Finding the right balance between what your teenager wants in a computer and what you can afford is a tough thing to do. Of course your teenager would love to have the fastest PC on the block, but that may not always be within the means of your budget. You have to think in terms of what’s practical.
Laptop vs. Desktop
Many people these days are eschewing the traditional computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse set-up in favor of an all-in-one laptop. Laptops are great for your budget because you can forgo buying all the accessories. The one downside is that you do need a home wireless network to access the Internet. Technology has now reached a point that laptops are more than powerful enough for average computer users. [Read more…]