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	The Right Way To Buy A Computer
	By Ramona Creel

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• Who will be the primary user?
• Who else will use the computer and how often?
• Where will you need to use the computer?
• Do you have a preference for PC or MAC?

• How fast do you need your computer to be?
• How many files will you want to store on the system?
• How do you prefer to back up your files?

• Will you want to use the internet? How often?
• Will you want to watch DVDs on your computer?
• Would you like to be able to burn CD-Roms?
• Do you want to listen to sound and music on your system?
• What kinds of security concerns do you have?

• What will you be printing out of your computer?
• Will you require color prints or black and white?
• What quality prints will you require?
• Will you be printing photographs from your computer?
• Do you have a preference for laser or inkjet printers?

• What kinds of activities will you want to do on the computer?
• Will you want to do word processing on your system?
• Will you plan to do automated bill-paying or accounting?
• Will you want to perform any graphic functions on your computer?
• Do you have any special program needs or interests?
• How many programs will you want to store on the system?
• How much memory is required for the programs you want to run?

 

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Ramona Creel is a modern Renaissance woman and guru of simplicity -- traveling the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of radically downsizing, and inspiring others to regain control of their own lives. As a Professional Organizer and Accountability Coach, Ramona will help you create the time and space to focus on your true priorities -- clearing away the clutter other obstacles and standing in the way of that life you've always wanted to be living. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a travel writer, social commentator, and blogger, she shares her experiences and insights about the world as we know it. You can see all these sides of Ramona -- read her articles, browse through her photographs, and even hire her to help get your life in order -- at www.RamonaCreel.com. And be sure to follow her on Twitter and on Facebook.

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