Definition

Noun: A computer dealer is a business entity, typically a company or firm, whose primary commercial activity is the buying and selling of computers and related hardware.

Usage

The term "computer dealer" is used to identify a type of retailer or wholesaler specializing in computer hardware. It emphasizes the trade aspect of the business. * You should purchase the server from an authorized computer dealer for a valid warranty. * The company started as a small computer dealer before expanding into software development. * Several local computer dealers were surveyed to compare prices.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a B2B (business-to-business) context but can also apply to retailers serving individual consumers.
• It can be part of compound nouns in specific business contexts, e.g., "authorized computer dealer" (a dealer officially sanctioned by a manufacturer).

Variants and Related Words

• Computer retailer: Often used synonymously, though "retailer" may more strongly imply direct sales to end-users.
• Computer reseller: A very close synonym, commonly used in IT and corporate procurement contexts.
• Computer vendor: A broader term that can include manufacturers who sell directly, not just dealers who buy and sell from others.
• IT supplier: A more general term for a company that provides information technology products, which may include computers.

Synonyms

Reseller, retailer, vendor, supplier, merchant.

Related Phrases

• Authorized dealer: A dealer officially recognized and permitted to sell a particular brand's products.
  • Always check if the computer dealer is an authorized dealer for the brand you want.
• Independent dealer: A dealer not bound to a specific manufacturer.
  • An independent computer dealer might offer a wider variety of brands.

Noun

1. a firm that sells and buys computers