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Final Project: Computer Comparison

Final Project: Computer Comparison. Michael J. Smith ITE 115 October 8, 2011. Computer Selection Criteria. Fast CPU Lots of RAM Large Hard Drive Option to Add a Second Internal Drive Card Reader Expansion Bay to Add Card Reader Several USB Ports Ability to Add Graphics and Sound Cards

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Final Project: Computer Comparison

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  1. Final Project: Computer Comparison Michael J. Smith ITE 115 October 8, 2011 Smith_Michael_Final_Project

  2. ComputerSelection Criteria • Fast CPU • Lots of RAM • Large Hard Drive • Option to Add a Second Internal Drive • Card Reader • Expansion Bay to Add Card Reader • Several USB Ports • Ability to Add Graphics and Sound Cards • DVD+RW Smith_Michael_Final_Project

  3. Points of Comparison • Speed: Ability to Run Multimedia Programs • Cost: Price Versus Performance • Brand Reputation: Level of Quality • Included Software: Anti-Virus? Productivity? • Manufacturer’s Warranty: Extra Cost • Included Peripherals: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor • Design: Cooling, Front and Rear Ports Smith_Michael_Final_Project

  4. HP Pavilion HPE h8se • OperatingSystem: Windows 7 Ultimate • Processor: Intel i7-990x (3.46 GHz) • Memory: 24 GB DDR3-1066MHZ SDRAM • HardDrive: 2 TB RAID 0 • Graphics: 1.5 GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 • Audio: Integrated • Networking: Wireless N-LAN, Bluetooth • ExpansionSlots: 2 • Ports: 15-in-1 memory card reader • OpticalDrive: Blu-Ray Writer, DVD burner • Software: MS Office 2010 Pro, Norton • Monitor: HP 23-inch LED • Warranty: 2 years Smith_Michael_Final_Project

  5. Apple MacBook Pro • OperatingSystem: Mac OS X Lion • Processor: Intel i7 dual-core (2.7 GHz) • Memory: 8 GB DDR3-1333MHZ SDRAM • HardDrive: 750 GB • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 • Audio: Embedded Chip • Networking: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth • ExpansionSlots: None • Ports: USB, FireWire 800, Thunderbolt • OpticalDrive: DVD burner • Software: iLife • Monitor: 13.3 in. display, 27-in. Thunderbolt • Warranty: 1 year Smith_Michael_Final_Project

  6. Apple iPad 2 • OperatingSystem: iOS4 • Processor: Apple A5 dual-core (1 GHz) • Memory: 512 MB • HardDrive: 64 GB Flash storage • Graphics: PowerVR SGX543MP2 • Audio: Embedded Chip • Networking: Wi-Fi, 3G • ExpansionSlots: None • Ports: Dock connector • OpticalDrive: None • Software: Free apps • Monitor: 9.7 in. Multi-touch display • Warranty: 2 year (costs extra) Smith_Michael_Final_Project

  7. Criteria Comparison Smith_Michael_Final_Project

  8. Points of Comparison Smith_Michael_Final_Project

  9. Conclusion The HP Pavilion h8se offers cost savings and speed with custom configuration while the MacBook Pro offers brand reputation, innovation, and portability. Overall, the HP Pavilion h8se better meets the criteria and would be the first choice. Smith_Michael_Final_Project

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