[plug] What computer should I buy?

[Onno Benschop]

I've added a section about Backups, Storage Devices, added a comment about
Chromebooks and a first attempt at disposal comments.

I've clarified some sections and fixed a few bits.

Initially I was going to use it as a LinkedIn article, but I'm beginning to
suspect that there is a whole lot of information like this that I could put
up somewhere as an information resource.

I considered making it into a video and a PDF, but I'm not convinced either
way.

I do know that it's getting longer and longer and I think it's getting to
the point where a casual user won't read it, which defeats the purpose
entirely.

I really want this document to be read by your average family member who
comes up to you at a BBQ and says "What computer should I buy."

I think that I'll need to split it off once I finish the questions and move
the definitions into a separate side-bar or some such.

o


On 21 May 2014 22:50, alex <alex at spottedmouse.com> wrote:

> Maybe a section on Backup / Restore and how to migrate to the new system.
> Especially if one is considering transition between OS flavours.
>
> Have a look at adding a Chrome OS (Chromebooks) to the list as well. I
> know they based on Linux, but with the additions and restrictions imposed
> by Google it fills a gap few others options do. From what I can see it
> makes a great proposition for the educational sector or when the user is
> just after some light email and web browsing. The key feature for me seem
> is that you don't have to worry about security as there is little to secure.
>
> You cover upgrades for the new computer, but maybe a paragraph on looking
> at upgrading an existing computer would not be out of place. Some old(er)
> models get a new span on live with a OS rebuild, some extra memory or and
> SSD.
>
> And maybe to end up with a section on responsible disposal of any current
> equipment. You will be surprised what you find in the local verge
> collections.
>
> Hope this helps. You already covered a great deal and looks really good.
> What you going to do with this when its ready.
>
> Alex
>
>
>
>
> On 2014-05-21 12:10, Onno Benschop wrote:
>
>> I would like some feedback. I've made an attempt at answering the
>> unanswerable: "What computer should I buy?" -- please be frank in your
>> comments
>>
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oiNNSY4HUKXE5T_
>> AveQoOEJyMxo4MxZrMhMx5XDAqAg/edit?usp=sharing
>>  [1]
>>
>>
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