1. Choosing a Computer Informative Speech July 27, 2006 by Peter Rotella

2. Choosing a Computer The 4 “W’s” + “H” WhoWhatWhereWhenHow

3. Choosing a Computer What do you want it to do?  School work  Word Processing  Business Apps  Internet browsing  Email, Chat, “IM”  Photo Editing  Video Rendering  Gaming  CAD/Graphics  Audio Editing Requires better/faster Computer

4. Choosing a Computer What do you want it to do? Keep users in mind… ChildrenTeensAdultsElderlyDisabled

5. Choosing a Computer How much does it cost? Budget – How much can I afford? Budget – How much can I afford? Financing or payment plan Financing or payment plan Combo deals Combo deals Bonus software Bonus software On sale? On sale? When do you need it?

6. Choosing a Computer Where to buy it from? Major Retailers… Online Vendors…  Best Buy  CompUSA  Circuit City  Newegg.com  Buy.com  Dell.com  Pricewatch.com

7. Choosing a Computer Who is your support?  Guru family member or friend - Reliability  Warranty  Vendor support  Third party tech support. Geeks on Call

8. Choosing a Computer So now what?  Begin browsing  Visit vendors Ask sales rep. for help  Compare deals  Match requirements to features

9. Choosing a Computer Have I found the right Computer? Does what you need it to? Does what you need it to? Fits your budget? Fits your budget? Available when you need it? Available when you need it? Identified your tech support? Identified your tech support? Yes? – Buy it! No? – Keep searching, ask for help.

10. Choosing a Computer Review…  What do you need it to do…  How much does it cost…  When is it needed…  Where to buy it from…  Who is your support…

11. Choosing a Computer References  "Choosing a PC." Scottish Enterprise. 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/sedotcom_home/services-to-business/going- online/gettingstarted/choosing_a_pc-2.htm. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/sedotcom_home/services-to-business/going- online/gettingstarted/choosing_a_pc-2.htm http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/sedotcom_home/services-to-business/going- online/gettingstarted/choosing_a_pc-2.htm  "PC Packages." Best Buy. 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?navLevel=4&type=category&navHistory=cat0 0000%2Bcat01000%2Bcat01001&id=cat01173. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?navLevel=4&type=category&navHistory=cat0 0000%2Bcat01000%2Bcat01001&id=cat01173 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?navLevel=4&type=category&navHistory=cat0 0000%2Bcat01000%2Bcat01001&id=cat01173  "Technology Assurance Programs." Comp USA. 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.compusa.com/tech_services/tap_main.asp?cmid=slnav. http://www.compusa.com/tech_services/tap_main.asp?cmid=slnav

12. Choosing a Computer Questions…?