INTERPRETING

COMPUTER ADVERTS
Interpreteer Rekenaar Advertensies

Good sites on which to practice laptop/desktop adverts:

Evetech
Matrix Warehouse
ComX Computers
PC International

Good sites on which to practice smartphone adverts:

GSMArena
Takealot
Makro
Regular cellphone providers like Vodacom / MTN

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
1) Classification • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
a) What type of device is • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
this? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
1) Klassifikasie • Windows 10 Home 64bit
a) Watter tipe toestel is dit? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Look for obvious words like desktop/laptop/tablet/smartphone

If desktop, monitor and OS sometimes not included

If laptop, would expect to see touchpad, battery & webcam specs
If tablet, screen size would be about 7 – 11 inches
If smartphone, would expect to see front (selfie) and rear camera specs and mobile
OS like Android/iOs, screen size about 3 – 6.5 inches

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
2) Memory
a) How much primary • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
memory does the device • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
have? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
2) Geheue • Windows 10 Home 64bit
a) Hoeveel primêre geheue het
die rekenaar? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Lowish number in GB – look for terms like DDR/ DIMMS /Memory

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
2) Memory • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
b) What type of primary • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
memory is it? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
2) Geheue • Windows 10 Home 64bit
b) Watter tipe primêre geheue is
dit? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Possible answers: DDR3/DDR4/DDR5

Note MHz is the speed of the RAM, not examined before

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
3) Storage
a) What is the capacity of • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
this device’s permanent • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
storage? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
3) Stoor
a) Wat is die stoorkapasiteit van • Windows 10 Home 64bit
die toestel se permanente • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
stoorspasie? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

The larger measurement – usually high number of GB or low number of TB

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
3) Storage
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
b) What type of permanent
storage does this device use? • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
List the advantages & • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
disadvantages of this type. • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
3) Stoor • Bluetooth V4.1
b) Watter tipe permanente stoor • Windows 10 Home 64bit
gebruik hierdie toestel? Lys die
spesifieke voordele & nadele aan • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
die tipe. 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

SSD or HDD

SSD pro’s: • SSD has faster data transfer rates • SSD is resistant to impact • Uses less
energy/Generates less heat • Quieter operation • Smaller physical size (only
important for portable devices)
SSD con’s: • SSDs are more expensive per GB of storage • They are not good for long
term (archiving) storage (lose charge) • Write cycles are limited
HDD pro’s • Cheaper storage per GB • Generally have a longer life span than SSDs
HDD con’s: • HDD slower data transfer rates • HDD vulnerable to impact • Uses a lot
of energy/Generates more heat • More noisy • Larger physical size

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
3) Storage
c) What is the operational • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
speed / read/write speed of • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
the permanent storage? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
3) Stoor
c) Wat is die operasionele spoed / • Windows 10 Home 64bit
lees/skryf spoed van die • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
permanente stoor? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

HDD usually lists rpm – revolutions per minute (5400 / 7200)

Electronic storage usually lists MB/s transfer rate

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
3) Storage
d) What type of removable • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
storage would you be able to • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
use with this device? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
3) Stoor
d) Watter tipe verwyderbare stoor • Windows 10 Home 64bit
sal jy met hierdie toestel kan • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
gebruik? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
DVDs & CDs as well • Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
as Flash drives & 2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
external hard drives DP (free Norton Antivirus)
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Look for DVD/Blu-Ray drives listed (if it’s not listed, it’s not included)
Can always assume a desktop and laptop has USB ports (for flash drives or external
hard drives)

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
3) Storage
e) Would you be able to • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
read a SD-card’s data with • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
this device? Motivate. • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
3) Stoor
e) Sou jy ’n geheuekaartjie (SD- • Windows 10 Home 64bit
kaart) se data met hierdie toestel • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
kan lees? Motiveer. 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,

No indication of • Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD

SD card reader 2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
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Look for notes on a SD card reader.

If not present in laptop/desktop, you can’t assume it can read it. In that case you
would either connect the device (e.g. camera) via a USB port, switch it on, and copy
the data across (similar to flash drive process), or if both devices has wireless
capabilities like Bluetooth, files can be transferred like that. Last alternative would be
to buy a card reader (that connects via USB) – this device can read all types of
memory cards.

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
4) Central Processing Unit
a) Who is the manufacturer • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
of this device’s processor? • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
Is the model indicated? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid
a) Wie is die vervaardiger van • Windows 10 Home 64bit
hierdie toestel se verwerker? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
Is die model ook aangedui? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

PC/laptop manufacturer always either Intel/AMD

Model usually the details after that e.g. Core i7 11900F / Ryzen 9 5950X

Take note of the generation (if specified). Later generations are better than first
generations (like newer editions of books)

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
4) Central Processing Unit • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
b) What is the speed of • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
this device’s processor? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid • Windows 10 Home 64bit
b) Wat is die spoed van hierdie
toestel se verwerker? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Look for the speed listed in GHz (PC)

If there are two speeds, the first one is the base speed and the second one is the
overclock (turbo) speed (not previously examined)

Very low end tablets/mobiles might have the speed listed in MHz

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
4) Central Processing Unit • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
c) How much cache memory • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
does this processor have? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid • Windows 10 Home 64bit
c) Hoeveel kasgeheue het die
verwerker? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Look for the MB unit with the CPU specs

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
4) Central Processing Unit • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
d) How many cores does • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
this processor have? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid • Windows 10 Home 64bit
d) Hoeveel kerne het die
verwerker? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Either look for the number of cores or check for terms like octa-core (8), quad-core
(4), dual core (2)

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
5) Graphics
a) Is there any indication of • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
this device’s graphic • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
processing capabilities? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
5) Grafika
a) Is daar enige aanduiding oor • Windows 10 Home 64bit
die toestel se grafika verwerking • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
vermoë? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Look for any mention of graphics/GPU (note, don’t refer to it as a GPU, the correct
term is a video / graphics card, the GPU is just one part of it)

Common manufacturers Nvidia, Asus, Gigabyte etc.

RAM for graphics card is eg GDDR5 also 2/4/6GB etc. (not previously examined)

Note: Virtually any device would have onboard graphics capabilities (i.e. built into the
motherboard) even if not listed.

