Choices in Home Computers
by Helodi Armen
Computers are available today in an enormous variety of
shapes, sizes and brands. They may range in size from
those that can fit your palm to those that require a large
room to house them. Choices range between mainframe
computers, desktop computers, laptop computers, handheld
computers, palm tops and many models that are incorporated
in your wireless devices. This gives you a large number of
choices to select from when looking for a computer for
your home.
A home computer, also known as the personal computer, is
what is often seen in homes and includes several
components. The box itself, which can come in many colors
like white, beige or black, is the actual computer which
has the mother board, the microprocessor and memory
storage devices. There are other common accessories such
as the keyboard, the mouse, audio speakers and a printer.
The two specific categories of computers are : PCs and
Macs;
• PCs are computers that run on standards and
components that are created by IBM. As much as 90 percent
of all personal computers are PCs. Some of the companies
that manufacture them are IBM, HP, Gateway, Dell and many
more.
• Macs (short for Macintosh) are personal computers
manufactured by the Apple Company. While there still are
some die hard fans of the Mac, they are not as popular as
they used to be. However, some of the newer models like
the Imacs are attempting to stage a comeback and are doing
well.
The most common functions of a personal computer are word
processing, personal and business accounting, internet,
graphic design, publishing and photography. In addition,
they can also be used to watch movies and play games.
When you are ready to get a personal computer for
yourself, you will need to determine the type of user you
will likely be. Would you be someone that is constantly on
the computer and run complex programs or play high end
games loaded with heavy graphics? Will you be an average
user doing common tasks like word processing email, etc?
Or would you be the type that occasionally uses the
computer for really simple tasks . Whatever your type, it
would be useful to know before you go shopping for a
personal computer.
Before heading for the store, there is some other
components and elements that you need to be aware of, and
these are the processor, RAM memory, floppy disk, CD-ROM
drives, hard disk drive, sound card, speakers, monitor,
modems, and graphics card. This is where it will help to
know your user type, discussed earlier, because that's
what will help you decide the capacity and size of the
components that are right for your computer. Also, the
size and capacity of these components will have a direct
bearing on the total price of the computer.
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