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Question

What do you look for when buying a PC or Laptop?

Sep 15, 2015 6:15PM PDT

Not sure if this is the right place or not, as I'm really not that much of a 'newbie', but still not a super up-to-date kind of guy, so, anyway...

I'll be buying either a PC or Laptop pretty soon, but would like to get some opinions on what you guys would look for if it were you. It's really just for general use... nothing like gaming or for use with graphics packages; I've heard they require some pretty crazy high tech gear.

To be more specific, what hardware/software is a must? Really, I want to start fresh, this time taking care of the thing; I'm taking nothing from the computer I'm using right now (stuff may be infected from viruses, etc.), which I've had for many years.

Oh, and what's best, to purchase from some electrical store, or just get one custom made from somewhere?

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Sep 15, 2015 8:48PM PDT
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Well first you have to determin how you want to use the PC
Sep 17, 2015 9:58AM PDT

If you want to be mobile or not? Travel alot?
If you going to be using with or without a plug.
Software you want to run.
If you just need for web browse and/or email and cheaper Chromebook may do.
If you want to be KEWL maybe an Apple. Happy


The more mobile you need the lighter and better battery life and Ultra book may be they answe.
Business laptop or home. Dell and Lenovo seem to be best for business.