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
5) Graphics
b) Is the graphics processing • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
capability integrated (on • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
board) or dedicated? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
5) Grafika
b) Is die grafika vermoë • Windows 10 Home 64bit
geïntegreerd (aanboord) of • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
toegewyd? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Clear mention of a graphic card is usually dedicated

GB would refer to the gaming RAM (sometimes listed as GDDR4/GDDR5 etc.)

Note: integrated graphics cannot handle high-end video editing or manipulation

Reason why a graphics card improves performance:
Using the dedicated memory (gaming RAM) and processing unit (GPU) instead of
RAM and CPU on the computer means more RAM and processing power is available
for other tasks

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
6) Monitor/screen • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
a) Does the package • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
include a screen? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
6) Monitor/skerm • Windows 10 Home 64bit
a) Sluit die pakket ’n skerm in? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Look for all the terms associated with screens – see next slides.

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
6) Monitor/screen • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
b) What is the size of this • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
device’s screen? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
6) Monitor/skerm • Windows 10 Home 64bit
b) Wat is die grootte van hierdie
toestel se skerm? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Size of screens/monitors always specified in inches " (duim)

Screen size can indicate type of device – e.g. 15.6“ only a laptop
Tablet screen size would be about 7 – 11 inches
Smartphone screen size about 3 – 6.5 inches

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
6) Monitor/screen • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
c) What is the screen’s • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
resolution? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
6) Monitor/skerm • Windows 10 Home 64bit
c) Wat is die skerm se resolusie? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Resolution specified in pixels e.g.

FHD (Full HD) / 1920 x 1080 / 1080p
HD / HD ready / 1280 x 720 / 720p

FYI (I wouldn’t memorize)

2K / 2048 x 1080
4K / 3840 x 2160

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
6) Monitor/screen • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
d) What is the screen’s • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
aspect ratio? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
6) Monitor/skerm • Windows 10 Home 64bit
d) Wat is die skerm se
aspekverhouding? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Aspect ratio always indicated with a colon : (low numbers)

Most common ratio for laptop 16:9 16:10

Smartphones 18:9, 16:9, 16:10
PC monitors come in a wider variety 4:3 (old box type), 16:9, 16:10, 21:9 UW (ultra
wide)

Smartphone “Aspect Ratio” — Meaning, Types, and Why You Shouldn't Care -
Dignited

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
6) Monitor/screen
e) Does the screen have any • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
other features that makes it • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
stand out from others? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
6) Monitor/skerm
e) Het die skerm enige ander • Windows 10 Home 64bit
kenmerke wat dit laat uitstaan bo • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
ander? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Look for specs like anti-glare – easy use in bright environments without reflection /
matte screen – non-glossy – doesn’t reflect

Contrast ratio (kontrasverhouding) also indicated with a : but much higher number
than aspect ratio always 1:xxx – e.g. 1:10000 or 1:1 million

ms indicates the response time (reaksietyd) – lower = better

Hz indicates the refresh rate (verfrissingstempo) – higher = better but only for power
users

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
7) Connectivity
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
a) What ports does this
device have? Offer • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
commentary on the • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
compatibility of these ports. • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
7) Konnektiwiteit • Bluetooth V4.1
a) Watter poorte het hierdie • Windows 10 Home 64bit
toestel? Lewer kommentaar op die
versoenbaarheid van hierdie • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
poorte. 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
https://www.pcint.co.za/pc

Audio/visual ports
HDMI & DP (Display Port) are best for compatibility since they are the latest standard
(fast transfer rates of highest resolultions of video and also transfers audio)
DVI & VGA only for backwards compatibility since the technology is outdated (only
transfers video)
Note mini versions of HDMI & DP are common on laptops

If the ports on the desktop & the monitor don’t match you’ll need a converter to use
the two together (e.g. an HDMI port on the desktop, but VGA screen)

Multi-use
Standard USB 2 common on all desktops or laptops – note if you need more USB
ports, get a USB hub
USB 3 becoming more common on devices – offers faster transfer speed & is
backwards compatible
USB type C – most common on smartphones but now also on laptops (for charging
and audio/visual connections) and some desktops
RJ45 – standard network/LAN port for UTP cable
Kensington lock – connection point for securing a device with a cable

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M.2 is a new slot for connecting a SSD directly on the motherboard

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
7) Connectivity • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
b) Does this device have • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
WiFi capabilities? Motivate. • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
7) Konnektiwiteit • Windows 10 Home 64bit
b) Het hierdie toestel WiFi
vermoë? Motiveer. • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
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Look for specs like Wireless LAN / 802.11 or letters a/b/g/n – these letters indicate
the standards/speed

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
7) Connectivity
c) Does this device have • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
Bluetooth? What would you • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
use it for? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
7) Konnektiwiteit • Windows 10 Home 64bit
c) Het hierdie toestel Bluetooth?
Waarvoor sou jy dit gebruik? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
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Simply indicated with ‘Bluetooth’

Usually connect devices like speakers, earphones and input devices like wireless
keyboards and mice

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
8) Pointing devices
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
a) Is there a type of
pointing device included • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
with the device/package? If • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
so, which type? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
8) Wysertoestelle
a) Is daar ’n tipe wysertoestel • Windows 10 Home 64bit
ingesluit by die toestel / pakket? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
Indien wel, watter tipe? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,

No indication of • Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD

pointing device 2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
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Laptop will always have a touchpad/trackpad, sometimes a touch screen as well)

Few desktops will come with a mouse (usually leaves it up to the user to buy one)

Smartphones come with touch screens

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
8) Pointing devices
b) What is this type of • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
pointing device’s advantages • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
& disadvantages? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
8) Wysertoestelle • Windows 10 Home 64bit
b) Wat is hierdie tipe wysertoestel
se voor en nadele? • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,

No indication of • Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD

pointing device 2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
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Touchpad/trackpad pro’s: • mobility – able to use anywhere because it’s built in •

doesn’t require extra desk space
Touchpad/trackpad con’s: • drag & drop operations are difficult • less
responsive/can’t be used for gaming

Mouse pro’s: • easier to use • better for accurate movements • ergonomic design
Mouse con’s: • external mouse can drain the battery faster • need a dedicated
working area to operate mouse

Touch screen pro’s: • most intuitive action to use • easier to manipulate

images/gestures e.g. zoom/pinch • devices can be made smaller because no need for
keyboard space
Touch screen con’s: • pop-up keyboard sometimes blocks content • becomes
dirty/contaminated with germs quickly

