The best for the least!
So, how do I find the best deal?.
This is the story.
Where do I start?
I go online.Finding the deal is more art than science. No one site or store always has the best price. The best deals change from day to day.
Lots of help is available. As you search, keep a list of the best prices. Just print the screen and paste the page into a Word document. Make a spreadsheet with the item, price and who has the deal. Believe me you will forget.
If you have to have it today, you are not likely to find the best deal. The sites below are the ones where I start my searches.
How do choose a brand?
Search for product recommendations.
For general reviews, start with cnet, PCWorld or PC Magazine.
For more technical reviews, check Tom's Hardware.
What do I do now that I have a brand and maybe a model?
Check TechBargains.
Check PriceWatch.
Check eBay.
Check craigslist.
Check your local weekly ads. See the Sales Circular, an on-line list of all your local Sunday paper ads.
Search until you are satisfied. Consider how much time will you spend to save a dollar. Remember driving 20 miles to save a dollar is no savings.
Let's roll!
Dummies guides to computers
Buying a Computer For Dummies
Amazon Price: (as of 12/27/2009) 
Computers For Seniors For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Amazon Price: (as of 12/27/2009)
PCs For Dummies
Amazon Price: $15.83 (as of 12/27/2009)
Windows Vista For Dummies
Amazon Price: $14.29 (as of 12/27/2009)
Have I forgotten to look somewhere?
Did I overlook a sale price?
I usually check the local ads, like Fry's. Sometimes the best prices are at the retailers and large manufacturers. So you may want to check them. Here are the usual ones. If I were shopping for a laptop, I would check these.
Amazon.com
Online shopping from the earth's biggest selection of books, magazines, music, DVDs, videos, electronics, computers, software, apparel & accessori...1 point
Office Depot
Shop office supplies, office furniture and business technology at Office Depot. Paper, file folders, ink, toner and more. Huge selections, brands you...0 points
OfficeMax
OfficeMax is your online resource for supplies, furniture, paper and technology. With an expansive product offering, free shipping on orders over $50...0 points
Dell
Dell is a direct partner to businesses and consumers that delivers innovative technology and services.0 points
So you just want to read about computers!
Here is a list of some interesting sites
- Tom's Hardware
- Great hardware analysis. Helps you decide what to buy.
- Engadget
- Gossip about gadgets. Fun to read.
- Gizmodo
- Another fun link, but with lots of scoops on new equipment.
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