Information to Help Select the Right Computer For You
This section deals with researching information to properly select the right desktop or notebook computer system to match your needs. This will include selections of the best products, questionnaires and articles to help in the buying decision for personal computers or their components.
What Computer Should I Buy?
A questionnaire designed to ask about attributes and planned usage of a new computer system to assist in provided an answer to the proper type of desktop or laptop PC and the recommended specifications.
A questionnaire designed to ask about attributes and planned usage of a new computer system to assist in provided an answer to the proper type of desktop or laptop PC and the recommended specifications.
Desktop PC Buyer's Guide
A product buying guide that examinations the specifications to consider when looking at purchasing your next desktop personal computer system from your About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
A product buying guide that examinations the specifications to consider when looking at purchasing your next desktop personal computer system from your About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Laptop PC Buyer's Guide
Buying guide that looks at all the various aspects of a laptop computer system to assist in selecting a laptop PC that best matches your needs.
Buying guide that looks at all the various aspects of a laptop computer system to assist in selecting a laptop PC that best matches your needs.
All-In-One PCs
A look at the all-in-one desktop computer system and its advantages and disadvantages when compared to desktop and notebook PCs.
A look at the all-in-one desktop computer system and its advantages and disadvantages when compared to desktop and notebook PCs.
Are Subsidized Computer Offers From ISPs and Cell Carriers Worth It?
Answer to a frequently asked question from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews site about if one should consider offers from an ISP or a cell phone carrier on discounted netbooks and computers.
Answer to a frequently asked question from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews site about if one should consider offers from an ISP or a cell phone carrier on discounted netbooks and computers.
Back to School PCs
Article examining what to consider when purchasing a personal computer for a student before the school year starts from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Article examining what to consider when purchasing a personal computer for a student before the school year starts from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Best FireWire and USB 2.0 Combo ExpressCards
Selection of FireWire and USB 2.0 combo ExpressCard laptop expansion cards from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Selection of FireWire and USB 2.0 combo ExpressCard laptop expansion cards from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Best USB and FireWire Combo Cardbus PC Cards
Selection of USB and FireWire combo cardbus notebook expansion cards from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Selection of USB and FireWire combo cardbus notebook expansion cards from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Best USB 2.0 and FireWire Cards
Selection of the best PCI and PCI Express based desktop expansion cards featuring both USB 2.0 and FireWire ports based upon the experience and research of the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Selection of the best PCI and PCI Express based desktop expansion cards featuring both USB 2.0 and FireWire ports based upon the experience and research of the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Computer Return and Exchange Policies
Article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that discusses how retailer and manufacturer return and exchange policies can have a major impact in your computer buying experience and should be considered before buying your next PC.
Article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that discusses how retailer and manufacturer return and exchange policies can have a major impact in your computer buying experience and should be considered before buying your next PC.
Desktop Memory Buyer's Guide
An article that takes a look at the specifications for memory in desktop computer systems to help make an informed purchasing decision.
An article that takes a look at the specifications for memory in desktop computer systems to help make an informed purchasing decision.
Desktop Processor Buyer's Guide
An article that takes a look at the various desktop PC processors on the market and breaks them down into four categories for a better understanding when purchasing a new desktop PC.
An article that takes a look at the various desktop PC processors on the market and breaks them down into four categories for a better understanding when purchasing a new desktop PC.
Desktop Replacements
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide looking at the market for desktop replacement laptop computer systems and some of the issues regarding the selection of components when looking at laptops sold to this market.
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide looking at the market for desktop replacement laptop computer systems and some of the issues regarding the selection of components when looking at laptops sold to this market.
Essential Software: Multimedia Applications
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that examines some of the multimedia applications that users may either get with the purchase of a new computer or wish to add onto a computer purchase.
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that examines some of the multimedia applications that users may either get with the purchase of a new computer or wish to add onto a computer purchase.
Essential Software: Productuvity Software
Article that examines the basic types of productivity software that users need to consider when purchasing a new PC computer with links to additional resources on spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software.
