Buying a Computer Project

An Internet Research, Budgeting and

 Writing a Buying Plan Project

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Situation:

You have saved around $700.00 to buy your own computer (desktop, laptop or tablet pc) for personal use and for school work.  Specifically, you plan to use your computer to:

1.       Connect to the Internet (also wirelessly in some instances)

2.       Create projects and assignments for class, such as term papers, spreadsheets and presentations

3.       View videos

4.       Listen to music and synchronize with your electronic devices

5.       Send e-mail and access your social networking page

6.       Edit and save pictures for printing

7.       Download and play games

Hardware and Software you will need:

1.       Control Unit (CPU) with at least 2G  RAM and 500 GB of Hard drive

2.       Monitor

3.       Keyboard and Mouse

4.       Printer

5.       Internet Access such as WiFi capability

6.       Operating System –at least Windows 2007

7.       Application Software – Office 2010 for Students

Instructions:

1.        Use your favorite search engine to find a computers, printer and software that fits your budget and your needs.

2.       Create a post on your class blog containing the following information.  You can write your blog as an informative or persuasive article. This does not have to be a formal essay but you have to use basic professional language and use correct grammar and spelling.   

a.       Post Title – make it creative and catchy but summarizes the topic

b.      Post Content – be sure that you include a link to all of your sources. Let me know if you need help with linking.

1.       Computer

a.       Specific name of the computer including brand

b.      Picture of the computer

c.       Price

d.      Name of the store or website selling it

e.      Monitor, keyboard, speaker and mouse

f.       RAM (temporary storage)

g.      Hard Drive (permanent storage)

h.         Operating System

i.        Does it come with Microsoft Office 2010 or comparable product

2.       Printer

a.       What kind of printer are you getting – be specific with name and brand

b.      Picture and price

c.       Name of the store where you can get the printer

3.       Summary or synthesis

a.       Why did you choose this computer and printer?  Discuss the price, the benefits, and the store where you are buying the computer. 

b.      Did you go over or under budget?  Why? Justify and explain why you chose to buy this computer even though you cannot afford it.

c.       Will you recommend this item to your friend or family?

d.      What did you learn from this assignment