| Introduction | | | | MB Ramo 20 GB HDo 17" Monitoro Fast Internet |
| At first glance, it may not appear that important, but | | | | Connectiono Windows 2000, XPo Antivirus and |
| you will come to appreciate the wisdom of ensuring | | | | Firewall Protection |
| you have all of the tools necessary to make your | | | | Whether you choose a desktop or laptop computer, |
| currency trading experience a positive one. | | | | be sure it meets the minimum requirements for the |
| Work Station Location | | | | best operating results. You'll also want to have a |
| Choosing the right place for trading is your first step. | | | | comfortable chair with adequate lower-back support. |
| Be sure not to rush into making this decision too | | | | Other useful accessories include: a small calculator, a |
| quickly. Do you have a spare room? How about an | | | | telephone to call dealing desk if needed and a |
| office? The place you choose should be a place | | | | notebook to be used as a trading log. |
| where you can concentrate and feel comfortable. | | | | Recommended Hardware Requirements:o Pentium 4 |
| Trading Forex at times can be very stressful, so your | | | | 2.6GHZ or bettero 512 MB Ramo 100GB HDo 2 |
| trading area should be a place where you can relax. | | | | 17"monitors or 2 19" (LCD)o FAST Internet |
| Avoid setting up your trading setup in your bedroom, | | | | Connectiono Windows XPo Antivirus and Firewall |
| as this could disrupt your sleep cycle. Having the right | | | | Protection |
| amount of rest and sleep is as important as trading | | | | Internet Connection |
| forex itself. Keep this in mind. | | | | When you are a day trader, you will need a stable |
| Trading Computer and Accessories | | | | fast internet connection, avoid internet services where |
| One of the most frustrating events for a new trader is | | | | frequent disconnections are the norm, for longer term |
| attempting with outdated computer equipment. The | | | | traders (such as o daily chart traders), you can use a |
| following list must not be ignored in acquiring adequate | | | | dial up connection but still preferred is a fast stable |
| computer equipment: | | | | connection to the internet such as ADSL. |
| Minimum Hardware Requirements:o Pentium 3o 256 | | | | |