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  1. There are two main considerations when buying a computer.
    • What do you what to do with computer? What software do you anticipate using.
      • Desktop or laptop.
    • Price range.
      • Decide on a price range for new computer and a total cost for computer, peripherals (such as printer) and software.
  2. Computer components to consider.
    • Processor (Brain of computer)
    • Size of hard drive (Storage)
    • Size of monitor/screen
    • Ram (random access memory)
    • Keyboard
    • Sound
    • Modem (for connecting to phone line for faxing and internet connection)
    • Number of ways to connect peripherals to computer, USB and parallel ports.
    • CD rom drive (Most new software comes on CD's)
    • Disc drive (used less and less)
  3. Software (Programs) – Get as much software included with purchase of computer as you can.
    • Windows
    • Virus protection – Norton
    • Norton utilities – to keep computer in shape
    • Windows office – for word processing, spread sheet, and databases.
  4. Peripherals – Additional components that connect to computer.
    • Printer – inkjet (recommended)
      • Color – You will want color
      • Approximately $100 - $200. The true costs are the ink cartridges.
      • Slower then laser printers, but won't matter unless you intend to print a great deal.
    • Printer – laser
      • Black and white
      • Higher initial cost.
      • Generally faster then inkjet printers.
    • Scanner
      • Scanner allows you to convert documents and images to computer files for faxing, storage etc.
  5. Internet Connection
    • AOL for beginners.

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