1. PC Operating Systems
1.1. Ubuntu 11.04
1.1.1. Pros:
1.1.1.1. 1
1.1.1.1.1. is better because it’s “Free.”
1.1.1.2. 2
1.1.1.2.1. offers more choice when it comes to softwar
1.1.1.3. http://paulq.org/?p=270
1.1.2. Cons:
1.1.2.1. 1
1.1.2.1.1. menu bar is more tightly packed than OS X’s
1.1.2.2. 2
1.1.2.2.1. no obvious way to update
1.1.2.3. http://bit.ly/nn09qg
1.2. Windows 7 now 64 bit
1.2.1. Pros:
1.2.1.1. 1
1.2.1.1.1. greater speed and with a friendlier aesthetic.
1.2.1.2. 2
1.2.1.2.1. "Windows XP Mode" that should fix the majority of incompatibility issues.
1.2.1.2.2. http://bit.ly/n3brYI
1.2.2. Cons:
1.2.2.1. Built-In Support for Egregious Hardware-Based DRM
1.2.2.2. Upgrading From Windows XP Requires a Clean Install
1.2.2.2.1. New node
1.2.2.3. http://bit.ly/UFi5h
1.3. Mac OS X
1.3.1. Pros:
1.3.1.1. AirDrop makes it quicker and safer to share files with those nearby.
1.3.1.2. Multitouch gestures and "Resume" functionality may be time saving.
1.3.1.3. http://bit.ly/nlQYyJ
1.3.2. Cons:
1.3.2.1. Support for AirDrop is limited to a fairly small number of recent Macs.
1.3.2.2. Abandons Mac OS X software written for the PowerPC processor that works fine with Snow Leopard.
1.3.2.3. http://bit.ly/nlQYyJ
2. Browsers
2.1. Chrome
2.1.1. Pros:
2.1.1.1. starts up instantly, it takes less than ten seconds to boot and can be awoken
2.1.1.2. is faster than most high end laptops and desktops, making it a very efficient device
2.1.1.3. http://bit.ly/oBqlOX
2.1.2. Cons:
2.1.2.1. does not run PC applications, which is a major negative
2.1.2.2. Files and data cannot be accessed if there is no internet connection.
2.1.2.3. http://bit.ly/oBqlOX
2.2. Explorer
2.2.1. Pros:
2.2.1.1. If one window in a tabbed environment crashes, the other tabs do not crash simultaneously
2.2.1.2. IE8 will suggest to you five similar sites to the ones you are currently viewing
2.2.1.3. http://bit.ly/5jusiW
2.2.2. Cons:
2.2.2.1. First came the HTML 5 issue which resulted in page loading problems of website like Windows Live
2.2.2.1.1. New node
2.2.2.2. frequent compatibility issues being experienced even with the so called stable Firefox 4 version.
2.2.2.3. http://bit.ly/jWFuM1
2.3. Safari
2.3.1. Pros:
2.3.1.1. Safari web browser is clean.
2.3.1.2. easy navigation is what can set a browser apart from the rest
2.3.1.3. http://bit.ly/5o6PuZ
2.3.2. Cons:
2.3.2.1. Not much changes between the Apple and the Windows version of Safari.
2.3.2.2. Security is an issue for many users who use Safari for Windows
2.3.2.3. http://bit.ly/5o6PuZ
2.4. opera
2.4.1. Pros:
2.4.1.1. Opera's browser is light-weight and well-built.
2.4.1.2. It's newest version, 10.00, is the fastest yet.
2.4.1.3. http://bit.ly/9c8aaX
2.4.2. Cons:
2.4.2.1. IE is integrated with the operating system.
2.4.2.2. Handy helpful shortcuts may simply be a confusing hassle to someone who is not accustomed to new features
2.4.2.3. http://bit.ly/9c8aaX
2.5. FireFox
2.5.1. Pros:
2.5.1.1. Speed. Firefox® is reported to be the fastest browser when it comes to download speed.
2.5.1.2. Security. Firefox® has some advanced security measures that protect your computer
2.5.1.3. http://bit.ly/cCTynF
2.5.2. Cons:
2.5.2.1. Compatibility issues. The main disadvantage of Firefox® is compatibility.
2.5.2.2. nterrupted service. Another disadvantage of Firefox® is that downloads cannot be resumed if interrupted.
2.5.2.3. http://bit.ly/cCTynF
3. Hardware
3.1. Processor
3.1.1. Intel core i series
3.1.1.1. Dual Core
3.1.1.1.1. New node
3.1.1.2. Quad Core
3.1.2. AMD
3.1.2.1. A4 Dual Processor
3.1.2.2. A6;A8; Quad Core Processors
3.2. RAM 2G min.
3.3. HardDrive
3.3.1. Solid State Drive (SSD)
3.3.2. Optical Drive
3.3.3. 250G - 1TB
3.4. Networking
3.4.1. 802.11a,b,g,n,e
3.4.2. 4G
3.4.3. Ethernet 1000
3.5. Monitor
3.6. Peripherals
3.6.1. Microphone
3.6.2. Speakers
3.6.3. Camera