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Matthew-GS
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Time for a new PC?

Two question I am frequently asked are: "What computer is right for me?" and  "Do you accept immediate trade-ins?"  The first answer is more a matter of personal choice and need.  In other words, how do you currently use a computer? How will you grow into the capabilities of a new PC over the next two or three years? To the second question, stores do recycle but do not offer immediate trade-in or sell used equipment.  We encourage everyone to check out the value of their functional electronic devices for a credit or at least recycle items.

 

Recently, Best Buy has partnered with Intel to provide a tool.  The "Discover the Difference of a New PC" guide asks, "is it time for an upgrade?"  It assesses the abilities of your currently working PC as compared to a new PC.  I am impressed with how easy it is to use this website, especially if you know your current processor type and speed, amount of RAM, and amount of hard drive storage.  [Hint: right-click on "My Computer" or "Computer" and select "Properties" to find these values.]  Then the tool suggests what to shop for in a new PC and provides you average trade-in value from http://bestbuytradein.com.  From there you can click to begin selecting the Intel-based PC right for you. The only way this could be easier is if it did all the work for you.  However, isn't shopping half the fun?

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Matthew-GS
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Re: Time for a new PC?

Also check out our Computer Purchasing Guide at http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Computers/Computer-Purchasing-Guide/td-p/17450/ where you will find the link to the CNET Computing Resource Center and other useful links.

 

As always, you can log in to the forums as a registered user to post your computer needs and solicit member suggestions.  Above all, remember to have fun - buying a new computer should be an exciting venture.

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