"PC SPECS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND", Daily Advertiser, August, 1997 $1,000-$1,500 price range ("133-MHz Pentium processor more than adequate for word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet access") Processor ranging from 133MHz-200MHz (most probably 166) Commonly 256K cache 16Mb RAM 1.2-2.0 Gb Hard disk 64-bit video accelerator 1Mb video RAM 16-bit Sound-Blaster-compatible sound card 12x-16x CD/ROM Stereo speakers 28.8 Kbps (at least) modem Mouse Keyboard 14-inch color monitor Windows 95 Microsoft Office (including word processor, spreadsheet, and other software) Sign-up pitches to the major online and Internet providers Recommendations: Gateway 2000/Packard Bell/not MAC