Category: Buying a PC
Here are some common questions and answers.
Q: I'm about to buy a new computer to replace my old 486. But with a limited knowledge of computers, I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the choices and conflicting opinions, and beginning to feel a little panicky about making a good choice soon. My designer friends are insistent that I should buy a Mac, but...
There are many different kinds of PCs, of course, and they're not all as similar as you might think. As we mentioned in our print-based article on Buying the Perfect PC, some stores that eschew brand-names such as Compaq, NEC/Packard Bell, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and so on, for custom-built "clones." One of the first questions worth...
How to spot a good PC
Take a look at practically any computer advertisement and you’ll find a seemingly endless barrage of acronyms and specifications the advertisers hope will make you pick their machine of that of their competitors. And you may have wondered why several machines, all claiming the same processor speed, same-size hard disk,...
Shopping for a PC, as we've noted in previous instalments of this ongoing series of Buyer's Guide tours, can be a complex task, fraught with uncertainty and the potential for missteps. Sooner or later, you're bound to purchase an item that you either paid too much for, or doesn't meet your expectations. In this article, we'll look at some of the...
The Broadway/Kingsway corridor is Canada's "Computer Alley." Come with us as we ask the right questions and dig for the best deals... and the best dealers.
Buying a computer is, of course, one of the most challenging aspects of computing in general. First, your consultant (that's us) has to help you determine what kind of computer will...
We welcome your questions on hardware and computers. The following Q&A addresses the topic of hardware upgrades for PCs and Macs, including topics such as RAM, CPU and motherboard upgrades.
Buying or upgrading a computer is, of course, one of the most challenging aspects of computing in general. Is it powerful enough? Will it become obsolete...
Buying a product online is something that a growing number of Canadians are doing -- but they're not always shopping at Canadian outlets. With the onslaught of TV and billboard advertisements from big U.S. based companies such as Amazon.com, Buy.com and others, comparing prices and checking Canadian warranties can be both confusing and challenging...
Q: I was referred to your site by a friend who has some concerns about me purchasing a notebook. You see, he is a staunch Mac supporter, and felt that you might be able to explain why Macs are better than PC's. So, the fateful question: I am considering a PowerBook or the iBook (either, not sure yet) against a Dell Inspiron....