Article that examines the basic types of productivity software that users need to consider when purchasing a new PC computer with links to additional resources on spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software.
Essential Software: Security Applications
Article that examines the basic types of security software that users need to consider when purchasing a new PC computer with links to additional resources on anti-virus, firewall and adware removal software.
Article that examines the basic types of security software that users need to consider when purchasing a new PC computer with links to additional resources on anti-virus, firewall and adware removal software.
Graduation Computers
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide with advice for those looking to purchase a desktop or notebook computer system for a graduating student.
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide with advice for those looking to purchase a desktop or notebook computer system for a graduating student.
Laptop Battery Life Lies
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at the reasons why manufacturer battery life claims never equal real world usage and what users should be aware of when shopping for a laptop with long battery life.
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at the reasons why manufacturer battery life claims never equal real world usage and what users should be aware of when shopping for a laptop with long battery life.
Laptop Memory Buyer's Guide
An article that looks at the memory specifications for laptop computers to give an informed decision on purchasing the right amount of memory for their computing tasks.
An article that looks at the memory specifications for laptop computers to give an informed decision on purchasing the right amount of memory for their computing tasks.
Laptop Processor Buyer's Guide
An article that looks at how to determine if a CPU for a laptop PC matches what the computer will be used for.
An article that looks at how to determine if a CPU for a laptop PC matches what the computer will be used for.
Less RAM Equals More Savings
Article that details how purchasing a new computer system with less memory installed plus some upgrade RAM can end up saving you some money.
Article that details how purchasing a new computer system with less memory installed plus some upgrade RAM can end up saving you some money.
Liquidation and Clearance Pricing Scams
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks into some of the practices of unscrupulous businesses selling liquidation or clearance computers that may not be the best deals for consumers.
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks into some of the practices of unscrupulous businesses selling liquidation or clearance computers that may not be the best deals for consumers.
Microsoft Vista
An article that looks at the features and problems that may be encountered with the release of Microsoft Vista and whether you should choose to use it or the previous XP operating system for your PC.
An article that looks at the features and problems that may be encountered with the release of Microsoft Vista and whether you should choose to use it or the previous XP operating system for your PC.
PC Holiday Gift Guide
Selection of different guides to help in selecting a personal computer or related items for the holidays from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Selection of different guides to help in selecting a personal computer or related items for the holidays from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Problems You May Have Getting a Computer Rebate
An article that looks into how the bankruptcy of Continental Promotions Group will impact rebates for computer products from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (
An article that looks into how the bankruptcy of Continental Promotions Group will impact rebates for computer products from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (
Refurbished Desktop and Laptop Computers
An article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide explaining the pitfalls and things to be aware of when considering the purchase of a low cost refurbished laptop or desktop personal computer system.
An article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide explaining the pitfalls and things to be aware of when considering the purchase of a low cost refurbished laptop or desktop personal computer system.
Rugged PCs
Article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks into the trend of rugged and semi-rugged PCs including what this means and how it may impact the consumer.
Article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks into the trend of rugged and semi-rugged PCs including what this means and how it may impact the consumer.
Save on Laptops, Desktops and Peripherals With Rebate Offers
Article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews guide that looks into the use of rebates when purchasing a laptop, desktop or computer peripherals as a means to help save money on the purchase.
Article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews guide that looks into the use of rebates when purchasing a laptop, desktop or computer peripherals as a means to help save money on the purchase.
Savings Money By Buying A Slightly Older PC
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide on how consumers can save money when buying a new desktop or laptop PC by looking at recently discontinued or replaced PCs without sacrificing much in terms of features or performance.
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide on how consumers can save money when buying a new desktop or laptop PC by looking at recently discontinued or replaced PCs without sacrificing much in terms of features or performance.
Should I Buy a Netbook Over a Laptop PC?
Answer to a frequently asked question at the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews site on whether or not to purchase a low cost netbook instead of a more expensive traditional laptop PC.
Answer to a frequently asked question at the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews site on whether or not to purchase a low cost netbook instead of a more expensive traditional laptop PC.
