Publisher's Synopsis
The indispensable shopper's guide for every computer user! Don't waste another dime! Whether you're a PC or Mac user, a novice or an expert, The Cheapskate's Guide to Bargain Computing can save you a fortune. Discover 300+ great low-cost sources for hardware, software, peripherals, even Internet services. And learn the insiders buying tips salespeople never tell you...Save big buying 'almost-new' PCs 50-70% software discounts: are you eligible? The multimillionaire whos giving away free E-mail accounts 'Great deal' strategies for online auctions Never pay for another floppy diskette! With the Cheapskate's Guide, you'll never be ripped off! Discover...What you must know about buying mail order Slippery fine print in PC warranties Hardware and software upgrades to avoid 12 steps for evaluating a used PC Tough questions for Internet service providers There's more! 75 top tightwad Web sites. Low-cost repairs you really can do yourself. Why faster CD-ROMs aren't always better. Big savings on printer cartridges. Dirt-cheap 19' monitors. $50 home networks. You get a CD-ROM library of the world's best freeware and shareware for Windows 95, 3.x, Mac and DOS...word processors, spreadsheets,;The Cheapskate's Guide to Bargain Computing: 500 pages stuffed with buying tips, great sources, and more. There's never been anything like it. Don't buy without it!
