$199 LINUX PC NOW AVAILABLE AT SEARS.COM
Related Articles
- Hardware checklist. Brooks, Richard C.; Etheridge, Harlan L. // CA Magazine;May94, Vol. 127 Issue 4, p47
Discusses how to evaluate personal computers in order to make the right purchase. Brief history of the personal computer (PC); Choice of a central processing unit (CPU); Standards and descriptions of PC components; Purchasing guidelines.
- Micro Channel clones flunk the test. Goodwin, M.; Koessel, K. // PC World;Jan90, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p98
Examines four Micro Channel architecture (MCA) clones, including NCR's 386SX and Tandy's 5000MCA, which feature switchless board and peripherals installations. Tests results show a lack of compatibility. Basic design, price, and performance are also discusses. INSET: Where to buy..
- 14 SX systems: Big deals in small boxes. Byers, T.J. // PC World;Aug90, Vol. 8 Issue 8, p108
Reviews 14 16-MHz SX entry-level workstations, including the Acer 1100SX, Compaq's Deskpro 386s, and Tandy's 4016 SX. Prices; CPU-speed RAM capacity; Expandability; Design and construction; Service and support; Individual reviews; Recommendation. INSET: The word on the street: Real-world prices...
- Consumer watch. Furger, R. // PC World;Jan91, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p43
Compares home computer setups bought at a department store such as Sears, a computer dealer such as ComputerLand, and through mail order, such as Dell Computer. Prices; Service and support. INSET: Rate your satisfaction: Compaq desktop computers..
- 33-MHz 486s: Ultimate PC power. Spector, L. // PC World;Mar91, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p128
Reviews five 33-MHz 486-computers, including: Compaq's Deskpro 486/33L, Dell's System 433E, and ALR's Power Cache 33/4e. Deciding when to upgrade to a 33-MHz 486; Power requirements; Individual reviews; Recommendations. INSET: Buying smart, by L.S.;Compaq's Systempro: A breed apart, by L.S..
- From Apple to Zeos: Rating today's PCs. Furger, Roberta // PCWorld;Dec1995, Vol. 13 Issue 12, p82
Ranks the PCs of twenty two computer companies in terms of reliability and service based on questionnaires returned to PC World in the first six months of 1995. INSETS: Winners and losers.;Reliability and service: Best to worst..
- Family values. Martin, James A. // PCWorld;Dec1995, Vol. 13 Issue 12, p221
Reports about the results of test-drives on new Pentium PCs by six families invited by the PC World. List of the computers reviewed; Description of the PCs; Details of the responses regarding aesthetics, size, preinstalled software, pricing, and service and reliability of the PCs; Results of...
- The top 20 PC power desktops. Farrance, Rex; Riofrio, Melissa // PCWorld;Dec1995, Vol. 13 Issue 12, p252
Lists the top twenty Pentium PC desktops by PC World and reviews the new entrants for the month of December 1995. DTK Quin-54M/P133; Gateway 2000 P5-120 XL; AST Bravo MS P/133; More.
- The top 20 budget desktops. Farrance, Rex; Riofrio, Melissa // PCWorld;Dec1995, Vol. 13 Issue 12, p258
Reviews the top twenty budget desktop Pentium PCs by PC World and the new entrants for the month of December 1995. Dell Dimension P75t; Polywell Poly 4120P8; Gateway 2000 P5-75; More.
