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- Search for a PC or Other Hardware (NetBuyer)
Allows you to search for a desktop computer according to your specifications.
Materials
- 3Com - US Robotics Modems - Help 2-00
- Hard Disk Maintenance (System Mechanic)
Provides programs to get rid of duplicate, errant, and useless files that have accumulated on your hard disk. 12-99
- Modems - 3Com and U.S. Robotics Site for 56k Modems (3Com.com)
- Monitor Tests Online (Computer Shopper)
Provides online tests for the quality of your monitor. 8-99
News
- -01-10-07 New Flash-Based Hard Drives (MSNBC News)
"SanDisk Corporation has introduced a 32GB, 1.8-inch solid-state drive (SSD) which is built to be a drop-in replacement for standard mechanical hard disk drives. This means the device has no moving parts." 01-07
- Mini-ITX Computers (mini-ITX.com)
Provides news on uses of the mini-size motherboard. 10-03
Papers
- 3-D Video Boards (Gamespot)
Includes reviews of 10 boards that are designed to take full advantage of newer games that implement 3-D.
- Bargain Hunting for a PC (PC Magazine)
- Best Buys (ZDNet)
Recommends computers and other electronic products. Includes winners from PC Magazine, Computer Shopper, Family PC, and more. 8-99
- CD Rewritable Drives (PC World)
Describes how to choose a CD-R or CD-RW rewritable drive, sometimes called a CD-ROM burner. 1-03
- Compare Wireless Phone Service Plans (Point.com)
Provides comparisons of digital and analog wireless phone services by region. Also compares wireless phones. 9-00
- Comparison of CPU Performance (Digit-Life.com)
Compares performance of the P4 to the Xeon cpu's. "The new processor Intel released for dual-processor systems is rather successful." "But you should be aware of the fact that it makes no sense to build uni-processor systems on the Xeon. Performance of uni-processor computers on the Xeon and Pentium 4 is the same, while the Xeon+i860 platform is much more expensive. At the same time, a dual-processor system based on the Xeon is almost twice faster as compared with the Pentium 4 'Northwood' of the same frequency." 9-04
- Comparison of CPU Performance (Intel.com)
Compares performance of the P4 to the Xeon cpu's. 9-04
- Comparison of CPU Performance (TomsHardware.com)
Compares computers from the mid-90's to the present, starting with a 400 MHz Celeron and ending with a Pentium 4 3.06 GHz. 9-04
- Comparison of Computer Hardware (ActiveBuyersGuide.com)
Provides comparisons by model, price, and other criteria. 6-01
- Comparisons of Software and Hardware (CNet.com)
Provides comparisons of software and hardware by category. 1-01
- Computer Hardware - Criteria (Computer Shopper)
Provides suggestions on how to buy hardware, such as computers, monitors, printers, scanners, digital cameras, and more. 8-99
- Computer Parts Recommendations (ZDNet)
Recommends the components of a computer system. 8-99
- Computer Vendors (Gateway Country)
Provides prices for each of Gateway's desktop computers, laptops, and other products. Allows for customizing each selection. 8-99
- Computer Vendors (PC Magazine)
Provides Editor's Choices for best places to shop for computer hardware online, as well as other good online merchants (left column). 8-99
- Consumer Satisfaction (Consumer Affairs)
Posts compliments and complaints on services of vendors and retail outlets.
- Desktop Computers - Comparative Prices (C-Net - Shopper.com)
Provides comparison prices for hardware and software products for personal computers. Provides source by price, lowest price first. 6-99
- Desktop Computers - Comparative Prices (Price Watch)
Provides comparison prices for hardware and software products for personal computers. Provides source by price, lowest price first. 6-99
- Desktop Computers - Comparisons (PC World)
Provides reviews of desktop computer systems. 1-05
- Desktop Computers - Comparisons (ReviewBooth)
Provides reviews of computers and accessories from different sources. 9-99
- Desktop Computers - Comparisons for Under 500 (PC Century)
Compares computer systems for under 500 dollars. 8-99
- Desktop Computers - Criteria (ZDNet - Computer Shopper)
Provides criteria for choosing a computer. Price comparisons can also be found. 8-99
- Desktop Computers - Price Comparisons (ZDNet - Computer Shopper)
Provides price comparisons for desktop computers from over a dozen online merchants. 8-99
- Editor's Choice for Computers and Computer Hardware (ZDNet.com)
- Graphics Accelerators - Most Popular (ZDNet)
Lists ZDNet's most popular graphics cards. 4-03
- Graphics Board - How to Buy a Graphics Board (PCWorld.com)
Provides criteria and suggests graphics boards that meet the criteria. 1-04
- Hardware - Editor's Choices (ZDNet)
Recommends the components of a computer system. 8-99
- Hardware Information (System Optimization Information)
Provides information about motherboards, Bios, chipsets, caches, and more.
- Hitachi Computers (Hitachi)
Provides a directory of Hitachi computers.
- Inkjet Printers and the Cost of Ink (CBS News)
"Kodak isn't the only printer company with economical ink. I recently tested one of Hewlett Packard's Officejet Pro 7000 line of multi-function devices, which start at $299.99 and yield 2,350 black pages on one $35 ink cartridge."
