Buy New Computer Minneapolis Minnesota

Computer Purchase - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Know your needs first! If your computer is for email, web surfing and word processing, a $500 computer works just as well as a $3,000 computer.

Name-brand computers have a much lower failure rate than generic ones over the long-run.  Name-brand computers are well-designed for maximum performance and built with quality parts.  In addition, they are backed with good technical support and warranty.  Most reputable manufacturers offer inexpensive entry-level and mid-range computers that are excellent for home and business.

When deciding what to buy, you will face many options. It is important to set a budget and stay within your budget. Otherwise, you may be easily carried away by the add-on options that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Desktop Computer Purchase

  • Memory - Have at least 1,000 MB or 1 GB RAM and 150 GB hard disk. Windows Vista requires at least 1 GB of RAM to run optimally.
  • Processor - Avoid buying the fastest processor. A 2 GHz processor is NOT 100% faster than a 1 GHz processor. The difference may be only 10-20%.
  • DVD Writer - Back up files (photos, mp3 music, and documents)and create home DVD videos using your computer.
  • Power Protection - Buy an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for power surge or failure protection.

Laptop Computer Purchase

  • Brand - Choose a name brand that is reputable and has a solid tech support, such as Dell, Gateway, and HP.
  • Extended Warranty - Buy an extended warranty. Laptops are more prone to failure than desktops and a repair can cost hundreds of dollars.
  • Anti-Theft Device - Protect your laptop with a good anti-theft lock. Laptops are the frequent target of thieves.

32-bit vs 64-bit Computer?

Don't buy a 64-bit computer simply because the salesman says it runs faster. If you use your computer mainly for word processor, email and web surfing, you will not notice a performance difference between a 32-bit computer and a 64-bit computer.

64-bit computers are more suitable for heavy-duty business computing purposes. As of now, only a few software come with a 64-bit version which is designed to take advantage of the faster processor. So if you have a 64-bit computer but can't find the 64-bit version of the software you will likely use, you will not see a better performance.