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PC or Mac? Most people choose PC since they are more popular and have become the standard. Most people choose PC since they are more popular and have become the standard. However, many feel that Mac provides better quality and customer service, which has led to their loyal following. However, many feel that Mac provides better quality and customer service, which has led to their loyal following. Macs are usually more expensive but this can be attributed to superior quality. Macs are usually more expensive but this can be attributed to superior quality. A PC may be the best choice for students since they are cheaper and generally perform the same functions. A PC may be the best choice for students since they are cheaper and generally perform the same functions.
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Computer ShoppingComputer Shopping
Things to consider when Things to consider when replacing your old computer.replacing your old computer.
Laptop or Desktop?Laptop or Desktop?• Laptops are great for students since they Laptops are great for students since they
can be used at home or at school.can be used at home or at school.• However, they tend to be more expensive However, they tend to be more expensive
than desktops.than desktops.• They are also more prone to theft and They are also more prone to theft and
accidental damage.accidental damage.• You can get more for your money with a You can get more for your money with a
desktop but they are usually limited to desktop but they are usually limited to home.home.
PC or PC or Mac?Mac?
• Most people choose PC since they are more popular Most people choose PC since they are more popular and have become the standard.and have become the standard.
• However, many feel that Mac provides better quality However, many feel that Mac provides better quality and customer service, which has led to their loyal and customer service, which has led to their loyal following. following.
• Macs are usually more expensive but this can be Macs are usually more expensive but this can be attributed to superior quality.attributed to superior quality.
• A PC may be the best choice for students since they A PC may be the best choice for students since they are cheaper and generally perform the same functions.are cheaper and generally perform the same functions.
Performance CharacteristicsPerformance Characteristics• Operating Systems-Operating Systems- Most PC’s use Microsoft Most PC’s use Microsoft
Windows but Mac has its own system. (The Windows but Mac has its own system. (The “Panther”. They claim it’s the worlds best.) Other “Panther”. They claim it’s the worlds best.) Other examples are Linux and Solaris.examples are Linux and Solaris.
• RAM-RAM-The more the better but it does get expensive. The more the better but it does get expensive. Measured in Bytes.Measured in Bytes.
• Processors-Processors- Pentium is the most expensive and Pentium is the most expensive and common PC processor. Celeron is also made by Intel. common PC processor. Celeron is also made by Intel. Specialized Centrino is now available for laptops.Specialized Centrino is now available for laptops.
• Hard Drive-Hard Drive- Also the bigger the better but larger Also the bigger the better but larger hard-drives will increase price. Measured in Bytes.hard-drives will increase price. Measured in Bytes.
• Tip-Tip- Do not buy what you want, buy what you need! Do not buy what you want, buy what you need!
Where to Shop?Where to Shop?• The most popular outlets are larger chains The most popular outlets are larger chains
such as Visions, Future Shop and London such as Visions, Future Shop and London Drugs. Their market dominance allows Drugs. Their market dominance allows them to provide lower prices.them to provide lower prices.
• Local businesses will often provide better Local businesses will often provide better customer service but will end up costing customer service but will end up costing more.more.
• The large chains are the best bet for the The large chains are the best bet for the student on a budget.student on a budget.
• Buying online may also cut costs but you Buying online may also cut costs but you will not get any customer service. will not get any customer service.
AccessoriAccessorieses
• USB Memory Card- Can hold from 128-512 USB Memory Card- Can hold from 128-512 MB. Will cost from 40-100 dollars.MB. Will cost from 40-100 dollars.
• Printer- New models are fast and silent but Printer- New models are fast and silent but usually cost several hundred dollars.usually cost several hundred dollars.
• MP3 Player- Upload music from your MP3 Player- Upload music from your computer to your portable MP3 player. computer to your portable MP3 player. Anywhere from 50-300 dollars.Anywhere from 50-300 dollars.
• Upgrades- You can buy additional RAM and Upgrades- You can buy additional RAM and enlarge your hard-drive for a price. enlarge your hard-drive for a price.
Bottom LineBottom Line• Tailor your computer to meet your needs. Do not buy Tailor your computer to meet your needs. Do not buy
what you will not use as it will just increase the cost.what you will not use as it will just increase the cost.• Shop around to find the best deal. Do not buy on the Shop around to find the best deal. Do not buy on the
first day.first day.• You should be able to get a good desktop for under You should be able to get a good desktop for under
1000 and laptop for under 2000.1000 and laptop for under 2000.• The extended warranty is a tough decision. It will The extended warranty is a tough decision. It will
cost several hundred dollars but is a good choice, cost several hundred dollars but is a good choice, especially for laptops which are prone to damage.especially for laptops which are prone to damage.
• Buying a used computer is also a budget option. Just Buying a used computer is also a budget option. Just don’t buy out of the trunk of a car.don’t buy out of the trunk of a car.
