"The Computer Guy"


JT Vogt

As heard on WOSH 1490 the Fourth Tuesday of every month, 8am to 9am

How To Choose A Computer


Question 1: What do you want to do?

  • Word processing / Financial / Some web surfing
  • Simple games
  • High-end and multiplayer games
  • Play movies and music
  • Create movies and music
  • Special stuff (phone answering, Digital Video Recording, etc.)

Question 2: How will you use it?

  • At home
  • At school
  • On the road (work, school, etc.)

Question 3: The old "pain versus gain" trade-off

  • Online ordering or local dealer
  • Warranties and Guarantees
  • Parts is not parts

Checklist of Hardware Considerations:

  • Processor speed
  • Memory
  • Disk
  • Video card
  • Audio card
  • Network connection
  • Peripherals
    • Printer
    • Scanner
    • Connections (Firewire, USB, memory sticks)
  • Monitor (LCD, Tube)
  • Keyboard (standard, compact, ergonomic, "special" (flexible))
  • Mouse (standard (2, 3, wheel), corded/cordless)
  • Upgradability
  • Build or buy

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