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VGA CAMERA
VGA CAMERA
Capture spontaneous moments and precious memories with your own VGA Camera. Embedded camera lens with 4X digital zoom allows for flexible framing options. CMOS sensor provides highquality imaging for accurate color representation and improved resolution, making your photos picture- perfect. Save your photos in JPEG format to store or send. Envision all the possibilities and enjoy the everyday pleasures of having a VGA camera at your fingertips.
VIDEO RECORDING
VIDEO RECORDING
A mini-camcorder that literally fits in the palm, the SGH-E250 records video with sound, so let your imagination run free. QCIF resolution at 15fps offers quality images that you can save and send to your friends. Recording and decoding formats in H.263 and MPEG4 + AAC covers all the bases. The video recording option gives you total rein to explore, and to preserve those memorable times.
MP3 PLAYER
MP3 PLAYER
A built-in MP3 player virtually eliminates the need for a separate device to play your own tunes, with additional audio formats including AAC and AAC+. You won t be able to look back after entering the wireless music universe with Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Bluetooth for stereo sound, hearing your songs on your headset absolutely cord-free. External memory via MicroSD, with virtually limitless storage capacity, lets you expand your music library to the skies.
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FM RADIO
Tune into your favorite programs with super handy FM radio. Like a mini-transistor set, this feature allows you to hear the latest local or national news, music and variety programs and other radio specials. Expand your audio options by adjusting the dial to match your personal taste, indulge your varied musical moods, or just shuffle through the stations to catch the right wave.
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DISPLAY
The SGH-E250 s gigantic 5cm large LCD screen dominates. Superior 65536 Color TFT display with image resolution of 128x160 pixels for remarkably vivid, crisp pictures. View your downloads, play games, watch video clips, or simply shoot and snap with the luxury of one of the best quality screens. With Black GUI to boot, the coolest way to view your menu, using striking colors against a black background to highlight your selections. Caller ID displays text, photo and video. This lavishly appointed screen is simply a dream to use.
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Thin and compact, just the way you like it. Show your true flair with the smooth but sure gliding action of the SGH-E250 s slider design. Optimal in efficiency and functionality and highly compact, its ergonomic grip is unbeatable for comfort. The front LCD display is paired with an intuitive, easy-to-use keypad. Slim in profile, with nicely beveled edges and touch-friendly surface, this model has an understated, timeless character. With trim dimensions, it slips easily into your pocket, palm or purse. Available in Black and Silver color options.
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CONNECTIVITY
For maximum efficiency, tap into the SGH-E250 s range of connectivity offerings including Bluetooth 2.0, USB 1.1. Bluetooth technology enables communication with other Bluetooth supported devices such as printers, PDAs and laptops for instant sync-ups and communiqués, and print jobs in a flash. For wired access, use USB 1.1 for conventional hook-ups. MMS and EMS is a breeze with JAVA technology and WAP 2.0 providing easy access to a wide range of content and applications.
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Friday, July 25, 2008
LAPTOP
A laptop computer or simply laptop (also notebook computer, notebook and notepad) is a small mobile computer, typically weighing 3 to 12 pounds (1.4 to 5.4 kg), although older laptops may weigh more.
Laptops usually run on a single main battery or from an external AC/DC adapter that charges the battery while also supplying power to the computer itself even in the event of a power failure. This very powerful main battery should not be confused with the much smaller battery nearly all computers use to run the real-time clock and backup BIOS configuration into the CMOS memory when the computer is without power.
Laptops contain components that are similar to their desktop counterparts and perform the same functions, but are miniaturized and optimized for mobile use and efficient power consumption, although typically less powerful for the same price. Laptops usually have liquid crystal displays and most of them use different memory modules for their random access memory (RAM), for instance, SO-DIMM in lieu of the larger DIMMs. In addition to a built-in keyboard, they may utilize a touchpad (also known as a trackpad) or a pointing stick for input, though an external keyboard or mouse can usually be attached.
History of laptops
Laptops began from a desire to have a full-featured computer that could be easily used anywhere. Their predecessor was called the luggable. These all-in-one systems could be easily transported, but were heavy and usually were not battery powered. The CRT was one of the major reasons luggables were so large and heavy, but the use of a full-size desktop motherboard with room for ISA expansion cards was another size factor.
It was the transition to LCD and plasma displays that permitted the luggable to shrink in size and become the first real laptop, though at first still without internal batteries. Battery technology improvements and the introduction of smaller devices such as the 3.5-inch floppy disk permitted a gradually more compact and sophisticated complete portable system.
Mainstream
Laptops weighing between 5 and 7 lb (2.3–3.2 kg) with a screen size of 14.1 or 15.4 inches (35 or 39 cm) diagonally.
Desktop replacement
An Apple PowerBook G4 17" often used as a desktop replacement.
An Apple PowerBook G4 17" often used as a desktop replacement.
Main article: Desktop replacement computer
A desktop replacement computer is a personal computer that provides the full capabilities of a desktop computer while remaining portable. They are often a larger, bulkier laptop. Because of their increased size, this class of computer usually includes more powerful components and a larger display than generally used in smaller portable computers and can have a relatively limited battery capacity (or none at all). Some use a limited range of desktop components to provide better performance per dollar at the expense of battery life. These are sometimes called desknotes, a portmanteau of the words "desktop" and "notebook," though the term is also applied to desktop replacement computers in general.[1]
Powerful laptops meant to be mainly used for fun and infrequently carried out due to their weight and size; the latter provides more space for powerful components and a big screen, usually measuring 17–20 inches (43–51 cm). Desktop replacements tend to have limited battery life, rarely exceeding three hours, because the hardware is not optimized for efficient power usage. Sometimes called a luggable laptop. An example of a desktop replacement computers are gaming notebooks, which are designed to handle 3D graphic-intensive processing for gamers.
[edit] Subnotebook
Sony VAIO C1 subnotebook.
Sony VAIO C1 subnotebook.
Main article: Subnotebook
Laptops weighing typically between 0.8 to 2.7 kg and a screen of 6.4 to 13.3 inches diagonally. A subnotebook is a small and lightweight portable computer, with most of the features of a standard laptop computer but smaller. The term is often applied to systems that run full versions of desktop operating systems such as Windows or Linux, rather than specialized software such as Windows CE, Palm OS or Internet Tablet OS.
