Computers and Technology
Buying a computer can be a confusing and sometimes costly decision. Now imagine how empowered you could feel when you have a clear vision of what you want in a new computer.
Here's a really simple computer buying comparison table to help you with your decision.
| Basic | Medium | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1100 | $1800 | $2400+ |
| Ideal for... | Home/student | Business/home | Business, games and entertainment |
| Want to... | Internet browsing, online shopping, emails and word processing |
Burn music, play games, watch DVDS, run several programs at one time |
Create my own DVD movies, edit photos and play the best games |
| Internet | Wired broadband | Wireless broadband | Wireless broadband |
| Screen | 19 inch widescreen | 22 inch widescreen | 2 x 24 inch widescreens |
| Sound | Built-in stereo | Built-in 5.1 surround | Built-in 5.1 surround |
| Speakers |
Stereo speakers (2.0) | Stereo speakers with subwoofer (2.1) |
Stereo speakers with subwoofer (2.1) |
| RAM | 2GB of 32-bit memory | 2GB of 32-bit memory | 8GB of 64-bit memory |
| Processor (or CPU) | Intel Dual Core E6500 2.93Ghz |
Intel Core i3-540 3.06Ghz |
Intel Core i7-950 3.06Ghz or AMD x4 Core Quad 965 3.40Ghz |
| Internal Storage | 320GB hard drive | 640GB hard drive | 1TB (1000GB) hard drive |
| DVD | DVD Re-writer | DVD Re-writer with Blu-ray | DVD RE-writer with Blu-ray |
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