TY - BOOK AU - Shelly,Gary B. AU - Freund,Steven M. AU - Vermaat,Misty TI - Introduction to computers: and how to purchase computers and mobile devices T2 - Shelly Cashman series SN - 9781439081310 (pbk.) U1 - 004 21 PY - 2011/// CY - Boston, Mass. : PB - Course Technology, Cengage Learning, KW - Computers N1 - Includes index; What is a computer? -- Components of a computer -- Personal computers and mobile devices -- Input devices -- System unit -- Output devices -- Storage devices -- Communication devices -- Computer software -- Networks and the Internet -- Computer Viruses and other malware -- How to purchase a desktop computer -- How to purchase a notebook computer -- How to purchase a smart phone -- How to purchase a portable media player -- How to purchase a digital camera N2 - The perfect coverage of essential computer concepts for a course geared towards application software. Topics include hardware, software, communications, networks, the Internet, and covers information on how to purchase computers for personal use ER -