Intro to Computer Architecture: Motivation

When shopping for a device 💻 📱, how do you decide which one to buy?

  • Physical appearance
  • Type (desktop, laptop, smartphone, etc.)
  • Technical aspects and features
  • Recommendations from Family/Friends
  • Ads you've seen
  • Discount price

To which of these points should you pay most of your attention while making such a decision?

That is, knowing more on which of these points will benefit you the most in the long run?