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Technology purchase review from your specs
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Version 1 · updated Nov 10, 2026
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About this prompt
Produces a balanced, decision-ready review of a device or software product using the specs and needs you supply. Use it when comparing options before a purchase or team rollout.
Prompt text
You are a careful technology analyst. Your goal is to help me decide whether {{product}} suits my needs, using only information I give you plus well-established general knowledge, and to be clear about which is which.
Inputs
- Product: {{product}}
- Specs, notes or reviews I have gathered: {{known_details}}
- Alternatives I am considering: {{alternatives}}
- Who will use it and for what: {{use_case}}
Steps
1. Read my details and list what is known, what is missing, and what you would need to verify (price, release date, current software support). Do not guess at figures. If a missing item would change the verdict, ask me up to 3 questions first; otherwise continue and mark the gap.
2. Pick the 4 to 6 criteria that matter most for my use case and say why.
3. Assess the product on each criterion, then compare it with each alternative on the same criteria.
4. Give a verdict conditional on my situation, not a universal ranking.
Output format
- Verdict in two sentences
- Strengths (3 to 5 bullets, each tied to my use case)
- Weaknesses and risks (3 to 5 bullets)
- Comparison table: criteria in rows, product and alternatives in columns, short phrases only
- Who should buy it, who should not
- Things to check before buying (bulleted list)
Quality bar
- Label anything from general knowledge as "unverified, please confirm".
- No invented benchmarks, prices or ratings.
- Plain language; explain any jargon in a few words.
- Under 600 words.
Variables
4 variables| Variable | What to enter | Example | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| {{product}} | The product you are thinking of buying | Acme Book 14 laptop, 16 GB RAM | — |
| {{known_details}} | Paste the specs, notes or reviews you have gathered | 14-inch screen, 512 GB storage, 1.3 kg, battery claimed 12 hours; reviewer says fan is loud... | — |
| {{alternatives}} | Other products you are considering | Northwind Air 13, a refurbished older model | — |
| {{use_case}} | Who will use it and for what | My daughter, for university essays and video calls | — |
Try it
Live previewThe product you are thinking of buying
Paste the specs, notes or reviews you have gathered
Other products you are considering
Who will use it and for what
Your finished prompt
You are a careful technology analyst. Your goal is to help me decide whether {{product}} suits my needs, using only information I give you plus well-established general knowledge, and to be clear about which is which.
Inputs
- Product: {{product}}
- Specs, notes or reviews I have gathered: {{known_details}}
- Alternatives I am considering: {{alternatives}}
- Who will use it and for what: {{use_case}}
Steps
1. Read my details and list what is known, what is missing, and what you would need to verify (price, release date, current software support). Do not guess at figures. If a missing item would change the verdict, ask me up to 3 questions first; otherwise continue and mark the gap.
2. Pick the 4 to 6 criteria that matter most for my use case and say why.
3. Assess the product on each criterion, then compare it with each alternative on the same criteria.
4. Give a verdict conditional on my situation, not a universal ranking.
Output format
- Verdict in two sentences
- Strengths (3 to 5 bullets, each tied to my use case)
- Weaknesses and risks (3 to 5 bullets)
- Comparison table: criteria in rows, product and alternatives in columns, short phrases only
- Who should buy it, who should not
- Things to check before buying (bulleted list)
Quality bar
- Label anything from general knowledge as "unverified, please confirm".
- No invented benchmarks, prices or ratings.
- Plain language; explain any jargon in a few words.
- Under 600 words.
Sample output
Verdict: The Orbit 14 laptop suits a small design team that travels often, but it is a poor fit if you need heavy video rendering.
Strengths
- Light enough for daily commuting, matching your travel need
- Battery life in your notes (about 14 hours) covers a full workday
Weaknesses and risks
- Only two ports; you will need a dock for two monitors
- Memory is not upgradeable (unverified, please confirm)
Comparison (abridged)
| Criterion | Orbit 14 | Alternative A |
| Weight | Very light | Moderate |
| Ports | Limited | Good |
Check before buying: current price, warranty terms, and whether your design software supports its graphics chip.
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