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- Computer and Communications Companies
- Search for a PC or Other Hardware (NetBuyer)
Allows you to search for a desktop computer according to your specifications.
Materials
- 3Com - US Robotics Modems - Help 2-00
- Hard Disk Maintenance (System Mechanic)
Provides programs to get rid of duplicate, errant, and useless files that have accumulated on your hard disk. 12-99
- Modems - 3Com and U.S. Robotics Site for 56k Modems (3Com.com)
- Monitor Tests Online (Computer Shopper)
Provides online tests for the quality of your monitor. 8-99
News
- Mini-ITX Computers (mini-ITX.com)
Provides news on uses of the mini-size motherboard. 10-03
Papers
- 3-D Video Boards (Gamespot)
Includes reviews of 10 boards that are designed to take full advantage of newer games that implement 3-D.
- Bargain Hunting for a PC (PC Magazine)
- Best Buys (ZDNet)
Recommends computers and other electronic products. Includes winners from PC Magazine, Computer Shopper, Family PC, and more. 8-99
- CD Rewritable Drives (PC World)
Describes how to choose a CD-R or CD-RW rewritable drive, sometimes called a CD-ROM burner. 1-03
- Compare Wireless Phone Service Plans (Point.com)
Provides comparisons of digital and analog wireless phone services by region. Also compares wireless phones. 9-00
- Comparison of Computer Hardware (ActiveBuyersGuide.com)
Provides comparisons by model, price, and other criteria. 6-01
- Comparisons of Software and Hardware (CNet.com)
Provides comparisons of software and hardware by category. 1-01
- Comparisons of Speed Enhancing Software (CNet.com)
Provides comparisons of five speed boosters, mostly through RAM memory adjustments. 1-01
- Computer Hardware - Criteria (Computer Shopper)
Provides suggestions on how to buy hardware, such as computers, monitors, printers, scanners, digital cameras, and more. 8-99
- Computer Parts Recommendations (ZDNet)
Recommends the components of a computer system. 8-99
- Computer Reviews - Home Networking (ZDNet)
Provides reviews of hardware that allows two computers to share one printer, FAX, and Internet connection using the existing phone line and with no cables. 8-00
- Computer Vendors (Gateway Country)
Provides prices for each of Gateway's desktop computers, laptops, and other products. Allows for customizing each selection. 8-99
- Computer Vendors (PC Magazine)
Provides Editor's Choices for best places to shop for computer hardware online, as well as other good online merchants (left column). 8-99
- Consumer Satisfaction (Consumer Affairs)
Posts compliments and complaints on services of vendors and retail outlets.
- Desktop Computers - Comparative Prices (C-Net - Shopper.com)
Provides comparison prices for hardware and software products for personal computers. Provides source by price, lowest price first. 6-99
- Desktop Computers - Comparative Prices (Price Watch)
Provides comparison prices for hardware and software products for personal computers. Provides source by price, lowest price first. 6-99
- Desktop Computers - Comparisons (ReviewBooth)
Provides reviews of computers and accessories from different sources. 9-99
- Desktop Computers - Comparisons - Budget P III's (PC World)
Provides reviews of budget priced Pentium III desktop computer systems. 1-02
- Desktop Computers - Comparisons for Under 500 (PC Century)
Compares computer systems for under 500 dollars. 8-99
- Desktop Computers - Criteria (ZDNet - Computer Shopper)
Provides criteria for choosing a computer. Price comparisons can also be found. 8-99
- Desktop Computers - Price Comparisons (ZDNet - Computer Shopper)
Provides price comparisons for desktop computers from over a dozen online merchants. 8-99
- Drivers for Hardware (Drivers HQ)
Provides links to drivers for hardware.
- Editor's Choice for Computers and Computer Hardware (ZDNet.com)
- Graphics Accelerators - Most Popular (ZDNet)
Lists ZDNet's most popular graphics cards. 4-03
- Graphics Board - How to Buy a Graphics Board (PCWorld.com)
Provides criteria and suggests graphics boards that meet the criteria. 1-04
- Hard Drives - Criteria (ZDNet)
Provides criteria for determining which hard drive to buy. 8-99
- Hardware - Editor's Choices (ZDNet)
Recommends the components of a computer system. 8-99
- Hardware Information (System Optimization Information)
Provides information about motherboards, Bios, chipsets, caches, and more.
- Hitachi Computers (Hitachi)
Provides a directory of Hitachi computers.
