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12 November
To Buy Or Not To Buy A New PC, That Is The Question
Before the Christmas shopping spending marathon begins, outline
your goals.
by
SoftwareGuru
Around this time of year we often start thinking about getting a
better computer. This presents us with a few basic questions.
New or upgrade?
PC or Mac?
Desktop or laptop?
The amount of money you have available is likely to determine
the outcome.
Previously we have blogged about how students can
upgrade their existing computer on a small budget.
As Christmas approaches, ads will try to convince us that not
only do we need that product but that it somehow
reflects our personality.
I wonder what Tyler Durden would have to say about that?
I don't know why some people invest emotionally in
their computer as opposed to say their washing machine which
arguably plays a bigger role in the first impression you give to
people.
Perhaps washing machine manufacturers don't benefit from having the same
marketing buzz as a product like the iPod.
If you are able to put your own brand bias aside, it will help you get
the most value for your money when it comes to finding a great
computer deal.
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The Right Setup For You
In the same way that you don't need to buy a
4WD vehicle if it's only ever used to pop down to the shops,
computers should likewise be tailored to your needs.
Intel processors with onboard graphics will allow you to surf
the web, edit documents and do all of the regular tasks without
the need for a decicated graphics card (GPU).
If you are a gamer, not only do you need a decent GPU but
Windows 7 64-bit software is a must to enable over 3GB of
RAM in your system.
Nvidia this week announced it's new top of the range
GTX 580 graphics card at £400 RRP.
If it's value you're after the GTX 460 1GB model provides
excellent bang for your buck, or pound even, at £140 to £180
depending on the brand model.
Upgrading your PC and installing Windows 7 will give you a
clear performance boost.
New computers usually come with trial software. It's best to
uninstall trials and buy the software you are likely to use
daily such as
Microsoft Office 2010.
If you are getting a Mac desktop or laptop this Christmas,
Office for Mac 2011 will help you keep your ideas organised as
well as allow documents to be transferred from from Mac to PC.
Whether you are thinking of getting a Mac or PC it's important
to take data security seriously.
Kaspersky 2011 AntiVirus software can protect your computer
from net nasties and is a worthwhile investment.
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Buying Online
Bargain hunting online is likely to bring you more success than
high street shopping.
If you compare any hardware from say, PC World with Amazon, it's
highly likely that Amazon will be cheaper.
Likewise, if you compare popular software prices from Amazon
with this website you'll usually find that Software4Students is
cheaper.
With software companies' own websites featuring video help
guides and PDF manuals, there's not much sense in paying a lot more for a boxed
high street version of the same program.
Other UK online retailers may sell 'student' versions of
software but as an Official Microsoft UK partner, we sell
full versions at academic prices.
Every week, customers share their positive shopping experiences
on our Facebook page and over 5,000 fans can't be wrong!
Before your friends start their Christmas shopping this year,
perhaps you could tell them about Software4Students via
Facebook and
Twitter.
Your friends and family will thank you when they realise how
much money they've saved!
Whether you decide to buy a new computer or upgrade this
Christmas, visit Software4Students for the cheapest UK software
prices.
We look forward to hearing from you online and help us
spread the word about these brilliant savings.
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Posted by
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To Buy Or Not To Buy A New PC, That Is The Question