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Choosing a Computer

Choosing a Computer. Informative Speech July 27, 2006 by Peter Rotella. The 4 “W’s” + “H”. Who What Where When How. School work Word Processing Business Apps Internet browsing Email, Chat, “IM”. Photo Editing Video Rendering Gaming CAD/Graphics Audio Editing.

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Choosing a Computer

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  1. Choosing a Computer Informative Speech July 27, 2006 by Peter Rotella

  2. The 4 “W’s” + “H” Who What Where When How Choosing a Computer

  3. School work Word Processing Business Apps Internet browsing Email, Chat, “IM” Photo Editing Video Rendering Gaming CAD/Graphics Audio Editing What do you want it to do? Requires better/faster Computer Choosing a Computer

  4. What do you want it to do? Keep users in mind… Children Teens Adults Elderly Disabled Choosing a Computer

  5. How much does it cost? • Budget – How much can I afford? • Financing or payment plan • Combo deals • Bonus software • On sale? When do you need it? Choosing a Computer

  6. Major Retailers… Online Vendors… Best Buy CompUSA Circuit City Newegg.com Buy.com Dell.com Pricewatch.com Where to buy it from? Choosing a Computer

  7. Who is your support? • Guru family member or friend - Reliability • Warranty • Vendor support • Third party tech support. Geeks on Call Choosing a Computer

  8. So now what? • Begin browsing • Visit vendors Ask sales rep. for help • Compare deals • Match requirements to features Choosing a Computer

  9. Have I found the right Computer? • Does what you need it to? • Fits your budget? • Available when you need it? • Identified your tech support? Yes? – Buy it! No? – Keep searching, ask for help. Choosing a Computer

  10. Review… • What do you need it to do… • How much does it cost… • When is it needed… • Where to buy it from… • Who is your support… Choosing a Computer

  11. References • "Choosing a PC." Scottish Enterprise. 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/sedotcom_home/services-to-business/going-online/gettingstarted/choosing_a_pc-2.htm. • "PC Packages." Best Buy. 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?navLevel=4&type=category&navHistory=cat00000%2Bcat01000%2Bcat01001&id=cat01173. • "Technology Assurance Programs." Comp USA. 2006. Retrieved 25 July, 2006. http://www.compusa.com/tech_services/tap_main.asp?cmid=slnav. Choosing a Computer

  12. Questions…? Choosing a Computer

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