Advisor Home Page Buying a personal computer can be as difficult as buying a car. No matter how much you investigate, how many dealers you visit, and how much bargaining you've done on the price, you still may not be really certain that you've gotten a good deal. There are good reasons for this uncertainty.
Computers change at much faster rate than any other kind of product.
Also, the average person isn't technically savvy enough to make an informed decision on the best processor to buy, the right size for a hard drive, or how much memory he or she really needs. Just because buying a computer can be confusing doesn't mean you should throw up your hands and put yourself at the mercy of some salesman you may not know much more than you do. If you follow a few basic guidelines, you'll can be assured of making a wise purchase decision. So read on, as we review a few simple principles. Some programs require more computing power than others.