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| Titre : | Buying a Computer for Dummies, 2006 |
| Auteurs : | Dan Gookin |
| Type de document : | document électronique |
| Editeur : | [S.l.] : For Dummies, 2007 |
| Résumé : |
CPU, Ghz, Mhz, DIMMS, RAM, ROM, AGP, ISA, PCI, USB, CRT, LCD, NIC, CCD, CIS, DP, Kbps. What do all of these acronyms mean? Are you baffled by computer technology and technology? Intimidated by computer salespeople who grimace or grin when you say ÔÇ£gizmo?ÔÇØ *Buying a Computer For Dummies 2005 Edition* gives you the ABCs of buying a computer. You donÔÇÖt have to be able to talk tech; you just have to know what you want and how to get it. This guide turns evaluating the mind-boggling options into a simple five-step process, complete with software and hardware worksheets to help you pick a computer just for you. YouÔÇÖll discover how to: * Choose the right software for your needs * Pick the right peripherals, including monitor, printer, scanner, modem, keyboard, and more * Spend ÔÇ£extraÔÇØ money strategically to get more computer power for your buck * Choose disk drives, including info on CD-ROM, DVD, Floppy, Zip, and flash memory cards * Be sure you get support Written by Dan Gookin, the author of DOS for Dummies, the bestseller that spawned the entire line of For Dummies books, plus many other For Dummies big sellers, *Buying a Computer For Dummies* is updated to incorporate the latest technologies. It covers processor upgrades, flat panel displays, new peripherals, laptops, tablet PCs, wireless systems, and more. YouÔÇÖll find information on: * Choosing a digital camera and getting images from it into your computer * Getting a network card (NIC) for a broadband modem if you want the fastest Internet connection * Making the right decisions: CRT or LCD monitor? Laser printer or ink jet? Wired network or wireless? * Software for word processing, databases, desktop publishing, home budgeting, spreadsheets, graphics. and more * Essential utilities, including antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall software It also arms you with important questions to ask a dealer and warning signs to look for in ads or sales pitches. Whether you are buying your very first computer, considering upgrading your current system, or replacing a system thatÔÇÖs outdated by todayÔÇÖs standards, this guide gets you past the jargon and into the wise buying mode. ASAP. PDQ. Oh, and it also tells you what all of the acronyms at the top stand for! ### Review It's in-your-face fun reading, well-organized and wide-ranging. -- *Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 19, 2000* ### From the Publisher With the price of starter PCs ranging from "free" to over $1000, buying a computer - especially a first computer - is more confusing than ever. This is a revision of the best-selling primer to answer every question and lead shoppers, step by step, to the computer that's best for them. |
