Purchase a Computer Project

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Your Task:
Find the best online deal to purchase a computer. I am giving you an amount of Rs 1,65,000 to purchase it. Think of what your needs might be use
the following two options as a guide:
1) a typical “business laptop” to be used by a college/university student, who will need basic web browsing, word processing and spreadsheet
applications.
2) a high powered desktop or tower PC to be used for 3D design, gaming or video and audio recording
and editing software.

Complete the project using this template. Type all your answers in spaces provided. The table will expand as necessary to accommodate your answers.

PART 1_20 POINTS: Read the article: "9 KeyThings to Know Before You Buy a New Computer" . Answer the questions in the space provided
below.

URL: http://www.cheatsheet.com/technology/9-tips-for-picking-your-machine-computer-shopping-cheat-sheet.html

“9 Things to Know Before You Buy a Computer Questions”

1. List two reasons why “buying a computer is no easy task”?
Answer:It is true that buying a computer is not easy in today's era because of following reasons:
1) To decide which OS i.e Mac, windows, Linux
2)confusion in deciding best processor.
2. What is the main differences between the two types of computers?
Answer:There are four types of computers:
1)Supercomputer
2)Mainframe Computer
3)Minicomputer
4)Microcomputer
The most powerful computers in terms of performance and data processing are the Supercomputers. These are specialized and task specific computers used by
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large organizations. These computers are used for research and exploration purposes. supercomputers are very expensive and very large in size. It can be
accommodated in large air-conditioned rooms; some super computers can span an entire building.
Mainframes are not as powerful as supercomputers, but certainly they are quite expensive nonetheless, and many large firms & government organizations uses
Mainframes to run their business operations. The Mainframe computers can be accommodated in large air-conditioned rooms because of its size. Super-
computers are the fastest computers with large data storage capacity, Mainframes can also process & store large amount of data.

3. What is a “processor”?
Answer:processor is also reffered to as the brain of the computer system and it convert the data (input) into the meaningful information (output).It controls all
internal and external devices, perform arthematic and logical operations, and operates only on binary data,that is data composed of OS and 1s.
4. How are processor size and speed measured?
Answer: The processor size are 32 bits and 64 bits.And they are measured in Gigahertz and Megahertz.
5. What is Random Access Memory (RAM)?
Answer: RAM is the place where the computer temporarily stores it's operating system, application programs and current data so,that the computers processor
can reach them quickly and easily. It is volatile in nature thatvis, when the power is switched off,the data in this memory are last.
6. What is RAM function in a computer?
Answer:RAM or Random-Access Memory is a type of computer data storage and stores the files that are in use while the computer is running.
7. How is RAM measured?
Answer:RAM is measured by its speed (MHz) and by its size (megabytes or gigabytes).
8. Google: Why is RAM called temporary memory?
Answer: RAM is called temporary memory because when the power off of the computer is switched off the data in the RAM are lost that is why, it is called
volatile memory.
9. Hard Drives are considered permanent storage where all applications and files are stored. There are two types of Hard Drives. List them and explain
the difference between the two.
Answer:Hard drive are considered as permanent storage because it retains the computer data when it is unpowered.Examples of hard drives are hard drive and
SSD.There are two general types of hard drives:
a) hard disk drives (HDD) :which use one or more rotating discs and rely on magnetic storage
b) solid-state drives (SSD): which have no moving mechanical parts, but use flash memory like the kind found in USB flash drives. If you have a regular
desktop computer, you most likely have a hard disk drive. Solid-state drives are more typical for high-end, expensive
10. Google: If you use a lot of Web Applications, do you need a larger Hard Drive? Explain your answer.
Answer:The size of the hard drive doesn't matter, but a faster hard drive takes less time to send data to the processor. Additionally, the hard drive can be used to

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hold a page file, also known as virtual memory, that acts as an extension of the computer's main memory, the RAM. A larger hard drive can support a larger page
file. According to Microsoft, the maximum page file size is 16TB, however most computers use just single-digit GBs of space.
11. Which one should you consider for your computer?

Answer: I would consider Processor and RAM while buying computers.

12. What are peripherals?
Answer:A peripheral device is an internal or external device that connects directly to a computer but does not contribute to the computer's primary function,
such as computing. It helps end users access and use the functionalities of a computer.
13. List all the peripherals (6) that are discussed in the article.
Answer:Examples of external peripherals include mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor, external Zip drive or scanner.
Examples of internal peripherals include CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or internal modem.
14. What are Mac OS, Windows, and Linux?
Answer:Macintosh operating systems developed by Apple Inc. includes the graphical user interface-based operating systems it has designed for use with its
Macintosh series of personal computers since 1984, as well as the related system software it once created for compatible third-party systems.
Microsoft Windows (also referred to as Windows or Win) is a graphical operating system developed and published by Microsoft. It provides a way to store
files, run software, play games, watch videos, and connect to the Internet.
Linux is open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernal an operating system.It is also an operating system just like windows and
Macintosh.

