For most people, purchasing a new computer does not have to be as stressful as purchasing a new car. Nor does it have to be as expensive. If you’re like most people, and you have a limited budget for buying a computer, then you need to try to get as much computer for your money as possible.
Here are 3 simple ways anyone can save money when buying a new computer:
1) Look for best deal.
Sounds pretty obvious. But many people don’t realize they don’t need the fastest, most expensive computer with the highest specifications. In fact, if you are already using an old computer, even the least expensive new computer will be a big upgrade. If you don’t know a lot about computers, you can learn a lot by looking at different retailers. Ask lots of questions, compare prices, compare features, then find the best price. Shop at your local electronics store say Bestbuy, Microcenter then look for the best deals online. You’ll save money by looking for different options.
2) Install your own software.
Many computers you will find in a store have extra software already installed. While this is convenient, it is not always the best way for you to save money. You can often find better deals by shopping for your own software (such as a word processor, anti-virus, popup blocker, spyware removal, games, etc). And some of these you can get for free. So before you purchase the “fully loaded” computer, ask yourself if you really need all the preloaded software then look around to see if you can purchase a barebone computer!
3) Don’t purchase extended warranty
If you are not a computer “geek”, the extended warranties offered by the computer retailers often sound like a good idea. After all, who wants to be bothered paying for service on a computer after you purchase it. But keep in mind that most computers come with a warranty, and most computer problems will either happen at the beginning (when you still have the warranty in effect) or much later (when it might be cheaper to purchase a new computer). Technology changes very quickly these days. So consider whether or not it’s worth the inflated price of the extended warranty. And, if you really feel you need the extended warranty, then ask to buy it at a lower price. Not all retailers will negotiate on the warranty, but some will. And whether you purchase the extended warranty or not, make sure you back up all your files periodically, just in case!
If you have an unlimited budget, consider yourself lucky. And if you do business on the computer, make sure you get what you need, while trying to keep the price down. At any price, purchasing something that does not fit your needs is not a good deal.
Hope you find these tips useful!
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