Subnotebooks are smaller than laptops but larger than handheld computers and UMPCs. They often have screens around 10.6" (26.92 cm) (diagonal) and weigh less than 1 to 2 kg, as opposed to full-size laptops with 14.1" (35.81 cm) or 15.4" (39.12 cm) screens that typically weigh 2 kg or more. The savings in size and weight are usually achieved partly by omitting ports or having removable media/optical drives; subnotebooks are often paired with docking stations to compensate.
Subnotebooks have been something of a niche computing product and have rarely sold in large numbers until the 2007 introduction of the Asus Eee PC and the OLPC XO-1.[2]
[edit] Parts
2.5" hard disk drive
2.5" hard disk drive
Most modern laptops feature 12 inch (30 cm) or larger active matrix displays with resolutions of 1024×768 pixels and above, and have a PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) or ExpressCard expansion bay for expansion cards, one or more USB ports, and a external monitor port (VGA or DVI). Most laptops have also an ethernet network port. Some have legacy ports such as a PS/2 keyboard/mouse port or a serial port, parallel port, and S-video or composite video port. Hard disks are physically smaller—2.5 inch (60 mm)—compared to the standard desktop 3.5 inch (90 mm) drive, and usually have lower performance and power consumption. Video and sound chips are usually integrated. This tends to limit the use of laptops for gaming and entertainment, two fields which have constantly escalating hardware demands,[3] however, higher end laptops can come with dedicated graphics processors. These mobile graphics processors tend to have less performance than their desktop counterparts, but this is because they have been optimized for lower power usage. Some subsystems, such as Wi-Fi, come in contemporary laptops on replaceable MiniPCI cards, usually accessible through a door on the bottom. Memory modules (smaller than the usual DIMMs) are often also accessible through the bottom, though some may be on the motherboard under the keyboard and thus not meant to be accessed by the user.
There is a wide range of laptop specific processors available from Intel (Pentium M, Celeron, Intel Core and Intel Core 2), AMD (Athlon, Turion 64, and Sempron) and from VIA (C3 and C7-M). Motorola and IBM developed and manufactured the chips for the former PowerPC-based Apple laptops (iBook and PowerBook). Generally, laptop processors are less powerful than their desktop counterparts, due to the need to save energy and reduce heat dissipation.
Current models of laptops utilize lithium ion batteries with more recent models using the new lithium polymer technology. These technologies have largely replaced the older nickel metal-hydride batteries. Typical battery life for most laptops is two to five hours with light-duty use, but may drop to as little as one hour with intensive use. Batteries gradually deteriorate over time and eventually need to be replaced in one to five years, depending on the charging and discharging pattern.
Laptops typically use SODIMMs, as shown here.
Laptops typically use SODIMMs, as shown here.
Docking stations became another common laptop accessories in the early 1990s. They typically were quite large and offered 3.5" and 5.25" storage bays, one to three expansion slots (typically AT style), and a host of connectors. The mating between the laptop and docking station was typically through a large, high-speed, proprietary connector. The most common use was in a corporate computing environment where the company had standardized on a common network card and this same card was placed into the docking station. These stations were very large and quite expensive. As the need to additional storage and expansion slots became less critical because of the high integration inside the laptop itself, the emergence of the Port Replicator as a major accessory commenced. The Port Replicator was often a passive device that simply mated to the connectors on the back of the notebook and allowed the user to quickly connect their laptop so VGA, PS/2, RS-232, etc. devices were instantly attached. As higher speed ports like USB and Firewire became commonplace, the Port Replication was accomplished by a small cable connected to one of the USB 2.0 or FireWire ports on the notebooks. Wireless Port Replicators followed.
Virtually all laptops can be powered from an external AC converter. This device typically adds half a kilogram (1 lb) to the overall "transport weight" of the equipment.
A pointing stick or touchpad is used to control the position of the cursor on the screen. The pointing stick is usually a rubber dot that is located between the G, H and B keys on the laptop keyboard. To navigate the cursor, pressure is applied in the direction intended to move. The touchpad is touch-sensitive and the cursor can be navigated by moving the finger on the pad.
Intel, Asus, Compal, Quanta and other laptop manufacturers have created Common Building Block standard for laptop parts.
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[edit] Parts standardization and compatibility issues
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Current compatibility problems in the laptop trade are reflective of the early era of personal computer hardware, when there were many different manufacturers, each and every one of them having their own connectivity and mounting systems and incompatibility was the norm. While there are accepted world standards of form factors for all the peripherals and add-in PC cards used in the desktop computers, there are still no firm worldwide standards relating to today's laptops' internal form factors, such as supply of electric voltage, motherboard layouts, internal adapters used in connecting the optical drive, LCD cable, keyboard and floppy drive to the main board. Most affected by this are users uneducated in the relevant fields, especially if they attempt to connect their laptops with incompatible hardware or power adapters.
Some parts, such as hard drives and memory are commodity items and are interchangeable. However, other parts such as motherboards, keyboards, and batteries are proprietary in design and are only interchangeable within a manufactures brand and/or model line.
A significant point to note is that the vast majority of laptops on the market are manufactured by a small handful of Original Design Manufacturers (ODM).[4] The ODM matters more than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Major relationships include:
* Quanta sells to (among others) HP/Compaq, Dell, Toshiba, Sony, Fujitsu, Acer, NEC, Gateway and Lenovo/IBM - note that Quanta is currently (as of August, 2007) the largest manufacturer of notebook computers in the world.
* Compal sells to Toshiba, HP/Compaq, Acer, and Dell.
* Wistron (former manufacturing & design division of Acer) sells to HP/Compaq, Dell, IBM, NEC, Acer, and Lenovo/IBM.
* Flextronics (former Arima Computer Corporation notebook division) sells to HP/Compaq, NEC, and Dell.
* ECS sells to IBM, Fujitsu, and Dell.
* Asus sells to Apple (iBook), Sony, and Samsung.
* Inventec sells to HP/Compaq, Toshiba, and BenQ.
* Uniwill sells to Lenovo/IBM and Fujitsu.
[edit] Durability issues
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Example of how laptop performance slowly declines after several years, due to dust and lint buildup on internal heatsinks. Simply blowing air into the vents is not enough to remove this buildup. Instead, laptop disassembly is required to properly clean the heatsink.
Example of how laptop performance slowly declines after several years, due to dust and lint buildup on internal heatsinks. Simply blowing air into the vents is not enough to remove this buildup. Instead, laptop disassembly is required to properly clean the heatsink.
