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  • 20-02-2011 7:46pm
    #1
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭


    Hello there, I am doing some Market Research for my Student Enterprise thing:D
    If this has been posted in the wrong section, please move it.

    I have a couple of questions regarding PCs and Laptops

    If you don't mind, please answer the following questions:

    1. Do you already own a computer at home?
    1a. If yes, is it a PC or a laptop?

    2. How often do you upgrade / replace your computer?
    2a. If you do upgrade, how much do you usually spend?
    2b. Are you satisfied with your purchase?

    3. What do you use your laptop / desktop computer for?
    3a. If used for multitasking, how does it perform
    3b. If used for graphical, 3d design (3D Studio Max, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop) how does it perform?
    3c. If used for games how does it perform in that category (Answer ONLY if you play games that are also available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

    4. If you were to buy a desktop computer, what would you be looking for?
    (Remove the unnecessary)
    - Large Monitor
    - Good gaming system
    - Powerful processor
    - Fastest PC money can buy
    - Cheap, web browsing computer
    - A computer with a large hard drive (320gb+)
    - An elegant desktop computer.
    4a. If you were to buy a desktop computer, would you pay extra for extended warranty period? (up to 3 years, standard on-base warranty being one year).

    5. (ANSWER ONLY IF YOU OWN A DESKTOP COMPUTER)
    Was your desktop pre-built or did you build it yourself?
    5a. If pre-built, were you satisfied with the overall quality of the machine?
    5b. If not pre-built, did you ever overclock the components?
    5c. If pre-built, did you ever void the warranty and didn't notify the manufacturer?

    6. What would be the maximum amount you'd be willing to spend on a desktop computer?
    - Between 300 and 499 euro
    - Between 500 and 699 euro
    - Between 700 and 999 euro
    - Over a thousand euro but less than two thousand euro.

    Thanks in advance!
    If you have any questions regarding this survey, do not hesitate to write them in this topic.


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  • #2
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,765 ✭✭✭flyingsnail


    1.yes
    1a. Desktop

    2. When my current hardware does not meet my requirements. On average about every 2-3 years.
    2a. open ended question but last upgrade was €300 (5850)
    2b. yes

    3. Photoshop, video editing, gaming,
    3a. very well
    3b. very well
    3c. great. Have not yet encountered a game I cannot play to my satisfaction. (why must they also be available on x360 and Play station 3)

    4.
    - Large Monitor
    - Good gaming system
    - Powerful processor
    - A computer with a large hard drive (320gb+) (I don't consider 320 to be large)
    - An elegant desktop computer.

    4a. no

    5. Built it myself
    5a. NA
    5b. No
    5c NA

    6. Between 700 and 999 euro


  • #3
    Paul.M92
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭Paul.M92


    1. Yes
    1a. PC and Laptop

    2. 12-24 months
    2a. 300-1000 euro
    2b. Yes

    3. Gaming, Classwork, IM, skype etc.
    3a. Exellent
    3b. N/A
    3c. Not very well

    4.
    - Large Monitor
    - Good gaming system
    - Powerful processor
    - A computer with a large hard drive (320gb+)
    4a. Yes

    5. Pre Built
    5a. Yes
    5b. N/A
    5c. No

    6. What would be the maximum amount you'd be willing to spend on a desktop computer?
    Over a thousand euro but less than two thousand euro.


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,625 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Sobanek wrote: »

    1a. If yes, is it a PC or a laptop? Both

    2. How often do you upgrade / replace your computer? both continuosuly
    2a. If you do upgrade, how much do you usually spend? - €20 per GB RAM / €60 for HDD
    2b. Are you satisfied with your purchase?:D

    3. What do you use your laptop / desktop computer for?general purpose
    3a. If used for multitasking, how does it performhow long is a piece of string - of course I want it faster

    4. If you were to buy a desktop computer, what would you be looking for?
    (Remove the unnecessary)
    - Large Monitor
    - Good gaming system
    - Powerful processorfor the price
    - Fastest PC money can buy
    - Cheap, web browsing computer
    - A computer with a large hard drive (320gb+)tiny - did you copy this survey ?????
    - An elegant desktop computer.
    4a. If you were to buy a desktop computer, would you pay extra for extended warranty period? (up to 3 years, standard on-base warranty being one year).no way ,

    5. (ANSWER ONLY IF YOU OWN A DESKTOP COMPUTER)
    Was your desktop pre-built or did you build it yourself?
    5a. If pre-built, were you satisfied with the overall quality of the machine?both
    5b. If not pre-built, did you ever overclock the components?no
    5c. If pre-built, did you ever void the warranty and didn't notify the manufacturer?no

    6. What would be the maximum amount you'd be willing to spend on a desktop computer?haven't spent more than €300 on a new PC since I got a 386 laptop
    average of last 4 machines €160
    - Between 300 and 499 euro
    - Between 500 and 699 euro
    - Between 700 and 999 euro
    - Over a thousand euro but less than two thousand euro.

    Thanks in advance!
    If you have any questions regarding this survey, do not hesitate to write them in this topic.
    You need to review this survey.
    You have no option for more than €2K or less than €300
    Your survey asks about ONE computer and asks about a games console as well gaming - what are the chances that someone with two gaming machines also has a laptop ??

    320GB as large is just embarassing when you can now pick up Terrabyte drives for less than a good night out


  • #5
    thecelt
    Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭thecelt


    hey there,

    you could use the likes of surveymonkey.com
    u can ask 10 questions and get up to 100 responses for free
    hope this is of help!