15. Which one should you consider and why?

Answer:In my point of view windows is best operating system because Windows, in all its varieties, is so widely popular, you are less likely to have compatibility
issues when sharing files with other organizations. And the familiar interface means that there will be less time wasted on learning a new OS. Windows also offers
the largest library of commercial software and gives you access to a large amount of freeware and shareware.
16. Google: How do you measure screen size? What is the best computer screen size for me?
Answer:Computer monitor sizes are based on the diagonal measurement of the screen. 24 inch screen is best screen size
17. Google: How do you measure screen resolution?
Answer:The resolution of a monitor is measured in picture elements, or "pixels".
18. Google: What is the meaning of integrated graphics?
Answer:Integrated graphics refer to a GPU (graphics processing unit) that's literally part of the motherboard, integrated at the silicon level, whereas discrete
graphics, more powerful in nature, use a slot-in board to connect up to a motherboard.
19. Google: What is meant by dedicated graphics?

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Answer:Dedicated graphics refers to a separate graphics card attached to your system's motherboard.
20. Google: integrated graphics or dedicated graphics for gaming? Why?
Answer:For gaming dedicated graphics will perform better because dedicated graphics cards will deliver better graphics performance than an integrated system
21. What is the most important thing to consider when buying a computer?
Answer:Things to be considered when buying a computer are budget, RAM,processor,hard drive,graphic, operating system installed in it etc.
22. Why should you wait for price reductions (Sale)?
Answer: we should wait for price reduction (sale) because we can get best product in low price which saves in wealth.It has advantage that when dealer wants to
clear its stock it offers sale but it has disadvantage that outdated products are kept in sale to remove it stock.
23. At the end of the article it states “One Last Tidbit.” What is it?
Answer:While considering about computers we should not forget to consider about processor and its versions it is all about computer performance while using it.

PART 2_30 POINTS: Find 3 separate price quotes from online suppliers like Staples, BestBuy, HP.com, Dell.com, etc. Create a
neat table to compare the different systems based on the following criteria

Criteria System A System B System C

Online Supplier Bestbuy.com Hp.com Dell.com

Brand Name Apple Mac book HP Dell Inspiron

Model Number MVFM2LL/A Product #5MU54AV_1 14 3000

Model Name Apple macbook air 13.13"
Link to Web Page https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-macbook-
air-13-3-laptop-with-touch-id-intel-core-i5-8gb-
memory-128gb-solid-state-drive-latest-model-
gold/6356932.p?skuId=6356932
HP Pavilion Laptop - 15z touch
https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-
pavilion-laptop-15z-5mu54av-1
Inspiron 14 3000 Laptop
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-
laptops/inspiron-14-3000-
laptop/spd/inspiron-14-3480-
laptop/nn3482dryhh

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Cost of Item Rs125498.19 (converted) Rs62748.52 (converted) Rs28512.31 (converted)
Extended Service Rs 28408.48 (converted) Rs Nil Rs Nil
Contract
Shipping/Delivery Rs Nil Rs Nil Rs Nil

Total Cost Rs153906.67 (converted) Rs62748.52 (converted) Rs 28512.31 (converted)

CPU Type & Speed 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 AMD Ryzen™ 5 3500U (2.1 GHz, up to Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Processor (4MB
3.7GHz, 6 MB cache, 4 cores) Cache, up to 2.7 GHz)

RAM Memory 8gb 16 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (2x8GB) 4 GB, 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz

Hard Drive Size 128gb 256 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD 128GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
1 TB 5400 rpm SATA; 128 GB M.2 SSD
512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
Monitor/Screen Size 13.13" 14.24" 14.00-inch
Monitor/Screen 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of 1366 x 768 display 1366x768 pixels
Resolution colors
Operating System Macintosh Windows 10 Windows 10
Software included App stores, iCloud, HP Connection Optimizer; HP Hotkey Microsoft Office 365, Antivirus, Adobe
safari,calender,memos,maps..etc Support; HP Image Assistant; HP Photoshop and etc
JumpStart; HP Noise Cancellation
Software; HP Support Assistan

Computer is an electronic machine device for performing calculations and controlling operations that can be expressed either in logical or in
numericalters. In simple words, a computer is an electronic device that performs divers operations with the help of instructions to process the
data in order to achieve desired results.Really buying a computer.Before buying a computer we have to consider their price,model, brand,
speed, Ram memory,screen size,operating system and many more.on the basis of these we have to select the best computer.In the above

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diagram there are three different computer system.they are Apple Mac book,HP and Dell Inspiron.Among these,i would select dell Inspiron 14
3000 because it is economical and efficient too for student and home.As we look into its configuration and specifications;processor which is of
intel and has 4gb RAM which is sufficient for a student doing their task seamlessly and efficient way.It has a display of 14" Inch and have
windows 10 operating system which is being trusted by millions of user's world wide.Windows 10 has many interesting features.If we consider
securityand safety of data then Apple Mac book air 13.13" Will be best because Apple doesn't share their users database with
anyone.Macbook has also disadvantage i.e all application for Mac book are paid version while on other hand it has advantage that all the data
are safe and secure.

PART 3_20 POINTS: After completing the Table, type at least 250 words (12 size font, double spaced) comparing the three systems and
explaining why you would select one of the systems over the others. Base your reasoning on the computer system’s overall components and not
solely on price. Type your essay below, check for errors, print the entire document, and hand in.
*Be sure to include an introduction, body, comparing components of the three computers, and conclusion.

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