Due to their portability and tight integration, laptops are more subject to wear and physical damage than desktops. Components such as batteries, screen hinges, power jacks, and power cords are commonly subject to deterioration due to ordinary use. These components are usually expensive to replace, with a typical laptop battery costing US$130, the AC Adapter US$75. Other parts are inexpensive such as a power jack costing perhaps US$20, but replacement may require extensive disassembly and reassembly of layers of internal components. Other inexpensive but fragile parts often cannot be purchased separate from larger more expensive components. For example, the video display cable and backlight power cable that passes through the lid hinges to operate the screen will eventually break from opening and closing the lid hundreds of times over many years, and usually these tiny cables cannot be purchased separate from an entire US$400 LCD panel.
A liquid spill onto the keyboard, which is rather a minor mishap with a desktop system can damage costly components such as the motherboard or LCD panel. Dropping a laptop can damage the LCD screen if not break apart its body. The repair costs of a failed motherboard or LCD panel may exceed the purchase value of the laptop.
Laptops must also rely on extremely compact cooling systems involving a fan and heatsink that eventually fails due to filling with airborne dust and debris. Most laptops do not have any sort of removable dust collection filter over the air intake for these cooling systems, resulting in a system that gradually runs hotter and louder as the years pass. Eventually the laptop cooling is so choked with dust that it starts to overheat just from minor operational load. This dust is usually deeply buried inside where casual cleaning and vacuuming cannot remove it, and instead complete disassembly is needed to clean the laptop.
[edit] Ruggedized laptops
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Some manufacturers have mitigated some of these problems by selling "ruggedized" laptops. These often have a rubberized sheeting under the keyboard keys and special drain that safely routes all of the water out through a hole in the bottom of the case.
Additionally, the bodies of these laptops are typically made of a stiffer magnesium alloy instead of plastic, since it is the flexing of the circuit boards and fragile mechanical devices that causes the most damage. Hard drives are often mounted in soft shock-absorbing silicone mounts to greatly increase their chances of surviving a waist-high fall.
When a laptop hits the floor, the free-floating hard drive heads can slap against the spinning platter, scratching it and cause an irrepairable head crash that renders the hard drive unusable. Recently hard drives have been constructed which can move the read heads completely off the spinning platters, known as unloading. With the use of an accelerometer, the hardware can detect the sudden fall and park the heads off-platter before the laptop hits the ground. (See Sudden Motion Sensor.)
[edit] Advantages
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Laptop computers are very comfortable & useful on vacation.
Laptop computers are very comfortable & useful on vacation.
The main advantage of laptops over their larger desktop counterparts is the inherent portability. Another advantage is the laptop's ability to operate on battery power in the case of a power outage and less energy consumption.
[edit] Upgradeability
Laptops' upgradeability is severely limited, both for technical and economic reasons. As of 2006, there is no industry-wide standard form factor for laptops. Each major laptop vendor pursues its own proprietary design and construction, with the result that laptops are difficult to upgrade and exhibit high repair costs. With few exceptions, laptop components can rarely be swapped between laptops of competing manufacturers, or even between laptops from the different product-lines of the same manufacturer. Standard feature peripherals (such as audio, video, USB, 1394, WiFi, Bluetooth) are generally integrated on the main PCB (motherboard), and thus upgrades often require using external ports, card slots, or wireless peripherals. Other components, such as RAM modules, hard drives, and batteries are typically user-upgradeable.
Many laptops have removable CPUs, although support for other CPUs is restricted to the specific models supported by the laptop motherboard. The socketed CPUs are perhaps for the manufacturer's convenience, rather than the end-user, as few manufacturers try new CPUs in last year's laptop model with an eye toward selling upgrades rather than new laptops. In many other laptops, the CPU is soldered and non-replaceable.[5]
Many laptops also include an internal MiniPCI slot, often occupied by a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth card, but as with the CPU, the internal slot is often restricted in the range of cards that can be installed. The widespread adoption of USB mitigates I/O connectivity to a great degree, although the user must carry the USB peripheral as a separate item.
NVidia and ATI have proposed a standardized interface for laptop GPU upgrades (such as an MXM), but again, choices are limited compared to the desktop PCIe/AGP after-market.
In January 2007, Asus announced XG Station external video card for laptops. XG Station is connected to the laptops using USB-2 and Express card interface.
In February 2007, a new standard for external PCI Express cables and connectors was announced. Future laptops can be expanded using external PCI Express backplane and chassis.
[edit] Performance
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A modern mid-range HP Laptop.
A modern mid-range HP Laptop.
For a given price range (and manufacturing base), laptop computational power has traditionally trailed that of desktops. This is partly due to most laptops sharing RAM between the program memory and the graphics adapter. By virtue of their usage goals, laptops prioritize energy efficiency and compactness over absolute performance. Desktop computers and their modular components are built to fit much bigger standard enclosures, along with the expectation of AC line power. As such, energy efficiency and portability for desktops are secondary design goals compared to absolute performance.
For typical home (personal use) applications, where the computer spends the majority of its time sitting idle for the next user input, laptops of the thin-client type or larger are generally fast enough to achieve the required performance. 3D gaming, multimedia (video) encoding and playback, and analysis-packages (database, math, engineering, financial, etc.) are areas where desktops still offer the casual user a compelling advantage.
As computer hardware miniaturization develops, laptops are beginning to close the performance gap with desktops. Intel's Core 2 line of processors is efficient enough to be used in portable computers, and many manufacturers such as Apple, Lenovo and Dell are building Core 2 based laptops. Also, many high end laptop computers feature mobility versions of graphics cards, eliminating the performance losses associated with integrated graphics.
[edit] Health issues
Laptop coaster preventing heating of lap and improving laptop airflow.
Laptop coaster preventing heating of lap and improving laptop airflow.
A study by State University of New York researchers says heat generated from laptops can significantly elevate the temperature of the scrotum, potentially putting sperm count at risk. The small study, which included little more than two dozen men ages 13 to 35, found that the sitting position required to balance a laptop can raise scrotum temperature by as much as 2.1 °C (3.8 °F). Heat from the laptop itself can raise the temperature by another 0.7 °C (1.4 °F), bringing the potential total increase to 2.8 °C (5.2 °F). However, further research is needed to determine whether this directly affects sterility in men.[6] A common practical solution to this problem is to place the laptop on a table or desk.
Heat from using laptop on lap can also cause skin discoloration on the thighs.[7]
Because of their small keyboard and trackpad pointing devices, the use of laptops can cause RSI, and for this reason laptops have docks that are used with ergonomic keyboards to prevent injury. The integrated screen often causes users to hunch over for a better view, which can cause neck or spinal injuries. Some health standards require that ergonomic keyboards be used in workplaces.
