Google Chrome

Google Chrome is certianly not my favorite browser. There is a lot of stuff you can do, but its over compilcated just to search the internet. People just seem to like it because you can change the browser back ground that you can barely even see. i preffre internet explorer, its just more basic and gets to the point

The video showed that Mac is better than PC computers, but it that true? All computers have disadvantages and advantages and at some point your computer will crash. Mac computers are more money than a PC, why is that? There are reasons that Mac are more money such as, Apple has hardware and software, and Macs are advertised so much that people think that a Mac is the best way to go for a computer. The company realizes that the Macs are well advertised and know that they will sell no matter what price they are, and the parts to the Mc computers cost so much money if one needs to be replaced.
So are Macs really the best? Well when buying a PC the Microsoft office comes with the computer. When you buy the PC computers you get the “licence” for using Microsoft. When Macs were first designed and became public they were known to be used for pictures in the media and PC’s were just a computer. PC’ s can be used for just about anything. When Mac is being studied there is always one point that is brought up and that it that the Mac has a more stable system.

The computers that people buy are their own opinion. People buy computers that they want. Yes, the advertisements that people see on TV or however it does affect their decision. Most people who have a computer know what type of computer they like and know what they would buy in the future. Whoever buys a computer, it is their choice what type they buy.

Google Chrome

I really like Google chrome I have never herd of it till we talked about it in class. I really liked using it. It’s a simple browsers compared to others, I liked that there were tab so you can see what you have open and you don’t have to have 10 different windows open at once. I also liked that it was so fast and how simple it was there wasn’t a ton of tool bars at the top so I think that anyone could really use it and be able to understand it. The only thing I didn’t really like is that when you click on the middle of the tab sometimes it deletes the tab when you don’t want it to. Besides that I thought it was awesome and I just might get it on my computer at home.

Google Chrome

Google Chrome is one of the greatest browsers I’ve tried, its by far the fastest as almost any who have used it know. It is incredibly simple although its customizablity comes at a small price of confusion it isn’t enough to lower my appreciation of this browser. There is only one bad part that I have found about Chrome and I’ll adress that later, as well as the fact that google is taking over though off topic it is true.

Now Chrome is fast, very fast, it can load a web page several times faster than its explorer counterpart and about double the speed of Mozilla firefox. Surprisingly this program does work wonders on a slow computer, as it is so simple and there is so much less… toolbar. The program even features an “extension” called the Incognito window, which to my knowledge creates a window that is outside of the computer’s history and allows youth to view very wordly things, and all of this without anyone else knowing a thing. Go google?

As for my issue with the program it comes down to the ease of browser manipulation, such as setting ones homepage, or deleting the the cookies in the history. Google makes these things difficult when simplicty would have sufficed. Regardless overall it is a very good browser and I would recommend it as it is fast, it is reliable except for the fact that the flash player has a lust for crashing and must do so at least once a day or else it dosent feel man enough. The overall ease of use is unsurpassed and it makes surfing the internet a real joy.

ALSO. I want to talk about the google company itself, they are overtaking the internet, they have already overtaken youtube, they have created a very successful cell phone line, as well as have generated a very large fan base. Google is taking over as they know us, Google chrome is a masterpiece of internet browsing, simple and efficient, soon they will have youtube as well as the cellphone industry. They are the next juggarnaught of tech that microsoft and apple were before them and I believe google is certainly changing the way we all feel about life, through technology.

Google Chrome is a new internet browser. It seemes to be much faster and easyer on the eyes then any other browser I have used. I like the Tab system they have, and also I like how it is different then other web browsers. This web browser is very user friendly with no extra tool bars. I also like the spell check that they have on Google Chrome, it's much easier to blog then to have to open a word document and do it from there. Over all I think that this is a great web browser but I think Iwill stay with Safari.

Chrome

Google Chrome is a new browser that is said to be faster then all the rest. After using Google Chrome I have not noticed that much of a difference in speed. However, Google Chrome does look better and at the same time runs as fast (If not a little fater) than other browsers I have used. One of the things I really like about Google Chrome is that all your little downloads (too small to go on bitcomet or limewire) are saved for you under downloads and are also displayed on a small bar at the bottom of the screen. One of the things that I do not like about Google Chrome is that when you right click a picture it does not give you the option to set it as your back ground. You have to save it first and then click your download bar and then set it as your background. This results in alot of pictures cluttering up your downloads file. Other than this small flaw I enjoy Google Chrome and use it day to day for all my internet browsing.

google chrome

Google Chrome is a new edition of searcher for google. it is much faster than the old google. it also seems easier to use because there are no tool bars. you can keep a lot of tabs open at the same time so you can search diffrent parts of a topic. it is also easier on the eyes with bigger font.

for the pc

Average startup
1 min. 13 sec.
Average shutdown
44.3 sec.
installing times

Microsoft Office
6 min. 25 sec.
Adobe Creative Suite 3
25 min. 45 sec.

Program Launch

Internet Explorer
6.3 sec.
Microsoft Word
5.2 sec.
Adobe Photoshop
5.5 sec.
Stress-launch Photoshop (w/ 8 apps running)
40.0 sec.
CD rip
3 min. 35 sec.

hard ware
19-in. screen, 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 3 GB DDR2 RAM, 500 GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi, 8x CD/DVD burner, remote control, ATI Radeon HD 2600 graphics card.

Software
Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Works 8.5, Media Center.

for the mac

Average startup
28.7 sec.
Average shutdown
4.0 sec.

installing
Microsoft Office
4 min. 17 sec.
Adobe Creative Suite 3
31 min. 44 sec.

Program Launch
Safari (Internet browser)
3.3 sec.
Microsoft Word
4.2 sec.
Adobe Photoshop
4.0 sec.
Stress-launch Photoshop (w/ 8 apps running)
21.36 sec.
CD rip
3 min. 35 sec.

Hardware
20-in. screen, 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1 GB DDR2 RAM, 320 GB hard drive, built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, 8x CD/DVD burner, remote control, ATI Radeon HD 2600 graphics card.