- Installing a New Hard Disk Drive (About.com)
Provides directions for installing a hard disk. 4-03
- Lockup of Hardware on Microsoft's XP Version (ZDNet - Wilcox)
Describes the conditions under which Microsoft's XP version of Windows or Office will lockup in order for Microsoft to prevent piracy of the software. If many changes are made to your computer hardware, it may cause your system to suddenly lockup. In order to get it to unlock, you will need to get a one-time 44 digit code from Microsoft and also use your original CD to install the fix. 6-01
- Merchant Evaluations (PCMag.com)
Provides reviews of merchants selling electronic equipment and computers. 7-03
- Monitors - Editor's Choice (Computer Shopper)
Recommends 17" and 19" monitors. The NEC Multisync E700 was the top choice for 17" screens. The VisionMaster Pro 450 and Optiquest V95 were top choices for 19" screens. Budget 17" monitors included the Hansol 700P and the Shamrock C709 M5. 8-99
- Monitors - Recommended (ZDNet)
Recommends the Samsung Syncmaster 700S 17" monitor as the best buy. 8-99
- Network System for Home - Netgear Kit Review (Hardware Maniac)
Provides a review and instructions on installing a network kit at home. 10-00
- Palm Pilot Software and Accessories (PalmGear.com)
Provides software and accessories for the Palm Computer. 6-01
- Palm or PDA Handheld Computers (ActiveBuyersGuide.com)
Provides comparisons and suggestions to help in the purchase of a hand held computer. 6-01
- Reviews - Editor's Choice (CNET)
Provides reviews and prices for printers, computers, monitors, modems, and other computer related hardware. 3-00
- Reviews for Inkjet Printers (CNET)
Provides reviews and prices for printers. 3-00
- Scanners - Criteria (ZDNet - Computer Shopper)
Provides criteria for selecting a scanner. Also provides price comparisons for scanners from over a dozen online merchants. 8-99
- Scanners - Editor's Choice (PC Magazine)
Provides reviews of 20 scanners, with an emphasis on the three best. They chose the Epson 636 and 636U for best quality, as well as the budget priced Visioneer OneTouch 7600 for value. 8-99
- Servers (Sun Microsystems)
Provides servers for Web hosting. 3-00
- Speed Comparison of Intel Processors - SYSmark32 (Intel)
Provides a SYSmark comparison for the the Pentium 200, Pentium 200 MMX, Pentium Pro 200, Pentium II 233, Pentium II 266, Pentium II 300.
- Speed Comparison of Intel Processors - iComp (Intel)
Provides the iComp Index for the Pentium 166, Pentium 200, Pentium 166 MMX, Pentium 200 MMX, Pentium 233 MMX, Pentium Pro 200, Pentium II 233 MMX, Pentium II 266 MMX, Pentium II 300 MMX.
Periodicals
- Computer Product Reviews (ZDNet)
- Desktop Computers - Reviews (U-Geek)
Provides news on computer hardware and accessories. 9-99
Purchase Resources
- Auctions (eBay)
Provides computers, peripherals, software, cell phones, and other electronic goods through auctioning. Buyer beware on these because prices may not be a large discount over retail and guarantees may not be very enforceable.
- Auctions (uBid)
Provides computers through auctioning. Buyer beware on these because prices may not be a large discount over retail and guarantees may not be very enforceable.
- Auctions - Bartering (Allbusiness.com)
Provides merchandise through providing a forum for bartering. Buyer beware on these because prices may not be a large discount over retail and guarantees may not be very enforceable. 7-00
- Bookstore (Awesome Library)
Provides books from four sources.
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Systems (AsSeenOnTVPC.com)
Provides computer systems and accessories. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but includes them as examples of what is available. 12-01
- Computer Vendors (Dell Computer)
- Computer Vendors (Dell Refurbished Online Outlet)
Provides prices for used desktop computers, laptops, and other products. 8-99
- Computer Vendors (HP Shopping Village)
Provides discount online prices for Hewlett Packard products. 2-00
- Computers (Amazon.com)
Sells computers, printers, modems, monitors, and other PC products. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 1-02
- Computers Systems and Accessories (GoogleGear.com)
Provides computer systems and accessories. Does not charge for handling or shipping on some products. Awesome Library does not endorse this vendor, but provides it as an example. 1-03
- Computers and Software (Circuit City)
Provides a directory of computer hardware products.
- Desktop Computers - Comparisons (CMPExpress)
Provides computers and price comparisons. Won an award for excellence from the Small Business Administration and Bizrate gave it four and a half stars out of five for service.
- Desktop Computers - Comparisons (C|Net.com)
Provides hundreds of computers, modems, and other computer related devices in comparison with each other.
- Desktop Computers - Vendors (U-Geek)
Builds computers to your specifications. Also has liquidation computers. 9-99
- Liquidation of Computers (Computer Geeks Discount)
Provides surplus and older computer equipment at very low prices.
- Memory - RAM (Crucial.com)
Provides quality memory for your PC. 7-03
- Notebook and Palm-Size Computers (MobilePlanet)
Provides mobile computers and accessories. Includes a keyboard for palm-size computers.
- Prices for Basic Components (PriceWatch.com)
Provides prices for key components of a computer, such as CPU. 7-03
- Prices for Computers and Peripherals (NewEgg.com)
Provides prices for discounted items and more. 7-03
- Printer Ink and Toner (Inkfarm)
Provides discount prices for printer ink and toner. Bizrate gave the company four and a half stars out of five for service.
- Refurbished Computers (CNet)
Sells refurbished computers. 6-03
- Removable Storage - IBM 256MB USB 2.0 (IBM.com)
Provides a USB-compatible Memory Key to transfer data between computers through a USB port. 7-03
- Screen Enhancement (TechnoScout)
Provides a a screen magnifier to convert a 14 or 15" screen to a 17" scrreen and a 17 or 19" screen into a 21" screen. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Upgrade Hard Drive (Powerquest - DriveCopy)
Allows old hard drive information to be moved to new hard drive, including configurations and settings. 5-02
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