Buying your next PC? Get the most memory, not the fastest chip
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For most home users, a PC running at 500MHz is adequate. Though video editing or serious gaming will require more speed. Spend on memory instead; get 128MB RAM. Apple users will be choosing between iMac models, starting at $999. Shoppers looking at Windows PCs might consider including the following in their next purchase: a 10GB hard drive, an Ethernet network card, 4MB video memory, a built in CD-RW drive, 2 USB ports, and at least a 17" monitor.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 2000
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Some sensible tips for getting the most in your PC purchase
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For home computer users shopping for a new PC, here is the list. Apple buyers get either an iMac or a G4 cube. A robust Microsoft-based system would have 128 MB RAM, no faster than a 600MHz chip, a 15 GB hard disk, an Ethernet card, 8 MB video RAM, a CD-RW drive, more than 2 USB ports, and a 17 inch or larger monitor. Currently, Windows 2000 is the most stable of Microsoft's operating system offerings. This set up would work well for home computing activities like email, word processing, personal finance. For more graphic intensive applications like gaming and video editing, get a system with more processing power, and memory.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 2000
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Your good timing and these tips could get you a deal on a PC
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When shopping for an inexpensive personal computer take into account the need for at least 128 megabytes of memory, or processor speed and get a hard disk with at least 20 gigabytes. Consider Windows 2000 operating system. Also, don't pay more for a Pentium when you will be happy with the 700 megahertz Celeron processor. If you will want DSL, buy a system with an Ethernet connection. Flat-screen monitors are affordable this spring. Most name brand models can be had for under $1,000 minus the monitor.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 2001
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