[edit] Security
Laptops are generally prized targets of theft, and theft of laptops can lead to more serious problems such as identity theft from stolen credit card numbers.[8] Most laptops have a Kensington security slot to chain the computer to a desk with a third party security cable. In addition to this, modern operating systems and software may have disk encryption functionality that renders the data on the laptop's hard drive unreadable without a key.
[edit] Related devices
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A laptop can use the same software as a desktop machine but is small enough to support mobile computing and operate on battery power. Devices that are similar to a laptop include:
Transportable, also called portable computers
Computers which can easily be moved from place to place, but cannot be used while in transit, usually because they require AC power. The most famous example is the Osborne 1. A transportable, like a laptop, can run desktop software; but it does not support mobile computing.
Tablets
Computers shaped like slates or (paper) notebooks featuring touchscreen interfaces and a stylus, plus handwriting recognition software. As of 2007, the most common subcategory is the Tablet PC, which is essentially a laptop with a touchscreen. Some tablets have no keyboard, while others called "convertibles" have a screen that can be rotated 180 degrees and folded on top of the keyboard. Tablets may have limited functionality and not be best suited for applications requiring a physical keyboard for typing, but are otherwise capable of carrying out most tasks that an ordinary laptop would be able to perform.
Internet tablets
Internet appliances in tablet form. An internet tablet supports mobile computing. Internet tablets usually use Linux and they are able to run some applications, but they cannot replace a general purpose computer. Internet tablets typically feature an MP3 and video player, web browser, chat application, and picture viewer.
Personal digital assistants (PDAs)
Small computers, usually pocket-sized, usually with limited functionality. A PDA supports mobile computing, but almost never runs any desktop software.
Handheld computers
A high-end PDA or small tablet.
Smart phone
A hand held or PDA with an integrated cellphone.
Boundaries that separate these categories are blurry at times. For example, the OQO UPC is a PDA-sized tablet PC; the Apple eMate had the clamshell form factor of a laptop, but ran PDA software. The HP Omnibook line of laptops included some devices small enough to be called handheld computers. The hardware of the Nokia 770 internet tablet is essentially the same as that of a PDA such as the Zaurus 6000; the only reason it's not called a PDA is that it doesn't have PIM software. On the other hand, both the 770 and the Zaurus can run some desktop Linux software, usually with modifications.
[edit] Major brands and manufacturers
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Major brands
* Acer - TravelMate, Extensa, Ferrari and Aspire
* Apple - MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
* Compaq - Evo, Armada, LTE, and Presario
* Dell - Inspiron, Latitude, Precision,Studio, Vostro and XPS
* Gateway
* Hewlett-Packard - HP Pavilion, HP Omnibook, HP Compaq Notebooks
* Lenovo - ThinkPad, IdeaPad, and 3000 series
* Panasonic - Toughbook, Let's Note (available in Japan only)
* Sony - VAIO: FJ Series, UX, TZ, NR, SZ, CR, FZ, and AR series
* Toshiba - Dynabook, Equium, Portege, Tecra, Satellite, Qosmio, Libretto
ODM brands
* ASUS - Asus Eee, Lamborghini
* Clevo
* Compal Electronics
* ECS
Gaming
* Abbcore Technologies - Velocita
* Alienware - Area 51m, Alienware Sentia and Aurora m, M15x, M17x
* Dell XPS - M1730 (laptop), and M1530 (laptop)
* Falcon Northwest - DR6800, TL2
* Vigor Gaming - Atlantis, Augustus, Artorius, and Aegis
* Voodoo PC - Envy
* WidowPC
Educational laptops for children
* Digital Textbook
* Elonex ONE
* InkMedia
* Intel - Classmate PC
* OLPC XO-1 - $100 Laptop or Children's Machine
* Tianhua GX-1C
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
BUYING TIPS
INTRODUCTION
Purchasing a home or business computer can be a big and sometimes costly decision. Below is a listing of helpful suggestions for what to look for and ask when purchasing a home or business computer new or used.
NEW vs. USED
Before purchasing a computer, consider if you should purchase a new or used computer. Many individuals who sell computers before they are out of date allow you to purchase a relatively decent computer. Before purchasing a new computer from a computer manufacturer, look at what is available and review the below precautions when purchasing a computer.
Ensure that the computer has no physical damage by inspecting the ports as well as the inside and the outside of the case.
Ensure what you are getting what you pay for. This is explained in more detail later on this page.
If the individual selling the computer indicates that the computer comes with a manufacturer warranty that has not been completely utilized, for example, the computer has a standard 3 year warranty and the user is selling it after 1 year, ensure the warranty is transferable by the computer manufacturer. Many manufacturers will not transfer the computer warranty.
If you are selling a computer, ensure that the computer's hard disk drive is erased to help prevent users from looking at potential personal data.
MAC vs. PC
This is always going to be a heavily discussed and debated topic, the Apple Macintosh vs. Standard PC Clone. Both options have good and bad reasoning behind them and it used to be a very important choice. However, because of advancements in both the Mac and the PC, both are a good option overall. We feel that this option is best left to the individual purchasing the computer.
If you find yourself working with a PC/Mac computer at work and/or home or family members have a PC/Mac and you need the capability of transferring files or programs from your PC/Mac to a new computer, consider purchasing a PC/Mac as it will be something that will be more familiar. It is important to note that the Macintosh can run Windows as a clone, and therefore, most programs and data that can be used on a PC can also be opened in a Macintosh. In addition, the PC computers have the capability of opening Macintosh files.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
When purchasing a computer it is likely that you will have a general idea of what you may like in the computer or how you would like to configure the computer. Below is a listing of the various components likely to be found in a computer and recommendations and tips when considering any of the below components.
Device
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Case While the case may not be important to some computer users, it is a consideration to be thought about before purchasing a desktop computer.
What type of case should be purchased or is needed? Do you want a desktop or tower case?
Does the case support the standards of motherboards, for example, the ATX motherboard standard?
Will the case fit on top of or below your desk.
Will the drives be accessible or will they be positioned the way you wish them to be positioned?
Complete buying tip information on computer cases can be found on our case buying tips page.
CD Media The type of CD drive in the computer is becoming an important consideration when purchasing a computer. When looking to buy a new or used computer, inspect the type of drive included.
Is it a standard drive? If so what speed?
Or is it a DVD / CD-R / CD-RW drive?
If the drive is a DVD, is it hardware or software decoding?
If the drive is a CD-R / CD-RW drive, does it include software?