"That's about 1.5 cents a page which is actually cheaper than most laser printers. These HP printers are incredibly good for both black and color business documents. They can print glossy photos, but this line of printers aren't optimized for this purpose and don't have a special tray for 4 by 6 photo paper." 07-07
- Intel Processors (Intel.com)
Provides descriptions of Intel processors. 04-06
- Internet and Computer Technology Definitions (PCWebopedia.com)
Provides a dictionary and search engine. 11-04
- Lockup of Hardware on Microsoft's XP Version (ZDNet - Wilcox)
Describes the conditions under which Microsoft's XP version of Windows or Office will lockup in order for Microsoft to prevent piracy of the software. If many changes are made to your computer hardware, it may cause your system to suddenly lockup. In order to get it to unlock, you will need to get a one-time 44 digit code from Microsoft and also use your original CD to install the fix. 6-01
- Merchant Evaluations (PCMag.com)
Provides reviews of merchants selling electronic equipment and computers. 7-03
- Monitors - Editor's Choice (Computer Shopper)
Recommends 17" and 19" monitors. The NEC Multisync E700 was the top choice for 17" screens. The VisionMaster Pro 450 and Optiquest V95 were top choices for 19" screens. Budget 17" monitors included the Hansol 700P and the Shamrock C709 M5. 8-99
- Monitors - Recommended (ZDNet)
Recommends the Samsung Syncmaster 700S 17" monitor as the best buy. 8-99
- Network System for Home - Netgear Kit Review (Hardware Maniac)
Provides a review and instructions on installing a network kit at home. 10-00
- Palm Pilot Software and Accessories (PalmGear.com)
Provides software and accessories for the Palm Computer. 6-01
- Palm or PDA Handheld Computers (ActiveBuyersGuide.com)
Provides comparisons and suggestions to help in the purchase of a hand held computer. 6-01
- Reviews for Inkjet Printers (CNET)
Provides reviews and prices for printers. 3-00
- Scanners - Criteria (ZDNet - Computer Shopper)
Provides criteria for selecting a scanner. Also provides price comparisons for scanners from over a dozen online merchants. 8-99
- Scanners - Editor's Choice (PC Magazine)
Provides reviews of 20 scanners, with an emphasis on the three best. They chose the Epson 636 and 636U for best quality, as well as the budget priced Visioneer OneTouch 7600 for value. 8-99
- Servers (Sun Microsystems)
Provides servers for Web hosting. 3-00
Periodicals
- Computer Product Reviews (ZDNet)
- Desktop Computers - Reviews (U-Geek)
Provides news on computer hardware and accessories. 9-99
Projects
- eBay Auctions - Drop Off Points (QuickDrop.com)
Provides drop offs for eBay auction items. Awesome Library does not endorse these services but provides them as an example.
Purchase Resources
- Auctions (eBay)
Provides computers, peripherals, software, cell phones, and other electronic goods through auctioning. Buyer beware on these because prices may not be a large discount over retail and guarantees may not be very enforceable.
- Auctions (uBid)
Provides computers through auctioning. Buyer beware on these because prices may not be a large discount over retail and guarantees may not be very enforceable.
- Bookstore (Awesome Library)
Provides books from four sources.
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Systems (AsSeenOnTVPC.com)
Provides computer systems and accessories. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but includes them as examples of what is available. 12-01
- Computer Vendors (Dell Computer)
- Computer Vendors (Dell Refurbished Online Outlet)
Provides prices for used desktop computers, laptops, and other products. 8-99
- Computer Vendors (HP Shopping Village)
Provides discount online prices for Hewlett Packard products. 2-00
- Computers (Amazon.com)
Sells computers, printers, modems, monitors, and other PC products. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 1-02
- Computers (BelmontComputers.com)
Provides computers and computer parts. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as an example. 6-04
- Computers Systems and Accessories (GoogleGear.com)
Provides computer systems and accessories. Does not charge for handling or shipping on some products. Awesome Library does not endorse this vendor, but provides it as an example. 1-03
- Computers and Software (Circuit City)
Provides a directory of computer hardware products.
- Desktop Computers - Comparisons (C|Net.com)
Provides hundreds of computers, modems, and other computer related devices in comparison with each other.
- Desktop Computers - Vendors (U-Geek)
Builds computers to your specifications. Also has liquidation computers. 9-99
- Liquidation of Computers (Computer Geeks Discount)
Provides surplus and older computer equipment at very low prices.
- Memory - RAM (Crucial.com)
Provides quality memory for your PC. 7-03
- Notebook and Palm-Size Computers (MobilePlanet)
Provides mobile computers and accessories. Includes a keyboard for palm-size computers.
- Prices for Basic Components (PriceWatch.com)
Provides prices for key components of a computer, such as CPU. 7-03
- Prices for Computers and Peripherals (NewEgg.com)
Provides prices for discounted items and more. 7-03
- Printer Ink and Toner (Inkfarm)
Provides discount prices for printer ink and toner. Bizrate gave the company four and a half stars out of five for service.
- Refurbished Computers (CNet)
Sells refurbished computers. 6-03
- Removable Storage - IBM 256MB USB 2.0 (IBM.com)
Provides a USB-compatible Memory Key to transfer data between computers through a USB port. 7-03
- Screen Enhancement (TechnoScout)
Provides a a screen magnifier to convert a 14 or 15" screen to a 17" scrreen and a 17 or 19" screen into a 21" screen. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
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