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Ten Traps you should avoid in Bying a Computer System*
In
case you haven’t noticed, the computer revolution is
continuing in earnest. Hobbyists and families all over
North America are discovering dozens of ways to put
low cost microcomputers to use for work and play.
We already use them in a lot of our daily gadgets without
ever realizing it. And of particular importance to you
is that small computers are a great way to get and stay
ahead of the competition. Yet many people hesitate to
get involved. They’ve heard the horror stories: one-sided
contracts; expensive machines that merely gather dust
in a corner; computer systems that end up costing five
times what was expected.
Can you avoid the starring role in such a horror story?
I think you can. The key is to anticipate the problems
ahead of time and to deal with them before making a
purchasing decision.
It’s smart to learn from your mistakes, but it’s even
smarter to learn from the mistakes of others. Study
the list below so you can learn to spot the traps that
have often snared unwary buyers.
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