The Best Places to Buy Computers and Hardware on the Internet
I was asked this week where I would go to buy a new computer. Since I get this question frequently I’ll answer it for everyone who reads this blog.
The first place I go when I’m looking for a new or refurbished computer is TigerDirect.com They have a huge selection of desktop PCs and laptops, their prices are excellent and their delivery is very fast. Normally it only takes a few days to receive your computer and if you pay a little more you can get it even faster.
One last thing about TigerDirect.com, if you know you’re going to be buying a computer in the future, sign up for their Deal Alerts via email. After you submit your email address they’ll send great deals right to your inbox. It’s from these emails that I normally find the best deals on computers.
Another excellent online store is newegg.com. Anytime I need to buy memory (RAM), hard drives, graphics cards, etc. I check NewEgg.com first. NewEgg.com has a loyal following of computer geeks who write great reviews for their computer products.
Newegg.com also has excellent prices and extremely fast shipping. I’ve ordered a lot of computer parts from newegg.com and have never had a single problem with anything and I hear the customer service is excellent. I haven’t bought a PC or laptop from newegg.com yet, but don’t hesitate to do so if you find something you like there.
Since I mentioned buying memory (RAM), if you’re in the market for some be sure to read your computer documentation and find out what type you need in your computer. RAM comes in a wide variety of types that are not interchangeable. If you lost your computer’s documentation head over to Kingston.com. They make it easy to find what type of RAM you need and you can search by your computer’s manufacturer or model name.
My online computer shopping article wouldn’t be complete without mentioning amazon.com. Most people think of books when you mention Amazon and don’t realize they sell just about anything under the sun including computers, laptops, hardware and software. You’ll find great reviews again from other customers. I always look for products with a lot of 4 or 5 star reviews.
If you’re thinking of buying something from one of your local mega-stores like Best Buy or Circuit City be sure to check online first and read some customer reviews so you know what you want and what you should expect to pay.
Stay tuned for my next article about what I recommend for computer brands and specifications.
Regards and happy shopping,
-Bert
