What should you look for when buying a computer in terms of RAM video-sound cards processors CD-DVD drives and burners OP systems USB etc?

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It depends what you want to do. Some things that may help are the following:

1.) How much are you ABLE to spend?  Stay in your price range.

2.) Windows, Apple or Linux? If you're new to computers you may want to go for Windows or Mac, Advanced users normally go Linux. (for you so called advanced users ALL OS'S suck. choose one that makes you feel like a guru :) )

3.) Dell, Gateway, Apple or locally built? The big corps are good but you might be impressed with a small shop near you neighbor hood! the biggest advantage with a small shop is, if it has problems you can get it fixed faster and phone support is waaayyy faster.

Technology is always changing and some people feel they know whats best for YOU , from the guys who work for CompUseless to BEST TRY or the wanna be hacker kid who crashes you new computer you can be assured, no matter what kind your going to get, something might go wrong with it and then the other guy will tell you you should of listened to them!

Personally I use Windows, Linux & Mac.

they all have there pros & cons. I tend to favor Apple. why? you might ask? & if you know me , i am a Linux Administrator. Because "It's easy to use" and isn't that what a computer is supposed to be?

Some people feel windows ie easier for new users , fine. but remember ONLY YOU KNOW WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU!

It really looks as though this guy didn't really answer your question proficiently. He is right in the fact that you must decide what you want to use your computer for.

 

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