What' Features Are Important When Shopping For
Computers |
CHIP: |
This is the type of Processor that runs the computer.
The best ones are made by Intel and AMD. Dual or Quad
Core processors runs the fastest. |
MEMORY: |
Memory is the work area in which open applications run.
The more memory there is the faster the computer will run.
You need a minimum of 4GB of memory. 8GB or 16GB will
make your comptuer run super fast. |
STORAGE: |
This is the Hard Drive that stores all of your applications
and data. The larger the storage on the computer the
more information you can save. If you want your
computer to be fast look for computers with "Solid State"
hard drives. They have less moving parts and allow for
fast data access. |
WEIGHT: |
The weight of the computer is important if you travel with
your device. The lighter it is the easier it will be
to carry it around. Ultra thin computers are light
weight and portable. They weight under 3 pounds. |
SOFTWARE: |
Any computer that you buy today will come with an operating
system. However, you want to make sure that it is the
one that you want. If it is not ask them to throw in
an upgrade if they want to make the sale. Many
computers also come with other applications such as MS
Office, Adobe, etc. Ensure that they are the correct
version and type you need. |
NETWORKING: |
Computers can be networked using Ethernet, Wifi or
bluetooth. These fetures are built into computers.
However, some computers may have the ethernet networking
port as an external adapter and not integrated into the
computer. Examine the computer to see where it is
before you buy it. |
PORTS: |
If ports such as USB, VGA, HDMI, are important to you besure
that they are built into the computer. If you need
multiple USB ports be sure that they are there.
Multiple USB ports enable you to attach a mouse, and connect
multiple external devices such as printers, scanners,
external storage, thumb drives, etc. VGA and HDMI
ports all ow you to connect to projectors and to larger
monitors for better viewing. |