This questionnaire should not take more than 5-7 minutes to complete. Depending on your answer for some questions, additional questions may appear.
Basic Contact Information
What's your name?
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What is your e-mail address?
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What is your computer purchasing budget?
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In US$ please :)
Where will you be using this computer?
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Home
Office
School
Are you looking to buy a desktop or laptop?
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Desktop
Laptop
How will you be using your desktop? (Half way mark!)
Will you require a monitor?
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Yes
No
Do you like traditional square (4:3) or widescreen (16:10) format screens?
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Traditional square (4:3) format
Widescreen (16:10) format
What size monitor do you want?
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15" LCD
17" LCD
19" LCD
20" LCD
22" LCD
24" LCD
27" LCD
30" LCD
The largest LCD that fits within my budget
Check all that may apply.
How many computers do you have in your house currently?
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This will be the only computer
One
Two
Three or more
Will all computers need to go online or share files between them?
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Yes
No
Will both computers be in the same room?
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Yes
No
How will you be using your laptop? (Half way mark!)
Are you going to be travelling a lot with your laptop?
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Yes
No
What are your weight requirements?
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< 3lb
< 4lb
< 5lb
< 6lb
< 8lb
Weight is not an issue
Do you like traditional square (4:3) or widescreen (16:10) format screens?
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Traditional square (4:3) format
Widescreen (16:10) format
How big would you like your screen to be?
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12" or less
How big would you like your screen to be?
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12" or less
13" or less
How big would you like your screen to be?
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12" or less
13" or less
14" or less
How big would you like your screen to be?
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12" or less
13" or less
14" or less
15" or less
How big would you like your screen to be?
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12" or less
13" or less
14" or less
15" or less
17" or less
How big would you like your screen to be?
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12" or less
13" or less
14" or less
15" or less
17" or less
What type of connectivity do you require?
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WWAN
Bluetooth
Firewire
WWAN -
Wireless Wide Area Network. Used to connect to the internet through a cellular provider.
Bluetooth
- For connecting mice, cell phones, printers, headsets to your computer wirelessly.
Firewire
- Used mainly to connect your computer to compatible digital video equipment.
From which provider do you want WWAN services?
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Verizon
Sprint
AT&T
Do you value form over function or function over form?
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Form over function
Function over form
Many laptops now are becoming more stylish. Does this appeal to you?
What about power?
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I'm happy it has a battery!
I'd like to spend some time away from an electrical outlet
I'm going to be traveling a lot, I need more juice!
What are you intended uses for your computer? (Almost done!)
Generally, how do you think you would spend most of your time with your new computer?
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Surfing the web
Writing documents, spreadsheets, powerpoints etc.
Development (ie. programming)
Audio/Video creation/editing
Gaming
Listening to music
Watching movies
Will you be using your computer to replace your stereo and/or movie viewing display?
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Yes
No
Some people find this to be a great alternative to spending money on home theater setups.
How much time do you anticipate spending on gaming?
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< 10%
< 25%
< 50%
< 75%
I spend all my time gaming!
What kind of games do you mainly play?
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FPS
RTS
RPG
MMORPG
Simulation
Racing
Check all that apply.
Will you be storing...
Pictures
Movies
Music
Games
Large files
Please enter any specific programs or games you will be using on your computer, separated by commas.
Please note especially if you will be using intense programs such as games, audio/video editing, CAD, Photoshop, etc.
Peripherals, Warranty, Comments and Finish!
What type of peripherals (if any) do you require?
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Webcam
Speakers
Memory card reader (for copying pictures from digital camera)
USB Stick (for transporting documents, music, files etc)
Fingerprint Reader
I don't need anything!
What kind of speaker setup are you looking for?
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Basic Stereo
Quality Stereo
Surround Sound
Do you want an extended warranty?
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Yes
No
Recommended with laptops
How long do you plan on keeping your computer?
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One year or less
Less than two years
Three years or less
More than three years
What type of internet service provider will you be using?
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Cable/DSL
Dial-Up 56k
Please mention anything else that you may think is important for us to know.