A computer is an important tool to most users who require more to get by than with just their smartphones. Laptop computers may have already lost some sales from tablet computers and smartphones, but they remain just as critical when it comes to productivity. For those whose time for a much needed upgrade has arrived, pay close attention to these following tips.
Just like in any other place, you have the option of buying your laptop computer conveniently over the internet or at a store. The choices in Beijing are even greater, for you have access to online merchants from around the country, electronics superstores, Zhongguancun technology hub’s computer marketplace, official brand retail stores, and a host of warranty service centers for getting your product serviced in case of defects. Your first course of action is to begin your research online for different models and to compare prices. From there, you can get a better idea of what you want to buy, so that you can be ready to buy shall the right opportunity comes. Next, go to a store to see the product up close. It’s important to get a feel of the ergonomics and the feel of your laptop computer. In addition, it’s important to experience how light a product is and how the keyboard feels. These are all important aspects that are difficult to gauge without having the actual product in front of you. You may visit a myriad of shops all over Beijing, and look for in-store offers that may give you a better overall deal.
Beijing has many great advantages for consumers. Being the capital, there are scores of official warranty service centers all around town. Shall you encounter a defect, you can visit one of the locations and explain your inquiry in person and in detail. For fans of Apple computers, there are four official flagship Apple Stores in Beijing; Taikoo Li Sanlitun, Xidan Joy City, Beijing apm Mall in Wangfujing and the newest at China Central Place.
The greatest word of advice comes to Microsoft Windows operating system users. The Windows 8.1 OS in the Chinese market is language-specific, meaning the computer system is entirely displayed in Chinese. For those who are not comfortable in making the leap to a Chinese-only OS, you will have to pay for and install a non-China market licensed version on top of your laptop. Likewise for Mac OS users, the computers sold by Apple in China are identical to those sold in the U.S., making it essentially region-free.
