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Don’t worry about the computer “whiz kid” next door.

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What to Buy: Computers vs. Tablets?

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Operating Systems, and why they are important.

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Kim Schultz:

Proud and Grateful Owner of:

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• Specialize in “One on One” help for Seniors.
• We are Mobile to “You”- (serving San Diego).
• Computer’s , TV’s, Phones, Tablets, and more.
• Set-Up and/or Instruction.

Over 20 years experience in Hands-on Electronic Technology.

Work with my husband, Paul Schultz Computer degree from Coleman College. Also, with over 20 years Electronics/Computer experience. Most recently an IT professional at Sea World for 14 years.

Guess where we are???

Two types of P.C.’s

(Personal computers):

Mac (Steve Jobs) and PC (Bill Gates)

Very different from each other! Different Operating Systems , Commands, Programs, Program names , Apps, and Icons. Macintosh is Nordstroms Microsoft is Macy’s Both “very” good. Matter of choice vs. price and learning curve.

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The “MAC” The “PC”

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Desktops Laptops

• Stationary
• Keyboard choices
• Large monitor choices
• Multiple USB slots
• Media card slot (for easy picture

and video transfer)

• DVD drive
• Usually larger Hard Drives (1TB)
• Choice of All-in One computers

(space saving) No Tower

• Portable
• One keyboard
• Space saving
• Not all have media card slots.
• Not all have a DVD drive.
• Hard drive is usually smaller.
• Choice of touch screen computer’s

with a keyboard that detaches (Can be used as a tablet and a laptop computer.) Example - Microsoft Surface Pro 3 .

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• 1. Prefers computing at home.
• 2. A large screen is important .
• 3. Is considering doing photo and video editing.
• 4. Are into gaming.
• 5. People that need to have full versions of Microsoft Office. (Word,
• Excel. Power Point, Etc) Apps don’t have all the features.
• 6. Might use computer as a TV for streaming movies and TV shows.
• 7. Wants to play CD’s
• 8. Wants to burn and play DVD’s
• 9. Worried about damaging, loss or theft of their investment.

People who would be in the market for a Desktop or Laptop Computer.

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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9” Apple IPAD Air 2 Google Nexus 7” Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5”

Types of

TABLETS

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Portable Super lightweight (1-1.5 lbs) Touch screen OS choices-iOS, Windows, Android

• Tons of Apps
• Camera, Video, Web Cam
• Vibrant screens
• Fast web browsing
• Easy e-mail
• Screens 7”- 10.4”
• Amazon Kindle- 7” -$200
• Apple IPAD Air 2 $800
• Portable
• Lightweight (2.5-4 lbs)
• Keyboard
• Uses Android OS
• Google Apps
• Made to work On-line

(web/ e mail)

• All files stored in “the Cloud”
• It updates itself
• Screens – Up to 14”
• Installed App for Word, Excel, etc.
• Web cam
• Inexpensive (under $300)

TABLETS CHROMEBOOK

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Google Android

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People in the Market for a Tablet or a Chomebook. Want something super light and portable. Want an affordable Touch Screen. Want something simpler than a PC or a Mac. Don’t mind smaller screens. 6”-14” Want to read books and magazines on their device. Uses mainly for web browsing and email. Understands cloud storage vs. large hard drives and the possible costs. Doesn’t mind streaming music and movies.

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Microsoft Windows

(8.1,8.0,7.0)

Apple O SX - Mac’s i OS -IPAD Google Android Lolipop 5.0

• Is on over 5,400

devices-40% with Touch capabilities.

• Targeted the most by

viruses because of the huge market share.

• Touch, Mouse,

Keyboard friendly.

• Windows 8 and 8.1

have a confusing 2 screen choices.

• Windows Apps.
• Most programmers

and gamers prefer.

• A little over 10% of the

market.

• Less targeted by hackers.
• Only Apple products can

use this

• Counterintuitive to

Windows users. (different, commands, displays, programs, names, etc).

• Apple Apps
• Higher visuals and

graphics that are more user friendly.

• Majority on Mobile devices.
• Google Apps.
• New Accessibility features for

the visually and hearing

• impaired. (ie. Talkback is their

built-in screen reader, and many more.)

• Good security features.
• Familiar G-mail, You-Tube,

Google Search, etc.

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The Top Manufactures:

Desktops Apple Lenovo Laptops Apple (Gateway Toshiba) Samsung Tablets Apple Samsung

(Screens 9” and larger)

Chromebooks Acer (Asus Toshiba)

Information from 2014 Consumer Reports. Based on the fewest repairs and serious problems from 2012-2014 . Brands in parenthesis were tied.

Price comparisons

(for the week of 10-26-14)

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Tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 -10.1 Android OS/16 GB Storage Office Depot/Best Buy $299

Chromebook

Acer Chomebook CB3-111-C8UB 11.6” -Chrome OS/16 GB Storage Best Buy $199

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Desktop PC

Lenovo H530 Desktop Windows 7 , Intel I5, 1 TB $599 22” LG monitor $120 Fry’s Electronics $719

Laptop

Apple MacBook Pro 13” 2.6GHz with Retina display, iOS, Intel I5 The Apple Store $1299

“Knowledge is Power”

• Francis Bacon

“What you don’t experience positively, you will experience negatively.”

• Joseph Campbell

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