Arcadia Computer, Inc. Newsletter 


 
8/10/2012

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With a new school year quickly approaching, you may be wondering which devices suit your kids' schooling needs. Options include desktop PCs and laptops, Macs and even tablets make the choice a difficult one. Do your kids really need a Mac in high school, or is a Windows computer good enough?
 
We've broken it down to give you the best option for your student.
 
Please continue reading below to learn more! 

 

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Which is the right back-to-school
computer for your kids?

 

Elementary and middle
school students

For younger children in the third grade and under, a tablet can be a wise choice. With colorful graphics and a multitude of learning apps available on the iPad, a tablet can keep young children entertained for hours, even while they are learning.

 

For the students in fourth grade and above, a desktop PC is the best way to go. Even though bigger systems may seem outdated, desktops are still an essential part of our society. With more than 1.25 billion Windows PCs worldwide, the desktop will be around for a while. Elementary students are assigned more writing assignments as they get into higher grades, and a tablet is not going to cut it. Desktop computers are a great tool for young students beginning to do real work.

 

Elementary-aged kids do not need a personal tablet or desktop, since the family computer can handle all of their school work, but middle school students may need their own computers. A standard desktop computer setup from a company like Dell or HP can cost between $350 and $600.

 

High school students


This may be the easiest decision on the list. While a desktop PC is great for an elementary and middle school student, a laptop is a highly valued device for the more mobile high school student.

 

Working on projects with classmates, studying away from home with friends, and the growing trend of online textbooks make laptops a great aid to this generation's high school student. A low-priced Windows laptop from a manufacturer like Sony, Lenovo, HP, Acer, Asus, or Dell will suit their needs perfectly. A suitable laptop for a high school student can cost between $450 and $700.

 

College students
 


While elementary and high school students use
lower end laptops, once a student enters college it's time for an upgrade. It's time for a mediocre or high end laptop that is easy to carry to classes, fast enough to run multiple programs at one time, and built with parts that keep it fast for a long time.

 

The most important specifications to look at is the processor, RAM, hard drive, and computer brand. As for the processor, an i3, i5 or i7 would be best for a college level student, these processors will keep the computer at the top of its game for a few extra years compared to the cheaper Celeron processor. Make sure to get a 64 bit operating system as it can support more RAM .

 

RAM should be 4 GB or more, depending on what the student needs to do. 4 GB will be fine for checking emails and taking notes, where running complex programs such as video editing software will require 6-8 GB.

 

The size of the hard drive should be at least 250 GB to store all assignments and projects for classes. A suitable laptop for a college student would range from $600 and $1,500.

 

Technology is the backbone of our future, and getting your kids started on the right foot can go a long way.


 

 

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$459.99

HP Laptop Computer / 15.6-inch HD Display Screen / 4GB Memory / AMD Dual-Core E-450 1.65GHz Processor / 320GB Hard Drive / Double-layer DVD�RW Optical Drive / 6-cell Battery / Windows 7 Home Premium / Charcoal Gray (Perfect for middle/high school students as well as new college students)

 

  

  $699.99

HP Probook Laptop Computer / 15.6" HD LED / 4 GB Memory / Intel i3 Processor / 500 GB Hard Drive / DVDRW -DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Burner Drive / 6-cell Battery / Windows 7 Home Premium 64 / Silver Brushed Aluminum (Number one choice for college students, this is our top seller!)

  

 

$769.99

Sony Vaio Laptop Computer / 15.5" Display / 4 GB Memory /  Intel Core i5-2450M 2.5GHz / 500GB HDD / DVDRW / 6-cell Battery / Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit / Black (Great for college students who need to run multiple programs at one time, and store a lot of information!)

 

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The Nerd Word of the
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 <<drool-proof paper>>  

 

n. Documentation which has been obsessively dumbed down, to the point where only a cretin could bear to read it, is said to have succumbed to the drool-proof paper syndrome or to have been written on drool-proof paper. For example, this is an actual quote from Apple's LaserWriter manual: Do not expose your LaserWriter to open fire or flame.

 

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Gabriel Quave has been assisting businesses in and around Arcadia, FL for years.  His background in consulting for small to medium sized companies helps him quickly see problems and know the solutions to put in place.
 
"One thing consistantly ties a company's existance to its success... technology".  Managing your businesses data is key to your success.
 
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