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What type of System? PC or MacWhat type of System? PC or Mac

PC (Windows; IBM Compatible)

Lower pricedWidely used in homes and

businessesMore software availableMore training, publications

and help available

Mac (Apple; Macintosh)

Popular in schoolsWidely used in

graphics, music and advertising industries

Desktop System or Laptop/Notebook?Desktop System or Laptop/Notebook?

LaptopIs Mobility Important?Compute on the goUse the PC in different

rooms of your homeWireless

DesktopPortability is not an issueMultiple users in the

household using one systemUsually more easily upgraded

and has more expandability Better performance at a lower

price

Desktop or Laptop?http://tinyurl.com/2l9qyp

……Don’t Forget the Tablet!Don’t Forget the Tablet!

TabletHighly Mobile

Compute on the goWirelessTouchscreenGreat for reading books, emailing,

navigating the internet, and playing games.

Not as customizable

Why are You Buying a Computer?Why are You Buying a Computer?

What will your primary use be?Email InternetBasic Applications (word processing)Digital PhotographyDigital VideoBusiness ApplicationsHome OfficeGamingAnimation, Illustration

Which to Buy? Which to Buy?

Gamers: High EndIllustrators and Multimedia Producers:

High EndBusiness Applications (Word, Excel): Mid

RangeHome users (Internet Applications - Web

Surfing, Email): Mid Range; BudgetBargain Hunters: Budget

Questionnaire - What Computer Should I Buy? http://tinyurl.com/2t5ym9

Decide on System Components

Processor or CPUMemory RAM (Random Access

Memory)Hard DriveCD / DVD DrivesMonitor Modem / Network Card / WirelessGraphic /Sound Card

ProcessorProcessor

Manufacturers:Intel AMD

Microprocessor, CPU or Central Processing UnitThe Brain of the ComputerCarries out all commands

What is a processor?http://tinyurl.com/3wm3r

Processor SpeedProcessor Speed

Ghz (Gigaherz)ClockspeedInstructions that the microprocessor can

execute per second

Budget CPUs: 2.4 to 3.0 GHz Mid-range: 2.8 to 3.2 GHz High-end: above 3.4 GHz

Processor speeds

http://tinyurl.com/2s56pz

Current Choices

Budget Processors:Intel Celeron DAMD SempronIntel Pentium 4

Mid-Range Processors:Intel Core 2 DuoAMD Turion AMD Athlon

High-End Processors:Intel Core 2 Extreme

MemoryMemory

RAM; Random Access MemoryMemory contains the programs that are currently being run

and the data the programs are operating on.

1 character = 1 byte1 thousand bytes (1,024) = 1 Kilobyes (KB)1 thousand Kilobytes (1,048,576) = 1 Megabyte (MB)1 thousand Megabytes (1,073,741,824) = 1 Gigabyte (GB)1 thousand Gigalbytes (1,099,511,627,776) = 1 Terabyte (TB)

Types and Mechanics of Memory:http://tinyurl.com/33uyeh

How Much Memory?

Memory allows you to process multiple tasksBudget: 1 GBMid-Range: 2 GB to 4 GBHigh End: + 4 GBUpgradeable

The More the Better!

Hard DriveHard Drive

Hard Disk; Disk Drive; C DrivePrimary location where data is permanently

stored. Main storage location.

Budget: 125 GBMid-Range: 250 to 500 GBHigh End: 500GB to 1 TB or more

How hard drives workhttp://tinyurl.com/3xvooz

MonitorType

CRTLCDLEDFlat Screen (LCD)Flat Panel (LCD)Widescreen (LCD)

Size & Viewable Area15” - 17”19” - 21”+ 21”

The Bigger the Better!

ModemModem

Dial UpEthernet / NICDSL / Cable ModemWi-Fi Wireless3G/4G Wireless Network

How Will You Go Online?

CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM/ Blue-RayCD-ROM/ DVD-ROM/ Blue-Ray

Speed factor12X to 48X +++

CD-R / CD-RWDVD–R / DVD-RWCD /DVD Combo DriveDVD Dual LayerHD-DVDBlue-Ray All About Optical Drives

http://tinyurl.com/36aqlz

Ports

USB Ports Firewire Port Microphone & Headphones

PS2

Keyboard

Parallel Serial Video

USB / Firewire - Printers, MP3 players, IPOD, PDA, Digital Cameras, Digital Video Cameras

PS/2 Port - Keyboard (Purple), Mouse (Green)

Parallel Port – Printer, Scanner

Video Port – Monitor, Projector

Audio

$399.99 Staples HP

Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor 3.20GHz

2GB RAM250GB Hard DriveDVD WriterWindows 7 Home

Premiun

$1,044.99 Best Buy Dell XPS

Intel i7 Processor8GB RAM1.5 TB hard driveDouble-layer

DVD±RW/CD-RW drive

Windows 7 Home Premium

1 GB Video Card

Laptop Considerations

Size & WeightBattery LifeRAM upgradeableWidescreenTest KeyboardCD / DVD BurnerSecond Battery? Cost