Software
OS X Leopard, iLife '08 (iTunes, iPhoto, GarageBand, etc.), Front Row, iWork.

Google chrome

i downloaded Google chrome before we were even suppose to because i wanted to see what all the talk was about. i have liked it quite a bit actually. the fact that it has a spell check built into the internet makes it very convenient. especially for blogging. some people complain that it doesn't have very many features, well i like that it doesn't have that many features. that is not what they were aiming for. Google chrome is made to be fast and slimmed down. keeping it as simple as possible. i like that. i cant stand all the features that internet explorer usually has all those tool bars at the top they take up so much space its not worth it. Google chrome appears to me to be the perfect internet platform for me. i love simple setups. another feature i like is that the bar were you type in website names has quite a large library of popular sites that it remembers and suggests to you even if you have never been there before. the incognito tab is pretty cool but i don't see how it would help you any unless you were planning on doing things without the real owner of the computer knowing.

Google chrome

Google chrome is the new Google internet browser, that has many good features, and some not so good features. The first good feature is the visual browser history. The first thing that you can do is open up the history and choose a link that you have recently been on to and click on it to go back there to it. The second good feature of this browser is the fact that you can reopen website tabs that you accidentally close. If you accidentally close the tab you can go and hit control- z to undo the mistake. The next good thing is that you can customize links, free Hotmail, windows marketplace, windows media, and windows at the top of the Google chrome page. When i was reading up on several blogs about chrome i also noted that if you got on a rogue page the whole thing would crash and you get a Lego like image.

Google Chrome

I have been using Google Chrome ever since I can remember, and have loved it every minute. When I first downloaded it, it was in the Beta stages and I got a virus from it but I have never held it against Google. I love all of the Chrome features, it is also clean, fast and simple and there are no tool bars that take up half the screen. I use everything on Chrome. Incognito windows I use so that things don't show up in my history. Inspect elements when you right click is useful when I am designing websites. I can even change the theme and colors to my likings. It is also very easy to use the and allows me to easily view my history, have many windows/tabs open at once, pins my favorite/most used websites to my homepage. Like every other browser it asks me if I want to save my passwords, which is and always will be convenient and it also has built in spell check (like most things these days). I am also an extreme downloader so it is nice that Chrome archives all my downloads in my documents and allows me to have a tab open just for my downloads. I have also found that if I have a problem with the page I am viewing, if I sent a message to the people at Google they will quickly try their best and fix it for my (luckily they always have). I have only ever found one downfall to Google Chrome and that is that I have to save my picture before I can set them as my background.

I have read various amounts of what other people think of Google Chrome and everyone seems to have the same opinion: that its a good browser, works great, fast, nice looking BUT everyone also sees its flaws, that it could be better protected. I don't see these problems, I believe Chrome has great security but I am not everyone. Every browser does have its problems but after using a variety of them Google Chrome is definitely my favorite.

Google Chrome

I enjoy Google Chrome more than I enjoy Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. I like the tabs at the top so it makes it easier to use. I like that the font is different and bigger so it is easier. I have Google Chrome on my laptop at my house, I am actually thinking about putting it on my dad's for him so he can see the title of the search he is on. I like how it has the past history in a different tab.

Google Chrome!

Features: I like how at the top of the browser screen, there are tabs that you can open up a new page and still have your other information just a click of a bottom away, it is simple and advanced at the same time, all the bottoms are easy to notice, and it runs your internet browser faster then interest employer. The only downfall that I have noticed when using Google chrome was when I wanted to change the background on the desktop, and I noticed that you have to have save the picture before setting it as the background, or you can just copy the address.
Others opinion: I searched the web to see what information I could find on the new Google chrome web browser, and most of the comments were that people liked it, and had really good comments about it like they believe it is faster, safer, and simpler to run rather then internet explorer. Yes some people did say that they weren’t crazy over it, but everyone has different opinions and mine Google chrome all the way!

Google Chrome

Google Chrome

Personally I find Google chrome much better than the regular Google. Google chrome is a faster search engine. When you open a new tab it gives you your most recent/common used web pages. The tabs actually work on it.

Many people like that chrome is faster. It is designed to keep you safer. New incognito window. (Doesn’t show up in your history) Google chrome is much simpler than the regular Google. You do not have a bunch of toolbars at the top of your screen. History is easy to view. It will ask you if you want to save your password on everything. You can customize it with colors to fit your liking. It archives all of your downloads. If you right click anywhere on the page you can click inspect element and it wil tell you everything about that page.

A downfall on Google chrome is you cannot set a picture to your background from a internet site without saving it first.

Mac vs PC

Mac is a lot faster then pc for louding and downlouding things. It has a better design, ergonomics, internet surfing, and vidio. The PC has better digital photo management and it works better.
I think if you are going to get a mac it would be good for work and downloading things.
I think the PC is a lot better for people who wants to play games and put photos on there computer.

Mac vs. PC

The Mac… versus the PC. These two types of computer have been butting antlers for a while now, and divide technology lovers in two. In this world, it can never be both. Its either all for one, or the other. People seem to think that have to fully support only one. I however do not agree with this, because both the Mac and the PC have excellent qualities.

Starting off with the Mac, the cosmetics of this machine have always maintained a pristine and modern-looking exterior (This alone usually wins over the under educated buyer). As far the interior of the computer goes, (components monitor...Etc) it is very compact and efficient looking. However, this makes it much more difficult for a technician to repair thus resulting in disposing of the computer and replacing it. Also, when exploring Mac's operating system, it seems very basic and easy to use for the general public, and because it is a newer variation on the computer, there are fewer viruses made for it. Almost any computer technician will tell you that Mac is the way to go if you are a first time buyer because they are easy to maintain and operate.

