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'''Computers''' are objects in ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]''. In the first two games, all the computers are desktops, but in the sims 3, there is the first laptop.
'''Computers''' are objects in ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]''. In the first two games, all the computers are desktops, but ''The Sims 3'' has the first laptop.


==Functions in The Sims==
==Functions in The Sims==
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==Functions in The Sims 2==
==Functions in The Sims 2==
Some of the computer functions in The Sims 2 are similar to the phone functions in TS1. The uses of a computer have been greatly expanded, as they could previously only be used for gaming and finding jobs.
Some of the computer functions in ''The Sims 2'' are similar to the phone functions in ''The Sims''. The uses of a computer have been greatly expanded, as they could previously only be used for gaming and finding jobs.




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|Email
|Email
|Allows you to send and check Email.
|Allows Sims to send and check Email.
|None
|None
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|Chatrooms
|Chatrooms
|Lets you chat online with other Sims
|Lets Sims chat online with other Sims
|None
|None
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==Functions in The Sims 3==
==Functions in The Sims 3==
[[Image:Playoncomputer.jpg|thumb|A sim playing on computer, in The Sims 3.]]
[[Image:Playoncomputer.jpg|thumb|A Sim playing on computer, in The Sims 3.]]
The features of a computer have again been changed. Now, if you don't have any video games, it means you're using the cheapest computer model.
The features of a computer have again been changed. Now, if a computer doesn't have any video games, it means it is the cheapest computer model.
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|Join/Leave Book Club
|Join/Leave Book Club
|Sim recieves one book a week for a one time fee of $250.
|Sim receives one book a week for a one time fee of §250.
|[[File:Trait_bookworm.png|45px]]
|[[File:Trait_bookworm.png|Bookworm]]
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|Solving the Unsolvable
|Solving the Unsolvable
|Earns money if the Sim suceeds, any interruption results in a fail.
|Earns money if the Sim succeeds, any interruption results in a fail.
|[[File:Trait_genius.png|50px]]
|[[File:Trait_genius.png|Genius]]
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|Upgrading
|Upgrading
|Makes a computer Unbreakable or gives it Improved Graphics. More on this [[handiness|here]].
|Makes a computer Unbreakable or gives it Improved Graphics. More on this [[handiness|here]].
|[[File:Trait_handy.png|50px]]
|[[File:Trait_handy.png|Handy]]
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|Hacking
|Hacking
|Sims can earn money doing this from 9PM to 7AM.
|Sims can earn money doing this from 9PM to 7AM.
|[[File:Trait_computerwhiz.png|50px]]
|[[File:Trait_computerwhiz.png|Computer Whiz]]
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|Overclocking
|Overclocking
|Makes computer Unbreakable or improves the graphics. Can be attempted once a computer and has chance of breaking it.
|Makes computer Unbreakable or improves the graphics. Can be attempted once a computer and has chance of breaking it.
|[[File:Trait_computerwhiz.png|50px]]
|[[File:Trait_computerwhiz.png|Computer Whiz]]
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|Trolling Forums
|Trolling Forums
|Gives good or bad moodlet randomly. Later you may check for responses
|Gives good or bad moodlet randomly. Later Sims may check for responses.
|[[File:Trait_evil.png|35px]]OR[[File:Trait_meanspirited.png|35px]]OR[[File:Trait_innapropriate.png|35px]]
|[[File:Trait_evil.png|35px|Evil]]OR[[File:Trait_meanspirited.png|35px|Mean Spirited]]OR[[File:Trait_innapropriate.png|35px|Inappropriate]]
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|Plan a Travel
|Plan a Travel

Revision as of 02:44, 2 January 2010

Computer
Game The Sims,The Sims 2 and The Sims 3
Buyable Yes; Electronics
Price §1,000-§2,800(The Sims 2)
Type Needs, Other
Size 1x1; must be placed on a table or desk.

Computers are objects in The Sims, The Sims 2 and The Sims 3. In the first two games, all the computers are desktops, but The Sims 3 has the first laptop.

Functions in The Sims

  • Finding a job. There are three job openings a day, while a newspaper has only one.
  • Playing games

Functions in The Sims 2

Some of the computer functions in The Sims 2 are similar to the phone functions in The Sims. The uses of a computer have been greatly expanded, as they could previously only be used for gaming and finding jobs.


Function Description Requirements
Find own place Moves selected family member into the Family Bin. None
Email Allows Sims to send and check Email. None
Chatrooms Lets Sims chat online with other Sims None
Ordering Groceries Self explanatory. None
Applying/viewing scholarships If a teen Sim meets the requirements for a scholarship, he/she can apply for one. The Sims 2: University EP installed
Starting/managing a business Start a business or hire/fire employees. The Sims 2: Open for Business EP installed
Blogging about hobbies The Sim will post hobby tips online. The Sims 2: FreeTime EP installed

Functions in The Sims 3

A Sim playing on computer, in The Sims 3.

The features of a computer have again been changed. Now, if a computer doesn't have any video games, it means it is the cheapest computer model.

Function Description Requirements
Writing See Writing article. None
Finding a Job Lists five job openings a day, jobs generally better than those found in a newspaper. None
Chatroom Raises a Sim's social bar. None
Gaming Raises fun depending on the model of computer and if it's been graphically improved. See Video games.
Chess Raises Logic. The cheapest model can't do this.
Join/Leave Book Club Sim receives one book a week for a one time fee of §250. Bookworm
Solving the Unsolvable Earns money if the Sim succeeds, any interruption results in a fail. Genius
Upgrading Makes a computer Unbreakable or gives it Improved Graphics. More on this here. Handy
Hacking Sims can earn money doing this from 9PM to 7AM. Computer Whiz
Overclocking Makes computer Unbreakable or improves the graphics. Can be attempted once a computer and has chance of breaking it. Computer Whiz
Trolling Forums Gives good or bad moodlet randomly. Later Sims may check for responses. EvilORMean SpiritedORInappropriate
Plan a Travel Self - explanatory.

World Adventures EP installed

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