Purchasing a Windows Computer Research Paper

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I would like a computer that is portable so that I can work on the go, during travel, and when I am away from home. I do not have a preference for brand and am familiar with both Apple and Windows operating systems. I would have a preference for a touch screen laptop if available within my budget, which is $1500 for the computer and $500 for the software. This paper will compare three advertisements for computers based on specs and affordability.

The advertisement for the Apple MacBook Pro on the Best Buy website is compared to the advertisement for the Microsoft Surface on Amazon and the Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 on Dell’s website. The Dell computer has the largest screen size at 15 inches. However, for a laptop that is meant to be taken on the go, 15 inches is pushing the boundaries of portability. The best size is the Microsoft Surface at 13.5 inches. It is neither too small nor too large to allow the laptop to be easily transportable.

All three systems have similar RAM and all three come with solid state drives. The Dell comes with the most drive space, however, with 256 GB, which is a lot for usage. The Dell also comes with the best processor and processor speed, while the Apple comes with the best OS. However, the Apple does not come with a touch screen while the other two laptops do. This makes the Apple computer slightly less attractive than the Dell and the Microsoft computers. As Table 1 shows below, the various computers all have similarities that make them all appealing, but each has its own unique factors that make them each attractive in their own ways.

In terms of price, the Microsoft is by far the cheapest at $900 while the Dell is the most expensive at $1450 and the Apple in the middle at $1299.

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Thus, for the price, the specs and the compatibility with the software considered best on market for the OS, there is no beating the Microsoft Surface. It is effective, comes with an efficient and sufficient processor, and has the screen size that I am looking for. It may not be an Apple, but the benefit of the Microsoft computer is that it comes with an OS that is compatible with my PC at home.

For these reasons, I will be purchasing the Microsoft Surface based on the advertisement on Amazon. This is a smart choice, too, because I have received Amazon gift cards for Christmas and I can use them to make purchases on the Amazon website. The other advertisements would not allow me to do the same. Thus, the Microsoft computer makes the most sense in more than one way. It fits my purposes in terms of portability, works with the software I am looking to….....

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