Picking the right PC

Article Abstract:

Thirteen personal computers priced around 1,500 pounds sterling are tested, of which seven are considered best buys. The Apple Macintosh Classic, 930 pounds sterling, is considered good all-round if IBM compatibility is not a consideration. The Commodore 386/25C, 1,130 pounds sterling, and the Dell 325SX, 1,170 pounds sterling, give fast performance. The Laser 386, 1,170 pounds sterling, has a very fast hard disk. The Amstrad PC4386SX, whose speed is only average, costs only 900 pounds sterling, and the Tandon 386/N, 1,120 pounds sterling, is worth buying, if speed is not an important consideration.

IBM PS/1 (Intel-compatible system), Apple Macintosh Classic (680X0-based system), Elonex PC-433B (Microcomputer), Dell Computer Dell 325 (Microcomputer), Commodore 386/25C (Microcomputer), Laser 386 (Microcomputer), Tandon 386 (Microcomputer), Amstrad PC 4386SX (Microcomputer), Apricot XEN-LS 486SX-20 (Microcomputer), HP 386/16N (Microcomputer), Olivetti PCS 386SX (Microcomputer), Philips P33486SX (Microcomputer), Tulip Computers Visionline dt386SX (Microcomputer), Zenith Data Systems Z-320/SX (Microcomputer)

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Multimedia PCs

Article Abstract:

Ten multimedia microcomputers, ranging from 1,2000 pounds sterling to 2,100 pounds sterling are evaluated. Consumers should be aware that prices keep falling, however. After-sales service is an important factor to take into consideration as it can be problematic. The Dan Home Plus/SMM 133, which is sold only by Dan (UK), at 1,600 pounds sterling, a 133-based pentium computer, is particularly recommended. The Apple Performa 5320, at 2,100 pounds sterling, a Power PC on sale from a number of high street and mail order suppliers, is also recommended, although sometimes slow.

Buyers Guide

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Computer companies compared

Article Abstract:

An evaluation of the experiences of 14,000 'Which?' members who purchased home computers is presented. The companies supplying the computers are ranked for customer satisfaction, reliability, ease of setting up and helpline service.

Services, Retail industry, Retail trade

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