Read the dialogue. Answer the question: What tasks does a customer do on the PC? Several variants are possible.
Dialogue 1. Buying a computer
S – Hello, how can I help you?
C – Hi, I'd like to buy a new computer. But there are so many types. It is hard for me to choose. Can you help me with that please?
S – Sure, first, I would like you to answer a few questions. Do you prefer a desktop computer, laptop or tablet?
C – I don't know, really, what is the difference between them?
S – Well, tablets are portable and have touch-sensitive screen, whereas desktop computers have keyboards or touch-pads.
C – Touch-sensitive screen? What does it mean?
S – It's kind of a virtual keyboard. It means that you will use your fingers when typing in.
C – WOW, it sounds amazing.
S – What kinds of tasks do you need to do on your PC?
C – Well, I usually watch movies, surf the Web, play computer games and read a lot of books.
S – Good! It means that a tablet computer is ideal for your needs whereas a desktop computer or laptop are needed for other types of programs.
C – Good! I really need it for those tasks. My old PC opened programs very slowly. What about a tablet computer?
S – It definitely works faster, since tablets use solid-state drives. Whereas desktop computers use hard disk drives which are less durable than solid-state ones.
C – Cool! You know I am a student and it is very important for me to be able to carry it with me easily every day.
S – So in this case a tablet is perfect for you. It's lighter than a laptop and a desktop computer.
C – Great, because it is not very convenient only being able to access my files at home. So I want a tablet then. But I need to choose the right tablet.
S – Sure, There are several types of tablets with different operating systems. For example, iOS or Android are the most common types of them. What would you prefer?
C – I am not sure I know the difference between them. Can you explain it to me please?
S – Sure. Most Android-based tablets are produced by Samsung, a Korean company whereas iOS-based devices are made by Apple. Apple devices provide you with less free applications than Samsung ones do. So I'd go for Samsung tablet.
C – I'd like to buy Samsung tablet then. I wonder what other features I can find on tablet computers?
S – All the tablets are Wi-Fi- and 3G-enabled.
C – Awesome/Cool! By the way, I have heard that tablets do not have a lot of ports. Is it true?
S – Unfortunately, it is true, but they do have Bluetooth, that can allow you to connect any peripheral device wirelessly.
C – Great! What model would you recommend?
S – Well, this one is the latest and have all the features you need for your tasks. So it would be worth getting Samsung ST530.
C – Cool! I'll take it. Thank you for your help.
S – You are welcome.
- access the databases on the move
- listen to music
- plan the schedule
- play computer games
- read books
- surf the web
- watch films
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