The Ars Buyer's Guide
Stay tuned, true believers, as we coalesce and distill the collective knowledge of the ages into coherent and eminently useful recommendations for those of you looking to spend a little bit of that hard earned cash! Browse through or selections below for reviews, technical information, and more, or just grab a look at our current Recommended Systems page where we make it nice and easy to pick top-notch hardware. Our buying guides cut through the myriad reviews out there and tell ya where it's at. But if you want to see some reviews of products not mentioned here in the Guide, check out our Product Reviews section, where unfiltered reviewage is the law of the land.
The Ars PriceGrabbing Engine is more than just a search engine. Not only can you easily find the lowest prices on the 'net for what you want, but you can also rate the merchants you buy from, and you can write reviews of the products you buy!
Entire computers, their components painstakingly researched to go together like peanut butter and jelly. Because no two power users are alike, we've compiled a three tiered recommendation system, sporting a God Box, The Hot Rod, and for the bargain masters, The Budget Box (all last updated
11/26/02).
Let's just face it: no piece of hardware is as alluring as the flat-panel monitor. Flat-panels simply scream "power user," and the good news is they're finally affordable for the masses. But what do you need to know before spending that hard earned cash? This Guide is for you.
Get our tips on what to look for in a computer case. You might think cases are boring, but we're going to at least try and convince you that they're worth some real consideration.
Rule #1: part of being a power user is being a savvy shopper. Our Simple Guide to Online Buying will help anyone become a super slick prosumer.
Wow, what a category. Your options are limitless, but only a few boards have made us double-take. Of course, check out our DYI Recommended Systems for some killer boards placed in situ with some other killer hardware.
Everybody needs one, and we've got the skinny on what's worth it and what's not. (last updated 8/99)
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