The computer hardware market is quite extensive. It is attended by federal chains selling household appliances, large specialized stores and small computer shops. A large percentage of the market belongs to online stores.
Where to buy a computer
The choice of a specific location depends on your needs. If you need a computer to watch movies, listen to music and use the Internet, the easiest way is to go to an online hardware store and buy something inexpensive.
Chain stores such as Eldorado or Technosila offer pre-assembled system blocks. This is convenient if you want to make a purchase quickly and do not plan to delve into the intricacies of the system configuration. There you can also buy a monitor, keyboard with mouse and other peripherals.
On the other hand, in such stores the assortment is limited to several models of computers, which are conventionally divided into "office", "game" and "multimedia". But if you want to make changes to the configuration by changing the processor or video card, you will not be given this opportunity. In addition, sellers' knowledge of computer technology is often rather superficial.
If you know exactly what you want from a computer, it's best to head to a specialized computer store. There you can purchase both a ready-made configuration and assemble a PC from individual components. Usually sellers in such places are quite professional and can offer the best option for solving your problems.
Another option is to purchase a computer from an online store. The choice on online sites is more extensive, and there you can buy rare or expensive "hardware" that ordinary stores simply do not carry. The only drawback is that perhaps not all goods will be in stock and you will need to wait for them.
Prices in online stores are often lower than in regular retail outlets. By the way, today many large stores open online showcases on their websites, where you can buy the same product as in the trading floor, but with a tangible discount.
Should you look for computers in small computer shops? In terms of price, they find it difficult to compete with large stores that buy equipment directly from wholesale suppliers. Therefore, almost the only way to ensure reasonable prices is the sale of the so-called "gray" product. Only the store itself has warranty obligations for such goods, and if it is closed, the buyer will be left alone with the problem.
How to choose a store
A computer is a complex electronic technique. It can fail. There may be cases of incompatibility and conflict between different hardware components. Therefore, it is very important that the store provides quality after-sales service.
First, you should find out if the store has its own service center. If the store's customers are served by a third-party customer service, problem solving can become very difficult. It is advisable that the service center is authorized by the major equipment manufacturers.
Try to find out about the store's reputation in advance. Information can be found on the Internet - on the website of the store itself, on city forums or on sites that specialize in reviews.
A large number of reviews about the work of online stores can be found on the Yandex. Market service. There you can also find information about most large stores selling computer equipment, because many of them already have online storefronts.