Personally, the PC is my favorite for many reasons. Unlike the Mac, the PC and much more susceptible to many different viruses, meaning an anti virus must be updated daily for proper protection. The PC would most likely be found in the homes of experienced technicians, gamers, hobbyists, and anti-Mac users. The reason why technicians love the PC so much is because you are more able disassemble, and customize it with different components. In my opinion, the PC is more for fun to use because the controls and visuals for PC gaming is much more advanced than Mac's gaming controls.

Giving a situation, if i were helping someone buy their first computer, I would probably head them in the Mac direction because they are much more organized-looking, less susceptible to viruses, and more and more businesses are switching to Mac. Despite this, I will always be a PC user because I like to take them apart.

MAC vs. PC
I personally think that the Mac is better than the pc because the average start for the Mac is 28.7 seconds and the PC is 1 minute and 13 seconds. Some of the Pc’s can’t be customized and the Mac can be customized. The Mac is shipped within 24 hours and the Pc takes 2-3 days to leave the store. The average shut down for the Mac is 4.0 seconds, and the average shutdown for the PC is 44.3 seconds. Mac’s never get viruses and PC usually gets plenty of viruses.
Mac’s are good for graphics, video, and photography. The pc is better for other uses like communication. It really depends on what you like to do on the computer. I personally like to go on msn, facebook, and YouTube. I find that the Mac has a better sound system. There is more software on the PC compared to the Mac. I like the Mac’s for sound, and I like PC because I enjoy msn. I personally think they would be the same but the prices are a big difference, people think the Mac is pricy.

Mac Vs. PC.

In the wide world of computing goods there has never been a more fired debate as the one ensuing between the mighty Personal Computer, and the Apple I Mac, and Mac books. Now in this fierce fight there are many points worth contesting. I shall begin by tearing down the mighty Mac that our internet hosts have so vigorously thrust upon a pedestal far over looming what it should be.

The Mac is a generally terrible piece of machinery, its only benefit is that it has a considerably more stable OS than the PC has ever had and possibly will ever have. Now putting that aside the Mac has been appraised for having superior audio, video, and any general multimedia applications but this is not true. The applications are quickly being rewritten for PC as well as the fact that almost all of the hardware inside of a Mac is made by the same people who make PC components. The Mac OS can simply run them better thus leading to the assumption they are better, and for software’s sake, they are.

Now in PC’s defence they did just go through a very terrible phase of an atrocious OS named Vista that all will remember as the black mark on PC’s name. This has caused many Mac fans to flame up, and spout that all PC operating systems are terrible which simply is not true. PC had one of the best operating systems ever made in Windows XP which many hail as an amazing achievement.

Leopard OS X is a fantastic OS and there are no loopholes within it. It is free of viruses, everything is easy to find, program’s function quickly with minimal lag. Yet leopard suffers the same problem that all Macs have in common. The lack of a right click button. I know it can be fixed by buying another mouse, but finding a good mouse for a Mac; that is a decent price is very tedious and never comes out cheap. Also I am aware of the control button on the keyboard, but what is the point of that button? I mean yeah, here is your right click button but, surprise its not on the mouse. I find this a coy plan of Mac to force the buyer to shell out more money for a decent mouse.

The keyboard. Oh the keyboard on a Mac is a monster of and in itself. It is heavy; the keys stick after almost no use on the desktop models. On the Mac Books however this problem is avoided and the keyboards are similar to those released for PC. Although a Apple did once produce a keyboard to mimic those already in production by PC, it simply was a PC keyboard adapted to Mac and its schemes.

On to design for the PC and the Mac. The design of the Mac is really a bit to look at, especially on their older models. The Mac’s design has always been an eye catcher, albeit their old models were a little clunky. PC matches this clunky trait with the oversized towers made for the most amazing thing PC has to offer that Mac’s fail to compete with. Customization is a major trait on PCs and ill come back to this a little later. Design on the PC is a large very prominent tower of metal that houses all of the internal components whereas the elder Macs have a large plastic case that houses all of the components in a way that exchange is impossible. The newer models for both computers are far slimmer and this delves into laptops, which along all lines have become far thinner. The Macbook air as an example is a completely useless thing. Who really needs a laptop that is as thick as a piece of paper? I am serious here, as the site itself says that apple tries to appeal to the higher classes and the richer men and women of society they therefore are making status symbols.

Now as for software, price, and overall I will finish this and put Mac in the dirt. For software, Mac’s OS Leopard is far superior to Windows Vista yes, but so was XP, and 2000, Vista was a monster and if the online comparisons were done between a model that had come out more recently or perhaps one that was a few years old PC would have risen above the Mac, in price as well as function. PC does try to sell to a more global market with their products and this makes them more versatile as well as more cost efficient, when all is tied together a PC can be customized with a Microsoft 7, or Microsoft XP OS which will demolish Leopard in many comparisons based on RAM and Hard drive configurations. Now the Mac’s in these comparisons are new models which shocked me and they in fact chose some of the worst models of PC on the market and the previous market that are not designed to be excellent performers like all Mac’s are. As with men all PCs are not created equal, same can be said of Mac’s though in general they are of a higher standard than the basic PCs such as Acer or perhaps Emachines, they would be more akin with the higher lever HP or Dell brand computers such as the Dell alienware laptop which costs similar to a 15 in 2.53 GHz screen Macbook on the Apple store.

To end my point is that a PC is more apt to rise to more challenges to a Mac as well as being a simpler platform to build ones dreams upon. A PC can be anything one wants it to be while a Mac comes as it is and that’s it. PCs are cheaper, though if you have the money to shell out for a Mac and all of those extra components to get it up to snuff with a PC then by all means go for it though if you are average Joe or Jill, the PC is where it’s at.

