Thursday, November 17, 2011

Is Purchasing Brand Computer Important?

By Carlos Wood


For many computer buyers, picking the perfect computer appears to bring them a dilemma--to go or not to go branded. Both branded and assembled pc's have their particular pros and cons. It is still up to the buyer which computer to acquire. If you are still unsure whether to go branded or not, here are some tips that will assist you decide.

Many branded computers are manufactured by old reliable computer companies. You still have Dell, Apple, and HP most notably. Additionally, there are relatively new computer companies who are now manufacturing their own PCs and laptops. If you buy from these manufacturers, you receive at the very least 1 year of international service warranty. If you're somebody who always goes out of the country for business or leisure trips, it would definitely be a good thing if your laptop's manufacturer had several service centers in numerous countries. In case your laptop suddenly malfunctions and you're simply not able to figure it out on your own, you'd want to bring it to the nearest service center particularly if your laptop is still covered by warranty. That is one problem with not purchasing a branded computer. Although unbranded computers also have warranty, they aren't usually international service warranties. Because of this, you may only make use of the warranty and possess your unit repaired if you bring it to the shop that you got it from. If you're lucky plus the shop has many branches nationwide, you are able to bring it to the nearest one in your area.

Another benefit of purchasing a branded computer is that they have got a 24/7 tech support team available for you just in case you need help from their representative. You may either call them up, send an email, or chat with a representative online. This 24/7 tech support team is usually not available for unbranded computers.

As for going unbranded, one benefit of buying an unbranded computer is that it's much cheaper, when compared to branded ones. You save hundreds of dollars without compromising in quality. Actually, if you purchase an unbranded computer, you might find yourself spending some of that money on upgrading your computer. As a result, you end up acquiring a high-end unbranded computer that boasts better specifications when compared to a branded one.

In buying a computer, you may prefer to consider if an operating-system is already bundled with it. Most branded computers are bundled with an OS, either pre-installed or with an installer to go with it. In terms of unbranded computers, you may end up spending some money for an operating system that is sold separately.

In picking the ideal computer for you, it is not really about buying or not purchasing a branded computer. There are certain factors that you need to weigh and consider such as the price, tech support team, system specifications, and reliability. Just remember that a computer functions exactly the same way as others, regardless if it is branded or not.




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