The unnecessary aggravation of computer shopping......

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

I have to admit when we need a laptop we go to our 'computer guy' we pay to pick out the best laptop to meet our needs at the best price. When the laptop arrives we drop it off to him and it comes back with everything set up, loaded and ready to go.

I am looking at tablets for my mother as I have bought many........an I have to ask

WHY DO RETAILERS MAKE IT DO DIFFICULT TO COMPARE FEATURES?????

No wonder people shy away from buying!!

So often it is not the $$$$ that keeps people out the market of buying it is the overwhelming ! I am quite computer savvy and even I get annoyed and frustrated.

Does anyone know of a site that will shoppers to select different models and get side-by-side comparisons?

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

@Abrowneyegirl wrote:
I have to admit when we need a laptop we go to our 'computer guy' we pay to pick out the best laptop to meet our needs at the best price. When the laptop arrives we drop it off to him and it comes back with everything set up, loaded and ready to go.

I am looking at tablets for my mother as I have bought many........an I have to ask

WHY DO RETAILERS MAKE IT DO DIFFICULT TO COMPARE FEATURES?????

No wonder people shy away from buying!!

So often it is not the $$$$ that keeps people out the market of buying it is the overwhelming ! I am quite computer savvy and even I get annoyed and frustrated.

Does anyone know of a site that will shoppers to select different models and get side-by-side comparisons?

I open multiple tabs in my browser with the computers I'm interested in and compare. I also use paper and pen and write things down.

deedledeedeedle · ‎05-27-2014

@Abrowneyegirl wrote:

WHY DO RETAILERS MAKE IT DO DIFFICULT TO COMPARE FEATURES?????

I think one reason is they would rather see customers in person so they can sell them a more expensive model than they need.

Apple has a good comparison tool. I don't know of an across the board comparison tool unless you try PC World or Consumers Reports or another rating agency.

dee

juperier · ‎10-21-2014

Only option I've seen is to compare different models on the same website. When comparing prices on the same model between websites, you also have to look at the specs. It's very possible that the difference in prices is because of differences in the components used...CPU, amount of ram, hard disk size, etc.

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

@glb613

Thank you for your help - so with a pen a paper approach looking at these 2 computers how does one compare:

Battery life using continuous web browsing?

Graphics performance?

Average screen brightness?

Performance and the speed of the processor?

I do not know how to convert the terminology to compare apples to apples. I am thrilled to find out how to do this, because when I go into a store they tell me they do not know, it is up to the consumer to make their own comparisions ?!?!?!? Thank you again @glb613

Paying a computer guy to do this every time a person wants to buy a computer is not available to everyone.

Laptop A

Graphics:	Intel HD 520 Graphics
Audio:	B&O Play with stereo speakers
Wireless Adapter:	Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth
Wired Network Adapter:	Gigabit 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Keyboard:	Full-size island-style keyboard with numeric keypad
Pointing Device:	Multigesture touchpad
Memory Card Slot:	Supports multiple memory card formats
Ports:	(2) USB 3.0, (1) USB 2.0, (1) HDMI, (1) Headphone/Microphone combo, (1) RJ-45 Ethernet LAN
Battery:	Built-in 3-cell Lithium-ion prismatic(battery life depends on usage and settings)
Device Type:	Convertible laptop
Display Size:	15.6"
Display Type:	Touch edge-to-edge HD LCD with LED backlight
Resolution:	1366 x 768
Processor:	2.3GHz Intel Core i5 6th generation dual-core (i5-6200U)
Memory:	6G DDR3L
Storage:	1TB 5400RPM
Optical Drive:	None
Operating System:	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

Laptop B

PROCESSOR*

Intel® Core™ i3-6006U Processor

OPERATING SYSTEM*

Windows 7 Professional

GRAPHICS ENGINE*

Intel® HD Graphics 520

MEMORY*

4 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz

HARD DRIVE*

750 GB, 5400 RPM Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

OPTICAL DRIVE*

DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats

DISPLAY SIZE

14.0" diagonal widescreen

DISPLAY RESOLUTION

1366 x 768 (HD), Supports 720p content

AUDIO

Stereo Speakers, Dual-Microphones, Headset port - Microphone/Headphone Combination Port

WEBCAM

HD Webcam with TruTalk™ Dual Microphones

WIRELESS LAN*

Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 3165

LAN

Intel® Ethernet Connection i219-V (10/100/1000)

AC ADAPTER

45W AC Adapter - PA5177U-1ACA

BATTERY

4-cell 45 Wh - PA5212U-1BRS

BATTERY LIFE*

Up to 8.75 hours, using Windows 10 Pro (measured by MobileMark™ Office Productivity 2014)

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

I only buy two brands of tablets Samsung Galaxy series, or Apple iPads. The S2 is the top brand by Samsung. An iPad would be best.

You can compare tablets

http://www.phonearena.com/

http://www.androidauthority.com/

Cnet.com

YouTube

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

@juperier wrote:
Only option I've seen is to compare different models on the same website. When comparing prices on the same model between websites, you also have to look at the specs. It's very possible that the difference in prices is because of differences in the components used...CPU, amount of ram, hard disk size, etc.

Yes, I was hoping there was magical site that one could compare computers using the SAME benchmarks.

Why does buying a computer have to be more difficult than buying a car?

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

@Nuttmeg wrote:
I only buy two brands of tablets Samsung Galaxy series, or Apple iPads. The S2 is the top brand by Samsung. An iPad would be best.
You can compare tablets
http://www.phonearena.com/
http://www.androidauthority.com/
Cnet.com
YouTube

I will say our tablets are Samsungs and iPads. Everyone prefers the Samsungs over the iPads. Family and friends (all ages) prefer the Samsungs in our house, if you snooze you lose and get the iPad......

WHY is the Samsung worth $200 more other tablets of the same size on the market......I have no idea really.

Apple will charge whatever they want because they are Apple and they have a market following (that I understand).

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@Abrowneyegirl wrote:
@Nuttmeg wrote:
I only buy two brands of tablets Samsung Galaxy series, or Apple iPads. The S2 is the top brand by Samsung. An iPad would be best.
You can compare tablets
http://www.phonearena.com/
http://www.androidauthority.com/
Cnet.com
YouTube

I will say our tablets are Samsungs and iPads. Everyone prefers the Samsungs over the iPads. Family and friends (all ages) prefer the Samsungs in our house, if you snooze you lose and get the iPad......
WHY is the Samsung worth $200 more other tablets of the same size on the market......I have no idea really.
Apple will charge whatever they want because they are Apple and they have a market following (that I understand).

Samsung S2 tablets are on par with Note 5, S7,and S7 Edge smart phones. Retina display, fast processor, great wireless card, 3or4 GB of RAM.

The best Android tech for the moment. You can customize your tablet or phone to your liking.

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

I think retailers have always done this. They will call the same feature by a different name.

This is very bad with appliances. You can't compare a fridge at Famous Tate and Sears or a local dealer

And mattress companies will call the same mattress a different name at each retailer; a "Mohawk" at Macy's if the same as the "Indian" at Dillards. or the "Tribe" at Sears.

Never was sure of the purpose behind it!