End Brent Greenlaw

Mac Vs Pc

The arguement that mac is better then pc is all a matter of opinion. Neither is actually better then the other unless you have a 6 year old pc up againts a 2 year old mac. In reality it all depends on what programs you want on your computer and which opperating system you like better. it is possible to put each opperating system on either computer. With windows computers you have more chance of the progam you want being compatible with your computer. With mac you are more likely to find artistic progams such as garage band or movie maker. there are versions of these programs for windows but they are not as well known as the mac versions. macs also do not get viruses but if you are smart with your windows computer and have a virus scanner chances are you will also not get a virus. sure macs look nice and pc's are easy to use but in the end it is up to you to decide which you like better.

mac vs pc by kelly green

Mac vs. pc

The biggest argument that most people bring up is that Macs are more expensive then pc’s or with different wording that you can get a better pc for the price you pay then a Mac. This is not completely true. For the most part a Mac with similar properties will be close to the same price as a good quality pc. The reason you see moderately higher prices on Macs is because the apple company does not target the same market as Pc’s do. Macs target the market of mid to high end users. Were Pc's target low mid and high end users. Thus Pc's do have cheaper computers but they do not match up to anything a Mac can make. My conclusion for this part of my argument is that in general if a Mac vs. a pc has the same or close to the same price they should be similar quality. Mac’s tend to be a little more customizable though.

The biggest advantage to a Mac is that the operating system is much more stable and reliable. It also comes standard on every Mac for no extra charge. Were is on a pc part of the price of the computer is paying for the operating system and the programs. There are thousands of viruses made for pc’s each year and they can be very dangerous. There are next to no viruses for Macs because 90 percent of computers out there are pc’s so it is quite pointless to make a virus for a Mac. And even if there was one made it would do nearly nothing because of the way the operating system works on Macs.

The biggest advantage to a pc is also part of its downfall. Most of the computers on this earth are Pc's this is because there are many different companies making Pc's were there is only one company making Macs. The only reason there is such a huge conflict between these two companies is because they are both so radically different. Because there are so many more Pc's then there are Macs an owner of a pc may be more compatible with other peoples stuff. But this is almost irrelevant now because both companies have advanced so much that this problem almost never shows.

One thing that bothers a lot of people abut Macs is the one click mouse. The thing that makes most people like pc’s is the right and left click mouse option. Well if I see this come up in a person’s argument I will just laugh because companies like next tech that make computer mice have developed mice with left and right click that work in a Mac.

People use to think that there were more programs out for pc’s then Macs. This use to be true. But now you can pretty much find any program you could ever want or need for a Mac. And if you cant then you could just run a pc program on the Mac they have been made to be compatible now.

I have decided to not decide on the overall, because in my opinion there is no strait answer for this question is a Mac or pc a better computer. The simplest answer is that the two companies are too different to compare side by side perfectly. One may be better for one function were the other is better for a different function. So the winner is left for the needs and opinion of the person who is trying to decide which one to buy. For the most part you get what you pay for regardless of name. If you go cheap you won’t end up with a great computer no matter what name is branded on the front.

What to Look for When Buying a Used Laptop- Morton Ingersoll
When you want to buy a new or used laptop, always do your research before purchasing anything. This guide will give you a point-form list of things to look for in the laptop that you would like to purchase.
· Lithium Ion Battery- One of the longest lasting batteries in the market today, check how long it lasts since it’s used.
· Hard drive with at least 120 GB of space to save important files, programs and pictures.
· Wireless network card- Enables you to connect to the internet wirelessly when near a signal.
· At least 2GB of Ram for fast program responses.
· CD Writer (optional for those who need to burn CDs).
· Windows XP operating system or higher (for Macs, look for OS) for more user-friendly options.
· No Damage- You always want your computer to look as good as new, and to work just like it’s new.
· No faulty ports/ drives- So that everything will be working normal. Ex. CD drive, Mic /headphones port.
· A Screen with no purple haze or discolouration- To get the highest visual quality out of your laptop experience.
· Keyboard and Touch pad still works- Without a proper working keyboard, a laptop is basically useless. Make sure the touchpad and keyboard both work before buying.

Used Laptop for Sale- Morton Ingersoll
Laptop Model: Hp Envy 15
Specs: 1.6GHz Intel Core i7-720QM CPU with 6MB L2 cache
4 GB of Ram
320 GB Hard drive
Bluetooth
Two USB, one HDMI, and one Headphone jack.
Windows 7 Home (64 bit)
15.6” Screen

This laptop is in excellent shape, there is no visible wear anywhere on the laptop. The screen is just like when I bought it, bright with no discolouration. The keys under the touch pad still work, and are not loose. This laptop is very fast with its 4GB of RAM, and would make a great business or home laptop.

PC vs. Mac- Morton Ingersoll
For many years, people have shared their uneducated opinions about the Mac vs. PC with others to try and keep the PC flame strong. It is now time to get an educated opinion on the Mac vs. PC opinions. From the Articles I have read/ listened to, there have been many points made about each platform.
People often rant about how expensive Macs are. There is a reason for this: Quantity and Quality. If you took all the best things about the PC platform and added them all in one operating system that was equivalent to a Mac, then you would see that there is no difference in price. I used to be one of the people that always ranted about the Mac because they were so “weird”. This has now changed by reading up on the specs of the Mac. Yes, the Mac’s operating system is a bit different than the one offered on the PC, but with the Max OS X system, you can have a “windows-looking” operating screen.
PCs have been the peoples’ choice for many years, and still remains to be. The PC has always had a simple operating system to “lure” people into buying a PC. I am still a PC user, and I don’t really have any complaints, but I do feel now that there is more upgrades for the Mac, causing me to sway towards the “Mac side”. Since the majority of the human race use PCs, there are hackers and virus makers out there making viruses and hacking networks for money. They say that Mac’s cannot get viruses but, I believe when the day comes that the majority starts using Macs that there will be someone out there that will make a Mac virus.
In conclusion, I am still a PC user, I still like the PCs operating system, but I do feel that I will be a Mac user when I’m off to college.

Mac vs. PC

After reading many various websites, looking at various stats and watching many videos I have concluding one thing: each system is as insecure as the other. While I was looking at the stats on the recommended websites I noticed one thing, these websites are outdated. Yes, the stats for Mac were better then and now they probably still are.

