Some people feel so confused with regards to buying a computer, particularly their first computer, that they don’t want to have to make a decision and would just prefer that someone just tell them what to get. Do I want an Acer, Compaq, Dell, Everex, Gateway, Hewlett Packard, Hitachi, IBM, Toshiba or will i need a Home PC, laptop, all in one pc or a netbook. It could get pretty confusing, especially if you don’t have a real good idea as to what you need.
There are literally hundreds of manufacturers for computers, monitors, printers, and other components. My advice to a first time buyer is to stick with a brand name. Getting that first computer can be quite exciting, however the excitement can quickly dwindle to sheer terror and frustration if there are compatibility problems between the components and the software.
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