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Text 16 QuAlifying and comparing

I. Read and translate the text

How to make the right decision ( Як прийняти правильне рішення)

What to look for in a computer? How much do I need to spend (витрачати)? Where should I start?

The first question you have to ask yourself is what you’ll use the computer for. Then you can decide what system will fit your needs (відповідатиме вашим потребам) by considering the following factors:

  • The quality you need and the price you are willing to pay (платити): you can buy a low-end, mid-range or high-end computer.

  • Three basic features make a big difference (складати різницю): the CPU(central processing unit) speed (швидкість центрального процесора), the amount of RAM(кількість оперативної памяті) and the size of the hard drive. To run highly demanding applications (щоб запускати прикладні програми з високими вимогами) you’ll need a fast (швидкий) processor, plentiful (багато) RAM and a spacious (місткий) disk.

  • If you already have peripherals and software, you’ll have to ensure they are compatible (сумісний) and can be used with the new computer.

  • If you want to use the system for some time, it should be expandable (здатний розширюватися), i.e. it should allow you to add on new peripherals.

  • Most standard computers offer integrated (інтегровані), built-in, sound cards (звукова плата). If you’re keen on (захоплюватися) music you should also buy separate, external, speakers (динаміки).

  • Finally, make sure the system you buy is reliable (надійний), i.e. it’s not likely to go wrong (вийти з ладу). Check that you will receive a warranty (гарантія) and good technical support (технічна підтримка).

Comparing qualities

Comparing (порівняння) and finding difference or similarities (схожість) are functions in ICT. When you want to buy a new device, or you read articles about the latest computer or mobile phone, or need to make a decision about the most suitable (підхожий) ICT system for you, you may have to use and understand expressions like the ones in these examples.

Comparison (порівняння)

A flat-panel(плаский) monitor is

A PDA (Personal Digital Computer) (персональний цифровий секретар)

is

Laser printers offer

ink-jet printers (струменеві принтери) cost

You can type

Free (безкоштовний) programs are

A broadband (широкополосний) line is

slimmer

more manageable

higher quality

less money.

more easily

as good as

the best option

than

than

than

a CRT. (cathode-ray tube) (монітор

на електронно променевій трубці)

a laptop.

ink-jet models but

with a separate keyboard.

proprietary (патентований) ones.

to download (завантажувати) multimedia.

The more memory you have, the faster you’ll be able to load your files.

Contrast (протилежність)

While a dial-up connection is usually cheap, it is very slow.

A scanner can be useful but it isn’t an essential (головний) peripheral.

Unlike CRT monitors, TFT (thin-film transistor) ones are light.

Similarity (подібність)

Both brand name and clone computers have similar features.

Online shops as well as local retailers (роздрібні торговці) offer good value hardware.