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Computing & Technology > Buy IT equipment and software (the links below will take you online)
Buy a new PC
	Applestore This is the place to find out all about the latest range of products from Apple. You can purchase any hardware or software that takes your fancy with ease and the site is simple to look around and use.
	Best Price Computers This is a good place to find some very cheap but good quality no frills PCs. They have won several awards for some of their systems and are known to sell some of the cheapest PCs on the web. Definitely worth considering if you are buying a new machine.
	Dell Dell was one of the first PC manufacturers to sell its products online and this site takes you through the entire process, from buying advice through to tracking deliveries. Good reliable machines at competitive prices.
	Discount PC Warehouse Search here for a range of very cheap PCs, components and peripherals. There are some good price deals to be had here but be aware that when buying a PC, price isn't the only important issue. That said, this site is still worth a look.
	Evesham Evesham are a less well known PC manufacturer but offer some very good deals on a variety of complete systems. They are a reliable manufacturer and the range of systems is very good and applicable to a wide range of home and business applications.
	Novatech Novatech produce good quality systems at some very good prices. They have a number of different ranges to choose from or you can build your own machine from scratch, choosing from a good variety of components. Lots of choice and excellent value.
	PC World This is one of the most popular computer shops in the UK and they have a wide range of stock at some very reasonable prices. You can view everything they sell on this website and order securely online. Worth a look for some good prices.
	Taran Microsystems As websites go this is a pretty dull site, but Taran have a well deserved reputation for supplying good quality kit at decent prices. Worth contacting if you know what you want and prefer to speak to people rather than using shopping cart robots.
	The Guardian - Computer Shopping The Guardian provide a number of concise but useful guides to some of the best shops on the web. This is their computer shops page. It contains good descriptions of each shop and at the bottom of the page are links to the major systems manufacturers.
Buy furniture for IT equipment
	Argos Argos has a good selection of products for sale online but you might have to wait up till six days for delivery. Browse the catalogue online, search by name of product or its code and then reserve your items for collection or delivery.
	IKEA If you fancy some well designed, stylish but reasonably priced Scandinavian furniture and home accessories, look no further. The IKEA website allows you to view many of the products online and find your nearest store. You can also check availability.
	MFI - Home Office If your needs aren't too elaborate, you may find just what you need in the MFI home office section. A good range of office furniture is available here and there are frequent sales and discounts to keep the prices competitive.
	UK Furniture Guide This is a good place to find some of the best furniture sites on the web. The links are categorised sensibly to make it easier for you to find the right type of site and there are many of these categories to choose from. A useful site.
Buy IT equipment and software
	Crucial This is THE place to buy memory for your PC. They have the most comprehensive memory selection tool on the web that guarantees to find the right memory for your machine. It explains all the jargon in a very clear way and is always amongst the cheapest.
	Dabs Dabs is a well known and reliable place to find some good deals on a range of computer products. There searches are fairly comprehensive but it can sometimes be quite a lengthy process because of the amount of stock they have. Definitely worth a look.
	eBuyer eBuyer are usually a fairly good bet for finding some good discount computer hardware, software and recordable media such as CDs. Spend some time searching for the right product and you'll be likely to get quite a good deal. Free delivery over £100.
	Jungle Jungle is always worth a look for some good deals on a range of IT hard and software. You'll be impressed by the range of stock available and the constant stream of special offers.
	Microwarehouse Microwarehouse stocks just about every kind of computer add-on you can think of and delivery is free in the UK. It’s a well organised site that is easy to use and definitely worth a look if you're looking for IT equipment or software.
	PC Quote This is a great way to find the best prices on software, hardware, systems and peripherals. This site sends your query to some of the biggest retailers in the UK to find you some of the best prices. A useful service in such a flooded market.
	Price Comparisons This page gives details of a wide variety of price comparison websites that cover a range of products and countries. Using the right price comparison can make the difference between a bargain and a rip off so this is a very useful site.
	UK Computers Guide This is a good place to find some well organised links to a large number of manufacturers of It equipment and accessories. It can take a little while to browse through the links but the content is quite comprehensive.
