Desktop PCs - consumer resources and help

buy-a-cheap-computer.com - Includes articles on selection and author's personal recommendations.

CNET.com - Buying guides include reviews and price comparisons of computer hardware.

ConsumerSearch.com: Budget Desktops - Identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why.

Epinions.com - Reviews written by consumers, along with price and feature comparisons.

AskAnOwner: Computer Hardware - Gives consumers the opportunity to ask direct questions to users of computer hardware.

BuyerZone.com Computers - Purchasing advice, ratings, buying tools for computers, accessories, peripherals.

Cheap Computer Guy - Provides some general tips for users on a very limited budget.

Compaq: How to Buy a Computer - A comprehensive tutorial covering basic concepts using lead questions and hypertext glossary terms.

Computer Buyer's Glossary - Explains the terms found in computer advertisements, and provides information useful in setting up and configuring a new PC.

Computer Buyers' Guide - Comprehensive guide to buying a computer.

Dave's Guide to Buying a Home Computer - Common sense guide to buying and maintaining a home computer and links to on-line computer courses taught by the author.

Dwight Silverman's Behold! - Houston Chronicle computing columnist's collection of writings dealing with technology and computers. Includes product reviews and recommendations.

eBuyingGuides - How to buy a computer. The basics of what to look for when buying a desktop computer.

Guide to Buying a Computer - Covers basics, evaluating computer needs, tips on dealing with sales people and connecting to the Internet.

Hardware Reviews - Searchable archive of review articles on hardware from Computer Power User.

How to Buy a Computer - Part I of a Four Part series by Heidi Pollock, from iVillage.com.

Kevin Savetz' Guide To Buying a Ridiculously Cheap PC - Reviews, specs, buying tips, and news about new PCs that cost less than $300.

Macworld.com: Hardware - Features product reviews, buying advice and instructional how-to articles.

Matt's Computer Buying Guide - "Matt" is an automated agent. Several PCs will be recommended based on user's answers to simple questions.

The PC Advisor - Two-part guide explaining how and where to buy.

PC Computer Parts - Includes index to articles about components and guides for building a computer.

The PC Guide - Detailed PC hardware reference information, dating from present day back to 2001.

PC Products Buyer's Guide - Guide to buying PCs and peripherals.

Romulus 2 - Easy to understand information on computing hardware, ideal for beginners.

Tom's Hardware Guide - Articles and reviews of graphics cards.

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