Thursday, September 9, 2010

Reflection on Chapter 2

Discuss major considerations for purchasing a computer for home or classroom.

One of the most important things to look for when purchasing a new computer for a home or classroom is the RAM. RAM stands for “random access memory”. RAM is a temporary memory in a computer that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is turned on. Once the computer is turned off or the computer crashes, though, the RAM erases from the computer. The RAM is lost and is not saved anywhere on the computer. The amount of RAM is an important factor in purchasing a computer because it determines the types of software programs that would be able to be used as well as the number of programs the computer can run at the same time successfully.


Another important factor to consider when deciding on what computer to buy for your home or classroom would be the processor speed. The processor is what conveys how fast data can be moved in and out of the memory. The processor works as a little butler, constantly running errands and making sure everything’s going smoothly in the computer. It’s always important to get a good processor to ensure that your computer runs without any major problems. Working on more advanced projects may require better processors than others.

One final thing I feel is most important in considering a computer would be its ROM. Rom is short for “read-only memory”. The ROM is a permanent internal memory inside a computer system that is inaccessible to the user and is used to store the instructions that are programmed or installed at the manufacturer.

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