What goes into your decision to purchasing any piece of tech?

[Speedygi]

I always think about this when I'm getting the urge to buy a new tech product, "Would it be needed? Or is it just on impulse?" I find myself making more rational decisions that way, but I still face the occasional temptation to justify something I really like but something I don't really need...

For the most part I buy something really need at the moment...at least I hope I do haha.

What about you? What goes on in your head when you look at a tech product? Tell us all about how you go about deciding whether to purchase a product or not.

 

[A895]

Do I Need It?

Does it do the same thing that something I already own does?

How much use will it get?

How Durable Is it?

How Much Does It cost?

Is it really worth that price?

This is how I ended up with an Xbox One over a week ago. Best thing I have owned for a long time. I am still debating whether to get a tablet or not though. I just might seeing as I won't be getting a new phone anytime soon.

 

[mumfoau]

At this stage I'm starting to whip my tech addiction and think more rationally as opposed to before where the primary decision was "Is this the latest tech?"

 

[taz323]

Is it a need (doesn't always work for me)

Mostly for me, will it enhance with what I already have.

 

[HankAZ]

My decision process usually centers in need and practicality. Of course, price and (perceived) value often factors in.

I went through a time where, because money was not really a limiting factor, I was somewhat less analytical about the purchase process/decision. But as I seriously contemplate my retirement, cost and absolute need are once again major considerations.

 

[phreddyl]

For me it's how long will I obsess over wanting it. When I find myself going back to it over and over I pull the trigger and buy


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[Ledsteplin]

Will it satisfy my needs and can I afford it. It doesn't always work out the way I want it.


Sent from my ancient but trustworthy iPhone 5.

 

[Septembersrain]

I think "Can I afford it?" and "Do I really truly want it?".

Yes to both and it's mine.

 

[kch50428]

Y'all are forgetting the most important component of decision making: Take to social media and forums for crowd sourced affirmation...

 

[Septembersrain]

Y'all are forgetting the most important component of decision making: Take to social media and forums for crowd sourced affirmation...

Hahaha! Omg so true. Ended up being peer iMore pressured into getting another iPhone 6!

 

[anon(4698833)]

Once I've identified a want, the only real thought process I have is "Does the wife want one too? Can I afford to buy two right now?" (since the answer is almost always yes, lol)

 

[the_tech_eater]

For me its if I want it, and can afford it, I buy it. I tend to make impulse buys and regret it later. Thankfully tech can be resold.


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[pr1nce]

I've become much more practical the older I get. I question, do I really need it and can I afford it. I'm not interested in always having the latest and greatest.

 

[EmceeGeek]

Does it have what I want?

Does it do all I want it to do?

Will I actually use it once my excitement dies down?

 

[the_tech_eater]

Will I actually use it once my excitement dies down?

This!


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[iOS Gravity]

Does it have the best specs compared to a similarly priced device from a different company?

 

[the_tech_eater]

Does it have the best specs compared to a similarly priced device from a different company?

In the case of most iOS devices that would not be the case....


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[Sekelani Zwambila]

When ever I buy something new, I like to research on the product thoroughly and get a full review pros and cons diagnosis. I'm all about aesthetics and his the product works and performs. The user experience has to be awesome and the design outstanding. I'm a very visual person who like things that look good and obviously function to it expected capacity.
I also thing about price.....
With the 6 plus being so darn expensive $1230 for the 128bg version, I had to think about why I needed all the space and why this product was a have to get device. I laid down the features and usability aspects and knew this was a device I had to get to the fullest user experience (128gb).
I've never looked back.....
It's been awesome.
I recently bought a ps4 and boy have I been having a blast


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[mlo22]

I usually ask myself..

What will I use it for?

Do I already have something similar to it?

Will it be useful to me in the future or is it something I would get tired of quickly?

I have an iPad mini that I don't use as much anymore now that I have my iPhone 6. So I'm shopping for my 1st (yay!!) Mac book and keep all of that in mind..

 

[Evilguppy]

What do I need it for?
Ease of use, convenience, power
Does it meet my needs?