I was shocked to find otherwise. I personally went to the Apple and Toshiba and I began to compare. The Qosmio X505-Q880 cost $1899.99 with no upgrades, 18’ screen. The Macbook Pro cost $2499.99 with no upgrades, 17’ screen. The first thing I noticed was that both computers have the same hard drive space but the Toshiba ran at 7200rpm while the Mac ran at 5400rpm. I am not going to compare every single thing in this blog posting but after comparing processors the Toshiba was better, and it also had much more memory. However, the Mac still won in graphics.

Now just because the stats are better on one computer doesn’t mean that you can’t go and select your own options. Many websites allow you to do that so that your computer fits your needs. That is where my next point comes in. The truth is Mac is pricier then PC and that is something you have to consider, especially on what you are going to use your computer for. If you plan on making videos, dealing with photos, maybe even making your own magazine then a Mac may be for you. If you want to get the job done now and now worry about boarders then a PC may be for you. Still, if you want to deal with photos on a PC go ahead, it doesn’t mean you are going to be any less satisfied. The same with getting things done on Mac.

My point is that no matter how many times you compare Mac to PC no one is going to agree on anything, ever. PC has this, Mac has that but either way they both have things you want. One looks more difficult to use, one is basic. This one has that program; I can’t run this program on that computer. Overall, just buy a computer to fit your needs and no one else’s. Yes, one computer may have some cool little program that looks cool, but are you really ever going to use it. One computer may have more hard drive space but are you ever going to fill it. The Mac vs. PC argument shouldn’t even exist people should just get what they want.

“If the MacBook were a cup of java, for instance, it would perhaps best be represented by Starbucks – comes at a premium price, looks down its nose at weaker, diluted counterparts and is a trendy status symbol.

Personal computers, meanwhile, could be compared to Tim Hortons as a brand: economical, ubiquitous and prosaic in look.” – thestars.net

I still do have an opinion on this argument. Personally, I would rather go to Tim Hortons.

Mac vs. PC
Mac Does not completely have the upper hand too Mac vs. PC. The Pc does have a better rating in Adobe Creativity Suite 3 with installation time of 25.45 minutes, where the MAC is 31.44 minutes. The MAC is not a better when it comes to Graphics, and sound. Each is equally as clear and sound as good when the right upgrades are added.
The PC is not a better business computer the MAC. The Mac an PC as long as the same programs are installed. Programs have different speeds for different computers this is what make people think that macs are better, or Pcs are. The plus side to mac is that there is no viruses, so no extra fees to intall a anti virus system.
I personally think macs are better, but i really like my Gateway.

mac vs. Pc

Mac Vs PC
When buying a computer there are two types you need to consider. Either a Mac or a pc. There are several high points to either computer you want.
I will start off with the Mac. The first high point of the Mac is that it runs very fast. Here are the specs for the imac. The start up time is 28 seconds. For shut down it takes 4 seconds. As for installation of programs it takes anywhere from four minutes to thirty one minute’s. For launching programs it takes on average about 3.5 seconds, except for burning cds, it takes 3.5 minutes. There is a 20-in. Screen, 1 gb ddr2 RAM and a 320 GB hard drive.
As for the pc i will start off with the specs as i did with the Mac. For the start up time it takes 1 minute and 13 seconds. Shut down time takes 43 seconds. For installation it ranges anywhere from five minutes to 25 minutes. When opening programs it takes anywhere from 5 seconds to forty seconds. For programs opening and installation the mac wins, and will run faster, for movies the mac is much better because of i movie. Over all the mac wins being rated professionally four out of five, where the pc was rated three and a half out of five. Over all it depends if you want to use the mac programs or you want to use windows.

Mac vs. Pc

After reading about Macs and PCs I have come to find that Macs are a much better buy. Macs may be a bit more pricy but it is differently a better buy. When it comes to Macs after everything I have read they seem to be faster when it comes to botting up a Mac takes about 42 seconds and PC takes about 2 minutes Macs differently last much longer then PCs. A Mac laptop can last for 3 hours and 34 minutes where a PCs battery only one hour and 32 minutes.
Another thing that makes Macs better then a PC is that PCs have problems with viruses and Macs can’t get viruses this is because Mac OS X operating system is generally more stable, considering that Macs have less of a tendency to crash, don’t require as much maintenance and aren’t targeted as much. The reason that PCs get viruses is because of their operating system because hackers know how to get into windows there are a lot more viruses a PC can get.
Some people may think that Macs cost more money but if you look at what you are getting for your money it seems worth it. When buying a PC most of the time you cannot customize your computer, where when you buy a Mac you can always customize your computer. When buying a Dell XPS One 24 it cost 1,820.27 after all taxes and shipping and handling when you buy a dell like this you get a GB of ram but you only get 8000 Mhz and a hard drive that is 320 GB with 7200 rpm and only a 32 bit. When you get an Apply 24” iMac it cost 1,935.27 after all taxes and shipping and handling for a Mac like this you get 4Gb 1066MHz and 640GB hard drive 7200 RPM and has Mac Os X leopard and you can used up to 8 GB of ram. So the IMac is 115 dollars the dell but it has better ram double the hard drive and a better operating system.

Mac vs. PC

The fight between Mac and Pc is a never ending fight. From the articles I have read, all state that theoretically Mac is a better computer. In the comparison between an iMac and a Gateway One on popularmechanics.com it shows that the iMac has a better response time and is also cheaper by 300 so dollars. The basic iMac costs 1499$ and the basic Gateway One costs 1800 dollars. Over all I think that the Mac is better, even though some times it costs more. But you pay for quality don't you ?

Mac vs. PC

The video showed that Mac is better than PC computers, but it that true? All computers have disadvantages and advantages and at some point your computer will crash. Mac computers are more money than a PC, why is that? There are reasons that Mac are more money such as, Apple has hardware and software, and Macs are advertised so much that people think that a Mac is the best way to go for a computer. The company realizes that the Macs are well advertised and know that they will sell no matter what price they are, and the parts to the Mc computers cost so much money if one needs to be replaced.
So are Macs really the best? Well when buying a PC the Microsoft office comes with the computer. When you buy the PC computers you get the “licence” for using Microsoft. When Macs were first designed and became public they were known to be used for pictures in the media and PC’s were just a computer. PC’ s can be used for just about anything. When Mac is being studied there is always one point that is brought up and that it that the Mac has a more stable system.

