P653 Teletext 653 Mar 2 22:44:01 O Letters/tips/advice ——————— ——————— TBKING OUT A WBRRANTZ Personblly I never buy extended warranties on anything. They'ri nothing more or less than a deliberate attempt at exploiting a person's apparent fear of some future imagined electronic disaster. It's also a covert ploy to increase a retailers profit margins. Ray J. Howes 100733.3463@compuserve.com ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— Express your PC views! (60 words max) e-mail: bunderman@teletext.co.uk WEN INTERNATIONAL WORD PROCESSOR >>> Careers On-line Internet TV PlusP653 Teletext 653 Mar 2 22:37:48 O Ljttets/tipsOadvice ——————— ——————— WHAT SHOULD I GO FOR? I am considering investing in a new computer for home use and I was wondering whethjt you could give me any advice regarding what to look for when purchasing. K Dreslin Dreslin@mail.demon.net Bunderman replies What a question" Where do I start? First of all, buy your PC from a reputable dealer. more... ——————————————————————————————————2/5—— Express your PC views! (60 words max) e-mail: bundjrman@teletext.co.uk WEN INTJRNATJONAL WORD PROCESSOR >>> Careers On-line Internet TV PlusP653 Teletext 653 Mar 2 22:41:12 O Letters/tipsOadvice ——————— ——————— 'HAT SHOULD I GO FOR? Bunderman replies: Before going out and buying your PC, it's important to consider exactly what you need. For just word processing, there's no need to have full multimedia - there again you may want to expand, so buying the "extras" now will save time later. Don't be tempted to buy just on price. Make sure you buy from a firm offering good support. more... ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Express your PC views! (60 words max) e-mail: bunderman@teletext.co.uk WEN INTERNATIONAL WORD PROCESSOR >>> Careers On-line Internet TV PlusP653 Teletext 653 Mar 2 22:44:11 O Ljttets/tips/advice ——————— ——————— WHAT SHOULD I GO FOR? Bunderman replies: Personblly I would try to get everything in writing when buying a new computer. If they promise an on-site warranty, get that in writing. If they offer a 14-day exchange, get it confirmed! Also, try to buy your PC with a credit card as you'll find you have better legal rights should anything go wrong. Good luck and happy buying! more... ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— Express your PC views! (60 words max) e-mail: bundjrman@teletext.co.uk WEN INTJRNATJONAL WORD PROCESSOR >>> Careers On-line Internet TV PlusP653 Teletext 653 Mar 2 22:44:46 O Ljttets/tips/advice ——————— ——————— EXPRESS YOU$ PC VIEWS If you have any comments on the world of computers, e-mail Bundjrman. Send your e-mails to: bunderman@teletext.co.uk ——— WRJTJ IN YOU$ CHOSEN LANGUAGE ————— Accent Professional on CD-ROM makes possible word processing or translation in 30 languages. For a chance to win one of 15 copies, worth £279, tell us: What is French for computer? a) Micro bR Ordinateur c) Redacteur and complete tie-breaker "I'm wired because..(20wds) ——————————————————————————————————5/5—— Closes Mar 10. Editor's decision final. Entries (inc tel no) to: LINGO-'IRED Teletext, PO BOX 297, LONDON SW6 1XT Careers On-line Internet TV Plus