Mom and Dad, I want a Laptop!!

What are the parts to a computer?

Item What is the function of the component in a computer?
Processor The central unit in a computer that interprets instructions and
carries out the data processing.
Processor speed The speed at which a microprocessor executes instructions.
RAM
RAM (random access memory) stores data that is
processing, but is erased when the computer is turned off.
Hard Drive
Space
A mechanical storage device typically located internally.
Operating
system
ooting the computer, performing basic computer tas!s li!e
managing the various peripheral devices (mouse, !eyboard).
Optical Drives
included
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disc combo, lue Ray disc recorder combo.
Display Sie The physical si*e of the area where pictures and videos are
displayed.
Resolution
Printer and
Monitor
The number of pixels (picture elements) in the monitor image.
Scanner A device that optically scans images, printed text,
handwriting, or an ob+ect, and converts it to a digital image.
!yte and !its
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The standard unit of measurement and is composed of , bits
(binary digits).
Input output
devices
-nput devices input information into the computer such as a
!eyboard, mouse, scanner, and digital camera. %utput
devices output information from the computer such as a
printer and monitor.
%ashe A collection of data duplicating original values stored
elsewhere on a computer.
Storage
D&D#%D#'lash
#ata are recorded by various electronic, magnetic, optical, or
mechanical changes to a surface layer of one or more
rotating dis!s.
(A)*WA) .A/ is a group of computers and networ! devices connected
together. &A/ is connects several .A/s, and may be limited
to an enterprise or accessible to the public.
Lets look at what computers are available today?
Brand:________________________ Price:______________________
2. Specs o your sample computer
Item !rand +ype
Sie
Is this high or
lo, end?
What is the function of the
component in a computer?
Processor +ype-
Processor speed
in $H
RAM
Hard Drive
Space
Operating
system
Optical Drives
included
Display
&ideo %ard
Sound Options
Internet
%onnection
2. Is this computer a good deal? Why or why not?
3. Would you buy this computer why or why not?
. I! you had about "#$$ to spend on a computer what would you get? %&plain why
you selected each component. '%&( )* +,M because I need more +,M !or my
computer games-
Computer
Brand:
.rocessor 'Dual-
.rocessor speed
+,M '3*-
/ard Dri0e
')1$* or higher-
2perating
system'must be
3ista business-
2ptical Dri0es
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burner-
Display )56)#
3ideo 7ard
Must ha0e a
3year warenty
Internet
7onnection
'must be
wireless and
ethernet-
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