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Selecting the right computer can be daunting. This informative speech outlines the essential considerations you need to address, such as understanding your requirements (school work, gaming, graphic design), budgeting, and identifying reliable vendors. Explore key factors like features, support, and pricing options from major retailers and online vendors. Utilize tools to match your needs with specifications to find the best fit. Whether for children, teens, adults, or seniors, this guide ensures you make an informed decision tailored to your unique needs.
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Choosing a Computer Informative Speech July 27, 2006 by Peter Rotella
The 4 “W’s” + “H” Who What Where When How Choosing a Computer
School work Word Processing Business Apps Internet browsing Email, Chat, “IM” Photo Editing Video Rendering Gaming CAD/Graphics Audio Editing What do you want it to do? Requires better/faster Computer Choosing a Computer
What do you want it to do? Keep users in mind… Children Teens Adults Elderly Disabled Choosing a Computer
How much does it cost? • Budget – How much can I afford? • Financing or payment plan • Combo deals • Bonus software • On sale? When do you need it? Choosing a Computer
Major Retailers… Online Vendors… Best Buy CompUSA Circuit City Newegg.com Buy.com Dell.com Pricewatch.com Where to buy it from? Choosing a Computer
Who is your support? • Guru family member or friend - Reliability • Warranty • Vendor support • Third party tech support. Geeks on Call Choosing a Computer
So now what? • Begin browsing • Visit vendors Ask sales rep. for help • Compare deals • Match requirements to features Choosing a Computer
Have I found the right Computer? • Does what you need it to? • Fits your budget? • Available when you need it? • Identified your tech support? Yes? – Buy it! No? – Keep searching, ask for help. Choosing a Computer
Review… • What do you need it to do… • How much does it cost… • When is it needed… • Where to buy it from… • Who is your support… Choosing a Computer
References • "Choosing a PC." Scottish Enterprise. 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/sedotcom_home/services-to-business/going-online/gettingstarted/choosing_a_pc-2.htm. • "PC Packages." Best Buy. 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?navLevel=4&type=category&navHistory=cat00000%2Bcat01000%2Bcat01001&id=cat01173. • "Technology Assurance Programs." Comp USA. 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.compusa.com/tech_services/tap_main.asp?cmid=slnav. Choosing a Computer
Questions…? Choosing a Computer