these computer stores make money when they sell the computer for so little gain.
My money is on add-on products produced. The most lucrative areas in most computer stores are cables and "consumption" of products such as printer ink and paper.
Printer ink is a money maker for most computer stores (even more for the printer manufacturers). Why? After purchasing a printer, you can go about having to replace the ink at some point, and continue to replace them, apparently.
Most computer stores and chain stores, office supplies which are a large selection of inkjet cartridges for more than they do from the same computer.
The cables were also huge margins. A cable that costs the store $ 2-3, often sold for $ 20-30. And 'ten times the cost!
If you buy a new PC, you probably need to buy cables. Some items - printers, for example - need to connect the cables are often not included in the order.
Many printers with "starter" ink cartridges that are only half full. You can also add some cartridges.
This is where you should be able to negotiate a better price. Do not expect the seller to throw anything, but they should be willing to give you a better price. After all, if you are satisfied with their service, will probably continue your ink, paper and other products of this company in future buying.
5 What software is included?
The last secret of buying a new PC with software that is included in the price for it. Most new computer systems are sometimes very few programs and the value of the software can be very high.
Something to watch if you are the "trial" software provided or "limited editions".
Many programs that are pre-installed versions that have all the features of the version of the program or process that only works for some time before they expire is paralyzed.
Computers are often trial versions of the following types of software sold:
Antivirus
Firewall
MS Office or other office suites
Accounting - business and personal
Computer manufacturers are not usually in other words, if the software on their systems are trial versions or limited versions. It 'a question you should ask specifically if you do not find the answer in their promotional information.
If you buy a new computer with trial versions of software, keep in mind that you must pay to continue using after the trial period is over. This is an additional cost that must be considered part of the overall budget.
These five "secrets" of buying a new computer are fairly common sense, but are not always clear ahead. Knowing what to ask for help in two ways. First, you can be sure that you are getting the computer to suit your needs.
Secondly, if the seller or the company you need to do these things, he will tell you without being asked, you know you are with someone who is honest and has nothing to do.
Knowing that there are people you trust to do is an important feature of the new computer system
Where to start? There are so many makes and models of computers available, and all this can be a bit 'overwhelming when you start to look around.
How do you decide what kind of computer do you need? And perhaps more importantly, how do you decide what is the best value?
I have sold computers professionally for almost 20 years, and there are some "tricks of the trade" that most computer stores and salespeople use. Knowing these secrets can make your decision easier and help you buy the computer for your needs.
First purchase of what you need, maybe a little 'more
One of the most important things is when you buy a new computer to generate a list of things that I use it for. There are so many different models - with different skills - you can easily buy more or less you really need if they do not.
If this is your first computer, can be a bit 'more difficult. Until you've used a computer, it is difficult to know exactly what could be done with it beyond the obvious, such as connecting to the Internet.
Regardless, you should have some of the things you do, you might think. Some possibilities are:
Internet Connection
Play
Digital Photography
Digital Video
Document Type
Accounting
Website Design
Programming
Digital Scrapbooking
Genealogy
Some of these things require more energy than others. For example, the connection to the Internet does not really take a lot of strength. Even the basic computer available will probably work fine.
Digital video and many games need a lot more power. If you do not get a fast enough computer with enough memory that you will be disappointed by its performance.
Know what you need help with your computer for your sales staff if you are on the phone, we recommend Internet or standing in front of you, the best system for your needs.
In general, it is always better to buy more power than you have to buy less, but can also be a waste of money.
2 Warranty Considerations
Guarantees of a computer are more confused and obscure your purchase. Most manufacturers have reduced customer service to the point where poor service has added a.
The three most common options are on the site, carry-in service or storage of the manufacturer.
Service can be useful, but remember if you need a technician to come and diagnose your computer, and maybe come back with parts will be available at a later time.
Bring the service is a good option, but if the factory service center for warranty repairs, and if the technicians are all certified license.
Shipping computers with a factory service center can take a while '- sometimes weeks. It also creates the risk that your computer is damaged or even lost in shipping. In some cases, the manufacturer will even replace your computer with another device and send it back to you, instead of repairing it. This can result in the loss of all information it had on your system and reload all your software run.
Another aspect of the guarantee is to get support. Determine if the computer manufacturer has a toll-free telephone and terms of service quality.
The best-selling computer will be honest about it and tell you if a company can serve as something to be desired. You can also search the Internet - most computer magazines like PC Magazine and PC World have annual customer service comparisons that the rate of the major computer companies.
Always know how the warranty before making a decision will be processed. Even knowing this will not affect the choice of what to expect if something goes wrong, it will save a few surprises on the road.
3 You can negotiate the price down?
A computer is a relatively large investment - ranging from several hundred to several thousand dollars. Buyers expect a lot of computers there is a significant amount of "flexibility" on the price.
The reality is that most computer hardware - sold at very low profit margins - the physical parts such as computers, monitors and printers. Computer systems are often sold below cost or dealer. If you buy a computer, it never hurts to ask for a better offer, but do not be surprised if you just want a bit 'of money, so everything should be.
In almost 20 years, I sold computers, I have seen profit margins ranging from 40% to less than 5%. It 's almost embarrassing to offer a discount of $ 20 on a $ 2500 computer system, but could lose the difference between practice and money intended for sale.
What you can do is to get the best price, comparison shopping. Most computer stores offer price guarantee, so if your computer is less at another store, most dealers match or beat that price, even if it means losing money.
4 How to earn money computer stores the fourth?
You may be wondering how these computer stores make money when they sell the computer for so little gain.
My money is on add-on products produced. The most lucrative areas in most computer stores are cables and "consumption" of products such as printer ink and paper.
Printer ink is a money maker for most computer stores (even more for the printer manufacturers). Why? After purchasing a printer, you can go about having to replace the ink at some point, and continue to replace them, apparently.
Most computer stores and chain stores, office supplies which are a large selection of inkjet cartridges for more than they do from the same computer.
The cables were also huge margins. A cable that costs the store $ 2-3, often sold for $ 20-30. And 'ten times the cost!
If you buy a new PC, you probably need to buy cables. Some items - printers, for example - need to connect the cables are often not included in the order.
Many printers with "starter" ink cartridges that are only half full. You can also add some cartridges.
This is where you should be able to negotiate a better price. Do not expect the seller to throw anything, but they should be willing to give you a better price. After all, if you are satisfied with their service, will probably continue your ink, paper and other products of this company in future buying.
5 What software is included?
The last secret of buying a new PC with software that is included in the price for it. Most new computer systems are sometimes very few programs and the value of the software can be very high.
Something to watch if you are the "trial" software provided or "limited editions".
Many programs that are pre-installed versions that have all the features of the version of the program or process that only works for some time before they expire is paralyzed.
Computers are often trial versions of the following types of software sold:
Antivirus
Firewall
MS Office or other office suites
Accounting - business and personal
Computer manufacturers are not usually in other words, if the software on their systems are trial versions or limited versions. It 'a question you should ask specifically if you do not find the answer in their promotional information.
If you buy a new computer with trial versions of software, keep in mind that you must pay to continue using after the trial period is over. This is an additional cost that must be considered part of the overall budget.
These five "secrets" of buying a new computer are fairly common sense, but are not always clear ahead. Knowing what to ask for help in two ways. First, you can be sure that you are getting the computer to suit your needs.
Secondly, if the seller or the company you need to do these things, he will tell you without being asked, you know you are with someone who is honest and has nothing to do.
Knowing that there are people you trust to do is an important feature of the new computer system
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