The computers that people buy are their own opinion. People buy computers that they want. Yes, the advertisements that people see on TV or however it does affect their decision. Most people who have a computer know what type of computer they like and know what they would buy in the future. Whoever buys a computer, it is their choice what type they buy.

Mac vs. PC

Everyone has this own opinion on different computers, which makes it very difficult when it’s time to upgrade to a new one. You know what type of computer you are looking are, but yet maybe the person who is helping you at the store doesn’t believe that you are making the right deal.
Here’s my scenario, I am going out to future shop to get a new computer, and the computer of my choice would be a Mac, but the person who is dealing with me believes that I am making a wrong choice in computer, so I begin to tell him...
- Hardware: It has a 20 in screen, 2.4 GHz Intel Core, 1 GB of RAM, 320 GB hard drive, built-in Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, 8 x CD/DVD burners, remote control, and an HD 2600 graphics card.
- Software: OS X Leopard, iLife ’08 (iTunes, iPhoto, GarageBand, Etc) and an iWork 30 day trial.
- The average start up is 28.7 seconds
- The average shutdown is 4.0 seconds
- The internet browser loads in 3.3 seconds
- Microsoft word loads in 4.2 seconds
- CD rip only takes 3 minutes, 35 seconds.
Where is if I was going to by a PC all of that stuff wouldn’t work/run as fast.
- Hardware: 19 in screen, 2.0 GHz Intel Core, 3 GB Ram, 500 GB hard drive, built in Wi-Fi, 8 x CD/DVD burner, remote control. HD 2600 graphics card.
- Software: windows vista home premium, Microsoft works 8.5, Media center, Microsoft office (60 day trial)
- The average start up is 1 minute, 13 seconds
- The average shut down is 44.3 seconds
- Internet browser loads is 6.3 seconds
- Microsoft word loads in 5.2 seconds
- CD rip takes 3 minutes, 35 seconds
I turned and looked at the man helping me, and asked him one simple question why would I want a PC that cost $1800 when a MAC works/run faster, and it only cost $1499.

Mac VS PC

Mac VS PC
The Mac computers are much faster than the PC. A Mac computer will start up in 41.6 sec while the PC takes 1 min 51 sec. The Mac will shut down in 3.9 sec, while the PC takes 25.4 sec. The internet, Microsoft word, CD rip are all faster on a Mac than a PC. So if you are looking for speed than a Mac is the place to be.
Macs are a little more pricier than PC’s but Mac will come with the software that you need. With a PC you will need to have a license with them but a Mac you do not need a license with.
Macs are especially good for making Videos and music. They were originally known for video but as more people get them they had to come out with all the programs the PC did.
Macs are good for the internet because they do not get viruses. A PC you need to buy a virus protection which will add more to your cost making it close to the same price as the Mac.
Another good thing about a Mac is you can still run your windows program on your Mac computer and you can use your same license number that you had before with your PC.
Ratings show that a Mac is better than a PC. An overall rating of a Mac is 4 star and the PC is only 3 and a half stars.

Used Computers

No it is not worth buying a new laptop, especially off of the internet. You never know what little hidden problems you will find with your “new” laptop. It could ne that the person says there are no dead pixels yet when your get the laptop the back light doesn’t work. There is also the possibility that the laptop battery will not hold any power and will only work when it is plugged in. there is also the problem with computers being updated every month or so, to me a computer is only new until a better one comes out (which wont be long) you should find out if the computer will be able to run the programs that you want to use. Usually by the time some one is ready to sell there computer it is not a computer worth having any more. Also look for things like if the CD drive works, do you really want a computer that won’t read DVDs or burn CDs? All in all there are far too many hazards to buying a used computer and is probably not worth it in the long run.

Buying a Used Laptop

No it is not worth it to buy a second hand laptop. Why save a hundred bucks on a older computer that could have problems with its RAM, or Harddrive, or screen? The screen on a laptop is the most expensive part too replace, and who knows when it could go. Maybe when you looked at it the screen was perfect not a dead pixtel you could see, but the next day sure enough lines start popping up on the screen. Now you have spent your hundred bucks or so, and have a piece of junk. You probably would not find it worth it to replace a screen that would be more then what you paid for it.
Chances are when you buy a used laptop there will not be any warranty left on it. A warranty is a key component when buyings a laptop. Anything could go wrong with it, but with warranty the company will cover. Not the random guy you got it from down the road.
Everyday there is new technolgy put into computers. if you are buying a older used laptop chances are it is a couple years old. That might sound great but laptops aren't like a car. A couple years in a computer year is old. RAM's are less, hard drive is smaller, video cards less grapfic, sound cards not as good. So if your going to spend the money, why not get something up to date. Maybe the second hand computer just needs aRAM upgrade the guy tells you. You think great one part and this will e in great condition. Your wrong RAM and range from 50 to 200 dollars, 50 being the smallest most usuless amount.
If it where up too me chances are i wouldn't buy a used a Laptop. Maybe is it was from someone who i knew well, knew how they treated it, and it was only a couple months old only. i might get it. But I would inspect it from top to bottom researching the make and model seeing if it had recalls or major problems. That is the only way i would possibly buy a used laptop.
Christian Green

