Continued from page 1
Although, some computers do provide a way to disable a malfunctioning device which will allow you to install your own store bought device to take
place of broken part.
>From a computer technicians point of view this is not always easy to do.
It just depends on what brand of computer you currently have. Meaning some are easier to work on than others.
A “CLONE” computer is a clone or a copy of its brand-name counterpart with exception that instead of company specific or proprietary parts, items used to make a clone computer are from several different companies instead of only one.
Let’s say that if you were to go to a local company that builds “clone” computers, and you tell them what you need, chances are they don’t use parts that are specific to only that type of computer like brand-name computer companies do.
This is a good thing because it means that they will probably use components that are interchangeable with many different brands and are easy to come by if needed.
Some Advantages/Disadvantages of “Clone” computers include:
Advantages-
Cost- compared to brand-name computers clone will generally be easier on your pocket book when purchasing one with similar features as its brand-name counterpart.
This is most likely due to money that is saved by not offering high-end customer service. Although, that may not be only reason for lower prices.
Easily Accessible Replacement Parts- Since clone computer was built with parts that are not any one company specific, you can buy parts for clone computer that can be used even if brand is different from one that was in computer when you originally bought it.
Note: Before you buy any parts, it is necessary to make sure that replacement parts are compatible with your particular computers system requirements.
Either consult manual that should have came with your computer or get help from a knowledgeable friend or repair person.
Disadvantages-
Warranties- Unless you purchase a service plan you will typically not have as an attractive warranty as you would with a brand-name computer company.
Whatever you do just make sure you understand how long warranty is for and as to what kind of repairs warranty covers before you make purchase.
Customer Support- With brand-name computer companies you are usually provided with a 24-hour toll free number that you can call if you have questions or concerns with your computer.
Clone computers are more than likely not going to have a 24-hour help service, but rather you will be forced to only be able to call during regular business hours.
Also, it is more than likely that there will not be any one website that you can go to in order to find out information concerning troubleshooting questions you may have.
For service it may be necessary to take computer back to store that you bought it at or you may have to do some research on individual parts that went into computer and visit manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting tips.
Finally, if all else fails you can certainly take what you have learned from this article and being that you know what you need now, but don’t know where to go and get that “Perfect Computer”, best resource at your disposal are very men and woman that work at your local electronics shop.
It is their duty to help you get hold of that “Perfect Computer” that best fits your needs. All you need to do is tell them what you plan on using that computer for and they should be more than happy to help you from there.
resourcebox: -Feel free to reprint this article on paper or on your website just as long as author is given credit for his work and resource box and all information held within is not altered.- --------------------------------------- Dan Preston is author of a digital book called “How and Why to Care for Your Computer”. He is webmaster of a site called InfoHeaven Digital Books where you can find useful Free information and many how-to digital books that cover a large variety of interesting topics. http://infoheaven-digital-books.com (c) Dan Preston - All rights reserved
Dan Preston owns his own online digital bookshop called InfoHeaven Digital Books. He believes that the more a person kbows the better off they are in life. This is why he has decided to help people get those how-to questions of theirs answered by offering such books. He also enjoys troubleshooting and repairing computer problems. As the owner of three computers it is no doubt as to why he has such an interest.
