Tech Lover 9

In these times of economic uncertainty, many will of course be looking for ways to save money wherever possible. Ironically however, it appears that some of the most expensive items such as smartphones and personal computers, are in fact becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Nobody is doubting that these pieces of technology can be very helpful and indeed enjoyable. However, there are ways to harness the functionality of these devices without spending a fortune. If you can disregard the current trends and focus purely on the operational merits of these devices, you can in fact save yourself a considerable amount of money.

Be Smart when selecting your Smartphone

The most popular smartphones currently on the market are undoubtedly the iPhone series and it is very easy to understand why. Since these devices first came on the market, they have not only revolutionised telephone technology, but they have drastically altered the way we communicate and interact with our environment. However, many of the functions that made the iPhone such a powerful and revolutionary device in 2007 – email and internet, a personal organiser, a touchscreen operating system, colour games and an mp3 player – are now readily available on many of the lower priced smartphones. The Sony Xperia Tipo, HTC Desire C and Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini are fantastic value for money, offering all of the functions of the iPhone for only a fraction of the cost. Admittedly they may not look as attractive as the iPhone, but how much is an aesthetically pleasing mobile phone really worth?

Go Low Cost with your Computer

Much in the same way as the iPhone has dominated the global smartphone market, so have the iMac and MacBook Pro done likewise in the realm of desktop and laptop computers. And again it is understandable. After all, when it comes to style and functionality, Apple consistently deliver very attractive and alluring products. Nonetheless, if you are less concerned with how your computer looks, and more worried about what is does, then you can without a doubt drastically cut the amount you need to budget for your next computer purchase. Obviously there are disadvantages to not having the most up to date operating system, but none of these cannot be overcome. For example, those who opt for a laptop which does not have massive storage space can easily acquire a large external hard drive for very little. Likewise if you are a gamer and require a more advanced graphics card, one of these can easily be installed in a less expensive computer. Finally, if your require a high definition display for your desktop, these can easily be purchased and configured to work with your low cost computer. Relatively speaking, these low cost computer parts will allow you to have a functioning computer which does not eat into your budget. SCH Trade UK have a wide range of low cost used and refurbished computer parts available to buy online.