how to buy technology presented by sharper training solutions, inc
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How to Buy TechnologyHow to Buy Technology
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Sharper Training Solutions, Inc.
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/
Internet Service RebatesInternet Service Rebates
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