If you’ve been using computers for a good while, chances are you’ve had to replace one or two along the way.
If so, you know that shopping for a new PC can be about as bewildering as shopping for a new car.
And while it’s always a lot of fun unpacking and setting up a new computer, you probably wonder if you made a good choice when picking it out.
Well I have a little tip that can help you feel better about your choice when it comes time to buying a new laptop.
All you have to do is buy one that lots of other people are buying – and liking! And the easiest way to do that is to check out the list of best selling laptops
Amazon keeps a running list of the best selling items in any given category. I recommend checking out the computers on the “Best Sellers” list and then choosing one that has a lot of positive user reviews.
If lots of other people like a particular model, chances are you will too. The user reviews will also alert you to any common problems that seem to afflict a particular model, allowing you to eliminate it from your pool of possible choices.
Using the Amazon “Best Sellers” list is easy…
This link
After you’re on the “Best Sellers” page you can check out the computers listed in more detail by clicking on them. Be sure to check out the specs for each model (CPU, RAM, hard drive, USB ports, etc.), then read the reviews for that model if the specs meet your needs.
Once you find a computer you like that has tons of great reviews, you can order it right from the details page – and in most cases get free shipping!
If you prefer to buy locally, you can always use Amazon’s “Best Sellers” list and user reviews to help you choose a brand and model, then see if one of your local retailers has it in stock.
Happy shopping!!
Bonus tip: Read this post to learn what you should do next after you finish setting up your new computer.
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Hello,
I have all things Apple- Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod. Would it be a mistake to get a non-Apple laptop? Do they interface OK? My Microsoft Office is for my desktop. If I went with another brand laptop would it mean I need to buy new software as well? The laptop won’t get a whole lot of use that is why I am hesitating on buying the more expensive Apple product.
Thank you,
Shawn
Shawn, since the new laptop won’t get a lot of use, I recommend purchasing an inexpensive Windows laptop and installing a free MS Office clone like OpenOffice on it. That’s the way I would go if I were in your position.
When Do I Need to Update my Drivers?
You can check for new drivers at any time by visiting the “Support” section of your computer/device manufacturer’s website. But you don’t have to update them at all unless you have a reason to do so. Typical reasons for doing so are a hardware device operating erratically or too slowly.
Sir my laptop keyboard broken, and model is samsung core I 3,..can my laptop repaired
Sammih, type your laptop’s brand and model number into Amazon along with the words “replacement keyboard”. Chances are you’ll find several to choose from.
I have a Lenovo g50 and the wire going to the screen shorted and is partially melted. It did this when it was plugged in or just using the battery. and now it won’t power up. Should I just give up and get a new one? We have taken it apart and we have seen the burnt wire. Thanks for your help.
Lesa, try unplugging the burnt wire from the mainboard and see if the laptop will power up (the monitor will remain off of course). If it does power up with the bad cable disconnected a new replacement cable just might fix the laptop. If it doesn’t power up after disconnecting the bad cable there’s probably a serious issue with the mainboard. If that’s the case you’ll have to junk it and buy a new machine.