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Title: 6112009

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Tips On Buying Computer

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Introduction

Computer is vital device to have. From my
experience when I was in my country I could not
have any knowledge of computer, because I did not
have any easy access to the computer. I gain most
of the Computer experience here in USA. After
using this powerful technologies which have open
the world to me influence to buy one for my self.
It would be good investment when you buy a
computer because computer is source of knowledge
which can help you in many ways. Before I
purchase my computer I did research what type of
pc I needed. I gather all the tips that i need on
purchasing the computer. In my Presentation I
will be talking about these great tips which help
me in my Computer purchase.
The influence of computer led me to major in
computer science. My major is computer science
and my minor is Geography.

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Topics of Discussion

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What type of user are you?

Before you Purchase a computer you should ask
these question which will help you decide what
type of computer you need.
How experienced are you with Computers?
How do you use your current computer or plan to
use a new one?
Who will be the primary user of the computer?
How many hours per week will the computer be in
use?
How do you use or expect to use the Internet?
What types of software are most important to you?
How many years use do you expect from a new
computer?
What do you see yourself doing on your PC in
future?

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Computer Ad Review (Terminology)

The Second Process is to Comparing Computer Ads.
You have to decide on Processor (also known as
CPU)
The clock speed of the processor is measured in
MHz and now GHz determines how fast the computer
can operate.

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Different Processor

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RAM

RAM-Random Access Memory
The memory the computer use while operating
In general the more RAM the more programs the
compute can run.
Computer will generally come with between 64 and
256mb of RAM (Get at least 64, though 128 is
better)

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Hard Drive Memory

The computers long term memory
The place where computer programs are stored as
well as the documents, images, sound files you
create.
Desktop computer will generally come with 16 to
75gb of hard drive space.
Think of Hard Drive space like closet space

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CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD

CD Plays CD music and installs programs from CD
CD-R Plays CD music, installs programs from CD,
and allows you to record (burn) your own CD
CD-RW Plays CD music, installs programs from CD,
and allows you to record and re-record CDs
DVD Plays CD music, install program from CD, and
play DVD

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Software

SoftwareProgramsApplication
Most computes will come prepackaged with enough
software to get you stared.
In General you'll get
An Operating System (OS)- Windows 95/98/ME/XP
word Processor, Spreadsheet, Database
Internet Connection Software
Some basic games

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Warranties and Service

Most major companies will provide you with at
least one year of service and parts warranties.
It is also good idea to get warranties on your
pc because it is likely your computer will broke
in future.
Warranties will help you in the processor of
your computer get fix because the costs are very
high.

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Where to Buy?

Computer Superstores- Perhaps best shopping
fairly knowledgeable staff Decent service
beware of long term warranties.
Bestbuy Decent service beware of long term
warranties
Dell online shopping.

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In Conclusion

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References