Should I Buy a New Computer or Upgrade My Old One? - Part 2

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Where Should I Get It From?

Local Dealer:

This is your best bet if you are a newcomer and you can find a dealer who 
actually will take the time to talk with you about your needs. Look for 
one who offers a money-back-if-not-satisfied guarantee and has classes in 
the areas of computing you are interested in. Try to stay away from the 
big discount stores with household appliances and electronics all under 
one roof. You'll seldom find knowledgeable salespeople and they have an 
interest in selling you "whats in stock."

Mail-Order:

There are two vendors that consistently have rated at or near the top both 
with Consumer's Reports and the computer magazines: Dell Computer and 
Micron Electronics . They will custom-configure a system for you and offer 
optional on-site service and extended warranties along with a money-back 
policy and leasing options for you business types.

* Dell Computer, 800-283-1480, URL:http://www.dell.com/buydell/ 
* Micron Electrronics, 800-486-2062, URL:http://www.micronpc.com 

Computer Show:

This is a choice if you have a knowledgeable friend, or know enough about 
computers yourself, to allow you to make intelligent choices about the 
items offered. You'll need to make a list of exactly what you want before 
hand. You usually wont get a return policy if you make a mistake and 
purchase the wrong item. You can usually exchange defective items as long 
as you can either get to the dealer's store or the next computer show he 
attends.

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Prepared by Peter Conrad Cumminsky, consultant, ASEE, CET, Team OS/2 (707) 
987- 9484
Visit my Computer Taming web site at http://www.angelfire.com/biz/taming/ 


(C) Copyright 1993-1997 peterconrad@hotmail.com.