Personal Computer Buying Guide: Foolproof Advice on How to Buy Computer Software and Hardware - Softcover

Pearson, Olen R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0890433364 ISBN 13: 9780890433362

Publisher: Consumers Union U.S. Inc, 1990

Synopsis

A consumers' guide to buying a personal computer discusses software, memory, processor speed and operating systems, expendability, printers, and other pertinent issues. Original.

About this title

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Another feature of processors you will likely encounter is the clock speed. This refers to how rapidly the processor can complete an operation or how many operations can be completed in a given unit of time....Clock speed may not be a primary consideration unless you plan to run software packages that process huge amounts of data as many graphics design programs do.

Review

If you want to buy a computer but can't tell a mouse from a CRT, don't take another step without reading this book. PC Buying Guide walks you through all the right questions to help you find exactly what you need, not what the salesperson is pushing. Simple, basic explanations of common computer terminology, hardware and software will answer all the questions you were embarrassed to ask for fear of looking "dumb" or like an easy mark for a big sale. Subjects are well separated so you can easily find the exact item you need information on. Included is a basic trouble shooting guide, an excellent glossary of computer terms and Consumer Reports information. -- From The WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women; review by Joyce Baker

Edition details

• Publisher: Consumers Union U.S. Inc
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0890433364
• ISBN 13: 9780890433362
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212