Getting Technical Assistance

GETTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
What you should know before Acquiring a computer?
Have you ever thought what specs people taking into consideration when buying a
computer or any type of communication device. Buying a new laptop or desktop PC can
be quite confusing. Many people find it difficult to compare prices, features, processor
types, etc to find the right choice in accordance with their requirements. The first thing to
do is to look for help, in most of the computer shops you can find the advisory you need;
just go to customers service and ask for someone who can help you decide the type of
device that´s suitable for you.
You will receive advisory on:
Usability:
It is important that you first consider the tasks that you will be performing on your PC. If
you wish to buy a computer for simply browsing the internet and using some online
services than it might be better to buy a single core computer which satisfies your
minimum requirements. On the contrary if you require using it for heavy video editing
and professional work, then it might be better to buy a system that has enhanced
multimedia options.
Types of Operating Systems.
Users with minimum requirements may be better off buying a Windows Starter or Home
Premium version e.g. of Windows 7. For users who wish to take advantage of more
enhanced features and require more effective tools such as connecting their PC to a
domain are naturally better off buying a Professional or Ultimate Edition. Having said
that the cost of a Windows 7 Ultimate Edition can be as much as 219$.
Size:
Some people prefer buying larger laptops for a better display screen, whereas other
prefer smaller and more portable sizes. If you are setting up a server which will be
placed in a server room then size considerations will not mater much as large servers
with multiple SCSI drives are normally quite big. Whereas, for people with weak eye
sights a laptop with a larger display screen might be worth the price.
Peripherals:
Peripheral devices such as printers,scanners,etc can significantly increase or reduce

your price for buying a new PC. It might be better off buying a system with a DVD
combo drive if you do not require writing data to DVDs.
Brand:
Some brands offer better warrantees, whereas others offer software packages that
come with the system. For example, a Dell laptop with the same specifications may be
cheaper than a Sony Vio. The reason is that Sony provides many of its own softwares
with their laptops which saves the users cost for buying software, e.g. a DVD burning.
However, if you already have many such licensed or freeware software available, then it
might be better to go for a cheaper brands. Acer for instance is known for its low cost
laptops that provide more enhanced spcs like hard disk space and RAM as compared to
its competitors.
Hard Disk:
Hard Disk considerations might not mean much to a lay user, nonetheless, having the
right amount of disk space and disk type might be the necessary for the efficient
management of regular tasks for a professional. A common user may merely have to
decide between buying a 120GB or 320 GB hard disk system. An IT professional on the
contrary might have to decide between a SCSI or a Sata drive. As a scuzzy or
SCSI(Small Computer System Interface) drive might be required for Raid
configurations.
RAM:
It is obvious that for more professional tasks and to run a Xeon Server there will be
more RAM required than for merely using a PC for browsing the internet. Moreover, the
RAM type may matter more than many people might consider. For example, there are
not many applications currently available that can take advantage of DDR3 RAM types,
one may be better of saving some dimes by buying a system with a DDR2 RAM.
The Processor:
The Processor is one of the most important parts of a system and can mean the
difference between a system that frequently hangs and the one that runs smoothly.
Some people might think that going for the low cost single core or Dual Core processors
is a good idea but I would not recommend either of them for anyone who requires using
a system for more than basic usage. Moreover, one might be better off buying a Corei3
system instead of a Core2Duo as the later might be more expensive and less efficient
than the former. A Corei3 can cost up to 113$ whereas, a Core2Duo can cost 130$. For
more demanding professionals, it might be better idea to buy a corei5 (if not a Core i7),
as the core i5 uses Turbo Boost technology other than Hyper Threading.
Warranty:
Warranty makes up the most important consideration for people when buying a system.
Having one covered with the right kind of hardware warrantee is essential and should
be unconditional. I’m sure none of us would like to have a Laptop that we can fry eggs
on without the guarantee of replacement.

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What you should know before Acquiring a computer?

You will receive advisory on:

Types of Operating Systems.

Peripheral devices such as printers,scanners,etc can significantly increase or reduce

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