What type of computer should you buy?

What type of computer should you buy?  The first answer is simple – buy the best computer you can afford.  Simple answer but not helpful.

Their are two types of computers – laptops and desk tops.  Both types can be very powerful.  So the question is which type is best for you?  Do you travel a lot and want to bring your computer with you?  In that case a lap top is best.  If you don't travel or don't need your computer while traveling, a desk top will work fine.

Now that you have decided on a laptop or desk top computer, the next question is Apple vs. PC.  Both work very well so either one is a good choice.  Apples have been used for graphics, audio and video for years.  But Apples can do all the things a PC can do too.  There is only one source for an Apple computer and there are many sources for PC's.

PC's have been adopted by most businesses.  So if you have a job, the computer you use is most likely a PC.  PC's tend to be a little cheaper in cost than an Apple but times are changing.  So if you are not set on one or the other, compare the prices.

Next look at the software that will run on the computer.  With the new Apples, they can run the PC programs and the Apple programs.  That can not be said about the PC.  But unless you have a program that you must use, similar programs are available on both types of computers.

So you need to decide:

• Laptop vs Desk Top
• PC vs Apple
• Can you run to software you want on the computer

Now you need to determine you budget.  If you want a fast and capable computer a good place to start is with one designed to play games.  Check out the prices and see if you can afford one.  If yes -great.  If not look at the next lower model.  And continue to look at the next lower model until you find one you can afford and want.

Next post will discuss cloud computers.  They are an interesting new type of computer.  They maybe just what you want.