September 12, 2009 Compute This Radio Show
Click Here to listen to the audio of the September 12, 2009 show. This week’s Compute This radio show centered around the release of 10 computers at an unbelievable price of $399 each.
We were able to take advantage of some limited offers, rebates, and other cost saving measures that allowed us to snag some really inexpensive components. We only had 10 units and they went fast! There ARE benefits to listening to the show!
Calls were a little light this week due to an early Husker game, but here are some of the topics we covered:
What Should a Beginning Computer User Look For in a PC?
A caller asked Thor and Chris what kind of features should a person look for in a computer. On the hardware side, Thor recommended nothing less than 2 GB of memory and a dual core processor if you are running Vista (which will probably be the case).
Additionally, beginning users often underestimate the value of support. At work, many PC users have a help desk they can call if something goes wrong. At home, users have fewer options. That is why we invented the Schrock Desk, an online support system much like what you normally have at work where a technician can bail you out when you get in over your head.
Should I Buy a Laptop or a Desktop?
Many people buying new systems find themselves asking if they should stick with a desktop system or should they make the move to a notebook computer. There are definite advantages and disadvantages to each.
Desktop computers are typically more upgradable than notebooks. Because of their upgradability, desktop systems tend to last longer than their notebook counterparts. Additionally, when something breaks or fails, desktops are usually less expensive to repair than notebooks.
Notebooks on the other hand, are less upgradeable but they are portable. If you need to take your computer with you, or just like to work wherever you are in your house, a notebook is the way to go. Notebooks are more expensive feature for feature than desktops, so you are trading upgradablility for portability.
Music Sounds Funny When I burn my Music
Another caller asked Thor and Chris why his music sounds one way on his computer and another way on his friend’s computer when it is burnt to CD. The guys worked through a process of elimination with the caller to help him narrow down the treble-robbing culprit that was making his music sound different after being burnt to disc.
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