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Those computer megastores can be intimidating, so take five – five easy steps toward finding the computer that does what you want it to! Veteran For Dummies author Dan Gookin supplies checklists, questions, and answers that help you discover what you need, what you want, where to find it, and how to buy it.
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
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From the Publisher:
With the price of starter PCs ranging from "free" to over $1000, buying a computer - especially a first computer - is more confusing than ever.
From the Back Cover:
This is a revision of the best-selling primer to answer every question and lead shoppers, step by step, to the computer that's best for them.
Flat display? Satellite modem? What do YOU need?
Decide what you want your computer to do, and then pick the parts that get you there
If your top priority is cool multimedia, you have different computer needs from your pal who can't wait to play games online. Follow Dan's proven system, and you'll come out with the right stuff, buy it from a reliable source that offers the support you need, put it all together, and become PC-savvy without the headaches!
Discover how to
- Determine what software you need
- Choose the hardware that runs it best
- Shop for service and support
- Pick the peripherals for what you want to do
- Decide between laptops and desktops
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- PublisherFor Dummies
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0764540777
- ISBN 13 9780764540776
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages284
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