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Buying a New Computer

Someone recently asked me "I teach senior(MB) of RAM, but with 512 MB you'll notice
citizens in a community based free computerbetter performance.Hard (Drive) DecisionsThe
lab. They often ask what to look for whenhard drive is your permanent file storage.
buying a computer, what software they needAll of your personal files, such as word
for email, basic Internet usage, wordprocessor documents, photos, music, and
processing, etc. Many are on a limitedemails are stored here, in addition to
budget. What would you suggest they need assoftware packages and the operating system.
a minimum?"Recommendations For a NewMost new PC's come with a hard drive that's
ComputerThe good news is that computer prices40 gigabytes (GB) or larger. I recommend you
have dropped a lot over the past few years,start with a hard drive of 80 GB or more, if
and the computing power you get for youryou plan to keep lots of photos or music on
money is going up! I don't recommend usedyour computer.Go For a Large MonitorHere's
computers for anyone, because the rate ofthe formula: Larger Monitor = Less Eyestrain
change of computer technology will renderand Less Scrolling. I recommend a 17-inch
most systems nearly obsolete within threemonitor, or even a 19-inch if you don't mind
years. If you're a computer novice,spending a bit more. Don't worry about brand
wondering what kind of computer, monitor,names here, they're all pretty much the same.
hard drive, memory, and operating system toStay away from 14 or 15-inch monitors,
get... here's some advice to get youthey're just too small to be practical.What
rolling.Windows or Mac?You may have friends,About Software?Most of the software you need
relatives or neighbors trying to pull youwill come pre-installed on your new PC.
into the "Windows vs. Mac" holy wars. In myWindows comes with Internet Explorer (for web
opinion, the choice of operating systembrowsing) and Outlook Express (for email).
really doesn't matter. From a beginner'sMany PC systems include a word processor,
perspective, each has point & clicksuch as Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or
interfaces that are pretty easy to use. BothOpenOffice. If your computer doesn't come
will take you to the same Internet, andwith any of these, I suggest you purchase
enable you to send and receive email. BothMicrosoft Works, which will give you MS Word,
offer word processing, and the documents theya spreadsheet similar to MS Excel, and other
create are interchangeable. Becauseuseful programs.Look for a computer that
Windows-based computers make up 90% of thecomes with anti-virus software pre-installed.
market, they are cheaper. It's the law ofIf yours doesn't come with any anti-virus
supply and demand in operation. And in somepackage, check with your Internet service
areas, it may be hard to find technical orprovider to see if they offer anything for
repair support for Apple Macintosh computers.free. Failing that, you can download the
So if you're budget-minded, and you don'tfree AVG package.SummarySo in a nutshell,
have any friends willing to help you with Machere  are  my  recommendations:
issues, I suggest you go with a Windows-based
PC.A good entry-level computer with monitor
can be purchased for under $400, and
sometimes you even get a printer in the deal.Look for a Windows XP-based PC with monitor
So what should a newbie look for in terms offor  around  $400
speed, monitor, memory and hard drive specs?
It doesn't have to be all thatProcessor:  1.5  GHz  or  better
confusing...What about Horsepower?The CPU
(central processing unit, or "processor" forRAM  memory:  256  MB  or  better
short) is the brain of your computer. In
general, the faster the better. ProcessorHard  Drive:  80  GB  or  better
speeds are measured in gigahertz (GHz) and as
of this writing, the fastest models availableMonitor:  17-inch  or  larger
operate at about 4 GHz. Entry-level machines
start at about 1.5 GHz and are more thanSoftware: Microsoft Works and AVG anti-virus
adequate for web surfing, email and word
processing. If you see a computer with a
processor that has a speed specified in
megahertz (MHz), steer clear -- these areWhere to Buy?Look at your local computer
older models.Thanks for the MemoryThe nextstore first, they may have some good deals
decision you have to make is how much RAMand offer local support. Office supply and
memory you need. Don't confuse RAM with hardelectronics stores such as Staples, Office
drive (file storage) space. RAM is theDepot, and Best Buy are good options to
temporary working memory that your computerexplore too. If you're comfortable buying
uses to perform calculations and manipulateonline, check out the or offerings.BOB RANKIN
files. When you open a document, it is...is a tech writer and computer programmer
copied from the hard drive into RAM. As youwho enjoys exploring the Internet and sharing
and your word processor work on the file, thethe fruit of his experience with others. His
modified copy exists only in RAM. When youwork has appeared in ComputerWorld, NetGuide,
save the file, it is copied from RAM back toand NY Newsday. Bob is publisher of the
the hard drive, or permanent storage. And asInternet TOURBUS newsletter, author of
with CPU power, the more RAM you have, theseveral computer books, and creator of the
better your computer will perform. Iwebsite.
recommend you have a minimum 256 megabytes



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