Thursday, July 2, 2009

How to Buy the Best Quality Computers

Computers are essential equipment. From the youngest school age child to the oldest among us we are experiencing the 21st Century thrust into cyber space. It is simply not good enough to buy an old computer and hope it will do the job. The cost of a brand new one outweighs the hassles and other costs associated with that kind of move. It has to be the latest model and buying it should be no more difficult to understand and purchase than any other appliance.

Who Offers the Best Deal

If one is shopping for a deal that outdoes everyone else then the warning bells are ringing. The price of computers is restricted by what goes into it to begin with. Look an an analogy of one buying a gold band as opposed to a gold plated one. Which one do you want and how much are you prepared to pay for it.

Gold is obviously more expensive because of the quality and quantity of the metal. Gold plate, on the other hand, is less expensive because the amount in it is less. The main content is a lesser metal which, given time, will show through as the thin layer of gold outside wears off.

Its exactly the same with computers sold online. You are not being offered junk if you deal with a reputable company whose clients speak for it. They do this through the revenue the dealer generates and the service offered. If there is no after sale service then don't touch it.

After Sales Service.

A good deal will include a long term warranty. You might have to buy an extra couple of years for security. Some deals will involve replacing the computer if for any reason whatsoever it fails. This can even be through a lightning strike or failure of the hard drive. It means too that the Company can usually fix the machine remotely, which is something that most dealers now offer.

The technician can even be in another country but can access your machine and take over its control while checking out the system and deciding what is wrong in the event of a failure. That is how far technology has come. You are not restricted to local dealers to ensure after sales service.

Best Dealers are Online

It does not pay a computer company not to be online these days as people who search the Internet are those most likely to buy from them. It is too big a hassle to go from shop to shop around retail centers and to try to make sense of the spiel that a salesman will come up with.

Online one can compare dozens of computers, take down the details of different brands, check out the prices and then turn to online companies who will make the deal and best service agreements. The goods are usually shipped free of charge and the technicians can help set it up over the phone if you have a problem. There are no service or call out fees to worry about.

My mall of specialized shops has great computer deals from reputable companies who offer excellent services. You can see the list of them here. For general shopping visit my other mall here.

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