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YOUR EASY GUIDE TO COMPUTERS
All our computers are labeled as either Netbook, Standard, Mid-range or Premium to make it easier for you to choose.
Netbooks
The newest, smallest and lightest PCs. Great for social networking, and if you to do basic computing - emailing and surfing the Internet when you're on the go. To keep them small and light, there's no drive for CD's/DVD's.
Standard
Bigger and more powerful than Netbooks with up to 24in monitors (desktops) and more features. Good for popular tasks like general internet browsing, word processing, emails and household accounts*
*appropriate software needed
Mid-range
All the features of Standard, plus:
Faster processors, larger hard drives, larger screens and better graphic cards make these ideal for watching movies, managing your photos and music and playing games.
Premium
All the features of Mid-range, plus:
Combine the latest technology with stylish design. They'll do everything our other computers do, faster and more efficiently. And much more besides. Look out for our small and light Notebooks - higher specification and small than an A4 notepad
Buying Guide
FEATURES TO CONSIDER
Processor
The PC's brain - determines speed/performance. Speed is shown in Gigahertz (GHz). The higher the GHz the faster the processing speed.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
The PC's working space where work progress is stored. The more RAM your computer has, the more efficiently it will perform.
Wireless connection - N format gives your wireless laptop 10 x the range and 15 x speed of G format (dependant on router). It's the best choice if you have more than 1 laptop. Check www.jwire.com for wireless hotspots.
Hard Drive (HDD)
Images, software, music files and games are stored here. HDD is measured in Gigabytes (Gb). The higher the figure, the more storage space.
Graphics card
Controls on-screen image quality. Measures in Megabytes (Mb). The greater the Mb, the better the games and DVD images. Dedicated graphics cards give the better quality images and graphics than shared ones.
Uses radio waves to wirelessly link compatible laptops, mobiles, scanners etc within 100m radius (dependant on conditions).
PROCESSORS AT A GLANCE
Intel's new entry level energy-efficient dual core processor lets you do more at the same time without slowing your PC down.
Intel's Pentium dual core processor is energy-efficient with the power of 2 processors in the one PC. Great for multi-tasking.
This is Intel's next generation dual core processor. Energy-efficient and really fast - no 'hanging' on-screen when you've 2 tasks on the go.
This is the processor to choose for Wi-Fi operations - it ensures the best possible performance.
Ideal for games, this dual-core processor lets you download MP3s, burn a CD, check e-mails, run virus protection, all at the same time - no slowing down.
Next generation, faster, more efficient Centrino processor with integrated Wi-Fi and WiMAX wireless technologies.
