| When it comes to buying a computer, the choices can | | | | Mac vs. PC Computers |
| make you dizzy. You not only have to decide | | | | Although Apple is gaining market share with |
| between desktop computers and notebooks (also | | | | notebooks, when it comes to a computer desktop, |
| known as laptops), but you need to determine which | | | | PCs still reign supreme. Making the choice between a |
| features will work best for your needs. This is all the | | | | Mac and a PC really comes down to how you will be |
| more difficult because technology changes so rapidly. | | | | using the computer. If you're a creative type who |
| Given that most people buy computers infrequently, | | | | wants to, for example, take photos from your digital |
| what may have been state-of-the-art the last time | | | | camera and create albums and slideshows, a Mac |
| you bought a desktop or laptop is now considered | | | | might be the right choice. Similarly, if you're interested in |
| obsolete. Here, then, are some things to consider | | | | editing home movies or doing work with graphics, |
| before purchasing a new computer. | | | | Macs rule. |
| Computer Desktop vs. Notebooks | | | | On the other hand, if you or members of your family |
| Not that long ago, no one would consider using | | | | are avid gamers, you probably want to go with a PC, |
| notebooks or laptops as their primary computers. | | | | since most games are Windows-based and not |
| After all, when compared with desktops, they didn't | | | | compatible with the Mac operating system. And, while |
| have much RAM, had small, less-than-crisp displays, | | | | software like Microsoft Office is available for the both |
| and didn't have features like DVD players and multiple | | | | the Mac and PC, other software often isn't compatible |
| USB ports. Today, though, LCD monitors make | | | | with Macs. |
| notebook displays brighter, and multiple ports make | | | | Extras |
| hooking up printers a cakewalk. Because hard drives | | | | When you're shopping for a computer desktop, you |
| are so much bigger and RAM is so much greater, it's | | | | need to consider which "extras" are important to you. |
| no longer necessary to worry that software will either | | | | For example, do you need a computer that can burn a |
| overload the hard drive or slow down performance. | | | | DVD? Do you need six USB ports, or will four suffice? |
| But just because notebooks are more powerful, it | | | | Is a built-in webcam a must-have? Can you live |
| doesn't mean that they're the right choice for | | | | without wireless connectivity? Are you willing to pay a |
| everyone. If, for example, you regularly work from | | | | little extra for a higher resolution LCD monitor? Is |
| home, you probably want a computer desktop. Bigger | | | | surround sound speaker output an absolute necessity? |
| displays, traditional keyboards and mice, and more | | | | Before you make a buying decision, it's important to |
| versatility are just some of the advantages of | | | | understand what's available in the market, what kind of |
| desktops. In addition, many people use have begun | | | | operating system you would like, and which features |
| choosing computer desktops that can double as media | | | | are important to you. When you do, you'll know that |
| centers. If high quality sound is important to you and | | | | you're paying for only what you need, and will end up |
| your computer will have a dedicated space in your | | | | owning the computer desktop that's perfect for you |
| home, you probably want to choose a desktop. | | | | and your family. |