Browse past tech stock questions and answers in the Ask Matt archive . It's the same no matter who makes it.
All consumers look at when shopping for a hard drive is size and price.
The same goes for computer devices such as memory chips or modems. Compare that with microprocessor chips. Intel microprocessors have unique designs that no other manufacturers can copy or use. They still can be excellent investments. But investors should keep in mind that these stocks will have steep ups and downs.