Back-to-school computer shopping
PC primer
PC Magazine offers this checklist for what to look for prior to buying a new school computer:
DO
“Ask about your school’s system requirements before you buy anything.
“Buy the biggest hard drive you can afford.
“Pay attention to a system’s wireless capability.
“Consider bigger screens and better resolutions.
“Upgrade to 2 GB of memory.
“Get Windows Vista, but only if your school can handle it.
?
DON’T
“Pick anything less than a dual-core processor unless you know what kind of CPU you’re getting.
“Skimp on graphics.
“Settle for anything less than a DVD burner (or two).
“Forget to buy an extended warranty.
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