Hardware question

[Stephen Partington]

Desktops are still the staple for graphics use rendering gaming and similar
high horsepower uses.

Laptops are just too expensive in comparison for most. And they are
upgradeable. Laptops and network are not.
On Oct 19, 2014 4:28 PM, "David Schwartz" <newsletters at thetoolwiz.com>
wrote:

> Desktops seem to be fading fast.
>
> Mostly you find all-in-one computers these days, plus laptops/notebooks
> and tablets.
>
> Seems the only people interested in discrete computers are gamers who want
> to be able to constantly upgrade individual components.
>
> That's not to say there isn't a ton of hardware around. Just that the
> market is shrinking fast.
>
> These days, everything is connected by SATA, USB, Firewire, HDMI, and
> WiFi, rather than backplanes and ribbon cables.
>
> -David
>
>
>
> On Oct 19, 2014, at 1:35 PM, Stephen M <smelheim85 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I'm trying to diversify myself so I can add things on my resume.  I have
> never been into hardware but trying to understand it.  I was planning on
> getting a computer or two from goodwell, break it apart and reassemble it.
> And I am looking for volunteering like at a library to help non-techie ppl.
>
> Does anyone else have suggestions on hardware to know.  I'm not looking
> for something specific but a general understanding of computer hardware.
>
> Thanks to all in advance.
>
> --
> Stephen Melheim
> 602-400-7707
> SMelheim85 at gmail.com
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