Buying a Computer For Dummies® - Softcover

Gookin, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764540777 ISBN 13: 9780764540776

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

• The ideal guidebook for first–time computer buyers and readers looking to buy a second or third computer or upgrade an existing system
• Includes critical information buyers need to make wise decisions, with checklists and tearsheets they can take to the retailer for reference
• Features at least twenty–five percent new content, including information on the Pentium 4, Tablet PCs, flat screens, DVD–ROM, CD–RW drives, and other technological advances since the previous edition
• Analysts forecast a rebound in the PC market in 2003 and 2004, with a sizeable increase predicted for desktops and notebooks
• Written by the author of the original For Dummies book, DOS For Dummies, as well as the bestselling Word 2002 For Dummies (0–7645–0839–3) and PCs For Dummies (0–7645–4074–2)

About this title

From the Author

This book is not a buyer's guide!
I've been writing about buying computers for over 15 years now. In my book I describe what I believe to be the best approach to buying a computer that's perfect for you.

Because everyone is different, I don't recommend brands or manufacturers or list part numbers or make other, specific recommendations. After all, who would believe me if I just came out and said "Buy a Spiff-o-rama PC model XJ99"? If that's the kind of information you want, then read a computer ad and not my book. Otherwise, I believe you'll find "Buying a Computer for Dummies" to be an informative and entertaining approach to buying your first computer.

Thanks for considering my book! Now click that button to order a copy!

From the Back Cover

Find out where to shop and what to look for

Handheld? Flat–screen iMac®? Pentium® 4 with warp speed processing? Here s how to choose

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

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764540777
• ISBN 13: 9780764540776
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 284