  • #6
    JBnaglfar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 841 ✭✭✭JBnaglfar


    1. yes
    1a. laptop

    2. every 3 or 4 years
    2a. €300 - €450
    2b. yes

    3. word processing, gaming, movies, music, general purpose
    3a. good
    3b. n/a
    3c. n/a

    4. If you were to buy a desktop computer, what would you be looking for?
    (Remove the unnecessary)
    - Good gaming system
    - Powerful processor
    - A computer with a large hard drive (320gb+)
    - An elegant desktop computer.
    4a. If you were to buy a desktop computer, would you pay extra for extended warranty period? (up to 3 years, standard on-base warranty being one year).
    no

    5. (ANSWER ONLY IF YOU OWN A DESKTOP COMPUTER) n/a

    6. What would be the maximum amount you'd be willing to spend on a desktop computer?
    - Between 300 and 499 euro


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  • #7
    Nothingbetter2d
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,037 ✭✭✭Nothingbetter2d


    Sobanek wrote: »
    Hello there, I am doing some Market Research for my Student Enterprise thing:D
    If this has been posted in the wrong section, please move it.

    I have a couple of questions regarding PCs and Laptops

    If you don't mind, please answer the following questions:

    1. Do you already own a computer at home? yes
    1a. If yes, is it a PC or a laptop? 3 pc's 1 laptop

    2. How often do you upgrade / replace your computer? every 2 years roughly they get upgraded
    2a. If you do upgrade, how much do you usually spend? it depends but between €200 to €300 on average
    2b. Are you satisfied with your purchase? yes

    3. What do you use your laptop / desktop computer for? Gaming and Autocad, Mediacentre
    3a. If used for multitasking, how does it perform? one does great the other 2 are ok the laptop is so old it is rarely used now
    3b. If used for graphical, 3d design (3D Studio Max, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop) how does it perform? I use Autocad 2011 and its power & memory hungry... the pc's more suited to autocad & gaming handle it well... the media centre can handle it ok but gets a lil slow on big drawings
    3c. If used for games how does it perform in that category (Answer ONLY if you play games that are also available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. call of duty modern warfare 2 plays good on the gaming pc & autocad pc but lags alot on the mediacentre pc

    4. If you were to buy a desktop computer, what would you be looking for?
    (Remove the unnecessary)
    - Large Monitor
    - Good gaming system
    - Powerful processor
    - Fastest PC money can buy
    - A computer with a large hard drive (320gb+)
    4a. If you were to buy a desktop computer, would you pay extra for extended warranty period? (up to 3 years, standard on-base warranty being one year). no

    5. (ANSWER ONLY IF YOU OWN A DESKTOP COMPUTER)
    Was your desktop pre-built or did you build it yourself? built it myself
    5a. If pre-built, were you satisfied with the overall quality of the machine? n/a
    5b. If not pre-built, did you ever overclock the components? Yes
    5c. If pre-built, did you ever void the warranty and didn't notify the manufacturer? n/a.

    6. What would be the maximum amount you'd be willing to spend on a desktop computer?
    - Between 300 and 499 euro
    - Between 500 and 699 euro

    Thanks in advance!
    If you have any questions regarding this survey, do not hesitate to write them in this topic.
    .


  • #8
    Diddy Kong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 937 ✭✭✭Diddy Kong


    1. Do you already own a computer at home?
    Yes
    1a. If yes, is it a PC or a laptop?
    both

    2. How often do you upgrade / replace your computer?
    Constant cycle
    2a. If you do upgrade, how much do you usually spend?
    Depends on whats needed, average would be €100
    2b. Are you satisfied with your purchase?
    Eh, I made them and they were fully researched before, so yes

    3. What do you use your laptop / desktop computer for?
    Everything, gaming, browsing, blu-rays
    3a. If used for multitasking, how does it perform
    Great
    3b. If used for graphical, 3d design (3D Studio Max, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop) how does it perform?
    great
    3c. If used for games how does it perform in that category (Answer ONLY if you play games that are also available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
    Never any issues with any game that has been thrown at it

    4. If you were to buy a desktop computer, what would you be looking for?
    (Remove the unnecessary)
    - Large Monitor
    - Good gaming system
    - Powerful processor
    - A computer with a large hard drive (320gb+) I have 6TB worth of drives, so that's important for me
    - An elegant desktop computer. if you mean fancy case with lights and bells, then yes
    4a. If you were to buy a desktop computer, would you pay extra for extended warranty period? (up to 3 years, standard on-base warranty being one year).
    No, I build it myself so not an option and if it was I would not take it.

    5. (ANSWER ONLY IF YOU OWN A DESKTOP COMPUTER)
    Was your desktop pre-built or did you build it yourself?
    Built myself
    5a. If pre-built, were you satisfied with the overall quality of the machine?
    N/A
    5b. If not pre-built, did you ever overclock the components?
    Yes
    5c. If pre-built, did you ever void the warranty and didn't notify the manufacturer?
    Yes

    6. What would be the maximum amount you'd be willing to spend on a desktop computer?
    - Between 300 and 499 euro
    - Between 500 and 699 euro
    - Between 700 and 999 euro
    - Over a thousand euro but less than two thousand euro.
    Depends on the components as you can always find a crappy machine for a lot of money. Generally I would only build myself and it would be less than 1k


  • #9
    ElectricGirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭ElectricGirl


    1.yes
    1a. PC

    2. never
    2b. I was when i got it over 5 years but still does the job

    3. mainly internet home use
    3a. not very well but its old machine


    4. If you were to buy a desktop computer, what would you be looking for?
    (Remove the unnecessary)
    - Large Monitor
    - Powerful processor
    - A computer with a large hard drive (320gb+)
    - An elegant desktop computer.
    4a. No

    5. (ANSWER ONLY IF YOU OWN A DESKTOP COMPUTER)
    Was your desktop pre-built or did you build it yourself?
    5a. yes


    6. What would be the maximum amount you'd be willing to spend on a desktop computer?

    - Over a thousand euro but less than two thousand euro.


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