Go cheap or buy the best?

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First-time home PC shoppers should expect to spend at least $1,200 on a product that has sufficient power to meet a range of today's needs, plus the capability for upgrades. Sub-$500 computers can perform basic online functions as well as word processing and other standard productivity features. A drawback to these inexpensive models is their incompatibility with features such as newest games and multimedia software processing. Suggested minimum components consist of either an Intel Pentium II 350 or AMD K6-2 300 microprocessor chip; a hard disk of at least 6MB; system memory of at least 64MB; video and audio cards of acceptable quality; a v.90 modem; and a 17-inch monitor. Direct online shopping from PC vendors offers the advantages of usually lower prices and a customer-friendly environment, but problems include not viewing the products in person. Shopping in computer stores can solve that problem, but sales help is usually difficult.

Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Analog & Hybrid Computers, Marketing procedures, Microcomputers, Microcomputer industry, Marketing

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Power up, and let the games begin; high-tech companies are hoping to score a 10 (at least a 9.8) in Atlanta

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The Atlanta Olympics will rely on a complex web of technology and telecommunications equipment to provide athletes, spectators and television viewers with unmatched games management and event coverage. IBM, BellSouth, AT&T and other companies as well as state and local governments are investing at least $300 million in technology for the Olympics. If systems designed and implemented by companies fail to operate, those firms will endure a public relations nightmare. Success, however, can bring increasing equipment sales and more technology services revenue. The Dir of Technology for the Olympic Games must balance reliable technology with innovative technology and ensure all systems can work together without causing problems. All technology used in Atlanta, such as the extensive fiber optic communications system, is commercially available and has been thoroughly tested.

Communications Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Computer Systems, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Telecommunications systems, Design and construction, Information management, Olympics, Network architecture, Network architectures

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The Visor seeks all niches

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The Handspring Visor is a personal digital assistant that comes in 3 models: the 2MB Solo model for $149, the 2MB basic model with sychronization cradle for $179, and the 8MB Deluxe model, for $249. The Visor was developed by some of the people who brought out the Palm Pilot, and shares the same operating system. Handspring is also selling 1 inch square Springboard modules for the Visor. These plug into the device and give it additional capabilities, such as cell phone, MP3 player, GPS, paging, bar code scanning, E-mail, and language translator.

Hand-held computers, Handheld computers, Handheld data devices, Evaluation, Product description/specification, Product/Service Evaluation, Product information, Product introduction, Handspring Inc., Hand-held data device, Handspring Visor (Personal digital assistant)

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