Need a Desktop?

C3ntral offer a select range of desktops from our suppliers. We only offer limited ranges for general computer use (internet browsing, office programs, etc). If you have any specific requirements then please feel free to get in touch, we may be able to help you!

Buying a desktop:

With so many factors to consider, deciding which desktop PC to buy can be a real challenge. From components to software to accessories, new PCs offer a bewildering array of choices and for some people sifting through the large number of options can be daunting.

Before you go out shopping for a new desktop computer, you have to decide what you want to use it for. Want some advice before you head to the store or visit a website? Our recommendations will help you build a system that fits both your needs and your cheque book.

Almost any PC on the market can handle such standard office requirements as word processing and spreadsheets, as well as basic internet functions such as email and general browsing. For £500 or less, you can get a PC that will suit your needs.

If you're a more demanding user who wants to edit digital video or manage a large database, you may need more than the basics. You're better off looking at systems in the £750 to £1,000 range.

The best way to pay only for what you need is to carefully consider what you want to do with your system now and anticipate what might interest you next year. Specific applications call for certain types of hardware, whether at home or in the office.

Some of the information above is courtesy of www.pcadvisor.co.uk

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Need a laptop?

C3ntral offer a select range of laptops from our suppliers. We only offer limited ranges for general computer use (internet browsing, office programs, etc). If you have any specific requirements then please feel free to get intouch, we may be able to help you!

Buying a laptop:

If you've ever shopped for a laptop you know that the factors to consider go far beyond performance and connections. Laptop buyers have to consider variables as size, weight, screen dimensions, battery life, and keyboard quality - plus options such as built-in wireless.

Suit your needs

A common mistake is to throw your money at the most expensive machine, thinking this will answer all those questions you don't want to ask, as well as give you plenty of future-proofing.

A laptop may be a computer, but it's portable so the first thing you need to consider is how portable you want it to be. After all you don't want to buy a hulking desktop replacement if you have to carry it around every day. Neither do you need to spend more than you have to on a slim and light laptop when it will never leave your desk. It's a good rule of thumb that the larger the machine, the more powerful it is likely to be. This isn't strictly true, as you can get powerful ultra portables, but you'll pay a premium for them.

If you're simply going to carry it about the house, maybe sit on the sofa and surf the internet, you can opt for a machine that weighs around 3kg. If you're to carry it around all day, consider opting for a laptop weighing 2.5kg or less.

Some of the information above is courtesy of www.whatlaptop.co.uk

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