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
9) Security
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
a) Is there any indication
that this device can be • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
secured using biometric • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
security? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
9) Sekuriteit
a) Is daar enige aanduiding dat • Windows 10 Home 64bit
hierdie toestel met biometriese • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
sekuriteit beveilig kan word? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
No indication of
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
webcam/
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
microphone/
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
fingerprint reader
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Look for indications like fingerprint sensor in smartphones, or microphone & webcam
in laptop/desktop

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
10) Software 9MB Cache Six Core Processor
a) Does the package include
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
system software (an
operating system/antivirus)? • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
If so, which operating • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
system? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
10) Programmatuur • Bluetooth V4.1
a) Sluit die pakket • Windows 10 Home 64bit
stelselsagteware (’n bedryfstelsel/
antivirus) in? Indien wel, watter • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
bedryfstelsel? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
• Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
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Operating system: usually Windows, but can also be MacOS, Linux OR on mobile
devices Android, or iOS

Note: Windows comes with built-in antivirus. Common 3rd party antivirus include
BitDefender, Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee, ESET, Avast

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• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
10) Software
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
b) Does the package include
any application software? If • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
so, what is the name and • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
type of software? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
10) Programmatuur • Bluetooth V4.1
b) Sluit die pakket enige • Windows 10 Home 64bit
toepassingsagteware in? Indien wel,
watter is die naam en tipe van die • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
sagteware? 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,

No indication of • Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD

application software 2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
DP (free Norton Antivirus)
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Applications software sometimes included with laptops/desktops would be the

Microsoft Office package

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
11) General • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
a) Evaluate the upgrade • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
options for this device? • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
11) Algemeen • Windows 10 Home 64bit
a) Beoordeel die opgradeer
moontlikhede vir hierdie toestel. • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
More RAM & Additional
SSD (install programs on) • Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
can be included (possible 2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
in any desktop) DP (free Norton Antivirus)
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(not examined before)

Upgradability for desktops – very flexible, can buy upgrade kits that include
motherboard, CPU & RAM and sometimes Graphics card as well.

Upgradability for laptops more complex, usually can only upgrade (increase) the
amount of RAM or change the HDD for an SSD. External graphics cards do exists, but
defeats the purpose of portability. Some adverts mentions the number of slots, or
lists the RAM e.g. 8GB up to 16GB then it means it only comes with 8GB but can be
expanded to 16GB (either by upgrading the single DIMM (stick) of RAM or adding an
additional DIMM (stick) of RAM).

Upgradability for smartphones/tablets – pretty much only looking at the possibility of

increasing the secondary storage – can it take an SD card. Removable battery also
important, as this can break, (but not really an upgrade consideration, just longevity)

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 • ASUS D340MF Tower Desktop PC Black
• Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz up to 4.1GHz
9MB Cache Six Core Processor
• 8GB DDR4-2666MHz Memory (1x8GB)
11) General
b) Suggest which type of • 1TB 7200rpm SATA Hard Disk Drive
user this device would suite • NVIDIA GeForce GT710 Graphic Card 2GB
the best. • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth V4.1
11) Algemeen
b) Stel voor by watter tipe • Windows 10 Home 64bit
gebruiker hierdie toestel die beste • 1x M.2 Connector, DVD RW 8X, 1x RJ45 LAN,
sal pas. 1x HDMI, 1x VGA Out, 1x DVI-D, 1x 7.1 Channel
Audio (3 ports), 2x PS2, 1x Kensington lock,
2x USB2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1,
Probably a SOHO or
lower end • Optional extra: 34" LG 34WN650, IPS, WFHD
Power User (not 2560x1080, 21:9, 75Hz, Anti-Glare, 5ms, HDMI &
that much RAM) DP (free Norton Antivirus)
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Types of Users:
Personal (personal use only, mostly entry level devices)
Mobile (all users are mobile users because we use smartphones & possibly tablets &
laptops)
SOHO (someone who has a home office)
Power (a user who needs a high-end device usually for work purposes)
Enterprise users (employees from a company)

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 • Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6 82JW009QSA
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
1) Classification
• 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
a) What type of device is
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
this? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
• 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
1) Klassifikasie • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
a) Watter tipe toestel is dit?
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
Laptop – screen • 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
size, backlit • FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
keyboard built in
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Look for obvious words like desktop/laptop/tablet/smartphone

If desktop, monitor and OS sometimes not included

If laptop, would expect to see touchpad, battery & webcam specs
If tablet, screen size would be about 7 – 11 inches
If smartphone, would expect to see front (selfie) and rear camera specs and mobile
OS like Android/iOs, screen size about 3 – 6.5 inches

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 • Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6 82JW009QSA
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
2) Memory • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
a) How much primary • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
memory does the device • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
have? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
2) Geheue • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
a) Hoeveel primêre geheue het • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
die rekenaar? • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Lowish number in GB – look for terms like DDR/ DIMMS /Memory

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 • Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6 82JW009QSA
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
2) Memory
• 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
b) What type of primary
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
memory is it? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
2) Geheue • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
b) Watter tipe primêre geheue is • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
dit? • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
https://www.evetech.co.za/lenovo-legion-5-15ach6-ryzen-5-rtx-
3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Possible answers: DDR3/DDR4/DDR5

Note MHz is the speed of the RAM, not examined before

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 • Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6 82JW009QSA
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
3) Storage • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
a) What is the capacity of • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
this device’s permanent • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
storage? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
3) Stoor • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
a) Wat is die stoorkapasiteit van • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
die toestel se permanente
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
stoorspasie? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
https://www.evetech.co.za/lenovo-legion-5-15ach6-ryzen-5-rtx-
3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

The larger measurement – usually high number of GB or low number of TB

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 • Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6 82JW009QSA
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
3) Storage • 8GB DDR4 RAM
b) What type of permanent • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
storage does this device use? • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
List the advantages & • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
disadvantages of this type. Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
3) Stoor
b) Watter tipe permanente stoor • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
gebruik hierdie toestel? Lys die • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
spesifieke voordele & nadele aan • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
die tipe. 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
https://www.evetech.co.za/lenovo-legion-5-15ach6-ryzen-5-rtx-
3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

