The "Which?" Guide to Computers ("Which?" Consumer Guides) - Softcover

Word-processing, VAT and income tax calculations, business plans, sending faxes and electronic mail, producing high quality illustrations and design, keeping sales and client records - all these and many other tasks are much easier with a small computer system. Whether you run a small business or want help with your domestic accounts, having the right computer is a godsend. But if you're not an expert, buying a computer is no picnic - dealers are often ill-informed, consultants come expensive and magazines can confuse more than enlighten. This handbook explains how to find hardware and software at sensible prices, how not to be a manufacturer's guinea-pig, how to avoid the instantly obsolescent, and how to be sure that what you buy will do the job intended. Real-life case histories illustrate the pitfalls.