Check out Computer Shows

Shopping for a new computer can be tough. The problem is that the prices go down so quickly. Every time a new developments in computer technology comes out, it is initially hyped up, but it soon deflates. Wait six months and it will be substantially cheaper. The problem is that, whenever you find a deal today, it is likely to look like a ripoff by tomorrow! Most people like to feel like they got their money's worth, and the best way to do this is to go to computer trade shows.

You see, at computer shows, you can get new or refurbished computers for substantially below what you would normally pay. Of course, there are some costs to this. You have to be willing to buy from smaller businesses, ones that often don't have the same service policies. Whenever you buy a PC at a computer trade show, you should be sure to carefully check any warranty information. Above all, don't buy computer that doesn't have a warranty!

Nevertheless, if you know how to buy wisely, computer shows can be a great source of high-quality computing products. I got my new PC for about half what it would have cost if I bought it from Dell or IBM. Six months later, It is still hard to find such a good price from leading computer dealers. Of course, that's not the only great thing about computer shows. One of the best aspects is getting to check out all of the new technology that is on the market. Computer shows have demos of amazing new video games, sophisticated speech recognition software, home surveillance equipment, and many other products. Although many of these products don't interest me personally as a consumer, it is always neat to see what is out on the market.

Of course, if you are involved in the industry, computers shows can be a great place to network. Although I'm not personally involved with computers as a professional, one of my best friends is, and he never misses a computer show when it comes through town. He says that these computer trade shows are some of the best opportunities to meet other information technology people. Sometimes you see them at panels, but more often you just meet them walking around the show. From there, it is easy to strike up a conversation and make a new friend. If that friend turns out to be a good business contact, so much the better!