NOTE: Above systems can be modified to suit, to include a change in hard drive, memory, video card, and case style! Systems can be configured to add additional components i.e. TV tuner, extra harddrive. Also components can be deducted if not needed, i.e. keyboard, mouse, modem, speakers.

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The Gizmobyte Advantage!
Compare reasons below of why it's the right choice
to buy your next laptop from Gizmobyte!

	Gizmobyte	Brand names (Dell / Sony/ Toshiba / HP / Compaq / Gateway)
Is technical support local?	YES	NO - technical support for brand names like Dell are handled out of India call centers, or, third party support contracts. Getting through to someone on the phone can take awhile, hold times are long, and english is often hard to understand.
Does the computer come with a Windows CD for reinstallation?	YES	NO - often required to create your own restore CD.
Does the computer have all of the latest security updates installed for Windows and MS Office (if installed)?	YES	NO - may be many months out of update which could allow the computer to be infected, and, may require many hours of downloads if on a dial-up connection.
Is system preloaded with unnecessary software?	NO	YES - often included multiple trial software packages which hog system resources.
What costs may be involved if a computer fails during warranty?	None	Shipping charges may apply to return defective computer to repair center.
If Windows needs to be reinstalled due to corruption, is the data recoverable?	YES - charge may apply	NO - call center support personnel's only option is to restore Windows and over-write all data.
How configurable can the system be?	Any way needed!	LIMITED - for instance, Dell does not offer any computers with Athlon 64 CPU's or Raptor harddrives.
Knowledgable Sales Staff	YES	MAYBE - Big box stores often hire inexperienced sales reps that lack in-depth computer experience and often give poor or misguided advise.