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Macintosh & Portables: A Comparison of Systems

Explore the differences and similarities between Macintosh and PC portables, including components, programs, size cases, storage devices, and more. Discover the advantages of portables for travel, presentations, and working with the same data on the go. Learn about unique factors like screens, batteries, and PCMCIA cards.

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Macintosh & Portables: A Comparison of Systems

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  1. Unit 11 Other Systems: Macintosh & Portables

  2. Macintosh

  3. Mac vs. PC • Components • Programs • Easy to Use • Expandable • Networking • Desktop Publishing

  4. Similarities to PC • Various size cases • Similar ports • Similar I/O devices • Similar storage devices

  5. All-in-one case ADB port (keyboard & mouse Own software Chip: CISC, RISC Power PC Genera-tions: 601, 603, 604 Differences from PC

  6. Portables

  7. Definitions of Portables • Small • Lightweight • Portable

  8. Sizes of Portables • Notebook • Subnotebook • Palmtop (PDA)

  9. Advantages of Portables • Travel • Presentations • Same data: work & home • Use anywhere

  10. Similar Factors • CPU & memory • Storage devices (may be swapable) • Incorporated • Pointing device • Sound/speaker/mic

  11. Unique Factors • Screen • Battery • PCMCIA Card • Others

  12. Screens • Passive Matrix • Active Matrix • Backlit vs sidelit • Screen measured • Powers full-sized monitor

  13. Battery • Types • Use Monitor • Recharge

  14. PCMCIA Card • Types & Slots • Uses in portable: • Fax/modem • Network • Memory

  15. Other Items for Portables • Infrared Port • Port Replicator • Docking Station

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