Buy or sell second hand hardware and software
	Best Price Computers - Used Tips Although they are actually trying to sell you one of their own new machines, the staff at Best Price Computers have put together this page of useful tips to inform you of the common problems and things to look for in a used PC.
	eBay The UK version of the giant US person-to-person auction site is impressive. It's free to put your stuff up for sale here. And although many of the auctions are based in the US you can search for only those lots sold in the UK.
	Loot This is the online version of the popular Loot magazine. You can buy and sell a huge range of stuff from all over the country. There loads and it’s a simple, easy to use site.
	QXL A well known auction site where you can buy pretty much anything that takes your fancy. There are lots of different categories to choose from and the process is simple to use and understand and offers security for buying and selling online.
Download software
*See Also:* Computing & Technology > Use a search engine or portal
	CNET Downloads This is the main downloads section of the well known CNET website. There are several well organised categories of downloadable programs to choose from and you will be able to find tools for all sorts of different situations and applications.
	Compinfo Centre The list presented here contains links to some of the best places on the web to find a massive range of software that is freely available to download.
	Webattack - Download Tools This site provides some useful ideas for some of the essential types of tool that you may need to help you to organise and manage software from the internet. It includes zipping programs, download managers and file splitting utilities.
	ZD Net - Downloads This is a well known place to find a wide range of software downloads. The programs are arranged into categories and you can find anything from free trial versions to totally free shareware applications. A useful source of some good programs.
Learn about computers and get advice
*See Also:* Education & Training > Improve IT skills
	Filext This brilliant little site allows you to understand the meaning of all the file extensions (.mpg .mdb etc.) that your computer can produce. This can also allow you to discover what program you may need to view these files.
	Net Dictionary This is a fantastically useful resource for finding simple explanations for computer and internet jargon. If you're confused by the ever-changing language of the IT world, then this site is well worth a look.
	PC Buyers Guide This is a page from Oxford University that outlines the key things to consider when purchasing a new PC. It is set out very well and is well written and easy to understand. This could be a very useful tool if you are a computer novice.
	PC Guide This site contains a lot of useful advice, information and tips about the general use of computers. It provides basic explanations of many of the different aspects of the workings of a PC and can help you to make more informed purchases.
	PC Tech Guide This is a useful and straightforward guide that can help you understand some of the complex underlying systems of your computer hardware. This could also be useful if you want to understand the features of a new PC that you may consider buying.
	What Is? This is a useful site for finding good explanations of a huge range of computing and internet terminology and technology. They have a big database of information that is well organised and easy to search through.
Read reviews
	About - Computer reviews This website is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to purchase a new PC or laptop. About have compiled reviews and information from a huge range of reliable and objective sources and it's all available here. There are some annoying adverts.
	AnandTech A good place to find in depth, informative and lengthy reviews of the latest computer hardware products. The site is easy to navigate and the reviews and articles are organised into sensible categories to make it easier to find what you're looking for.
	IT Reviews This site features reviews of a huge range of IT equipment by independent journalists. Covers hardware and software and has head to head group test comparison features in many categories.
	PC Advisor A magazine that bills itself as 'Expert advice in plain english' and this seems to sum up their site rather well. Register for the site (for free) and you can take advantage of a number of helpful features all aimed at helping you with your PC.
	Personal Computer World This is the online version of the popular PC World magazine. It is full of reviews and features to keep you up to date with all that’s new in the world of personal computing. Good for current software and hardware reviews.
	Review Centre This can be a very useful place to come to read a number of consumer reviews of a wide range of products. Searching is easy but you can also search by category if you don't know exactly what product you're after. Good UK based reviews.
	Tom's Hardware A well known and popular place to find independent, hard-hitting information about new IT equipment. An excellent source of meticulous reviews by people who really know what they're on about. Always worth checking out when buying computer hardware.
	VNU Net This is a good site that contains a large amount of news, reviews and advice about computer hardware and software. It is a UK based site so the information it contains is more relevant than many of the PC review sites out there and its well written too.
	ZD Net - Reviews This is a good place to find a number of well written and informative reviews of computer hardware and software. Although this is an American site, there is some very useful information here if you are considering making a computer related purchase.

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