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I need help deciding what tech product to buy and want to make sure I get the right one. The type of product I am looking for is [PRODUCT_TYPE:select:laptop or computer,smartphone,tablet,TV or monitor,headphones or audio equipment,camera,smart home devices,gaming console or equipment,wearable like smartwatch or fitness tracker,other tech product]. If other, specify: [OTHER_PRODUCT?] I will primarily use it for: [USE_CASE] My budget is [BUDGET:select:as cheap as possible,budget-friendly under $300,$300-500 mid-range,$500-1000,over $1000 - quality matters most,flexible for the right product]. Features that are most important to me: [PRIORITIES] Features I do not care about: [NOT_IMPORTANT?] My current setup or ecosystem: [ECOSYSTEM?] (such as iPhone user, Windows user, already have certain brands, etc.) How long I expect to keep this product: [LIFESPAN:select:1-2 years then upgrade,3-4 years,5+ years - I want it to last,as long as possible]. Based on my requirements, explain what specs and features I should prioritize. Suggest categories of products that would fit my needs. Explain tradeoffs between different price points. Tell me what questions to ask when researching specific models. Warn me about marketing terms that are misleading. Suggest the best time to buy for deals if applicable. Since I cannot browse current products, give me criteria to evaluate options on my own.
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Get Early AccessTech purchases are tricky because the specs that matter depend entirely on what you do with the device. A laptop for video editing needs completely different hardware than one for web browsing. Marketing hype makes everything sound essential, and comparison sites rank products by features most people never use.
It cuts through the noise by starting with your [USE_CASE] instead of product specs. Describe the [PRODUCT_TYPE] you need, your [BUDGET], and how long you want it to last. The AI explains which specs actually matter for your situation, what to ignore, and what tradeoffs exist between price points. Since it cannot browse current inventory, it gives you evaluation criteria to bring to your own research.
The misleading marketing term warnings alone save you money. "AI-powered" means nothing on most devices. "Professional-grade" is often a price premium without matching performance. Open this in the Dock Editor and get buying criteria you can trust. For troubleshooting tech you already own, check the tech troubleshooting guide.
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Select [PRODUCT_TYPE] or describe it in [OTHER_PRODUCT]. Be specific about category. "Laptop" is fine. "Laptop for photo editing and light video work" is better.
Fill in [USE_CASE] with everything you will use it for. "Work from home with video calls, spreadsheets, and occasional photo editing" tells the AI exactly which specs to prioritize.
Fill in [PRIORITIES] and [NOT_IMPORTANT]. If battery life matters more than screen size, say it. If you do not care about camera quality, mention that so the AI does not optimize for it.
The AI gives you a checklist of specs and features to evaluate. Take this list to your preferred retailer or comparison site and filter products by the criteria that matter for your use case.
Do not understand the difference between RAM and storage? Set [PRIORITIES] in plain language ("fast performance" instead of "16GB RAM") and the AI translates your needs into the technical specs to look for.
Set [BUDGET] to your limit and [LIFESPAN] to how long you need it. The AI shows where to get the most value by identifying which premium features are worth paying for and which are marketing tax.
Fill in [ECOSYSTEM] with your current devices (iPhone, Mac, Windows, etc.). The AI accounts for compatibility and suggests products that integrate well with what you already own.
Creative professionals, developers, and remote workers have specific hardware needs. Describe your workflow in [USE_CASE] and get recommendations optimized for professional performance.
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