Computer

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 in the sims 3, there is 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 TS1.

Function	Description	Requirements
Family Bin	Moves selected family member into the Bin.	None
Email	Allows you to send and check Email.	None
Chatrooms	Lets you chat online with other Sims	None
Ordering Groceries	Self explanatory.	None
Applying/viewing scholarships	If your Sim meets the requirements of 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	Your Sim will post hobby tips online.	The Sims 2: FreeTime EP installed

• Starting a business
• Hiring employees for a business
• Blogging about Hobbies

Functions in The Sims 3

Function	Description	Requirements
Gaming	Raises fun depending on the model of computer and if it's been graphically improved.	None
Writing	See Writing article.	None
Finding a Job	Lists five job openings a day, jobs generally better than those found in a newspaper.	None
Chess	Raises Logic.	The cheapest model can't do this.
Solving the Unsolvable	Earns money if the Sim suceeds, any interruption results in a fail.	Genius trait
Hacking	Sims can earn money doing this from 9PM to 7AM.	Computer Whiz trait
Upgrading	Makes a computer Unbreakable or gives it Improved Graphics. More on this here.	Handy trait
Overclocking	Makes computer Unbreakable or improves the graphics. Can be attempted once a computer and has chance of breaking it.	Computer Whiz trait
Trolling Forums	Gives good or bad moodlet randomly.	Evil/Inappropriate/Mean-Sprited trait
Plan a Travel	Self - explanatory.	World Adventures EP installed

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  A sim playing on computer, in The Sims 3.