Buying a Computer

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Buying a Computer

• Why you should consider buying a computer
• Benefits
• Computer Terminology
• Comparing Prices
• Davids Advice
• Advice on Hard ware
• Advice on Software

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Why you should consider buying a computer?

• It helps keep you organized
• Use it for research
• Email friends
• Downloads
• Music
• Games

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Computer Terminology

• Glossary
• ProcessorCPU speed of a 2.0-2.8
• Motherboard Circuit board that everything plugs
  into
• System Ram Computers internal memory
• Hard DriveComputer Electronic filling cabinet
  stores the computer operating system

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Computer Terminology contd-

• Glossary
• Modem Mechanism the computer using to connect to
  the internet
• CPU The central processing unit.
• Disk Drive A drive that can read and save
  information or to load a new software

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Computer Terminology

• Glossary
• Cache Another type of memory kindred to RAM
• Keyboard The device to primary input data into
  many programs
• Megahertz Clock speed of the microprocessor.
• Higher number quicker speed

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Computer Terminology

• Glossary
• Memory Device that holds information in an
  electrical or magnetic form
• Monitor An output device that allows you to see
  what you are doing
• Mouse Input device that makes getting around in
  your computer good

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Comparing Prices

• You should do research
• Look at the internet
• Go to different types of stores
• Look for the quality of your computer

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Daves Advice

• Shopping Tips
• Check with prices with brand names
• Check you ideal computer
• Gather all you information
• Take the time to use computer terminology

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General Advice about Hardware

• Get a computer that is..
• RELIABLE
• FAST
• UP GRADEABLE

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General Advice about Software

• ITS THE SAME