SSD or HDD

SSD pro’s: • SSD has faster data transfer rates • SSD is resistant to impact • Uses less
energy/Generates less heat • Quieter operation • Smaller physical size (only
important for portable devices)
SSD con’s: • SSDs are more expensive per GB of storage • They are not good for long
term (archiving) storage (lose charge) • Write cycles are limited
HDD pro’s • Cheaper storage per GB • Generally have a longer life span than SSDs
HDD con’s: • HDD slower data transfer rates • HDD vulnerable to impact • Uses a lot
of energy/Generates more heat • More noisy • Larger physical size

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 • Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6 82JW009QSA
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
3) Storage • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
c) What is the operational • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
speed / read/write speed of • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
the permanent storage? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
3) Stoor • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
c) Wat is die operasionele spoed / • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
lees/skryf spoed van die
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
permanente stoor? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
https://www.evetech.co.za/lenovo-legion-5-15ach6-ryzen-5-rtx-
3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

HDD usually lists rpm – revolutions per minute (5400 / 7200)

Electronic storage usually lists MB/s transfer rate, NVMe SSDs

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 • Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6 82JW009QSA
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
3) Storage • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
d) What type of removable • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
storage would you be able to • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
use with this device? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
3) Stoor • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
d) Watter tipe verwyderbare stoor • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
sal jy met hierdie toestel kan
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
gebruik? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
NOT DVDs & CDs
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
but only Flash
drives & external • FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
hard drives https://www.evetech.co.za/lenovo-legion-5-15ach6-ryzen-5-rtx-
3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Look for DVD/Blu-Ray drives listed (if it’s not listed, it’s not included)
Can always assume a desktop and laptop has USB ports (for flash drives or external
hard drives)

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 • Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6 82JW009QSA
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
3) Storage • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
e) Would you be able to • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
read a SD-card’s data with • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
this device? Motivate. Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
3) Stoor • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
e) Sou jy ’n geheuekaartjie (SD- • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
kaart) se data met hierdie toestel
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
kan lees? Motiveer. 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
No indication of
SD card reader • FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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Look for notes on a SD card reader.

If not present in laptop/desktop, you can’t assume it can read it. In that case you
would either connect the device (e.g. camera) via a USB port, switch it on, and copy
the data across (similar to flash drive process), or if both devices has wireless
capabilities like Bluetooth, files can be transferred like that. Last alternative would be
to buy a card reader (that connects via USB) – this device can read all types of
memory cards.

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 • Lenovo Legion 5 15ACH6 82JW009QSA
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
4) Central Processing Unit • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
a) Who is the manufacturer • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
of this device’s processor? • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
Is the model indicated? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
a) Wie is die vervaardiger van • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
hierdie toestel se verwerker?
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
Is die model ook aangedui? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

PC/laptop manufacturer always either Intel/AMD

Model usually the details after that e.g. Core i7 11900F / Ryzen 9 5950X

Take note of the generation (if specified). Later generations are better than first
generations (like newer editions of books)

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
4) Central Processing Unit
• 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
b) What is the speed of
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
this device’s processor? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
b) Wat is die spoed van hierdie • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
toestel se verwerker? • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Look for the speed listed in GHz (PC)

If there are two speeds, the first one is the base speed and the second one is the
overclock (turbo) speed (not previously examined)

Very low end tablets/mobiles might have the speed listed in MHz

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
4) Central Processing Unit • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
c) How much cache memory • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
does this processor have? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
c) Hoeveel kasgeheue het die • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
verwerker? • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Look for the MB unit with the CPU specs

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
4) Central Processing Unit
• 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
d) How many cores does
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
this processor have? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
d) Hoeveel kerne het die • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
verwerker? • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Either look for the number of cores or check for terms like octa-core (8), quad-core
(4), dual core (2)

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
5) Graphics • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
a) Is there any indication of • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
this device’s graphic • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
processing capabilities? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
5) Grafika • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
a) Is daar enige aanduiding oor • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
die toestel se grafika verwerking
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
vermoë? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Look for any mention of graphics/GPU (note, don’t refer to it as a GPU, the correct
term is a video / graphics card, the GPU is just one part of it)

Common manufacturers Nvidia, Asus, Gigabyte etc.

RAM for graphics card is eg GDDR5 also 2/4/6GB etc. (not previously examined)

Note: Virtually any device would have onboard graphics capabilities (i.e. built into the
motherboard) even if not listed.

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
5) Graphics • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
b) Is the graphics processing • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
capability integrated (on • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
board) or dedicated? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
5) Grafika • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
b) Is die grafika vermoë • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
geïntegreerd (aanboord) of
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
toegewyd? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Clear mention of a graphic card is usually dedicated

GB would refer to the gaming RAM (sometimes listed as GDDR4/GDDR5 etc.)

Note: integrated graphics cannot handle high-end video editing or manipulation

Reason why a graphics card improves performance:
Using the dedicated memory (gaming RAM) and processing unit (GPU) instead of
RAM and CPU on the computer means more RAM and processing power is available
for other tasks

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
6) Monitor/screen
• 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
a) Does the package
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
include a screen? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
• 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
6) Monitor/skerm • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
a) Sluit die pakket ’n skerm in?
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
https://www.evetech.co.za/lenovo-legion-5-15ach6-ryzen-5-rtx-
3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Look for all the terms associated with screens – see next slides.

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
6) Monitor/screen
• 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
b) What is the size of this
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
device’s screen? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
6) Monitor/skerm • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
b) Wat is die grootte van hierdie • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
toestel se skerm? • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Size of screens/monitors always specified in inches " (duim)

Screen size can indicate type of device – e.g. 15.6“ only a laptop
Tablet screen size would be about 7 – 11 inches
Smartphone screen size about 3 – 6.5 inches

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
6) Monitor/screen
• 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
c) What is the screen’s
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
resolution? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
• 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
6) Monitor/skerm • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
c) Wat is die skerm se resolusie?
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Resolution specified in pixels e.g.