These are just a very brief listing of questions and considerations to think about when purchasing a computer. Buying tips for all of these drives can be found on the below links:
Standard CD-ROM buying tips
CD-R / CD-RW buying tips
DVD buying tips
Hard Drive Hard drives have and always will be an important consideration to think about when purchasing a new computer or used computer. The hard drive will be the destination of all your files and information, and if that drive is to become full, that drive will need to be replaced or another drive will need to be added to the computer. When looking at the space of the hard drive, always get the maximum size hard drive, considering you will eventually always run out of space.
Complete buying tip information on hard disk drive can be found on our hard disk drive buying tips page.
Memory Memory is and has always been an important consideration when looking at purchasing a computer. Determine the amount of memory included in the computer as well as verify if that memory can be upgraded in the future. The more memory in the computer, the more efficient the computer will run.
Computer buying tip information on computer memory can be found on our memory buying tips page.
Modem The modem is becoming not as important as it has been in the past with the upcoming spread of broad band. When looking to purchase a computer, a modem should not be an important consideration unless broad band is not available in your area. Today, all new and most used computers are equipped with at least a 56k modem, which should be the only speed looked at with the demand of bandwidth with Internet use.
Complete buying tips and information on modems can be found on our modem buying tips page.
Network Card With the increase with more than one computer in the house and with broad band solutions sometimes requiring a network card, a network card is becoming an important consideration when purchasing a computer. Network cards allow users to connect to other computers and have small networks in their home or office. This allows for data transfer, file sharing, Internet connection sharing, printer sharing, and various other helpful uses.
Complete buying tips and information on networks can be found on our network buying tips page.
Processor The computer processor is and will always be an important consideration when purchasing a computer. Today, with multiple CPU/Processor manufacturers, it may be more confusing as well as more cost efficient to look at the different processor manufactures as well as the type of computer processors.
Complete buying tips and information on computer processors can be found on our CPU buying tips page.
Sound Card Sound cards are important when looking at purchasing a computer; however, the majority of all computer users will find that most standard sound cards will suite their needs. However, some users may enjoy purchasing more advanced sounds cards that will increase the amount of speakers that can be used, and in some games and programs, the sound quality and capabilities.
Complete buying tips and information on sound cards can be found on our sound card buying tips page.
Video Card Video cards are becoming an extremely important factor when purchasing a computer. While this may surprise some, a video card can make or break a computer when it comes to playing games on the computer. Most games today require additional video memory as well as special video modes such as OpenGL. With a video card with little video memory or without these modes, the computer will be unable to play these games. In addition, the advances in video cards can dramatically increase the user enjoyment of the game being played.
Complete buying tips and information on video cards can be found on our video card buying tips page.
BRAND OF COMPUTER
When looking at purchasing different types of computers, you will likely hear different stories, some good and some bad. Regardless if the story is good or bad, these stories are always based off of the experience of that user. While it may be true that the user had a bad or terrible experience with that computer, all computer manufacturers have had users who have had a bad experience and there is no such thing as a bad or perfect computer manufacturer. Below is a listing of various things to consider when purchasing a computer and in some cases how to tell the good from the bad.
Add-ons Some computer manufacturers may try to sell additional add-ons when purchasing a computer. Unless you have done your research on the additional add-on, do not consider the add-on. While in some cases it may be beneficial to get a printer, scanner or maybe a camera with a computer, you may be paying premium for the additional add-on, or in the case of the printer you may have to pay premium on the ink in the future. Do your research; ensure that if you get an additional hardware / add-ons that the hardware will suite your needs and that it does not end up being something that is not going to be used.
Free add-ons? Some computer companies may entice you into purchasing a computer by giving you free add-ons. These add-ons may be advertised as free, but ensure or ask if the add-on price is not just being added to the overall computer price.
Add-ons that should not be of concern are hardware peripherals such as a mouse or keyboard. These are almost always included with a computer package and are really of no additional cost to the user.
Documentation While most manufacturers today are reducing the amount of documentation included with their computer, an excellent question, especially if the computer is being purchased by a new computer user, is "what type of documentation is included with the computer?"
All computer manufacturers will include some type of paper documentation or paper inserts; however, does this information include documentation about upgrading the computer in the future? How to connect the cables to the computer? Documentation on how to use the software, such as the additional included software?
Note: It is important to distinguish between paper documentation and on-line documentation. On-line documentation that is being found more today is information that is either locally on the computer or can be accessed via the Internet. If the information is available over the Internet, see how that information looks and if it suites your needs before purchasing the computer.
Hardware Hardware is sometimes overlooked when purchasing a computer, especially at a local computer retail store, as the hardware is not always visible, which causes it not to be inspected or reviewed before purchasing the computer.
As mentioned above, ensure you are getting the hardware that you believe you will need. If you are a game player, is the computer hardware going to be capable of playing the games you would like to play?
Internet discount A new method of selling a computer to decrease the overall cost of the computer. While this method sounds good for many users, this may be a misfortune in the future. The general idea: If you purchase a computer and sign up for an Internet service for x amount of days / months or years, you will only have to pay x amount for the computer.
Reasons why for most users this is not a good idea:
Generally, if you work out the monthly fee of the Internet service for the x amount of time that is required to sign up to the Internet provider, it will work out to be more than the original price of the computer.
These services are generally always modem services. If you want to upgrade to broadband, you may either not be able to without voiding the contract or have to pay the additional, sometimes premium, price of broadband through that provider.
If the contract becomes void you may have to pay the additional money of the computer as well as the time spent with the Internet service provider.
Many services will require that you pay the full amount of the computer and then once the contract is fulfilled with the Internet Service provider then a refund will be sent from the computer manufacturer (or may not).
Location We use location as a description to describe several different topics. First, what is the location of where the computer is purchased: If the computer is purchased at a local retail store, can the computer be returned if unsatisfactory to that store? If the computer is purchased through mail order or directly through the computer manufacturer or reseller, where can the computer be returned if unsatisfactory?
Second, can the store location of where the computer was purchased service the computer? If not, where is the closest location to where the computer can be serviced?
Third, if the computer is purchased directly from the computer manufacturer and is shipped through mail, how is it shipped? What is the time period for the computer to arrive to your destination? What happens if the computer is damaged during shipping?
Refurbished Refurbished is a term used to describe a computer or a hardware device or component in a computer that has been used, looked at and determined to be in working order. However, because the product has been used or purchased, it cannot be sold as new.
Refurbished computers will have a lower price and are generally a good deal for users who may not have a lot of money to spend on a new computer. It is important, however, to compare the price of the refurbished computer to a new computer as well as to review all of the tips on this page as all the same rules, tricks and tips still apply.
