Mom and Dad, I want a Laptop!!

What are the parts to a computer?

Item What is the function of the component in a computer?
Processor
A typical CPU has a number of components. The first is the arithmetic logic unit
(ALU), which performs simple arithmetic and logical operations. econd is the control
unit (CU), which manages the !arious components of the computer. "t reads and
interprets instructions from memory and transforms them into a series of signals to
acti!ate other parts of the computer. CPUs are located on the motherboard.
Processor speed
CPUs are located on the motherboard.
RAM
RAM (Random Access Memory) - Usually Dual-Inlne Memory Modules
(DIMMs)!
Hard Drive
Space
R"M (Read "nly Memory), usually on a #ard dr$e - %hs s usually a lar&e
metallc rectan&ular prsm-shaped de$ce a'out (!) nches wde! It stores data
onto metal dscs wthn the de$ce and ha$e recently come out wth capactes
as lar&e as * %+ (%era'yte, or *,,, -&a'ytes, *,,,,,,,, Me&a'ytes etc)!
Operating
system
%he ". - %he operatn& system/ the prmary 0unctons o0 the operatn&
system are to mana&e the hardware resources (ds1 space, memory,
23U and so on) and pro$de 0acltes to mana&e and run pro&rams!
Optical Drives
included
"ptcal De$ces - It has 'ecome common 0or a computer to contan optcal
stora&e de$ces (such as 2D-R"M or D4D dr$es)!
Display Sie
Resolution
Printer and
Monitor
A case to hold all the components, usually n a tower!
#uman Inter0ace De$ces (#ID) - %hese are the components that allow
a human 'en& to nteract wth the computer and access and5or process
data! %hese can nclude a 1ey'oard, mouse, montor (d&tal $deo
screen, usually now an L2D montor), $deo cam, mcrophone,
headphones5spea1ers, &raphcs ta'let, or other de$ces!
Scanner
CC#. C". A$# Con!erter.
!yte and !its
"!#M!#$!
Bytes of "n%ystem elf%Programmable &lash program memory into three main
categories ' arithmetic, logical, and bit%functions.
Input output
devices
Output device recei!es information from the CPU and presents it to the user in the
desired from. ... The monitor is associated with a (eyboard for manual input of ...
Alphanumeric
%ashe
#efine function you can create and maintain your entire ser!er interface and caching
policy in a single place.
Storage
D&D#%D#'lash
A U) flash dri!e is a data storage de!ice that includes flash memory with an .....
*ther forensic suites run from CD%+*, or DVD%+*,, but cannot store data ..... of the
components in a flash dri!e by integrating !arious flash dri!e functions.
(A)*WA)
A local area networ1 (LA6) s a computer networ1 that spans a relat$ely small
area, such as a sn&le o00ce or o00ce 'uldn&, and typcally o00ers h&h-speed
communcatons! Most LA6s are con0ned to a sn&le 'uldn& or &roup o0
closely located 'uldn&s! #owe$er, one LA6 can 'e connected to other LA6s
o$er any dstance $a telephone lnes, coa7al ca'le, satellte, etc! creatn& a
WA6 (see 'elow)! Most LA6. o0 today utl8e 9thernet and5or W-:
connectons!
Lets look at what computers are available today?
Brand: Apple_________ Price: $1,899.99___________________
2. pecs o! your sample computer
Item !rand +ype
Sie
Is this high or
lo, end?
What is the function of the
component in a computer?
Processor +ype-
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Processor speed
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components are all housed within the
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RAM
=-+ RAM
#&h
components are all housed within the
impressi!ely slim screen
Hard Drive
Space
*%+ #ard Dr$e
#&h
components are all housed within the
impressi!ely slim screen
Operating
system
OS X
Low
components are all housed within the
impressi!ely slim screen
Optical Drives
Slot-loading 8x
SuperDrive
Low
components are all housed within the
impressi!ely slim screen
included
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Internet
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connection
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components are all housed within the
impressi!ely slim screen
>! Is ths computer a &ood deal? Why or why not?
I would say so 'ut s a really '& prce 'ut t comes wth a lot o0
0eatures!
(! Would you 'uy ths computer why or why not?
?es 'ecause I heard apple had the 'est computers n the world!
;! I0 you had a'out @A,, to spend on a computer what would you &et? 97plan why
you selected each component! (97B *- RAM 'ecause I need more RAM 0or my
computer &ames)
Computer
Brand:
Toshiba
3rocessor (Dual)
A,# .uad%Core A/%0010, Accelerated Processor
3rocessor speed
A,# .uad%Core A/%0010, Accelerated Processor 2.3456%7.34568 /4) ##+9
RAM ((-)
/4) RAM
#ard Dr$e
(*C,- or h&her)
2.:T) (01:: +P,, erial ATA)
"peratn&
system(must 'e
4sta 'usness)
-indows /.2
"ptcal Dr$es
(D4D5RW
'urner)
#;#%uper,ulti dri!e (<$%+ double layer)
Dsplay *)-*A
20.=> widescreen
5# Tru)rite? L@# )ac(lit display
29==A3=/ (5#), 2=BC aspect ratio, upports 37:p content
4deo 2ard
A,# +adeonD 5# /02:4
Must ha$e a
(year warenty
2 Eear tandard Limited -arranty
Internet
2onnecton
(must 'e
wreless and
ethernet)
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