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A "clone" or armed team assembled by the buyer is one who can adapt to their needs and preferences by choosing each component separately from the color and shape of the chassis to the model, make and shape of the network card . While in the case of such equipment brand is sold in packages predefined settings is difficult to change. It is worth mentioning that in the case of Macintosh computers can not get a "clone".

Both the mark as the team assembled advantages and disadvantages listed below.

Advantages of equipment brands, Dell, IBM, HP, Sony, among others.

Benefits
• QUALITY CONTROL: The big names of the teams must go through a rigorous quality control not only of each component, but also the whole team, which will mean fewer flaws that will be generated (without in any way be eliminated).
• WARRANTY: It is increasingly common for these devices offer 23 years warranty on workmanship and components.
• COMPATIBILITY: Usually they are highly compatible and respecting norms and standards, so the hardware is easy (clear first investigated because there are some brands that are not 100% compatible).
• DOCUMENTATION: brand computers often include a complete and detailed documentation in Spanish, which covers both the physical configuration of the programs.
• SOFTWARE: computing equipment manufacturers often include a software package that includes not only the operating system, but basic programs (word processor, spreadsheet, drawing program, and database), also offer their Buyers constant updates of the "Program Control" to configure the hardware via the Internet.
• TECHNICAL SERVICES: these teams in the technical assistance provided by the user not only with regard to the team but on the software.

Disadvantages
• REPAIRS: Some manufacturers use technology and design so that all repairs should be made through them, these services are generally expensive and slow.
• UPDATES (renewal of the equipment through the replacement of one of its components) for the same reason mentioned above, many teams brand require authorized service and therefore handled by specialized that mark.


Teams assembled or CLONES

Benefits
• PRICE: The biggest advantage of such computers, with the same or similar configurations, assembled a team will always be between 20% and 40% cheaper than a brand.
• UPDATE: The upgrade process is relatively simple, and can do it yourself, because a component is replaced by another and install the "Program Control" driver needed. This makes it possible to upgrade components gradually and not all at once.
• COMPONENTS: on a computer assembly is feasible to adapt the specifications to our desires, not only in terms of features, but also in terms of brands, keeping in mind that quality has a price.
• REPAIRS: repairing a computer assembly (and a brand) is reduced in most cases the replacement of a piece with a new one. The advantage of this equipment is that it does not require a factory-authorized service.

Disadvantages
• WARRANTY: The warranty is determined by each of the parts, not all the same manufacturer will not respond by the warranty or equal duration.
• DOCUMENTATION: The documentation assembled computers is often limited to a series of manuals and brochures in English and even worse, the documentation is on a diskette or CD-ROM, which can not be read until the equipment is installed and assembled a multimedia system.
• SOFTWARE: Most of the teams assembled not include any software "gift", but is paid separately. Of course, one aspect in a team to assess the cost of programs to be used, as it can make your computer more expensive than leaving assembled a brand with certain software titles included. Pay close attention to the programs that are useful for you and it is not demo discs.
• TECHNICAL: The technical service of a computer shop or a small chain is not necessarily worse than that of a great brand, but you must remember that the warranty does not cover programs or computer settings.

Finally, remember that should not base their decision solely on price, if the machine is assembled offer much cheaper than a brand with carefully review the features, speed, technical support and guarantee of the same. Put in the balance all these factors, but above all, be sure to get the computer you need.