read and understand descriptions of computer systems
make evaluations about the features of different computer systems
Instructions
Using the following specifications from a computer advertisement,
answer the questions below that you would ask when deciding whether
to buy this computer system.
Intel Pentium® 4 processor 2.0GHz
256MB DDR SDRAM
60GB hard drive
CDRW drive (40x/10x/40x), 16x max. speed DVD drive
Integrated Intel Extreme graphics with up to 64MB shared video
memory
17-inch display, up to 1280 x 1024 resolution, .28 dot pitch
Enhance your productivity with Microsoft Works 6.0, Adobe Acrobat
Reader 5.0, Microsoft Money 2002 or Intuit Quicken Financial Center/Quicken
2002 New User Edition
Download digital content easily with front mounted high-speed
USB 2.0 ports, which offer 40 times more bandwidth than USB 1.1,
when used with USB 2.0 enabled devices
Ready for broadband with integrated 10/100 Base-T Fast Ethernet
Questions
How much storage space does this system have? What information
tells you this?
Why would a student need that much storage?
How fast is the microprocessor? What information tells you
this?
Why is the speed important?
Can you connect to the AUI LAN (Local Area Network) with this
computer?
How do you know?
Can you "burn" CD's with this computer (save files
on compact disks)?
Can you watch DVD's on this computer? Can you "burn"
DVD's on this computer?
What types of ports does this computer have?
Why do you need these ports?
What applications come with this system?
What input and output devices come with this system?
Input -
Output -
What else would be useful for an AUI student to add to this
computer system? Why would they be useful?
What are the most important specifications for students to consider
when deciding on a computer system? Why?
What are the least important specifications for students to
consider? Why?
