Buying a Computer For Dummies 2nd Edition by Dan Gookin (PDF)

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Buying a new computer doesn’t have to be a nightmare, although the thought of your brand new computer becoming obsolete the day after you buy it may indeed keep you up at night. Just like when you buy anything, the more you know about what you’re buying, the better decision you can make. In Buying a Computer For Dummies, 2nd Edition, PC guru and best-selling Dummies author Dan Gookin guides you through the process of purchasing a new computer. But don’t expect your typical buyer’s guide; you won’t find endless, boring lists of prices, products, and useless part numbers. Instead, the book assumes that you need a computer for some reason, and then shows you how to find the right computer and software for the tasks you need to perform. And because this is a Dummies book, you can expect some lively and entertaining writing – not humdrum computer jargon. Nothing is assumed, and everything is explained.Buying a Computer For Dummies, 2nd Edition, covers these topics and more: Understanding the buying processComputer basics: What all those thingamajigs doHow to make the right hardware and software choices, from sound cards and hard drives to operating systems and word processorsDissecting computer advertisements and deciding where to buyTips for shopping onlineSearching for computer service and supportSetting up your computer and buying the right accessoriesTop Ten lists of mistakes first-time computer buyers make, warning signs, and commonly asked questionsBoth first-time computer buyers and experienced computer users looking to upgrade to the latest and greatest can find value in Buying a Computer For Dummies, 2nd Edition. After all, your computer will be one of the most important (and expensive) purchases you’ll make (after your house and car, of course). So don’t leave it to chance that you end up with a computer that doesn’t fit your needs.

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: Review It’s in-your-face fun reading, well-organized and wide-ranging. — Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 19, 2000 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. 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. From the Back Cover Tips on shopping at computer retailers, discount stores, and online Computer terms and acronyms explained in plain EnglishChoose the right computer using the 5 steps of smart computer shopping Mystified by MB, MHz, and MMX? Don’t worry! Now updated to cover new developments — from the Pentium III and the iBook to palm-top computers and “free” PCs — this friendly guide translates the geek-speak, explains what’s important (and what is not), and shows you step by step how to find the right computer for you.Discover how to: Understand hardware and software basics Analyze your computer needs Shop for service and support before price Know the right questions to ask Set up your new computerThe 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 funGet smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily™ e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers About the Author Dan Gookin is the #1 bestselling author of 14 For Dummies® books, including DOS For Dummies®, the first-ever title in the series. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Having looked at others, I have to agree that I found Dan Gookin’s book to be by far the most helpful in preparing me to buy a computer for the first time. Sure, he didn’t mention brand names, but there’s plenty of information available from many sources to make that decision after you understand the basics, which he rightly concentrates on. As for Gookin’s humor, that is a matter of taste, but I see no contradiction in being humorous, even silly, while at the same time being very serious and knowledgable about this subject. His humor helped put me at ease in a topic that is often scary for the beginner. We need awe and reverence, but they belong to God.

⭐This really helped me from buying something that I did not need or what. It kept me from spending more than I should, being a first time computer buyer. It has been several years since my first computer but I bet there is still a lot for a first time computer buyer.

⭐The information is clear and detailed. It’s proving to be valuable, and I’m so glad that I was able to come across it by accident!

⭐A GOOD PRIMER FOR ANYONE SHOPPING FOR A COMPUTER. ALSO A NICE REVIEW OF ONE’S CURRENT MODEL.

⭐Okay, this is a little tough to explain. This is an EXCELLENT guide for people who need to buy a new home computer or laptop. But it by itself will not be enough to guide those people through the process smoothly.There are two considerable strengths to this guide. First of all, it demystifies all the jargon and obscure terminology, and does a commendable job doing it. Second, Dan Gookin’s advice to think about SOFTWARE primarily and not HARDWARE or PRICE when one is buying is worth its weight in gold. (The fact that brand names are scarcely used in this book is a strength and not a weakness, I believe, and fits in with Mr. Gookin’s approach.) And for people who think “For Dummies” guides have too much clowning around, there is very little of it here, and it is not intrusive.Having said all of these nice things, the book is occasionally minimal on key information. It could be argued that to make this guide complete, the author would have had to have written an 800-page book. In any case, this book alone won’t get you through the computer-buying process comfortably. You should supplement the book with a friend who is moderately or heavily tech savvy.In short, this is a great beginning and I honestly think it would be foolish for a computer beginner to buy a new machine without having read this very price-friendly work. But that reading will have to be supplemented by a friend or work colleague in the know about personal computers.

⭐Buying a Computer for Dummies is a wonderful resource for someone who has never been through the herculean task of buying a computer. Even if you have purchased a computer before, this book may help demystify and improve the process for you. The best thing about the book is that the author deals with the basics of a computer (i.e. Software, Hardware) and does not deal with brand. When you are finished with this book, you will be able to buy the ideal computer for yourself. The only problem I have with the book is the lame humor. This deficit, however, is more than outweighed by the great advice it offers.

⭐The book is well written without becoming too overbearing. As with many “For Dummies” books, there is the correct amount of levity and quite a bit of useful information. I found the info to be up to date (at least today!) in what is perhaps the fastest changing environment that ever existed. If you need a quick education ,deciding what to buy, this is your guide.

⭐I wish I had read this book when I first bought my current computer; it is real eye opener. I don’t know that I will buy another product or service without first reviewing it in a “dummy” book.Martin

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