Online Sources:
Dave's Guide to Buying a Home Computer This guide takes the reader through a step-by-step process of buying a computer. Along the way Michigan State University professor Dave Krauss explains what to look for in a computer and the functions of each component. Dr. Krauss also writes Dave's Guide to Buying a Notebook for those who are looking for a portable computer.
PC World's Hardware Guides - includes reviews and ratings for CD-ROM drives, desktop PCs, graphics boards, modems, monitors, printers, scanners, sound cards and more. The product guide for desktops has system reviews, tips on buying a system, and information on what systems are hot in today's market.
CNET's Reviews offers reviews, specifications and in-depth evaluations of computers and computer products. Don't forget to stop at another CNET page, shopper.com, which is an interactive price finder. You can browse for a computer product by category or keyword and shopper.com will find the best price for the item for you!
Yahoo! Shopping: Computers has product reviews, shareware downloads and a special feature where you can browse for computers by price range, brands or models. If you have a price range in mind and want to compare computer systems or hardware quickly, check this page out.
PC Magazine is another tried-and-true source for technology product reviews. The magazine has been around for years and continues to innovate adding video and audio podcasts to its arsenal.
Confused by computer terminology? Don't worry, check out the Computer Currents High-Tech Dictionary. You can search by keyword or click on any of the alphabetical tabs to browse a specific letter. Webopedia is an online dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology definitions.
Consumer Reports Annual Buying Guide has recent ratings for specific computer brands and computer components. The most recent Annual Buying Guide is available at the Reference desk. past guides are also available.
Buying a Computer for Dummies by Dan Gookin
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