DEAL SHOPPING GUIDE

Computers: what to compare

Compare the configuration you will actually receive.

Match the exact purchase

Match the exact processor, memory, storage and operating-system configuration. Check whether memory or storage is upgradeable rather than assuming that a similar model can be upgraded.

Check your setup

List the software, displays and peripherals you need. Compare the stated ports and display outputs, and check the dimensions of a desktop or the screen and weight of a laptop.

Compare the complete offer

Confirm the power supply or charger, included keyboard or mouse, condition and warranty. Keep refurbished and new configurations separate, even when the product name is identical.

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