FHD (Full HD) / 1920 x 1080 / 1080p
HD / HD ready / 1280 x 720 / 720p

FYI (I wouldn’t memorize)

2K / 2048 x 1080
4K / 3840 x 2160

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
6) Monitor/screen
• 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
d) What is the screen’s
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
aspect ratio? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
6) Monitor/skerm • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
d) Wat is die skerm se • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
aspekverhouding? • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
Not indicated, but
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
would assume 16:9
with that basic • FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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Aspect ratio always indicated with a colon : (low numbers)

Most common ratio for laptop 16:9 16:10

Smartphones 18:9, 16:9, 16:10
PC monitors come in a wider variety 4:3 (old box type), 16:9, 16:10, 21:9 UW (ultra
wide)

Smartphone “Aspect Ratio” — Meaning, Types, and Why You Shouldn't Care -
Dignited

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
6) Monitor/screen • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
e) Does the screen have any • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
other features that makes it • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
stand out from others? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
6) Monitor/skerm • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
e) Het die skerm enige ander • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
kenmerke wat dit laat uitstaan bo
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
ander? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Look for specs like anti-glare – easy use in bright environments without reflection /
matte screen – non-glossy – doesn’t reflect

Contrast ratio (kontrasverhouding) also indicated with a : but much higher number
than aspect ratio always 1:xxx – e.g. 1:10000 or 1:1 million

ms indicates the response time (reaksietyd) – lower = better

Hz indicates the refresh rate (verfrissingstempo) – higher = better but only for power
users

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
7) Connectivity • 8GB DDR4 RAM
a) What ports does this • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
device have? Offer • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
commentary on the • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
compatibility of these ports. Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
7) Konnektiwiteit
a) Watter poorte het hierdie • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
toestel? Lewer kommentaar op die • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
versoenbaarheid van hierdie • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
poorte. 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
Type-A is the standard size USB port we’re • RGB Backlit Keyboard
used to. Type C the small mobile type. • 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
Note the type-C display port (for visual
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Audio/visual ports
HDMI & DP (Display Port) are best for compatibility since they are the latest standard
(fast transfer rates of highest resolultions of video and also transfers audio)
DVI & VGA only for backwards compatibility since the technology is outdated (only
transfers video)
Note mini versions of HDMI & DP are common on laptops

If the ports on the desktop & the monitor don’t match you’ll need a converter to use
the two together (e.g. an HDMI port on the desktop, but VGA screen)

Multi-use
Standard USB 2 common on all desktops or laptops – note if you need more USB
ports, get a USB hub
USB 3 becoming more common on devices – offers faster transfer speed & is
backwards compatible
USB type C – most common on smartphones but now also on laptops (for charging
and audio/visual connections) and some desktops
RJ45 – standard network/LAN port for UTP cable
Kensington lock – connection point for securing a device with a cable

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
7) Connectivity • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
b) Does this device have • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
WiFi capabilities? Motivate. Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
7) Konnektiwiteit • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
b) Het hierdie toestel WiFi • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
vermoë? Motiveer. • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Look for specs like Wireless LAN / 802.11 or letters a/b/g/n – these letters indicate
the standards/speed

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
7) Connectivity • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
c) Does this device have • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
Bluetooth? What would you • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
use it for? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
7) Konnektiwiteit • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
c) Het hierdie toestel Bluetooth? • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
Waarvoor sou jy dit gebruik? • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Simply indicated with ‘Bluetooth’

Usually connect devices like speakers, earphones and input devices like wireless
keyboards and mice

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
8) Pointing devices • 8GB DDR4 RAM
a) Is there a type of • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
pointing device included • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
with the device/package? If • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
so, which type? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
8) Wysertoestelle • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
a) Is daar ’n tipe wysertoestel • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
ingesluit by die toestel / pakket?
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
Indien wel, watter tipe? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
Touchpad not
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Laptop will always have a touchpad/trackpad, sometimes a touch screen as well)

Few desktops will come with a mouse (usually leaves it up to the user to buy one)

Smartphones come with touch screens

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
8) Pointing devices • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
b) What is this type of • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
pointing device’s advantages • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
& disadvantages? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
8) Wysertoestelle • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
b) Wat is hierdie tipe wysertoestel • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
se voor en nadele? • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Touchpad/trackpad pro’s: • mobility – able to use anywhere because it’s built in •

doesn’t require extra desk space
Touchpad/trackpad con’s: • drag & drop operations are difficult • less
responsive/can’t be used for gaming

Mouse pro’s: • easier to use • better for accurate movements • ergonomic design
Mouse con’s: • external mouse can drain the battery faster • need a dedicated
working area to operate mouse

Touch screen pro’s: • most intuitive action to use • easier to manipulate

images/gestures e.g. zoom/pinch • devices can be made smaller because no need for
keyboard space
Touch screen con’s: • pop-up keyboard sometimes blocks content • becomes
dirty/contaminated with germs quickly

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
9) Security • 8GB DDR4 RAM
a) Is there any indication • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
that this device can be • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
secured using biometric • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
security? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
9) Sekuriteit • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
a) Is daar enige aanduiding dat • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
hierdie toestel met biometriese
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
sekuriteit beveilig kan word? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
Would be able to • RGB Backlit Keyboard
use face recognition
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(camera) or voice
recognition • FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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Look for indications like fingerprint sensor in smartphones, or microphone & webcam
in laptop/desktop

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
10) Software Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
a) Does the package include • 8GB DDR4 RAM
system software (an • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
operating system/antivirus)? • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
If so, which operating • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
system? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
10) Programmatuur
a) Sluit die pakket • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
stelselsagteware (’n bedryfstelsel/ • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
antivirus) in? Indien wel, watter • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
bedryfstelsel? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
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3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Operating system: usually Windows, but can also be MacOS, Linux OR on mobile
devices Android, or iOS

Note: Windows comes with built-in antivirus. Common 3rd party antivirus include
BitDefender, Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee, ESET, Avast

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
10) Software • 8GB DDR4 RAM
b) Does the package include • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
any application software? If • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
so, what is the name and • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
type of software? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
10) Programmatuur
b) Sluit die pakket enige • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
toepassingsagteware in? Indien wel, • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
watter is die naam en tipe van die • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
sagteware? 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
No indication of
application software • FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
https://www.evetech.co.za/lenovo-legion-5-15ach6-ryzen-5-rtx-
3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Applications software sometimes included with laptops/desktops would be the

Microsoft Office package

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
11) General
• 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
a) Evaluate the upgrade
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
options for this device? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
11) Algemeen • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
a) Beoordeel die opgradeer • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
moontlikhede vir hierdie toestel. • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
Probably more RAM • RGB Backlit Keyboard
possible. • 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
Note on-site warranty:
• FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
manufacturer will fetch to
repair from you https://www.evetech.co.za/lenovo-legion-5-15ach6-ryzen-5-rtx-
3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

(not examined before)

Upgradability for desktops – very flexible, can buy upgrade kits that include
motherboard, CPU & RAM and sometimes Graphics card as well.

