choosing a computer informative speech july 27, 2006 by peter rotella

Choosing a ComputerChoosing a ComputerInformative SpeechInformative Speech

July 27, 2006July 27, 2006byby

Peter RotellaPeter Rotella

Choosing a ComputerChoosing a Computer

The 4 “W’s” + “H”The 4 “W’s” + “H”

WhoWho

WhatWhat

WhereWhere

WhenWhen

HowHow


WhatWhat do you want it to do? do you want it to do?

School workSchool work Word ProcessingWord Processing Business AppsBusiness Apps Internet browsingInternet browsing Email, Chat, “IM”Email, Chat, “IM”

Photo EditingPhoto Editing Video RenderingVideo Rendering GamingGaming CAD/GraphicsCAD/Graphics Audio EditingAudio Editing

Requires better/faster Requires better/faster ComputerComputer


WhatWhat do you want it to do? do you want it to do?

Keep users in mind…Keep users in mind…

ChildrenChildren

TeensTeens

AdultsAdults

ElderlyElderly

DisabledDisabled


HowHow much does it cost? much does it cost? Budget – How much can I Budget – How much can I

afford?afford? Financing or payment planFinancing or payment plan Combo dealsCombo deals Bonus softwareBonus software On sale?On sale?

WhenWhen do you need it? do you need it?


WhereWhere to buy it from? to buy it from?

Major Retailers…Major Retailers…

Online Vendors…Online Vendors…

Best BuyBest Buy CompUSACompUSA Circuit CityCircuit City

Newegg.comNewegg.com Buy.comBuy.com Dell.comDell.com Pricewatch.comPricewatch.com


WhoWho is your support? is your support?

Guru family member or friend - Guru family member or friend - ReliabilityReliability

WarrantyWarranty Vendor supportVendor support Third party tech support. Third party tech support.

Geeks on CallGeeks on Call


So now what?So now what?

Begin browsingBegin browsing Visit vendorsVisit vendors

Ask sales rep. for helpAsk sales rep. for help

Compare dealsCompare deals Match requirements to featuresMatch requirements to features


Have I found the right 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!Yes? – Buy it!

No? – Keep searching, ask for No? – Keep searching, ask for help.help.


Review…Review…

WhatWhat do you need it to do you need it to do…do…

HowHow much does it cost… much does it cost… WhenWhen is it needed… is it needed… WhereWhere to buy it from… to buy it from… WhoWho is your support… is your support…


ReferencesReferences

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"PC Packages." "PC Packages." Best BuyBest Buy. 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. . 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?navLevel=4&type=category&navHhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?navLevel=4&type=category&navHistory=cat00000%2Bcat01000%2Bcat01001&id=cat01173istory=cat00000%2Bcat01000%2Bcat01001&id=cat01173

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"Technology Assurance Programs." "Technology Assurance Programs." Comp USAComp USA. 2006. . 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.compusa.com/tech_services/tap_main.asp?cmid=http://www.compusa.com/tech_services/tap_main.asp?cmid=slnavslnav..


Questions…?Questions…?

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