Introduction Buying a computer can be an overwhelming process.
There are so many components to consider that it can be difficult to know what to get, let alone how much you should pay. Even if you have bought a computer fairly recently, the rapid pace of change in this industry means that older guidelines may not hold much weight anymore. This buying guide is designed to give you the facts you need to purchase a desktop computer for the office. You can choose to read this guide from beginning to end, or jump directly to a section of interest by clicking on the links above. The first decision when choosing a computer is whether to purchase an IBM-compatible PC or a Macintosh system.