Upgradability for laptops more complex, usually can only upgrade (increase) the
amount of RAM or change the HDD for an SSD. External graphics cards do exists, but
defeats the purpose of portability. Some adverts mentions the number of slots, or
lists the RAM e.g. 8GB up to 16GB then it means it only comes with 8GB but can be
expanded to 16GB (either by upgrading the single DIMM (stick) of RAM or adding an
additional DIMM (stick) of RAM).

Upgradability for smartphones/tablets – pretty much only looking at the possibility of

increasing the secondary storage – can it take an SD card. Removable battery also
important, as this can break, (but not really an upgrade consideration, just longevity)

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
11) General • 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
b) Suggest which type of • 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
user this device would suite • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
the best. Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
11) Algemeen • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
b) Stel voor by watter tipe • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
gebruiker hierdie toestel die beste
• Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
sal pas. 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
• RGB Backlit Keyboard
SOHO user who
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
does graphic
intensive tasks or • FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
Power user (gamer) https://www.evetech.co.za/lenovo-legion-5-15ach6-ryzen-5-rtx-
3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Types of Users:
Personal (personal use only, mostly entry level devices)
Mobile (all users are mobile users because we use smartphones & possibly tablets &
laptops)
SOHO (someone who has a home office)
Power (a user who needs a high-end device usually for work purposes)
Enterprise users (employees from a company)

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• AMD Ryzen 5 5600H up to 4.20GHz Processor, 16MB
Cache, 6x Cores, 12x Threads
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• 256GB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD (up to 6000MB/s)
11) General
• 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Anti-glare 165Hz
c) Anything else unique
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
about this device? Graphics
• Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
11) Algemeen • 720P With E-Camera with Dual Array Microphone
c) Enigiets anders uniek aan die • Dual Band High Performance 802.11ax Wireless LAN
toestel? • Bluetooth 5.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1,
Backlit keyboard is good Headphone Audio & Microphone Combo Jack
for working in low light. • RGB Backlit Keyboard
RGB is typical for gamers,
• 3 Year LENOVO PREMIUM CARE ON-SITE Warranty
(red, green, blue colours)
thus multicolour backlit • FREE Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse
options https://www.evetech.co.za/lenovo-legion-5-15ach6-ryzen-5-rtx-
3050-gaming-laptop/laptops-for-sale/23705.aspx

Types of Users:
Personal (personal use only, mostly entry level devices)
Mobile (all users are mobile users because we use smartphones & possibly tablets &
laptops)
SOHO (someone who has a home office)
Power (a user who needs a high-end device usually for work purposes)
Enterprise users (employees from a company)

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
1) Classification • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
a) What type of device is • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
this? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
1) Klassifikasie (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
a) Watter tipe toestel is dit? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Smartphone (see • Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
resolution written
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
small unit first), proximity, compass
front & back
camera mentioned • 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Look for obvious words like desktop/laptop/tablet/smartphone

If desktop, monitor and OS sometimes not included

If laptop, would expect to see touchpad, battery & webcam specs
If tablet, screen size would be about 7 – 11 inches
If smartphone, would expect to see front (selfie) and rear camera specs and mobile
OS like Android/iOs, screen size about 3 – 6.5 inches

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
2) Memory
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
a) How much primary
memory does the device • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
have? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
2) Geheue (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
a) Hoeveel primêre geheue het
die rekenaar? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
When two units are • Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
given for
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
smartphones, it’s proximity, compass
usually available in
both options • 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Lowish number in GB – look for terms like DDR/ DIMMS /Memory

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
2) Memory • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
b) What type of primary • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
memory is it? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
2) Geheue (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
b) Watter tipe primêre geheue is
dit? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
Not given proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Possible answers: DDR3/DDR4/DDR5

Note MHz is the speed of the RAM, not examined before

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
3) Storage
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
a) What is the capacity of
this device’s permanent • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
storage? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
3) Stoor • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
a) Wat is die stoorkapasiteit van (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
die toestel se permanente • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
stoorspasie?
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Permanent internal
storage often called • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
ROM on proximity, compass
smartphones • 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

The larger measurement – usually high number of GB or low number of TB

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE

3) Storage • MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75

& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
b) What type of permanent
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
storage does this device use?
List the advantages & • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
disadvantages of this type. • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
3) Stoor
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
b) Watter tipe permanente stoor (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
gebruik hierdie toestel? Lys die
spesifieke voordele & nadele aan • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
die tipe. • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Not specified, but • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
will be An electronic proximity, compass
type (SSD) • 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

SSD or HDD

SSD pro’s: • SSD has faster data transfer rates • SSD is resistant to impact • Uses less
energy/Generates less heat • Quieter operation • Smaller physical size (only
important for portable devices)
SSD con’s: • SSDs are more expensive per GB of storage • They are not good for long
term (archiving) storage (lose charge) • Write cycles are limited
HDD pro’s • Cheaper storage per GB • Generally have a longer life span than SSDs
HDD con’s: • HDD slower data transfer rates • HDD vulnerable to impact • Uses a lot
of energy/Generates more heat • More noisy • Larger physical size

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
3) Storage
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
c) What is the operational
speed / read/write speed of • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
the permanent storage? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
3) Stoor • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
c) Wat is die operasionele spoed / (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
lees/skryf spoed van die • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
permanente stoor?
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
Not given proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

HDD usually lists rpm – revolutions per minute (5400 / 7200)

Electronic storage usually lists MB/s transfer rate, NVMe SSDs can achieve GB/s
transfer rates

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
3) Storage
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
d) What type of removable
storage would you be able to • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
use with this device? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
3) Stoor • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
d) Watter tipe verwyderbare stoor (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
sal jy met hierdie toestel kan • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
gebruik?
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Micro SD card &
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
also a type-C proximity, compass
mobile flash drive
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Look for DVD/Blu-Ray drives listed (if it’s not listed, it’s not included)
Can always assume a desktop and laptop has USB ports (for flash drives or external
hard drives)

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
3) Storage
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
e) Would you be able to
read a SD-card’s data with • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
this device? Motivate. • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
3) Stoor • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
e) Sou jy ’n geheuekaartjie (SD- (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
kaart) se data met hierdie toestel • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
kan lees? Motiveer.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Yes, XC just
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
indicates the speed. proximity, compass
(only micro size)
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Look for notes on a SD card reader.

