Shopping for a Computer

Tom Kelliher, CS14A

Feb. 19, 1997

1. Shopping for a computer:
   1. Computers: PC vs. Mac.

   2. Software: requirements.

   3. Stores: ``boutiques,'' superstores, direct mail.

Shopping for a Computer

Things to consider:

1. What do I want to do with the computer? Telecommuting?

2. What software do I need?

3. PC or Mac?

4. Where do I buy it?

5. Can I return it if I don't like it or if it's a ``lemon?''

6. What about the warranty?

7. Service and support?

``Kicking the Tires''

Let's take a look.

How much software comes with it?

Software

What do you have to know when considering a piece of software?

Let's take a look:

1. Intuit.

2. Broderbund.

3. Microsoft.

Where to buy?

1. ``Boutiques,'' superstores, direct mail.

2. Computerland.

3. CompUSA.

4. Insight.