Computers and laptops are very common as other household electronics such as TVs, Stereos, and DVD players. When you purchase these electronics, you looked at what benefits and features will fit your lifestyle. So, purchasing a computer should be similar. Before you start looking around for a computer, read the most common mistakes people have made when purchasing a computer.
Waiting For a Better Computer
Technology is always upgrading and improving. Some people are hesitant on purchasing a computer because they think it will be outdated in six months. Wrong! This statement is completely false. The best advice is not to wait if you really need a computer. If you buy one right away, you will get more use out of it than not buying one at all. Plus if you wait for the best model, you will be paying a lot more.
Not Thinking About Other Computer Costs
When you purchase a computer or laptop, there are other hidden costs that you may not think about such as mouse, printers, cables, software, etc. For example, your computer may come with a 90 day free virus scanner. However if you want to keep this virus scanner, which is very important, you must purchase the updated software. Before buying a computer, set a few dollars aside for other items you might need.
Paying For an Extended Warranty
Most companies make a small profit for computers and laptops because of all of the costs associated with manufacturing and customizing them. This is why these companies offer an extended warranty for a fee since they make a great profit off of it. When you purchase an extended warranty, you are saying that your computer will probably fail before the warranty expires. This rarely happens. In fact, most computers will fail when the warranty expires. It is better to put that extra money towards items you will need for your computer such as mouse, scanner, printer, software, etc. However if something does happen to your computer, it may cost less to get it fix than to purchase the warranty.
Buying Unbalance System Components
If you purchase the latest and best processors, but downsize on your memory, this is pointless for your computer. Your system will run fast, but not at its full capacity since the memory is insufficient. With a small amount of memory, you will not be able to store as much data. Before you even look into purchasing a computer, understand what is RAM and memory and how they affect one another. Therefore, you can make an educated decision of which computer is right for you. If you are unfamiliar with electronic and computer lingo, you can browse through the HP Home & Home Office Store “learn, use, and create” section and find helpful tips and information about digital photography, everyday computing, everyday printing, and digital entertainment.
Not Getting the Best Deal for Your Money
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May 18th, 2010 at 4:01 am
Worst questions ever. On yahoo answers, that is.?
Recently, a friend of mine and I have discovered some pretty absurd questions being asked on this website. So we decided to make a collaboration of what we feel are the worst (foolish, stupid, impractical, irrational, mind-numbingly stupid) questions asked on this website. Our ten options are as follows:
1. If a cyborg traveled back in time to warn us against electing McCain, would that affect your vote?
"I was sent back because John McCain starts so many wars that by 2012, the Pentagon has no choice but to begin developing robotic soldiers to maintain troop levels. Each new generation of robots is more sophisticated than the one before. Finally, at 2:14 AM on August 29, 2029, the machines become self-aware and turn their weapons against humanity."
Comment: Clearly, this mans night included a case of beer, the movie “Terminator”, switching from Terminator to the presidential election during commercial, and probably trace amounts of ecstasy.
2. I sold my only car to help pay for gas money, but now gas has come down in price. How do I get my car back?
Comment: I don’t think this one really constitutes that much of an explanation. Essentially, a man sold his vehicle, a car that requires gas to operate, for…the gas itself. His actions raise a few questions. If he has no car, why would he need gas? What is he going to do with the gas he will buy now? Why wouldn’t he wait until gas prices lowered before selling his car? I’d like to say only god knows, but I’m pretty sure he’s stumped by this one too.
3. Is it okay to drink cat urine?
Comment: Why stop at cat urine? There are plenty of other urinating animals out there.
4. Where can i find toothpaste in canada?
I have searched all of vancover and i can not find any toothpaste or a toothbrush? Does anyone know where i can find these items in canada?
Comment: Ah, I see your problem. You were in Vancover, when you really should have been in Vancouver. Rookie mistake really. Hop back into your car, drive 15km west, turn left at the stop sign, drive 5km north, take 2 more rights, and you should be in Vancouver. There, any drug/grocery/variety store should have what you’re looking for.
5. Is it safe to use a lightbulb as a dildo?
Comment: You know on TV when a person gets a bright idea, and a light bulb goes off above their head? I have a feeling this is kinda like that. Only upside down.
6. My sock went missing when I put in in the wash/dryer, where did it go?
It is a ten dollar dance sock that I need tomorrow and I have one but the other is missing. I know washer/dryers usually ‘eat’ socks, but where do they go?
Comment: A common misconception that washing machines and dryers eat socks. They don’t digest very well, so in most cases, they avoid eating them all together. So really, the only thing I can think of is that you lost it. And for $10, I would be taking better care of my socks if I were you.
7. What are ways to hold in your poo until you find a washroom?
Comment: Diapers. Why should only babies have the luxury of pooing wherever and whenever they want.
8. Can Two Fish Actually Be Gay?
I have a Midas Cichlid and a Texas Cichlid, the Midas, who is a lot larger than the Texas, has dug up rocks and made a home. The Texas has now been cruising in his territory and the Midas allows it. They’ve been rubbing up against each other as in some sort of dance….kinda weird. So are my fish gay?
Comment: Can two fish be gay? The question that most of us have been asking ourselves for the majority of our living lives. Apparently two fish can’t swim near each other without a homophobic crazy man yelling at them and calling them gay. What a sad world we live in.
9. How can you turn a computer monitor background into a mirror?
Does anyone know if it’s possible to use a background that would essentially turn my computer monitor into a mirror? Scanning a mirror doesn’t work.
Comment: To be honest, I’m just impressed with the fact that this guy can operate a scanner.
10. Is there some kind of voice simulator that I could buy to have Sean Connery rap Tupac’s lyrics?
Comment: I never thought I’d say this…but even I have no comment to this question.
Thanks for reading, please cast your vote as too which of the above made your I.Q. drop the most!
May 18th, 2010 at 9:03 am
I found this question rather shallow and pedantic.
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May 18th, 2010 at 9:05 am
4. Where can i find toothpaste in canada?
I TAKE OFFENCE TO THAT.. LOL
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May 18th, 2010 at 9:07 am
whats the question
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May 18th, 2010 at 9:09 am
You already asked this. Don’t be annoying. No one’s going to read all that.
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May 18th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Uh… How is this a question? This is whole IDEA made my IQ drop a couple points. Get a life.
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May 18th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Is it okay to drink cat urine.?
I am offended you chose one of my best questions this week to mock! Anyway, it is okay to drink cat urine over ice.
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May 18th, 2010 at 9:16 am
lol
thx
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May 18th, 2010 at 9:18 am
It’s a toss-up between number 5 and number 3.
I have to say, number 4 is pretty dumb.
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May 18th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Great question. Five and seven have my vote…
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May 18th, 2010 at 9:22 am
i’d have to say 2 or 9.
but it would be cool to have a mirror as a background.
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