Following are some tips that may help you in selecting the best computer for your needs. First you need to answer a question for yourself. Think carefully about the answer to this question. It will clue you in on what type of machine and software you should consider purchasing. If you do consider a laptop, keep in mind that most of the following tips will apply to laptops as well as desktop models.
Many people often buy a desktop computer first, and then buy a portable as a second computer.
The microprocessor is at the center of the computer. It is considered the brain of your computer, and helps dictate how fast your machine can manipulate information. Currently, the most popular Intel CPUs are the 486DX, the 486DX2, the 486DX4, and the Pentium. In general, without going into great detail, an Intel Pentium chip has more computing power than a 486 chip, and a 486 chip has more computing power than a 386 chip. Yet another major factor to consider in determining computing power is whether there is a math coprocessor present.