The Sensible Computer

Posted by marocharim on September 9, 2007 · 3 Comments

I’m not exactly a computer expert, but often, people ask me for advice on what computer should they buy. It’s no easy task to buy a computer, especially with all the marketing strategies for really fast processors, loads of RAM, high-capacity hard drives, and so on and so forth.

Now if you’re not that into computing, you would probably spend a lot of money on an ultra-fast PC (or if you’re really rich, a Mac) that you only use for basic computing tasks like word processing. The problem with many computer buyers is that they’re drawn to the marketing strategies more than the sensibility of why they have a computer in the first place.

Selling computers nowadays is a lot like selling snake oil. I’ve seen too many people have PC’s that have everything, but they do very little with it: an Intel 3.6 GHz Core 2 processor, 2 GB of RAM, a 160 GB hard drive, a high-speed DVD-RW, a high-performance GeForce video card, a 5.1 surround sound system, an LCD screen… the works. I would give my left arm for a computer like that (I won’t miss it), but the owner basically just uses it for typing a paper.

To me, high-end computers are for high-end users: these are people who really need the power. Hardcore gamers, computer programmers and those who do animation are well-suited for these extremely powerful computers. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t do any of those things, you might want to consider buying a cheaper computer: a sensible one that gets the job done.
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