Whether or not to buy a used laptop

When buying a used laptop only one real rule stands out. Don’t. There as a considerable amount of inherent issues when purchasing any piece of technology second hand. According to all of the information on the three sites given as research material I must disagree with their verdict on the second hand piece of machinery.
Now when buying a laptop, even the newer models indeed do not work correctly for quite some time, one must consider the fact that chances are good the laptops lifespan is probably reaching its end. I have a personal grudge against second hand computers and laptops from personal experience, not what a fellow writes. The computer will fail in some ways while others it may excel in, when purchasing this new laptop a completely upgraded system is needed as upon reaching the three year mark, laptop components are so worn out they become quite useless. This makes buying a used laptop pointless as unless it is for doing simple word processing it will not even come close to modern expectations such as internet, music, video, and gaming. All components need to be upgraded to a previous year’s model or they will not perform for the cost of the laptop unless it was maybe fifty bucks (example). Now onto pricing and performance.
As it is with any computer, you always will pay for what you get. In other words the more you spend the better things you will get, this is not true in the world of used components and laptop items as often times even checking the components does not confirm issues, there could be a small crack in the hard drive platter that even the owner was not aware of, or perhaps the better half of the keys in the keyboard had fallen off and were glued back on.
In conclusion it isn’t worth it to waste money on a used laptop and anyone should simply go out and purchase a new one as it will last longer as well as outperform any previously manufactured laptop.

Buying A Used Laptop.

Depending on where you buy a laptop either it be ebay, kijiji, or refurbished from the manufacturer you could be looking into a money pit. Cracks or a scratch in the screen means you could be looking into buying a new screen which can be quite costly. If you battery is fairly old you could be looking at 100-150 dollars for a new battery. Also make sure the ram is at least 40gb and not 10gb. Make sure the hard drive is in good condition because a hard drive can run you at least 60 dollars. Make sure that the laptop has a wireless card, they can cost up to 50 dollars or more. I would not buy a secondhand laptop.

Computer Topic #2: Is it worth buying a used laptop?

When you buy a used computer you never know what you are going to get, you don’t know who had it last and how it was treated. You should be careful when buying anything but buying a computer without seeing it is never a good idea. There are many imperfections and problem that maybe you can’t see.
In my opinion I don’t think that it’s the best idea to buy a used laptop although it is cheaper to buy a used computer you run the risk of having to deal with a lot of problem in the long run. Something that might become a problem if you buy a used laptop is the battery if the laptop is over two years old, the battery will fail sooner or later and you will have to spend $100 – $150 for a new battery. The screen is one of the most expensive part of the laptop checking to make sure there isn’t a purple haze is a good idea. The hard drive is prone to failure after a few years of using it. It also happens to hold all of your data. A new hard drive will run you around $60. Some other things that could be a problem is that you don’t know who last had it and how it was used there could be a crack you didn’t notice or a liquid spill or maybe it was dropped.

When you think about buying a second hand computer you think you are going to save a ton of money. If you’re not careful about what you’re buying and you don’t know what to look for you could end up spend as much as it would have been to buy a new laptop because of all the problems you that you have run into.

Is it a good plan to buy a used laptop? My overall answer is no, obviously this is still opinion based even though I have read up on what many other people have said about this. Every guide on the internet to buying a used laptop is lengthy and has many steps to make sure you get a good one. This is a lot of work and chances are the person who is looking to save money on a cheap laptop is no expert on computers so they are not going to be that great at finding problems on them. But think for a Minuit how long would it take to find a really good computer to buy say you checked three or four before you found a good one. Each one you checked over probably took you a day or so. Imagine if you were paying someone to do this for you how much is that amount of time worth.
Even if you do get a really good laptop it is still going to need some refurbishing which costs money. It is going to be a little slower then a new computer and worse in quite a few different ways. So you are making quite a few sacrifices just to save a little money. Is it really worth the aggravation.
Laptops are not made to last long so why would you buy something that you know is not going to last much longer.
A battery is another reason to not buy a used laptop. Batteries can make up one eighth of the price of a brand new laptop. And maybe halve of an older laptop. In most cases an old battery regardless of what it is in is no good. They only last so long rechargeable or not.
There is only one situation that I can think of that would be worth buying a used laptop for. And that is for parts. If you had a computer of the same make and model as the one that you are buying, and it needs parts that the computer you are buying has. It would probably be worth buying if it means your older laptop will work for a longer period of time.
Kelly green

If you were to buy a used laptop you should look the condition it was in. Like how good the screen looks and if it was damaged at all. Also, you should look at how good the disc drive is to see if it can run properly and if there are any liquid spills.
You should see how old the laptop is because if it’s older then 2 years the batter might be in bad condition or it might not have a built in wireless. It might also not have that big of a hard drive in it so you might have to replace it. To replace the battery and hard drive it would cost you around $180 to $210 so you might be better off getting a new laptop.

If your going to buy a used labtop you should look for these. If the battery is good. If it has cracks. If the computer has purple hase on the screen. If the hard drive works. If it will go on the network. Make sure your not paying to much on the used computer.

used laptop

My thoughts on buying a used laptop are not to buy one for several reasons. The first reason that I would not recommend buying a used laptop is because the battery is just about shot after about two years of use, and you will have to pay about 100-150 dollars for a new one. The second reason that I do not recommend buying a used laptop is because you can buy a brand new one for under $1000.
If you are going to buy a laptop, you should always check the hard drive and cd drive to make sure that they work well. Always check to make sure that the key board and touch pad still work perfectly because if not than do not buy it. Make sure all of the internal parts work well.
Make sure that the ram works well and that there is lots of space on it, at least 512 mb. Always make sure that the laptop is worth it, and it is worth it to pay for a second hand one and you should not just wait and buy a brand new one.
The majority of the sites on the internet recommend that you make sure everything works a1 and that it’s not pointless to buy it and waste your time and money on a piece of junk.
Are there any cracks in the screen? Any damage to the case? Any reason to think that liquid was spilled on the computer to fry it? Will the computer read any cd’s or devices that you put in to it?
If there is any kind of signs above than i suggest that you do not buy it.
If the laptop you are buying is older, you may have to replace its hard drive. A new one runs under $60. If you end up needing one, make sure it is rated at 5400 rpm with 8 MB cache.

