pc consulting/ repair
1. Consulting Services to aid in purchasing the right PC for you and your family.
PC technology grows so quickly that when you finally decide to make a purchase on a new PC; theres a great possibility that the model you decided to buy may seem out-of-date. This misconception is what drives fear into every consumer looking for a new PC. The fact is, the lowest model on the PC market has more than enough power and storage for the average consumer who wants to use the Internet, manage a business, keep up on college work, or balance the family checkbook. I'd be glad to match up the appropriate needs in hardware and software to make your PC work the way you do.
2. PC Repair and Custom Building
It used to be when you wanted a new PC, you went to your local appliance/technology store and built a pre-configured machine off the shelf. You looked at the list of all the specifications, and needed to decide which model was right for you. I know, I bought a Packard Bell as my first PC. Nowadays, you still have that option to buy a pre-configured machine from your local store; you can buy mail-order from a PC manufacturer such as DELL, GATEWAY, COMPAQ; or you can build your own PC from local computer outlets, or mail-order. Pros and Cons are listed below.
| Purchase Options | Pro's | Cons | Recommended |
| Pre-configured Off the shelf of a local retailer. | Everything is bundled, listed and sometimes cheaper. You get to take it home that day. | Pre-configured software is often modified by PC vendor. Some features may not work as intended by software developer. Warranty is usually a short period from purchase date. Service from local retailer is not always reliable, or expensive. Cheaper deals often lock you into contract to online service. | NO |
| Mail Order from Major PC Maker | Warranty Period/service contract is more reliable, and longer. Financing through PC maker is an option. Customization to your needs is always offered | MAIL ORDER is always suspect to problems, but generally reliable these days. You don't always get your PC in a timeframe you planned. PC makers can sometimes get backlogged. Could be slightly more expensive with Shipping Costs | YES.. If you have patience |
| Build your Own | Great for upgrades. You can use parts from your old machine to put into the new. Items such as Hard Drives, Floppy Drives, and modems are generally usable in any machine. This saves you money on parts. You get the machine you wanted. | YOU HAVE TO BUILD IT!! Configurations of systems can be tricky. No bundled software. No warranty of the the PC is offered. Usually parts bought from store have 90 day warranty. | YES.. If you have interest in learning more about PC's or you want to use my services. |
3. Upgrade Services
If you currently have a PC, I can help you upgrade from your current system to a new one. Services include migration of data from your old machine to the new one; installation of new software; and integration of existing parts into a new PC.