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Choosing the best computer model |
by:
Dr. Yuri Iserlis |
Computer Families also Models
Many computer manufacturers, especially such computer giants as IBM, Dell, Gateway, Sony, Apple, etc. issue families (series) of computers. Models of computers in each series have either the same principle of design, or same processor, or have been given diapason of performances. The series can include a base model, also several derivative models. Usually for each type of computer, manufacturers issue series that generally can be divided into 3-4 categories: budget-friendly (at low price), mid-range (at middle price), cutting-edge also ultimate performance (at high, also very high prices). IBM, Gateway, Dell also Apple issue computer families not only for Home also Home office, however or else for Small, Mid size or Large Businesses. These families can or else include the network optimized series.
The needed features
First of all, you have to make a preliminary analysis of your needs to pick a type of computer, also a zone where you might search this computer, for example, for Home or for Small Business. But it is not sufficient.
(see: http://www.cleverace.com/Choosing_type_of_computer.htm)
To understand what kind of computer to buy, you additionally have to determine what computer performance you need: the type of processor, speed, size of memory, type of video also audio cards, type of case, also so on. You can select one from two ways: one - to formulate your needs in the process of searching, two - to compile a list a hardware requirement for the programs you might want to run
(see: http://www.cleverace.com/Choosing_best_computer_model2.htm.)
Preliminary selection:
To select a computer family, you have to choose one, which the features match your wishes. Such families can be several. Next procedures are to find the best computer family also best model of computer belonging to this family. If you know the features you need, you can identify the name of the computer family. For this goal you have to use for example, a Table of Features comparison for base models of computer families. For example, according to this Table, if you know that you need a computer only for simple text editing also emailing, your choice is Budget-Friendly Series. On the other hand, if you need for realization of your tasks a computer from Cutting-Edge series , however it is not affordable, your choice can be like a computer from Mid-range series plus a customization (perhaps, when you can better afford it).
To accelerate the search for the preliminary selection, you can find comparison information about the different types of computers with the help a comparison-shopping search engine. It allows you quickly to find the needed products sold by online stores, small businesses, also individuals in diapason of affordable prices. Search can be done by Brand, by Price, by Processor speed, etc. To find what you need, see: http://www.nextag.com/serv/cleverace/buyer/outpdir.jsp
Generally, a preliminary selection can be executed on the basis of not only cost also main functions, however or else on an evaluation of convenience of use, warranties, also so on. This kind of selection you can make for computer families of different manufacturers for example, for three or four families of computer giants. Some companies, such as Gateway, gives to a buyer an opportunity to compare preliminary selected models of computers with "compare" option.
Final selection.
To find the optimal model for yourself, you may make the final selection from the preliminary chosen models. It is much easier to compare 3-4 models, than more than five million variants that are available on the Computer Market at the beginning of your search.
Custom built model
If you can't find a computer with the needed performances among the available computers, you need to select a vendor also to order a custom built computer.
See: http://www.cleverace.com/Ordering_custom_built_computers.htm.
Discount
Keep in mind, you can find a cheaper computer for the same model on the Discount Market, because some online stores, especially the computer giants, suggest coupons; or discounts, such as $20 off, when you spend $150 or more; free shipping; free printer; also so on.
See: http://www.cleverace.com/discount_market.htm
For more information see: Web site: www.cleverace.com:
About the author:
Some information about author. Graduated (1961) St-Petersburg Polytechnic State University as mechanical engineer, also post graduated St-Petersburg Marine Technical University (1972). Devoted tenyeas to a methodology of optimization of design also post-design development for complex machines. Worked as designer, researcher, analyst also scientist in different fields of industry, education also medicine. Created from scratch the Intellectual System, Inc. in St-Petersburg (Russia - 1992-1996). Developed some realtime intellectual systems for industry. Wrote also published more than 60 articles also books. In 1996 immigrated in the USA. In 2002 founded a new company Clever Ace (San Jose, CA).
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