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Important Manufacturer The one and only, Good
Customer Service Processor G4 -- PowerMac
G4 400, 450, 500 MHz Processor speed
determines how fast the computer calculates
numbers and draws graphics. Faster processors
open windows faster, present web pages faster
(also limited by connection speed), calculates
spreadsheets faster. L2 Cache L2 Cache helps the
processor run faster. Current operating system
shipping on Macintosh computers. RAM More RAM means you can
open more programs simultaneously without
overloading system resources. More RAM helps you
work faster. Hard Drive More Hard Drive space
means you can store more programs and data on
your computer. Text and spreadsheets take a lot
less space than programs and pictures. If you
have a fast connection to the Internet you will
have less need to store things on your own
computer because you know you have fast access
and can download it again. On the other hand,
you might have a tendency to store favorite
movie previews, pictures, large pdf files
(government documents, investor documents) just
because you can. CDROM (20X or greater),
CD-RW (4X or greater, DVD ROM CDROM's store off-the
shelf data (encyclopedias clip art, program
installation disks), but you can't store your
data. CD-RW's can read CDROM's, but can also
store your data from your hard drive for
back-up. DVD ROM's can read CDROM's but can also
read DVD movies and newer data disks that store
a lot more than CDROM's. You can't store your
data from your hard disk on a DVD ROM. The ideal
situation is to purchase a computer with a DVD
ROM and a CD-RW included. Each drive is located
in its own bay. Iomega
Zip Drive If you don't get a
CD-RW, get a Zip Drive for backing up
files 10/100 BaseT network
card with RJ-45 port Standard with all
Macintosh for computers All Internet users will
eventually have fast connections either via
Cable Modem or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line).
These connection use the 10/100 BaseT
connection. To prevent resource conflicts later,
it's best to have the high speed port now.
Internet
Service Providers
(ISP's) are available via one or more of the
following: Cable Modem, DSL, and Plain Old
Telephone Service (POTS) Modem v.90 Highest speed modem
available on Plain Old Telephone System (POTS).
Useful if your high speed connection goes down
temporarily or if high speed Internet is not
available in your location. USB
2 Port Most computers have 2 or
more USB ports. They can be used for scanners,
digital cameras and printers. The USB port has
eased expansion. A USB hub can be purchased
later that allows additional USB
devices. Color Monitor iBook
has built-in 12.1-inch or 14.1-inch. You are more productive
with a larger monitor because there is less
scrolling around. LCD flat panels are still too
expensive for most people. Dot Pitch greater
than .28mm starts to get fuzzy (hard on
eyes). Video Graphics Card and
Sound Card Most home computers with
above specifications come with adequate Video
Graphics Card and Sound Card. Video Graphics
Card should be able to present 1024 X 768 pixel
resolution or greater and 16 million colors on a
17-inch monitor. UPS (Uninterruptible
Power Supply) "Battery Backup" 330W (Watts) or
greater Blackouts, power
brownouts (undervoltage), and overvoltage can
crash, freeze or damage the computer. Data loss
or corrupted system files which take several
hours to fix can also occur from power
disturbances. In most UPS devices the battery
takes over when the commercial power is not
acceptable. For questions or suggestions regarding
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