Return Verify with the computer manufacturer if it is possible to return or have a money refund for the computer. Many computer manufacturers will not refund your money but instead may offer an exchange for another computer. Verify with the manufacturer of the computer or the reseller what their return / refund / exchange policy is.
Service Service is an important consideration to look at when looking to purchase a computer, new or used. The service is how many companies describe the repair of a computer if it or a component within it is to become broken. Below is a listing of what type of service to look for:
What type of service is offered? Is the service onsite, meaning a technician will come to your location to replace or fix a bad component. If the service is onsite, is it for the complete time of the warranty?
If onsite is not offered, what is and for how long?
Can the computer be taken to a local service center? If yes, what is the closest authorized service center?
What is the time frame the service takes to occur? For example, if the computer has a bad component, what is the time it will take for a technician to come onsite and replace that component, or what is the time it will take to have the computer sent in to be fixed? Finally, if that time frame is not accomplished, what is the company willing to do, for example, are they willing to provide you with a loaned computer.
Software Software for many computer users, especially new users, is thought to be an important consideration when purchasing a new computer. Granted there is software that we highly recommend looking for when purchasing a computer, such as word processor or spread sheet program, some computer companies may over hype the software package. Below is a listing of what to look for when looking at the software included with a computer.
Does the software include Microsoft Office or Corel Suite? These packages allow you to have a word processor and/or a spread sheet. For the majority of all users, this should be an important consideration.
Is the software full versions of the software or is the software demo programs or shareware programs?
Support While you can always contact Computer Hope for support, manufacturer support for most users will be a very important consideration as if an issue arises with the computer you must be able to contact a support representative. Things to consider when looking at the support options of a computer are:
Is support open 24 hours, 7 days a week? If not, what are the hours?
Is support open on holidays? If not, what days are it closed?
What support options are available? Phone? E-mail? Web? Chat?
Upgrade ability While this option may not be considered at first when purchasing a computer, it is an important consideration. Below is a listing of different options to look for when looking to upgrade a computer.
What can be upgraded in the computer? RAM? CPU? Hard Drive? Video Card? If available to upgrade, what are the maximum amounts or is it specified within documentation provided with the computer?
Does the computer have on-board hardware, such as an on-board video card? If yes, can these be disabled with a jumper or through CMOS. This is a very important as many computers will disable the device when a new device is added. However, this does not always work and may cause future issues. Ensure it can be disabled and that it is not a device that auto-disables.
Is the case a standard case? Some computer manufacturers have proprietary cases, causing difficulty when trying to add new hardware. Most commonly this occurs with the video card.
What motherboard form factors is the case? The most common motherboard form factor today is ATX; does the case support this factor so the motherboard could be swapped in the future?
Warranty Finally, what warranty is offered by the computer manufacturer? How long is the warranty? Does the warranty cover both hardware and software issues?
Warranty can cause frustrations for most users; we highly recommend that a computer only be considered if it has at least a one-year warranty. Many cheap computers will only come with a 90 day warranty. Meaning if a part goes bad, you will have to pay for the part as well as the service. This may not be an issue for users who just need a cheap computer and are willing to replace parts and service the computer.
SCAMS
Unfortunately, like anything, it is possible to be tricked or for computer companies to scam you. Below is a listing of what to look for when purchasing a computer.
Get what you pay for - Ensure that the product you are purchasing is what you are paying for. It has been known that computer companies may list a processor being a specific speed, however, actually have a totally different speed of processor in the computer. This unfortunately can be very easy as any user can 'over clock' a processor making it appear as one speed but in reality being a completely different speed. For example, you may buy a 733MHz processor but instead get a 500MHz.
To determine the processor speed, open the computer and look at the processor itself. Do not look at the processor through a software program or through BIOS as these values can be changed or tricked.
Legal software - When purchasing a computer, ensure it comes with legal software. Many end-users or small computer companies who build or sell computers may not provide you with legal copies of the software that is illegal. Verify that the software that came with your computer is on a standard CD and not a burnt CD. A burnt or home-made CD will generally be a different looking CD and have a gold or green bottom. Ensure that if the software requires a license or registration number that it was included with the computer. An example of software that includes these certificates is Microsoft Office and Windows.
Purchasing a home or business computer can be a big and sometimes costly decision. Below is a listing of helpful suggestions for what to look for and ask when purchasing a home or business computer new or used.
NEW vs. USED
Before purchasing a computer, consider if you should purchase a new or used computer. Many individuals who sell computers before they are out of date allow you to purchase a relatively decent computer. Before purchasing a new computer from a computer manufacturer, look at what is available and review the below precautions when purchasing a computer.
Ensure that the computer has no physical damage by inspecting the ports as well as the inside and the outside of the case.
Ensure what you are getting what you pay for. This is explained in more detail later on this page.
If the individual selling the computer indicates that the computer comes with a manufacturer warranty that has not been completely utilized, for example, the computer has a standard 3 year warranty and the user is selling it after 1 year, ensure the warranty is transferable by the computer manufacturer. Many manufacturers will not transfer the computer warranty.
If you are selling a computer, ensure that the computer's hard disk drive is erased to help prevent users from looking at potential personal data.
MAC vs. PC
This is always going to be a heavily discussed and debated topic, the Apple Macintosh vs. Standard PC Clone. Both options have good and bad reasoning behind them and it used to be a very important choice. However, because of advancements in both the Mac and the PC, both are a good option overall. We feel that this option is best left to the individual purchasing the computer.
If you find yourself working with a PC/Mac computer at work and/or home or family members have a PC/Mac and you need the capability of transferring files or programs from your PC/Mac to a new computer, consider purchasing a PC/Mac as it will be something that will be more familiar. It is important to note that the Macintosh can run Windows as a clone, and therefore, most programs and data that can be used on a PC can also be opened in a Macintosh. In addition, the PC computers have the capability of opening Macintosh files.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
When purchasing a computer it is likely that you will have a general idea of what you may like in the computer or how you would like to configure the computer. Below is a listing of the various components likely to be found in a computer and recommendations and tips when considering any of the below components.
Device
Short recommendation
Case While the case may not be important to some computer users, it is a consideration to be thought about before purchasing a desktop computer.
What type of case should be purchased or is needed? Do you want a desktop or tower case?
Does the case support the standards of motherboards, for example, the ATX motherboard standard?
Will the case fit on top of or below your desk.
Will the drives be accessible or will they be positioned the way you wish them to be positioned?
