I got a used laptop PC in 2013. I went with a computer science graduate because I was pretty much a novice. Great idea, right? Not always. I paid about ₦50,000 for it — good money at the time. The battery lasted probably less than 30 minutes unless it was plugged in. But I could charge my HTC phone from its USB port for a whole day or more if I hibernated the laptop. Basically, I had bought an expensive power bank for my phone. 😂 And it was overpriced. Around 2014–2016, I was buying and selling better laptops for roughly ₦25,000–₦40,000. I thought I bought a laptop. What I actually bought was a lesson. That lesson is part of why I created the BEFORE YOU BUY series. I’ve spent more than 13 years selling used consumer products, over 7 years buying and selling online, and more than 10 years selling and fixing ICT gadgets. I made these guides to help you avoid avoidable buying mistakes — especially the ones that can cost far more than the price of the guide. And yes, you still have to pay for the guides. 😂 But it’s an insignificant amount compared with making the wrong purchase. BEFORE YOU BUY THAT GADGET For phones, laptops, cameras, TVs and other gadgets. BEFORE YOU BUY THAT LAPTOP A deeper guide for understanding laptop specifications, comparing options and choosing based on what you actually need. Get the guides here: selar.com/m/w3b3chris Smarter choices. Fewer regrets. GM friends, Stay safe ✌️ BEFORE YOU BUY | CHRIS TIKU