The Purchase...
Once you've investigated all the options, there's one last step, purchasing the machine.
You'll need to decide whether you want to purchase your unit online, or at a local retailer. There
are definite advantages to both. Let's take them one at a time:
Purchasing Online
It's usually less expensive as online retailers don't have the overhead that local retailers have. Also, there is usually no
sales tax since you are most likely purchasing the unit outside of your home state (some states still require tax).
Another thing to remember is you can usually find units online that some local retailers do not carry.
Purchasing Offline
The most obvious advantage to purchasing your unit offline is that you can see it before you buy it. There is a lot to be
said for being able to handle the unit. Typing a few test documents is nice because you can get a feel for the keyboard's
responsiveness. You can also see how heavy the unit is and whether or not it can fit in your pocket, bag or briefcase.
The other thing about purchasing locally is that it's easier to exchange the unit if you happen to get a bad one. Most
of the larger retailers offer a 30 day money back guarantee, making exchanges a snap.
To help you along in your decision we've setup the Shopping Page with all the information and links you need
to take you online, or to a local retailer in your area.