I wouldn’t buy a second hand laptop, because it could mess up very easy. If I was going to buy a secondhand laptop, I would make sure everything works properly like the keypad, and the keyboard. Some people buy secondhand laptops for their children. The batteries are usually not great as they are at the first. If it was for home purposes it would be better to buy a secondhand laptop because you can plug it in. Make sure the RAM is 40 gb and not 10gb. Make sure the screen is in really good condition.
Before I would buy it I would look at if there was a crack at the edge of the screen, is the screen cleared or damaged at all? If it was cracked or damage I would look for a different secondhand laptop. I would also to look if had liquid spills. Can it read a disk? These are things I’d look at if I was going to buy a used laptop.

Casey Big Man Russell

Buying a used laptop.

After reading the varios websites provided for me I have learned only one thing, they all say the same thing. When buying a laptop it is obvios that you should check for problems, if you don’t then you must be oblivious. When used laptop you should check for cracks, drive failures, component problems, ports that don’t work, an endless amount of things, but is it really worth your time? Personally I would never ever buy a used laptop for many reasons: it is old, most like outdated, no matter how hard you look there will probably always be some kind of little problem, and who knows what the person did on the laptop. Anything is possible.

However, if you have no choice then I suppose you could go buy a used laptop. Be careful though with your choice. If you are unable to see the laptop personally before buying it I suggest that you make some knid of agreement that if somethings is wrong when you get it that they will take it back or pay to have it fixed. If you have access to the laptop before buying it make sure that you check EVERYTHING for problems, and if you do not know much about computer, if it is possible you may want to bring someone with you that does.

In todays societly I believe that is useless to buy a used laptop because there is a chance that even if you can find a flawless used one(not likely) that certain software will not work on it, or that the parts used on it will stop being manufactured, so if you have a components problem there is not much you can do. Now, laptops are not that expensive anyways and won’t put that much of a hole in your bank account. Even if you wait some amount of time the new laptops will drop in price because they will become outdated. If you can’t afford one, I suggest you go get a job and consider maybe waiting to buy a laptop.

Is it worth buying a used laptop?
If you are looking to buy a used laptop these are some of the things to take into consideration. A new laptop might be the best way to go. Although a new laptop is more expensive at first, you may end up paying more for parts in your used laptop. You may have to buy a new battery, more hard drive, or a wireless internet card. These things can be anywhere from $50- $150.
Buying a used laptop is an unpredictable situation. Maybe you will get a good laptop that will last you years, or maybe you will get one that wont last you a month. Before purchasing a second hand laptop you should look into the history of that kind of laptop. Are they a long lasting computer? Do the batteries last awhile? You should know what you want to do with that computer. Make sure it has all of the memory that you need. If you are just using your computer for kids to play games then you will not need the memory that you would if it was for the internet. If you want to burn CD’s then make sure that it has a CD burner. You should make sure that your laptop comes with wireless for the built in ones are better than the ones you can buy to put in. If you are buying a used laptop that is over a year old your battery will probably be no good shortly. Make sure that the laptop is in physically good condition. Check the screen for scratches or cracks. Check for a crease in the computer to see if it has been dropped.
Buying a new laptop will provide you with warranty unlike a used laptop. Your battery will last you longer. You can be sure on what you are getting and know that you will not get ripped off. If anything happens to your laptop you can send it in for warranty to cover.
A refurbished laptop will probably last a little longer than a second hand laptop because it has new parts inside of it. A new laptop would still probably be the best but a refurbished one would be better than a second hand one.

Buying used laptops:

When you buy something used and not bran new it is always are to tell which is a second hand item. Laptops are great to have but some people buy them used which is fine but you want to make sure you will get some use out of it. There are four places to buy used laptops, eBay, Craigslist, local dealers, and straight from the manufacturer. There is one very important thing to look for when buying from eBay, which is to make sure there is No less than 100% feedback.
Look at the condition of the computer before considering buying one. When buying used laptops sometimes you can get some money knocked off of the laptop. Make sure that you examine the screen of the laptop, because it is the most expensive part of a laptop to replace. If there is any damage done to the screen it is not worth the money, because you will have to pay more for the screen. Make sure that you are able to burn all types of burning media before purchasing the laptop.
Even though people try to buy second hand laptops to save money they may have to spend a little money after they buy the laptop. It’s okay to spend a little money on the used laptop for small repair parts. Before you buy the used laptop make sure everything you are looking for and need are satisfied with your laptop.

Kelly

Computer Topic #2: Is it worth buying a used laptop?

My own personal opinion in buying a used laptop would be not to. When buying a used laptop you never know the history behind it. The seller can tell you that it works like a charm and they are selling it because it is time for an upgrade, but is that the real reason in why they are selling it?
Everyone knows that everyone wants the latest, newest, hottest computer on the market. So why would someone waste their money on a used computer for 300 dollars? Yes they may think they are truly getting a wonderful deal on the laptop. What happens when you take it home, and you charge the battery in the laptop but it won’t stay charged? You are looking at spending 100-150 dollars on a new battery. So now the computer is costing you 450 dollars. Now after you have went a bought a new battery, you are now interested about going and checking out face book, and that’s when you realize that your laptop doesn’t have a built in Ethernet network port which means you can get an internet connect. You are looking at spending 50 dollars. So now the laptop is costing you 500 dollars.
Yes I know that it’s not certain that all those things will go wrong with this laptop all at once, but as everyone knows that it will happen sooner or later. Some people may not have enough money just to go out and buy the newest latest, hottest laptop on the market, but that’s when the person whom is looking at buying a laptop should wait until they have enough money to go out and buy a new laptop.
By the time that someone goes out and thinks they are truly getting a wonderful deal on a laptop, and just after a week they bought it they have to put around 200 dollars into this laptop, that was a lemon since the day they bought it. They would have enough money to go out and buy a new laptop.
Just people the seller is telling you everything you want to hear, doesn’t mean that it is going the perfect laptop that is never going to need any money put into it, because it will. So don’t waste your hard earned money on a used laptop wait until you have the money to go out and buy a new laptop, something that you know will be worth the hard earned money spend on it.

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