Case Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1 Perry Is Looking

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Case Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1 Perry is looking at his budget alongside his requirements for a new computer. He does not have a lot to spend but he wants to get as much for his money as he possibly can, and he wants to be very confident that the choice he is making is well-informed. Which of the following would NOT be true of computers priced higher than US$2,000?

• A) These computers contain one or more fast processors.
• B) These computers have a generous amount of RAM.
• C) These computers have to be replaced fairly frequently.
• D) These computers are required by anyone working extensively with video editing.

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