Question

You need to make a purchase decision on a computer for your classwork. Conduct research on the following computer forms:

• Desktops
• All-in-ones
• Laptops
• Tablets

What are some pros and cons of each form? Which one best fits your need? Why?

Provide an example of a brand and model you would purchase. What are the technical specifications of your selection – for example memory, storage space, processor speed?

Compare your result with other students and choose one student who selected a different form from yours. Respond to that student’s post critiquing their selection.

Answer 1

• Desktops
• All-in-ones
• Laptops
• Tablets

What are some pros and cons of each form?

Desktops

Pros of Desktop PCs

• Most of the IT hardware parts are upgradable.
• Cheaper option compared to laptops.
• Easier to repair, since many IT hardware components like CPU, RAM, Audio, Graphics cards etc are separate parts and can be detached for repair.
• Desktop computers often have more life than laptop computers
• A large number of hardware components, allowing one to customize or upgrade his computer as he wishes
• When it comes to gaming, Desktop PCs are the 1st option since they offer higher power, higher expandability to allow running of rich-graphic games.

Cons of Desktop PCs

• Heavy to carry and move to another place.
• Consumes plenty space on your desk.
• So many cables running into the PC i.e power, video, audio, etc.
• Must be plugged into power outlet all the time to use.
• High power Desktop PCs produce noise
• Needs a separate monitor, keyboard and mouse

Laptops

Pros of Laptops

• Highly portable
• Gets more work done
• Instant use
• Up-to-date information
• Lower power consumption

Cons of Laptops

• Laptops generally have smaller screens and keyboards than desktop.
• Laptops generally have smaller capacities than desktops of the same relative cost. This fluctuates based on available funding for the annual upgrade process.
• Repairs are more difficult and will require at least 48 hours turnaround time if the machine must be sent to a repair center
• Laptops are harder, or in some cases impossible, to upgrade (memory, etc)
• Laptops are inherently more vulnerable to damage and theft
• Laptops may require more technical skill to operate than desktops

All-in-ones

Pros of All-in-ones

• An all-in-one PC is lightweight and simple.
• It comes with a touchscreen.
• They take less room.
• They look really cool and stylish.

Cons of All-in-ones

• Upgrades are limited to memory and hard drive. You generally cannot upgrade the motherboard, processor, etc.
• Heats up quickly. It's designed for people running daily tasks, not high end games or server applications.
• If something breaks, you can't just use a temporary solution while that part is fixed (borrowing someone's monitor, etc). The whole PC has to be replaced by a new one.

Tablets

Pros of Tablets

• 1. They're so light and portable.
• 2. You can get connectivity anywhere.
• 3. A tablet is more affordable than a laptop.
• 4. Tablets 'wake up' instantly.
• 5. They make excellent portable entertainment systems.
• 6. They're great for web browsing.
• 7. They're handy for giving presentations.

Cons of Tablets

• 1. No keyboard and mouse.
• 2. Low processor speeds for work.
• 3. Less portable than a mobile phone.
• 4. Tablets tend to lack ports.
• 5. They can be fragile.
• 6. They can cause ergonomic discomfort.

An all-in-one fits my need the best! Because it suits to carry easily and good interface for all classworks!

Provide an example of a brand and model you would purchase. What are the technical specifications of your selection – for example memory, storage space, processor speed?

HP ProOne 21.5- inch FHD All-in-One Business PC (i5-9500/8GB/1TB/DOS/3 Year Warranty/WiFi/Bluetooth), 600 G5

• Processor: 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9500 with Intel UHD Graphics 630 (3 GHz base frequency, up to 4.4 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 9 MB cache, 6 cores)
• Memory & Storage:8 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (1 X 8 GB), 2 Slots | 1 TB HDD
• Expansion Slots: 1 M.2 2230; 1 M.2 2230/2280
• Operating System: Free DOS
• Keyboard & Mouse: HP USB Wired Keyboard & Mouse

Compare your result with other students and choose one student who selected a different form from yours. Respond to that student’s post critiquing their selection.

Advantages of all-in-one Compared to a standalone tablet, a all-in-one has these advantages: Computing power: With full PC operating systems and faster processors, most all-in-ones can handle more advanced computing tasks than tablets. So a all-in-one has more all-around flexibility to offset its heavier weight. Ports and docking: all-in-ones are more easily expandable than tablets, with many models offering multiple ports and slots for attaching disk drives, monitors, etc. all-in-ones may be more durable, too (see "Durability" at right). Office use: Business users of al-in-ones may first focus on their value as keyboard-equipped laptop replacements, but soon find the tablet option ideal for note-taking, touch screen data entry, presentations, and so on. Multitasking: The more traditional PC capabilities of a all-in-one allow you to keep multiple applications and program windows open at the same time and switch between them more easily than with a tablet.

Advantages of a Tablet Compared to a all-in-one, a standalone tablet has these advantages: Weight: Stand-alone tablets will typically be lighter than all-in-ones, so they're a good choice for long periods of steady use in tablet form. But be sure to look at the specifications. Some very thin and light all-in-ones are available today. Durability: This is a double-edged sword. A stand-alone tablet has fewer moving/external parts than a all-in-one (360° hinges, keyboards, etc.), but the touch screen in a all-in-one typically sits within a sturdier laptop-style frame. Field use: Road warriors who initially choose a tablet for its easy portability are often happy to learn how many full office-style applications (spreadsheets, etc.) they can run, especially if equipped with a stylus for data entry. Battery life: Unless the competing all-in-one has multiple batteries, a standalone tablet will generally last longer unplugged, as it is only powering the tablet and touch screen rather than an entire PC.

So, comparing the requirements of classworks, all-in-one fits the purpose!

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