The Computer Buyer's Handbook


Book Description




The Computer Buyer's Handbook


Book Description







PC Buyer's Handbook 2000


Book Description

Buying a personal computer can present the consumer with an overwhelming number of choices. Even those who have experience with computers may find the new year's models confusing. This handbook is for people who want to understand what they are doing when they buy a new computer. Its everyday language and simplicity of presentation reduce the complexities of computer buying. The handbook--completely revised from the 1999 edition put on sale one year ago--answers the most commonly asked questions about buying a new PC in 2000, with explanations, options, and price expectations, as well as suggestions for upgrading an older model. This edition covers such new phenomena as Internet service rebates and so-called free computers. An extensive glossary and index are also included.




PC Buyer's Handbook 1999


Book Description

Buying a personal computer can present the consumer with an overwhelming number of choices. Even those who have experience with computers may find the new year's models confusing. This handbook is for people who want to understand what they are doing when they buy a new computer. Its everyday language and simplicity of presentation reduce the complexities of computer buying. The handbook answers the most commonly asked questions about buying a new PC in 1999, with explanations, options, and price expectations, as well as suggestions for upgrading an older model. An extensive glossary and index are also included.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Computer


Book Description

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Computer covers ALL the necessary considerations to make BEFORE you purchase that computer. What are your computing needs? Mobility? Ease? Portability? Power? Multimedia features? This book leads you through the initial assessment of your computer needs. It then takes you through an industry overview of computers (desktop vs. laptop vs. hand-held) with the inside scoop on the pros and cons of these machines. You will learn about clones and how to decide whether or not to make the clone purchase. You'll also receive information about where to go to make that computer purchase (and where not to go), and what kinds of questions to ask. A tear-out checklist is included to take with you when making your computer investment.







PC Buyer's Handbook 2002


Book Description

Buying a personal computer can present the consumer with an overwhelming number of choices. Even those who have experience with computers may find the new year's models confusing. This handbook is for people who want to understand what they are doing when they buy a new computer. Its everyday language and simplicity of presentation reduce the complexities of computer buying. The handbook--completely revised from the 2001 edition--answers the most commonly asked questions about buying a new PC in 2002, with explanations, options, and price expectations, as well as suggestions for upgrading an older model. This edition covers such new phenomena as home networking. An extensive glossary and index are also included.




PC Magazine 1997 Computer Buyer's Guide


Book Description

The 1997 Computer Buyer's Guide contains the most current hardware information available to assist the customer in making the right purchasing decisions. The first half of the book contains basic equipment information and common-sense suggestions. The comparison charts in the second half feature tables showing the results of numerous product tests conducted at PC Magazine, providing buyers with all the information they need.




PC Buyer's Handbook 2001


Book Description

Buying a personal computer can present the consumer with an overwhelming number of choices. Even those who have experience with computers may find the new year's models confusing. This handbook is for people who want to understand what they are doing when they buy a new computer. Its everyday language and simplicity of presentation reduce the complexities of computer buying. The handbook--completely revised from the 2000 edition--answers the most commonly asked questions about buying a new PC in 2001, with explanations, options, and price expectations, as well as suggestions for upgrading an older model. This edition covers such new phenomena as Internet service rebates and so-called free computers. An extensive glossary and index are also included.