Knowing When It's Time To Upgrade Your PC

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Knowing WhenIt’s Time To Upgrade Your PC (NAPSA)—If your computer is more than three years old, you mayfind that a trip on the information superhighway seems more like life in the slow lane. Did you know that more than one-third of PCs in the world are estimated to be more than three years old and 60 percent are bulky old-school desktops? Not only do older computers run slower than newer models, they’re also more likely to freeze up or crash when you run multiple applications. And in today’s busy world, who’s got time to wait for their PC to catch up with the speedof life? Experience More Many new computers offer lightning-fast processing speed, up to 300 percent faster and with more performance, offering users the ability to experience everything the new Internethasto offer and multitask twice as fast. These computers put the world at your fingertips, and for most people with older-model computers, they have no idea what they’ve been missing. Keep in mind that your older computer was not made for many of today’s most popular sites. For example, YouTube didn’t exist four years ago and Twitter was an unknown word. To take advantage of what these sites haveto offer, you'll want a machine that can give you a faster experience with better performance. You may even find that a mobile laptop fits your needs so that you can access information from anywhere. Thanks to today’s wireless capabilities, you can log on almost anywhere to stay connected with Face- book and e-mail, upload and watch videos on YouTube or catch your favorite television show online. If your PC runs slowly and crashesa lot, it may be time for an upgrade. This is essential because so much of entertainment is online these days, including Internet TV, high-definition movies and more. A new, more functional computer will allow you to experi- ence this seamlessly, without interruptions. Live Smartly Cutting-edge processor technology from companies such as Intel allow you to compute smartly and efficiently. You can enjoy more functionality in one device—whetherit be watching movies online, connecting with friends via e-mail or Skype, or simply getting work done. These energy-efficient processors also use less power, so you are saving the planet and saving money with lowerelectricity bills. Saving Money, Time Money maybetight these days, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a current device that will answer your technology needs. Trading in your old, bulky desktop PC for a newer model can enhance your multitasking skills beyond what seemed possible just three years ago. To learn more, visit the Web site at www.intel.com/consumer.

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