If not present in laptop/desktop, you can’t assume it can read it. In that case you
would either connect the device (e.g. camera) via a USB port, switch it on, and copy
the data across (similar to flash drive process), or if both devices has wireless
capabilities like Bluetooth, files can be transferred like that. Last alternative would be
to buy a card reader (that connects via USB) – this device can read all types of
memory cards.

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
4) Central Processing Unit
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
a) Who is the manufacturer
of this device’s processor? • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
Is the model indicated? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
a) Wie is die vervaardiger van (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
hierdie toestel se verwerker? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
Is die model ook aangedui?
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Too many options
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
for smartphones, proximity, compass
unlikely to be asked
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

PC/laptop manufacturer always either Intel/AMD

Model usually the details after that e.g. Core i7 11900F / Ryzen 9 5950X

Take note of the generation (if specified). Later generations are better than first
generations (like newer editions of books)

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
4) Central Processing Unit • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
b) What is the speed of • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
this device’s processor? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
b) Wat is die spoed van hierdie
toestel se verwerker? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
This phone has
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
cores running at proximity, compass
different speeds
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Look for the speed listed in GHz (PC)

If there are two speeds, the first one is the base speed and the second one is the
overclock (turbo) speed (not previously examined)

Very low end tablets/mobiles might have the speed listed in MHz

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
4) Central Processing Unit
c) How much cache memory • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
does this processor have? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
c) Hoeveel kasgeheue het die
verwerker? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
Not given proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Look for the MB unit with the CPU specs

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
4) Central Processing Unit • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
d) How many cores does • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
this processor have? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
4) Sentrale Verwerkings Eenheid (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
d) Hoeveel kerne het die
verwerker? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Either look for the number of cores or check for terms like octa-core (8), quad-core
(4), dual core (2)

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
5) Graphics
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
a) Is there any indication of
this device’s graphic • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
processing capabilities? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
5) Grafika • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
a) Is daar enige aanduiding oor (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
die toestel se grafika verwerking • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
vermoë?
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
Not given proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Look for any mention of graphics/GPU (note, don’t refer to it as a GPU, the correct
term is a video / graphics card, the GPU is just one part of it)

Common manufacturers Nvidia, Asus, Gigabyte etc.

RAM for graphics card is eg GDDR5 also 2/4/6GB etc. (not previously examined)

Note: Virtually any device would have onboard graphics capabilities (i.e. built into the
motherboard) even if not listed.

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
5) Graphics
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
b) Is the graphics processing
capability integrated (on • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
board) or dedicated? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
5) Grafika • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
b) Is die grafika vermoë (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
geïntegreerd (aanboord) of • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
toegewyd?
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
Not given proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Clear mention of a graphic card is usually dedicated

GB would refer to the gaming RAM (sometimes listed as GDDR4/GDDR5 etc.)

Note: integrated graphics cannot handle high-end video editing or manipulation

Reason why a graphics card improves performance:
Using the dedicated memory (gaming RAM) and processing unit (GPU) instead of
RAM and CPU on the computer means more RAM and processing power is available
for other tasks

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
6) Monitor/screen • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
a) Does the package • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
include a screen? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
6) Monitor/skerm (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
a) Sluit die pakket ’n skerm in? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10-11060.php

Look for all the terms associated with screens – see next slides.

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
6) Monitor/screen • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
b) What is the size of this • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
device’s screen? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
6) Monitor/skerm (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
b) Wat is die grootte van hierdie
toestel se skerm? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Size of screens/monitors always specified in inches " (duim)

Screen size can indicate type of device – e.g. 15.6“ only a laptop
Tablet screen size would be about 7 – 11 inches
Smartphone screen size about 3 – 6.5 inches

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
6) Monitor/screen • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
c) What is the screen’s • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
resolution? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
6) Monitor/skerm (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
c) Wat is die skerm se resolusie? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Resolution specified in pixels e.g.

FHD (Full HD) / 1920 x 1080 / 1080p
HD / HD ready / 1280 x 720 / 720p

FYI (I wouldn’t memorize)

2K / 2048 x 1080
4K / 3840 x 2160

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
6) Monitor/screen • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
d) What is the screen’s • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
aspect ratio? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
6) Monitor/skerm (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
d) Wat is die skerm se
aspekverhouding? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Aspect ratio always indicated with a colon : (low numbers)

Most common ratio for laptop 16:9 16:10

Smartphones 18:9, 16:9, 16:10
PC monitors come in a wider variety 4:3 (old box type), 16:9, 16:10, 21:9 UW (ultra
wide)

Smartphone “Aspect Ratio” — Meaning, Types, and Why You Shouldn't Care -
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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
6) Monitor/screen
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
e) Does the screen have any
other features that makes it • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
stand out from others? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
6) Monitor/skerm • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
e) Het die skerm enige ander (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
kenmerke wat dit laat uitstaan bo • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
ander?
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Pixels per inch (pixel
density) indicates • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
how crisp the image proximity, compass
will be. • 5000mAh Li-Po
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Look for specs like anti-glare – easy use in bright environments without reflection /
matte screen – non-glossy – doesn’t reflect

Contrast ratio (kontrasverhouding) also indicated with a : but much higher number
than aspect ratio always 1:xxx – e.g. 1:10000 or 1:1 million

ms indicates the response time (reaksietyd) – lower = better

Hz indicates the refresh rate (verfrissingstempo) – higher = better but only for power
users

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE

7) Connectivity • MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75

& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
a) What ports does this
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
device have? Offer
commentary on the • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
compatibility of these ports. • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
7) Konnektiwiteit
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
a) Watter poorte het hierdie (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
toestel? Lewer kommentaar op die
versoenbaarheid van hierdie • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
poorte. • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
Not given proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Audio/visual ports
HDMI & DP (Display Port) are best for compatibility since they are the latest standard
(fast transfer rates of highest resolultions of video and also transfers audio)
DVI & VGA only for backwards compatibility since the technology is outdated (only
transfers video)
Note mini versions of HDMI & DP are common on laptops

If the ports on the desktop & the monitor don’t match you’ll need a converter to use
the two together (e.g. an HDMI port on the desktop, but VGA screen)