Complete buying tip information on computer cases can be found on our case buying tips page.
CD Media The type of CD drive in the computer is becoming an important consideration when purchasing a computer. When looking to buy a new or used computer, inspect the type of drive included.
Is it a standard drive? If so what speed?
Or is it a DVD / CD-R / CD-RW drive?
If the drive is a DVD, is it hardware or software decoding?
If the drive is a CD-R / CD-RW drive, does it include software?
These are just a very brief listing of questions and considerations to think about when purchasing a computer. Buying tips for all of these drives can be found on the below links:
Standard CD-ROM buying tips
CD-R / CD-RW buying tips
DVD buying tips
Hard Drive Hard drives have and always will be an important consideration to think about when purchasing a new computer or used computer. The hard drive will be the destination of all your files and information, and if that drive is to become full, that drive will need to be replaced or another drive will need to be added to the computer. When looking at the space of the hard drive, always get the maximum size hard drive, considering you will eventually always run out of space.
Complete buying tip information on hard disk drive can be found on our hard disk drive buying tips page.
Memory Memory is and has always been an important consideration when looking at purchasing a computer. Determine the amount of memory included in the computer as well as verify if that memory can be upgraded in the future. The more memory in the computer, the more efficient the computer will run.
Computer buying tip information on computer memory can be found on our memory buying tips page.
Modem The modem is becoming not as important as it has been in the past with the upcoming spread of broad band. When looking to purchase a computer, a modem should not be an important consideration unless broad band is not available in your area. Today, all new and most used computers are equipped with at least a 56k modem, which should be the only speed looked at with the demand of bandwidth with Internet use.
Complete buying tips and information on modems can be found on our modem buying tips page.
Network Card With the increase with more than one computer in the house and with broad band solutions sometimes requiring a network card, a network card is becoming an important consideration when purchasing a computer. Network cards allow users to connect to other computers and have small networks in their home or office. This allows for data transfer, file sharing, Internet connection sharing, printer sharing, and various other helpful uses.
Complete buying tips and information on networks can be found on our network buying tips page.
Processor The computer processor is and will always be an important consideration when purchasing a computer. Today, with multiple CPU/Processor manufacturers, it may be more confusing as well as more cost efficient to look at the different processor manufactures as well as the type of computer processors.
Complete buying tips and information on computer processors can be found on our CPU buying tips page.
Sound Card Sound cards are important when looking at purchasing a computer; however, the majority of all computer users will find that most standard sound cards will suite their needs. However, some users may enjoy purchasing more advanced sounds cards that will increase the amount of speakers that can be used, and in some games and programs, the sound quality and capabilities.
Complete buying tips and information on sound cards can be found on our sound card buying tips page.
Video Card Video cards are becoming an extremely important factor when purchasing a computer. While this may surprise some, a video card can make or break a computer when it comes to playing games on the computer. Most games today require additional video memory as well as special video modes such as OpenGL. With a video card with little video memory or without these modes, the computer will be unable to play these games. In addition, the advances in video cards can dramatically increase the user enjoyment of the game being played.
Complete buying tips and information on video cards can be found on our video card buying tips page.
BRAND OF COMPUTER
When looking at purchasing different types of computers, you will likely hear different stories, some good and some bad. Regardless if the story is good or bad, these stories are always based off of the experience of that user. While it may be true that the user had a bad or terrible experience with that computer, all computer manufacturers have had users who have had a bad experience and there is no such thing as a bad or perfect computer manufacturer. Below is a listing of various things to consider when purchasing a computer and in some cases how to tell the good from the bad.
Add-ons Some computer manufacturers may try to sell additional add-ons when purchasing a computer. Unless you have done your research on the additional add-on, do not consider the add-on. While in some cases it may be beneficial to get a printer, scanner or maybe a camera with a computer, you may be paying premium for the additional add-on, or in the case of the printer you may have to pay premium on the ink in the future. Do your research; ensure that if you get an additional hardware / add-ons that the hardware will suite your needs and that it does not end up being something that is not going to be used.
Free add-ons? Some computer companies may entice you into purchasing a computer by giving you free add-ons. These add-ons may be advertised as free, but ensure or ask if the add-on price is not just being added to the overall computer price.
Add-ons that should not be of concern are hardware peripherals such as a mouse or keyboard. These are almost always included with a computer package and are really of no additional cost to the user.
Documentation While most manufacturers today are reducing the amount of documentation included with their computer, an excellent question, especially if the computer is being purchased by a new computer user, is "what type of documentation is included with the computer?"
All computer manufacturers will include some type of paper documentation or paper inserts; however, does this information include documentation about upgrading the computer in the future? How to connect the cables to the computer? Documentation on how to use the software, such as the additional included software?
Note: It is important to distinguish between paper documentation and on-line documentation. On-line documentation that is being found more today is information that is either locally on the computer or can be accessed via the Internet. If the information is available over the Internet, see how that information looks and if it suites your needs before purchasing the computer.
Hardware Hardware is sometimes overlooked when purchasing a computer, especially at a local computer retail store, as the hardware is not always visible, which causes it not to be inspected or reviewed before purchasing the computer.
As mentioned above, ensure you are getting the hardware that you believe you will need. If you are a game player, is the computer hardware going to be capable of playing the games you would like to play?
Internet discount A new method of selling a computer to decrease the overall cost of the computer. While this method sounds good for many users, this may be a misfortune in the future. The general idea: If you purchase a computer and sign up for an Internet service for x amount of days / months or years, you will only have to pay x amount for the computer.
Reasons why for most users this is not a good idea:
Generally, if you work out the monthly fee of the Internet service for the x amount of time that is required to sign up to the Internet provider, it will work out to be more than the original price of the computer.
These services are generally always modem services. If you want to upgrade to broadband, you may either not be able to without voiding the contract or have to pay the additional, sometimes premium, price of broadband through that provider.
If the contract becomes void you may have to pay the additional money of the computer as well as the time spent with the Internet service provider.
Many services will require that you pay the full amount of the computer and then once the contract is fulfilled with the Internet Service provider then a refund will be sent from the computer manufacturer (or may not).
Location We use location as a description to describe several different topics. First, what is the location of where the computer is purchased: If the computer is purchased at a local retail store, can the computer be returned if unsatisfactory to that store? If the computer is purchased through mail order or directly through the computer manufacturer or reseller, where can the computer be returned if unsatisfactory?
Second, can the store location of where the computer was purchased service the computer? If not, where is the closest location to where the computer can be serviced?
