Business IT Tip: Don't upgrade - buy a new PC instead

The improved performance, capacity and functionality that a new computer delivers more than outweigh the potential saving that can be made by upgrading your current computer.

New Intel processors are typically twice as fast as they were 18 months ago.Furthermore, you will save more through reduced power costs, as new computers are greener and more efficient than models over two years old doing twice the work, but consuming half the power.

Finally, the reality is that older upgrades can often work out to be more expensive than the latest models.

Bored with your PC? Give an Apple Mac a whirl

The Apple Mac is fast becoming a viable PC alternative due to its straightforward operation, falling costs, and growing concern about security on the Windows-based PC. Industry-wide support for the Apple platform has increased over the years. The Macintosh also now uses Intel processors, which give the brand more staying power and allow it to rival Windows-based computers.

Macs still carry a price premium, but some experts claim that their overall cost of ownership is actually lower than the Windows platform.

Source: Do not upgrade: buy a new PC instead

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