$399.99 ($399.99 (after rebateafter rebate) Staples ) Staples AcerAcer

Intel Pentium Dual-Core4GB Memory640GB hard driveDVDs and CDs WriterBuilt-in 802.11g/n wireless1.3 MP CameraWindows 7 Home Premium

$949.99 Best Buy Samsung

Intel i7 Processor6GB Memory750GB hard driveReads and writes DVDs

and CDsWindows 7 Home

Premium

$499.99 Apple Store iPad

Apple ProcessorWi-Fi and BluetoothFront and Back CamerasMulti-axes SensorsTouchscreeniOS Mac Operating

System

PrinterPrinter

InkjetLaserDedicated Photo PrinterAll-In-One – Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax

Machine

How to Buy a Printerhttp://tinyurl.com/24gu8o

Printers – Things to ConsiderPrinters – Things to ConsiderYour NeedsPurchase PricePrint Quality – Photos and TextPPM – Pages Per MinuteMemory – enough for large jobsCost of Ink or TonerCopies per CartridgeSpecialty Paper – Envelopes, Off Size Paper

$49.99 Best Buy Canon PIXMA Photo Printer

Prints up to 22 ppm in black, up to 17 ppm in color

Creates a borderless 4" x 6" photo in as little as 55 seconds

Black Ink Cartridge - $20.99 Color Ink Cartridge - $25.99

$219.99 Staples $219.99 Staples Lexmark Lexmark Wireless Printer / Scanner / Copier / FaxWireless Printer / Scanner / Copier / Fax

Color print up to 24 ppmBuilt-in Wireless-g B/W print to 30 ppm48-bit color scanner

Black Ink Cartridge - $24.99Color Ink Cartridge - ??

Digital Cameras

ResolutionStorage Space Storage TypesTransfer Method Zoom – Digital or OpticalViewfinderRed-eye Reduction

Best Digital Camera for You - Digital Camera Selector Quiz http://tinyurl.com/25rwuk

Digital Camera Glossary http://tinyurl.com/3br3sc

ResolutionDPI – Dots Per Inch or Pixels640 x 480 - suitable for web or emailing 1280 x 1024 – minimum for printingMegapixel (more than a million pixels) - determines

the quality of your photos 2 Megapixels – inexpensive; low-quality prints3 Megapixels – good quality small prints (4 X 6)4 Megapixels – excellent quality small prints; good quality

enlargements (8 X 10)6 + Megapixels - excellent quality enlargements (11 X 14);

expensiveHow Many Megapixels Do I Need? http://tinyurl.com/fv4xx

Storage Space – Memory Cards

Storage Types

Nonremoveable / Internal Storage Secure Digital (SD)Compact Flash SmartMedia Floppy Disks

Memory Cards

http://tinyurl.com/nzv33

Transfer Method

USB Serial Cable Card Reader

Zoom

Optical Zoom - changes the focal length of the lens

Digital Zoom - magnifies a portion of the information that hits the sensor

Optical Zoom vs. Digital Zoom

Using Optical Zoom Using Digital Zoom

$53.99 Staples Polaroid

4.2-megapixels1.5" LCD screen3x optical zoom 4x digital zoom 16MB internal memory2 AA Batteries Height 2.5 inchesWidth 3.6 inchesDepth 1.5 inches

Good for eBay!

$129.99 Best Buy Kodak EasyShare

6.1 MP 3X Optical Zoom 5x Digital Zoom2.4" LCD monitor No Internal MemoryRechargeable Battery (not

included) or 2 AAMemory Card Type–MultiMedia

Card (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD)

Height 2.6 inches Width 3.5 inches Depth 1.4 inches Weight 5 oz.

$349.99 Best Buy Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-N2 Digital Camera

10.1 megapixel3x optical zoom 6x digital zoom3" LCD screen 26MB internal memoryRechargeable batteryHeight 2.4 inches Width 3.8 inches Depth 0.9 inches Weight 5.5 oz.

10.2 MegapixelSLR18-70mm Zoom Lens 2.5" LCD MonitorNo Internal MemoryRechargeable lithium (included)Height 3.75" (camera); 3.1" (lens)Width 5.25" (camera); 2.6" (lens)Weight 1.2 lbs. (camera only

without battery or media); 8.3 oz. (lens)

Depth 2.9" (camera)

$799.99 Best Buy SONY Alpha

Where to BuyWhere to Buy

Big RetailersMail OrderManufacturer

Review Websites

epinions.comcnet.comPC Magazine

http://tinyurl.com/zhcg8Yahoo!

http://tinyurl.com/yotnrcPC World

http://tinyurl.com/l2448ZDNet

http://review.zdnet.com/

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