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Key Features of Advanced Desktops and Laptops

November 1, 2011

Processors for Advanced Desktops and Laptops Remember:  Processors for desktops are different than those for laptops. For an Advanced Desktop Computer, you’re basically looking for a beefy 8-cylinder engine in a speedy sports car.  Since an advanced computer should be able to multi-task without flinching, we recommend purchasing a new desktop computer with one of [...]

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Key Features of Intermediate Desktops and Laptops

November 1, 2011

Processors for Intermediate Desktops and Laptops Heads Up!:  Processors for desktops are different than those for laptops. For an Intermediate Desktop Computer, we recommend buying a desktop with at least an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, which is not to be confused with the dual core processor.  Clear as mud, right?  (We’re not sure how [...]

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Key Features of Basic Desktops and Laptops

November 1, 2011

Processors for Basic Desktops and Laptops For a Basic Desktop Computer, you should try to purchase a desktop with an Intel Core Duo or Dual Core processor. These are consistently reliable processors. Since the names of the processors change every few minutes and get even more confusing, our suggestion is try to buy a desktop [...]

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3 Types of Computers

November 1, 2011

The easiest way to get started is to first think about how you’re going to use your new computer. Basic Desktop and Laptop Computer: If you are just looking to access the Internet to look at Websites a few nights a week, check your e-mail, do a little online banking, do some home budgeting or [...]

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Our Recommended Desktops

July 2, 2011

Typically, we recommend buying either Dell or HP desktops.  BUT, with this caveat:  Only buy Dell or HP desktops with Intel processors! Why?  In order to stay competitive, both manufacturers produce desktops that are made with AMD processors.  Usually, this means that a desktop is less expensive…and slower.  Good idea to buy a desktop with an [...]

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Our Recommended Laptop

July 2, 2011

The laptops we always recommend are made by Toshiba. As computers go, Toshiba only specializes in laptops, which is good for us consumers.   They don’t even make desktops.  Specifically, here’s why we like Toshiba laptops: Reliability:  Based on our experience, Toshiba laptops have always been refreshingly durable.  Laptops made by Toshiba are the workhorses of laptops.  We have yet to see one fail [...]

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