Techniques to Find Less Expensive Computers
Computers are a fairly major purchase. They are just like other consumer appliances and we expect them to last for several years. The price ranges for laptops and desktop PCs can vary greatly though. There are ways to find ways to save money on a computer purchase. Below are a list of some of the different methods for getting a PC for less than standard retail pricing.
Computers are a fairly major purchase. They are just like other consumer appliances and we expect them to last for several years. The price ranges for laptops and desktop PCs can vary greatly though. There are ways to find ways to save money on a computer purchase. Below are a list of some of the different methods for getting a PC for less than standard retail pricing.
Top PC Shopping Mistakes
Some of the common mistakes that people making when shopping for or buying a personal computer system. Try to avoid some of these things that can trip you up in the pocket book or with your computers usage.
Some of the common mistakes that people making when shopping for or buying a personal computer system. Try to avoid some of these things that can trip you up in the pocket book or with your computers usage.
Ultra-Mobile PC
A brief look and commentary about the upcoming Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) devices from Microsoft and its partners from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
A brief look and commentary about the upcoming Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) devices from Microsoft and its partners from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Understanding CRT Monitor Specifications
An article that takes a close look at what the various CRT monitor specifications are to make it easier to evaluate a CRT monitor before purchasing.
An article that takes a close look at what the various CRT monitor specifications are to make it easier to evaluate a CRT monitor before purchasing.
Understanding Desktop CD/DVD Drives
An article that looks at the specifications of CD and DVD based drives in desktop PCs to better understand them before buying a new computer.
An article that looks at the specifications of CD and DVD based drives in desktop PCs to better understand them before buying a new computer.
Understanding Desktop Hard Drives
An article that examines the specifications for desktop PC hard drives to better understand the differences in hard drives to make an informed computer purchase.
An article that examines the specifications for desktop PC hard drives to better understand the differences in hard drives to make an informed computer purchase.
Understanding Desktop Video Cards
An article that looks at the specifications of video graphics inside desktop computers to make an informed purchasing decision.
An article that looks at the specifications of video graphics inside desktop computers to make an informed purchasing decision.
Understanding LCD Monitors
An article that exams the various specifications listed with LCD computer monitors to make an informed comparison before purchasing a new computer monitor.
An article that exams the various specifications listed with LCD computer monitors to make an informed comparison before purchasing a new computer monitor.
Understanding Notebook Drives
An article that looks at the various hard drives, CD and DVD drives found in notebook PCs to help make an informed purchasing decision.
An article that looks at the various hard drives, CD and DVD drives found in notebook PCs to help make an informed purchasing decision.
Understanding Notebook Networking
An article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at the different aspects of networking available in notebook computers to assist users when buying their next notebook PC.
An article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at the different aspects of networking available in notebook computers to assist users when buying their next notebook PC.
Understanding Notebook Size/Weight
An article that takes a look at the size and weight of notebook computers and what the basic dimensions are of the various classifications of notebooks.
An article that takes a look at the size and weight of notebook computers and what the basic dimensions are of the various classifications of notebooks.
Understanding Notebook Video
An article from the PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at notebook graphics and displays to assist in the selection of a notebook computer system.
An article from the PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at notebook graphics and displays to assist in the selection of a notebook computer system.
Using Coupons to Get a Computer for Less
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at how the use of coupons can actually help one to get a new computer for less.
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that looks at how the use of coupons can actually help one to get a new computer for less.
What are Netbooks?
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that takes a look at the trend of the new low cost netbook category of mobile computers and if they may be something you should consider for a PC.
An article from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide that takes a look at the trend of the new low cost netbook category of mobile computers and if they may be something you should consider for a PC.
Where to Buy a PC
Article discussing the advantages and disadvantages from the three common types of companies (retail, direct order and reseller) to purchase a new computer system written by your About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Article discussing the advantages and disadvantages from the three common types of companies (retail, direct order and reseller) to purchase a new computer system written by your About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
White Box Notebooks
An article that looks at the ability to build custom notebook computers from white box components by the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
An article that looks at the ability to build custom notebook computers from white box components by the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.