Khaberni - Many users complain that laptops are often expensive, especially after the wide developments they have witnessed and the new technologies used by the company in every laptop.
However, this does not mean that you cannot save money when trying to buy any type of new laptop from any company, especially with the approaching season of global discounts and offers.
Therefore, here are 5 ways, through our experiences, that you can follow to save money when buying a new laptop even if there is no discount season or big offers.
Choose the Most Suitable Device
Before we start discussing ways to save money when buying a new laptop, we should emphasize that the best way to save money is to choose the most suitable device for your needs, one that performs all the functions you need from it.
This means that the most cost-effective laptop is not the one with the biggest discount value or the largest offer, but the one that meets your basic needs and makes you not need another laptop beside it.
Therefore, we do not recommend buying the most powerful laptop in the world even if its price is greatly reduced because, in the end, you will not need all its specifications or capabilities and will find yourself having paid for specifications and capabilities you do not need in the end.
The same goes for cheap laptops, because despite their low price, they will not be useful or suitable if they do not have the main specifications you need and that you can use.
There are also some important points that many users overlook when buying a new laptop, such as the weight of the laptop, the lifespan of its battery, and the operating system it uses.
Although operating systems ultimately perform the same function, some uses are not suitable for certain operating systems; it is illogical, for example, to get a Macbook for gaming or to choose Windows laptops if you want to code and benefit from Apple's exclusive features.
How Can You Save Money When Buying a Laptop?
Today we discuss a range of tricks and methods that can help you save money without mentioning the season of offers and discounts, as these tips are applicable for all different seasons.
1- Precisely Determine the Specifications You Need
There are many laptop models that resemble each other in appearance and design and differ slightly in internal specifications.
Therefore, you must be very precise in choosing the internal specifications and ensuring them before buying the actual laptop, which requires you to visit the computer store and check the available specifications directly or be prepared to start the process of exchange and return if the specifications differ from what you are looking for.
It is worth mentioning that although some specifications appear similar, they are actually very different and offer completely different performance, such as Intel processors for laptops.
The Intel central processor model for laptops varies based on the processor's name, generation, and model itself, and its type, whether it is energy-saving or energy-consuming; for example, a Core i7 processor could be from the twelfth or tenth generation, and could also carry a 'U' (indicating it is energy-saving) making it weaker than Core i5 processors with fewer cores or carry an 'H' (indicating it performs more like desktop computers).
Every device offers a completely different experience from other computers, so you must ensure that the model specifically suits your use.
The same applies to other specifications such as the type of screen, number of ports and outlets on the device, and its ability to connect to internet networks and their speeds.
2- Set Budget Limits
This tip is one of the most important buying tips when it comes to products that are similar and available in many price categories such as mobile phones, computers, and cars as well.
Economic experts advise that you set a maximum and minimum budget limit, meaning you will not get any product that does not fall within this limit, and you must be strict with yourself in enforcing these buying limits.
This means that you should not be lenient and exceed the limit even if it is a slight deviation, because in the end you will find yourself in an endless pit of increases.
3- Look for Discounts When New Computers are Released
It is customary for both manufacturers and stores to offer discounts on older models of laptops, even if these models were released a few months ago.
It is always advisable to look for such offers, as they usually come with significant discounts and offer benefits that are close to those of the completely new laptop.
And this does not mean you should go for a used computer, as the discounted computer is new but just an older model slightly, and the clearest example of this is Apple computers that receive discounts upon the release of a new generation of processors every year.
4- Consider Upgrading After Purchase
Some companies charge exorbitant prices for products that you can easily upgrade after purchasing them; for example, a computer with 2 terabytes of storage space is much more expensive than a computer with 512 gigabytes even though the price increase for additional storage is much less than the increase in the price of the computer.
Therefore, you can buy a computer with the least random access memory and actual storage space, then upgrade them later with parts that are less expensive than those from the company.
But before you decide to do this, you must ensure the availability of computer spare parts and the possibility of upgrading it later, as some computers come without this capability, like Apple computers.
5- Look for Refurbished Computers
Some stores allow you to buy refurbished computers after renewing and repairing them. These computers usually face some manufacturing issues that are treated and solved, tested after the solution, and then resold at a reduced price.
Apple is one of the most famous stores offering this feature, allowing you to buy refurbished computers from its stores, which are new and carry a warranty similar to the warranty of new products but at a much lower price than new products.