Multi-use
Standard USB 2 common on all desktops or laptops – note if you need more USB
ports, get a USB hub
USB 3 becoming more common on devices – offers faster transfer speed & is
backwards compatible
USB type C – most common on smartphones but now also on laptops (for charging
and audio/visual connections) and some desktops
RJ45 – standard network/LAN port for UTP cable
Kensington lock – connection point for securing a device with a cable

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
7) Connectivity
b) Does this device have • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
WiFi capabilities? Motivate. • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
7) Konnektiwiteit (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
b) Het hierdie toestel WiFi
vermoë? Motiveer. • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Look for specs like Wireless LAN / 802.11 or letters a/b/g/n – these letters indicate
the standards/speed

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
7) Connectivity
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
c) Does this device have
Bluetooth? What would you • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
use it for? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
7) Konnektiwiteit (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
c) Het hierdie toestel Bluetooth?
Waarvoor sou jy dit gebruik? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Simply indicated with ‘Bluetooth’

Usually connect devices like speakers, earphones and input devices like wireless
keyboards and mice

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE

8) Pointing devices • MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75

& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
a) Is there a type of
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
pointing device included
with the device/package? If • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
so, which type? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
8) Wysertoestelle • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
a) Is daar ’n tipe wysertoestel (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
ingesluit by die toestel / pakket? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
Indien wel, watter tipe?
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Not mentioned, but
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
touch screen is proximity, compass
obvious
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Laptop will always have a touchpad/trackpad, sometimes a touch screen as well

Few desktops will come with a mouse (usually leaves it up to the user to buy one)

Smartphones come with touch screens

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
8) Pointing devices
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
b) What is this type of
pointing device’s advantages • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
& disadvantages? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
8) Wysertoestelle (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
b) Wat is hierdie tipe wysertoestel
se voor en nadele? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Touchpad/trackpad pro’s: • mobility – able to use anywhere because it’s built in •

doesn’t require extra desk space
Touchpad/trackpad con’s: • drag & drop operations are difficult • less
responsive/can’t be used for gaming

Mouse pro’s: • easier to use • better for accurate movements • ergonomic design
Mouse con’s: • external mouse can drain the battery faster • need a dedicated
working area to operate mouse

Touch screen pro’s: • most intuitive action to use • easier to manipulate

images/gestures e.g. zoom/pinch • devices can be made smaller because no need for
keyboard space
Touch screen con’s: • pop-up keyboard sometimes blocks content • becomes
dirty/contaminated with germs quickly

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE

9) Security • MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75

& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
a) Is there any indication
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
that this device can be
secured using biometric • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
security? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
9) Sekuriteit • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
a) Is daar enige aanduiding dat (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
hierdie toestel met biometriese • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
sekuriteit beveilig kan word?
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Look for indications like fingerprint sensor in smartphones, or microphone & webcam
in laptop/desktop

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
10) Software
a) Does the package include • MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
system software (an
operating system/antivirus)? • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
If so, which operating • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
system? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
10) Programmatuur
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
a) Sluit die pakket (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
stelselsagteware (’n bedryfstelsel/
antivirus) in? Indien wel, watter • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
bedryfstelsel? • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
proximity, compass
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Operating system: usually Windows, but can also be MacOS, Linux OR on mobile
devices Android, or iOS

Note: Windows comes with built-in antivirus. Common 3rd party antivirus include
BitDefender, Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee, ESET, Avast

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE

10) Software • MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75

& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
b) Does the package include
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
any application software? If
so, what is the name and • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
type of software? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
10) Programmatuur
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
b) Sluit die pakket enige (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
toepassingsagteware in? Indien wel,
watter is die naam en tipe van die • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
sagteware? • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
No indication of proximity, compass
application software
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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Applications software sometimes included with laptops/desktops would be the

Microsoft Office package

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
11) General • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
a) Evaluate the upgrade • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
options for this device? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
11) Algemeen (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
a) Beoordeel die opgradeer
moontlikhede vir hierdie toestel. • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE

Expandable storage • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,

proximity, compass
– MicroSDXC slot
• 5000mAh Li-Po
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(not examined before)

Upgradability for desktops – very flexible, can buy upgrade kits that include
motherboard, CPU & RAM and sometimes Graphics card as well.

Upgradability for laptops more complex, usually can only upgrade (increase) the
amount of RAM or change the HDD for an SSD. External graphics cards do exists, but
defeats the purpose of portability. Some adverts mentions the number of slots, or
lists the RAM e.g. 8GB up to 16GB then it means it only comes with 8GB but can be
expanded to 16GB (either by upgrading the single DIMM (stick) of RAM or adding an
additional DIMM (stick) of RAM).

Upgradability for smartphones/tablets – pretty much only looking at the possibility of

increasing the secondary storage – can it take an SD card. Removable battery also
important, as this can break, (but not really an upgrade consideration, just longevity)

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
11) General
• 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
b) Suggest which type of
user this device would suite • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
the best. • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
11) Algemeen • Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
b) Stel voor by watter tipe (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
gebruiker hierdie toestel die beste • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
sal pas.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Mobile user, power • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
user (high end proximity, compass
smarphone) • 5000mAh Li-Po
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Types of Users:
Personal (personal use only, mostly entry level devices)
Mobile (all users are mobile users because we use smartphones & possibly tablets &
laptops)
SOHO (someone who has a home office)
Power (a user who needs a high-end device usually for work purposes)
Enterprise users (employees from a company)

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• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• MediaTek Helio Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
& 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
11) General • 64GB/128GB storage with MicroSDXC slot
c) Anything else unique • 4/6GB RAM Helio G88
about this device? • LCD 6.5“, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9,
~405 ppi density
• Main camera: 50 MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP
11) Algemeen (macro), 2MP (depth) 1080p@30fps
c) Enigiets anders uniek aan die
toestel? • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) 1080p@30fps
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Dual SIM = can take two • Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
SIM cards (two numbers).
• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer,
Four main camera resolutions listed
proximity, compass
for different features
1080p (video resolution) • 5000mAh Li-Po
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Types of Users:
Personal (personal use only, mostly entry level devices)
Mobile (all users are mobile users because we use smartphones & possibly tablets &
laptops)
SOHO (someone who has a home office)
Power (a user who needs a high-end device usually for work purposes)
Enterprise users (employees from a company)

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