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James Perrins Sr.

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MONEY FRONT 11.20 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 It pays to look ahead before you buy &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Here are some factors to consider when trying to determine what computer
package is right for you: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Look ahead. Never buy "just enough" storage space or memory, especially
now, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 when $100 can make a big difference in your computer's capacityPrevent
eyestrain. Look for the "dot pitch" rating on monitors. This is a measurement
of the distance (in millimeters) between the dots that form the image on the
screen. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The lower the number the more dots, and the clearer the image. Some color
monitors have a dot pitch of more than 0.39, which can be rough on the eyes
over extended periods. The best dot pitch is 0.28 or less. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Look closely. If the price in an advertisement for a computer system looks
low, check to see whether a monitor is included. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Check "closet space." When you buy a home, you make sure there are enough
closets for storage. Do the same with your computer. The hard disk is your
computer's closet. This is where all programs and data are stored. (You can
store on a floppy disk, too.) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Not long ago, a 20 MB hard disk was standard even for businesses. But
today, at some outlets, you can't buy a computer with less than an 85 MB disk. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Buy enough memory. This also is known as RAM. A computer's memory is like
the work bench in a home workshop. The computer program comes off the hard
disk (the closet) and into memory (the work bench). When the user quits the
program, it is erased from this memory (a copy always stays on the hard disk). &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Why is memory important? Some programs, such as Windows, require a certain
amount of memory to operate efficiently. This is a factor to check when you
are deciding which software you'll need. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Check the warranty. If the warranty is for only 30 days and an expensive
component fails on the 31st day, the user is stuck with a bill. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Try several keyboards. If you're writing a novel, the feel of the keyboard
will be important to you. Some keyboards seem tinny when you strike the keys.
Others seem firmer and easier to control. Sound silly? Try several at a
computer retailer and note the difference. If you do a lot of work with
numbers, get a keyboard with a numeric keypad to the right of the alphabet
keys. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Check the SX and DX numbers. They appear after the 386 and next-generation
486. The DX is a higher-grade machine, usually faster than the SX. A 386
computer (the number describes the generation of microprocessor chip) probably
suits the needs of most consumers. If you're analyzing huge chunks of data or
using computerassisted design, a 486 might be called for. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Be a speed demon. You might think an inexpensive 25 MHz machine is fast
enough. But if you work on a 33 MHz (or even a 50 MHz) machine at work, you'll
be twiddling your thumbs waiting for the slower machine to chug along in some
types of software programs. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 -- Knight-Ridder Newspapers

Money Front 11.20 
It Pays To Look Ahead Before You Buy 
Here Are Some Factors To Consider When Trying To Determine What Computer 
Package Is Right For You: 
Look Ahead. Never Buy "just Enough" Storage Space Or Memory, Especially Now, 
When $100 Can Make A Big Difference In Your Computer's Capacity.

Money Front 11.20 It Pays To Look Ahead Before You Buy Here Are Some Factors To Consider When Trying To Determine What Computer Package Is Right For You: Look Ahead. Never Buy "just Enough" Storage Space Or Memory, Especially Now, When $100 Can Make A Big Difference In Your Computer's Capacity.