MAC vs' PC

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MAC vs. PC

• Cost and Advantages
• These versions of each computer are the utmost
  standard without many bells and whistles, but you
  can get an idea of the price difference and what
  each computer offers. My main objective is the
  hardware of each computer so I will go into
  further detail to aid in making the right
  selection for you.

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Cost Equitability

• Mac mini The estimated price on this one is
  499.00 plus tax. It is equipped with
• 1.25GHz PowerPC G4 processor
• 256MB RAM (supports up to 1GB)
• ATI Radeon 9200 (32MB dedicated VRAM)
• 40GB hard drive
• Slot-loading Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CDRW)
• One FireWire 400 port
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
• 56K V.92 modem
• AirPort Extreme- and Bluetooth-ready, Audio out
• Operating System Mac OS X 10.3
• Software Stock OS X apps
• iLife '05, AppleWorks
• Quicken 2005
• Nanosaur 2
• Marble Blast Gold. (Not to mention TextEdit,
  which has limited Word compatibility.)
• One-year warranty, No display
• No keyboard/mouse, but is compatible with almost
  any cheap keyboard or mouse.

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Cost Equitability

• Dell Dimension 2400 This computer has an
  approximate cost of 399.00 plus tax. Itis
  equipped with
• 2.40GHz Intel Celeron processor
• 256MB shared RAM (supports up to 512MB)
• integrated Intel Extreme Graphics (uses system
  RAM for video)
• 40GB hard drive, DVD-ROM (read-only) drive
• no FireWire, USB 2.0 (assumed--Dell doesn't list
  this in the specs)
• 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
• 56K PCI Data Fax Modem
• No wireless Integrated audio
• Operating System Windows XP Home Edition
• Software Internet Explorer
• WordPerfect, Paint Shop Pro Studio trial, Photo
  Album Starter Edition
• Dell Jukebox, Acrobat Reader 6.0
• 90-day warranty
• 17-inch Dell E773c CRT display
• Dell keyboard/mouse.

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What To Look For

• The most important piece of hardware you need to
  look at is the microprocessor. The
  microprocessor is the part of the computer system
  that processes instructions. It makes the
  computer do what you want it to do. In any case
  if you have many projects that would require a
  more powerful processor, you can upgrade your
  computer system to best fit you.

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Software Utility

• In locating projects and software the Microsoft
  Personal Computer uses a software utility called
  my computer. It lists all the folders on your
  computer containing software and saved projects.
  It does not list any of the contents so if you do
  not know what folder a document is in you must
  use the search option.
• In locating projects and software the Macintosh
  uses a software utility called finder. It brings
  up the contents of your computer. You can view
  the contents within each category (like a folder
  with PC) without clicking on it (the contents
  show up to the right) and if you still need
  assistance, you can type in the name of any
  software or saved project and the finder will
  easily locate it for you, no matter where the
  location. When using a software utility, the Mac
  is far more user friendly.