Technology Buying Tips
TECHNOLOGY BUYING TIPS
Before you buy online or at any store, you should compare prices. The best way to do this on the web is to use a price comparison websites. These sites aggregate the price of items across a number of different websites and allow you to find the things you are looking for at the best possible price.
pricegrabber.com for the best comparison prices.
edealinfo.com is incredible site for finding deals. I have helped a number of clients save $100's on Dell computers, even car rentals. Make this a site you check out weekly. edealinfo even shows breakdowns of comparision prices. Again, when I am ready to buy an item, I check out this site to save the most money possible.
epinions.com also provides pricing as well as some reviews of products. (I would not rely on these reviews, but look for other advice from other research sites.
buy.com is a site that offers products, but also links with other retailers for best price offering.
Reliable Web Seller check site:
Use Websites such as http://www.resellerratings.com/ to see if a seller has good / or bad reputation.
Remember the old adage: If a price looks too good to be true.....it could be a problem.
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Great Prices on Software:
Use the sites listed here to get comparison prices on software and hardware.
*** IF you are a student, parent, or teacher. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL
(If you are a teacher or a student ALWAYS check with your local school system to see if they have a relationship with a software dealer. Many schools have relationships which allow students and teachers to get amazing discounts on software including MS Office Suites.
For example Fairfax County Public Schools offerers this site to parents and teachers. http://www.fcps.edu/DIT/techathome/index.html
Another great site if you are a student or teacher is the Academic superstore.