Third, if the computer is purchased directly from the computer manufacturer and is shipped through mail, how is it shipped? What is the time period for the computer to arrive to your destination? What happens if the computer is damaged during shipping?
Refurbished Refurbished is a term used to describe a computer or a hardware device or component in a computer that has been used, looked at and determined to be in working order. However, because the product has been used or purchased, it cannot be sold as new.
Refurbished computers will have a lower price and are generally a good deal for users who may not have a lot of money to spend on a new computer. It is important, however, to compare the price of the refurbished computer to a new computer as well as to review all of the tips on this page as all the same rules, tricks and tips still apply.
Return Verify with the computer manufacturer if it is possible to return or have a money refund for the computer. Many computer manufacturers will not refund your money but instead may offer an exchange for another computer. Verify with the manufacturer of the computer or the reseller what their return / refund / exchange policy is.
Service Service is an important consideration to look at when looking to purchase a computer, new or used. The service is how many companies describe the repair of a computer if it or a component within it is to become broken. Below is a listing of what type of service to look for:
What type of service is offered? Is the service onsite, meaning a technician will come to your location to replace or fix a bad component. If the service is onsite, is it for the complete time of the warranty?
If onsite is not offered, what is and for how long?
Can the computer be taken to a local service center? If yes, what is the closest authorized service center?
What is the time frame the service takes to occur? For example, if the computer has a bad component, what is the time it will take for a technician to come onsite and replace that component, or what is the time it will take to have the computer sent in to be fixed? Finally, if that time frame is not accomplished, what is the company willing to do, for example, are they willing to provide you with a loaned computer.
Software Software for many computer users, especially new users, is thought to be an important consideration when purchasing a new computer. Granted there is software that we highly recommend looking for when purchasing a computer, such as word processor or spread sheet program, some computer companies may over hype the software package. Below is a listing of what to look for when looking at the software included with a computer.
Does the software include Microsoft Office or Corel Suite? These packages allow you to have a word processor and/or a spread sheet. For the majority of all users, this should be an important consideration.
Is the software full versions of the software or is the software demo programs or shareware programs?
Support While you can always contact Computer Hope for support, manufacturer support for most users will be a very important consideration as if an issue arises with the computer you must be able to contact a support representative. Things to consider when looking at the support options of a computer are:
Is support open 24 hours, 7 days a week? If not, what are the hours?
Is support open on holidays? If not, what days are it closed?
What support options are available? Phone? E-mail? Web? Chat?
Upgrade ability While this option may not be considered at first when purchasing a computer, it is an important consideration. Below is a listing of different options to look for when looking to upgrade a computer.
What can be upgraded in the computer? RAM? CPU? Hard Drive? Video Card? If available to upgrade, what are the maximum amounts or is it specified within documentation provided with the computer?
Does the computer have on-board hardware, such as an on-board video card? If yes, can these be disabled with a jumper or through CMOS. This is a very important as many computers will disable the device when a new device is added. However, this does not always work and may cause future issues. Ensure it can be disabled and that it is not a device that auto-disables.
Is the case a standard case? Some computer manufacturers have proprietary cases, causing difficulty when trying to add new hardware. Most commonly this occurs with the video card.
What motherboard form factors is the case? The most common motherboard form factor today is ATX; does the case support this factor so the motherboard could be swapped in the future?
Warranty Finally, what warranty is offered by the computer manufacturer? How long is the warranty? Does the warranty cover both hardware and software issues?
Warranty can cause frustrations for most users; we highly recommend that a computer only be considered if it has at least a one-year warranty. Many cheap computers will only come with a 90 day warranty. Meaning if a part goes bad, you will have to pay for the part as well as the service. This may not be an issue for users who just need a cheap computer and are willing to replace parts and service the computer.
SCAMS
Unfortunately, like anything, it is possible to be tricked or for computer companies to scam you. Below is a listing of what to look for when purchasing a computer.
Get what you pay for - Ensure that the product you are purchasing is what you are paying for. It has been known that computer companies may list a processor being a specific speed, however, actually have a totally different speed of processor in the computer. This unfortunately can be very easy as any user can 'over clock' a processor making it appear as one speed but in reality being a completely different speed. For example, you may buy a 733MHz processor but instead get a 500MHz.
To determine the processor speed, open the computer and look at the processor itself. Do not look at the processor through a software program or through BIOS as these values can be changed or tricked.
Legal software - When purchasing a computer, ensure it comes with legal software. Many end-users or small computer companies who build or sell computers may not provide you with legal copies of the software that is illegal. Verify that the software that came with your computer is on a standard CD and not a burnt CD. A burnt or home-made CD will generally be a different looking CD and have a gold or green bottom. Ensure that if the software requires a license or registration number that it was included with the computer. An example of software that includes these certificates is Microsoft Office and Windows.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
FUTURE GAMING CONSOLE
Sony is coming out with the Playstation 3, also known as the PS3. Allsorts of information is available on the PS3 Resource Center.
क्य्बेर्जोने-स्रीमा कोम्पुतेर्स
computer is a machine which manipulates data according to a list of instructions.
Computers take numerous physical forms. The first devices that resemble modern computers date to the mid-20th century (around 1940 - 1941), although the computer concept and various machines similar to computers existed earlier. Early electronic computers were the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computers.[1] Modern computers are based on comparatively tiny integrated circuits and are millions to billions of times more capable while occupying a fraction of the space. [2] Today, simple computers may be made small enough to fit into a wrist watch and be powered from a watch battery. Personal computers in various forms are icons of the information age and are what most people think of as "a computer". However, the most common form of computer in use today is by far the embedded computer. Embedded computers are small, simple devices that are often used to control other devices—for example, they may be found in machines ranging from fighter aircraft to industrial robots, digital cameras, and even children's toys.
Computers take numerous physical forms. The first devices that resemble modern computers date to the mid-20th century (around 1940 - 1941), although the computer concept and various machines similar to computers existed earlier. Early electronic computers were the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computers.[1] Modern computers are based on comparatively tiny integrated circuits and are millions to billions of times more capable while occupying a fraction of the space. [2] Today, simple computers may be made small enough to fit into a wrist watch and be powered from a watch battery. Personal computers in various forms are icons of the information age and are what most people think of as "a computer". However, the most common form of computer in use today is by far the embedded computer. Embedded computers are small, simple devices that are often used to control other devices—for example, they may be found in machines ranging from fighter aircraft to industrial robots, digital cameras, and even children's toys.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
ENTER TO THE COMPUTER WORLD
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- COMPUTER OF ALL TYPES
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