Hello all,
This is my FIRST blog so Ill make it short and sweet!
So if your one of the people who are in the market for laptops or notebooks. Here are a few guidelines to follow:
Try and wait until March
- This is when the Q1 (first quarter) new releases happen. This will allow you to one of two things.
1. Buy the newest and faster computers that just entered the market. For once you will have the newest front line computer system (for about 6 months or so).
2. Buy last years models at even better discounts then at Christmas! Sure you will not have the newest model but its still better than you outdated model. If you bought a laptop before 2008...it's probably time for a new one.
Do not fall for the Business line marketing!
- In truth most of the personal lines of computers can be upgraded to meet or exceed these business line model at fraction of the cost.
Mac's are for the Apple Store
- 9 out of 10 times, the apple store has the cheapest prices on NEW mac's. It's just how the apple business model is setup, its never been retail friendly for 3rd parties.
Specs to Look for (PC)
Processor: Try and get a least an intel I3 for everyday use. Most laptops will exceed this even on the base model. Intel's have there advantages but are always more expensive then an AMD. They even have quad core processing available.
Memory: At least 8GB. More is better & more money!
Hard Drive: 320GB 7200 RPM - Faster RPM's means faster file access. Any size north of 500GB will be good for current popular use. Solid State or SSD drives have an even faster data rate than the 7200RPM's but are more prone to catastrophic failure and data loss.
Screen: at least a 15.3" LCD /LED display. Netbooks are 10.1" inches, it isn't big, try it before you buy it!
Specs to Look for (Mac)
Whatever the prefabricated 2017 models have. My guess a solid state drive with yet another pin settings to make repairs more expensive. Probably 16GB of memory installed.
I have brands I stray away from and brands I recommend, this will be for another blog.
Happy Shopping!
