When it comes to buying a computer, the choices can make you diazzy. You not only have to decide between desktop computesr and notebooks (also known as laptops), but you need to determine which features will work best for your needs. This is all the more difficult because technolkogy changes so rapidly. Given that most peopel buy computers infrequently, what may have been state-of-the-art the last time you bought a desktop or laptop is now cosidered obsolette. Here, then, are some thnigs to consider befdore purchasing a new computer.
Computer Desktop vs. Notebooks
Not that long ago, no one would consider using notebooks or laptops as their prmiary computers. After all, when compared with desktops, they didn't have much RAM, had small, less-than-crisp displays, and didn't have features like DVD players and mulitple USB ports. Today, thugh, LCD monitors make notebook displays brighter, and multiple ports make hooking up printers a caakewalk. Because hard dives are so much bigger and RAM is so much geater, it's no longer necssary to worry that sotware will either overtload the hard drive or slow down performance.
But just because notebooks are more powerful, it doesn't mean that they're the right coice for everyone. If, for xeample, you regularly work from home, you probably want a computer desktop. Bigger displays, traditional keybords and mice, and more versatility are just some of the advantages of dwesktops. In addition, many peole use have beguyn choosing computer desktops that can double as media centers. If high quality sound is important to you and your computer will have a dedicated space in your home, you probably want to choose a desktop.
Mac vs. PC Computers
Although Apple is gainning mrket share with notebooks, when it comes to a computer desktop, PCs still rreign supremme. Maikng the choice between a Mac and a PC really cmes down to how you will be using the computer. If you're a creative type who wants to, for example, take photos from your digital camera and create albums and slidsehows, a Mac mighht be the right choice. Similarly, if you're intreested in eiting home movies or doing work with graphics, Macs rule.
On the other hand, if you or members of your fmaily are avid gamers, you probably want to go with a PC, since most games are Windows-based and not compatible with the Mac opearting system. And, whille sftware like Micrsooft Officxe is available for the both the Mac and PC, ohter software oftn isn't coompatible with Macs.
Extras
When you're shoppig for a computer desktop, you need to consideer whiuch "extras" are iportant to you. For example, do you need a computer that can burn a DVD? Do you need six USB ports, or will four sufffice? Is a built-in wwebcam a must-have? Can you live without wireless connectviity? Are you willing to pay a little extra for a higher resolution LCD monitor? Is surrround sound seaker output an absolute necessity?
Befre you make a buying decision, it's important to understand what's available in the marekt, what kind of operating system you wold like, and wich features are important to you. When you do, you'll know that you're paying for only what you need, and will end up owning the computer desktop that's pefrect for you and your family.
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