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Computer Purchase Exercise Recommendation Sheet – Complete for Your Selected Scenario

Your Name:			Chosen Scenario #:
If using Scenario 1 or 3, indicate the type of business (1) or major/minor (3) here:

Compare Models. You would not just buy the first computer you find. Comparison shop and compare two different brands of computers and tablets. Enter the specifications of the devices examined in the table below. Place an “X” at the bottom of the column of the model that you would recommend in each category. List any additional characteristics that you think are important in the empty rows. Be sure that the applications you list in the next section will work on the recommended models noted here. For instance, if you are comparing devices with Apple, Android, and Windows operating systems, the software will need to work on the recommended hardware solution.

	Computer Choice 1	Computer Choice 2	Tablet Choice 1	Tablet Choice 2
Web Site URL:
Brand (Dell, HP, etc.)
Model (Latitude,etc.)
Processor (Mfg, type, model)
Processing Speed
RAM
Cache
Hard Drive Size
RAM
DVD/CDRW/CD
Weight
Monitor/Screen Size
Operating System
Warranty
Cost
Recommendation (X)

Recommended Software. You must recommend two applications based upon the scenario selected. Enter the specifications of the recommended applications for your scenario in the table below. (Remember that the machines come pre-loaded with the operating system and Microsoft Office.) List any additional characteristics that you think are important in the blank rows. Be sure that the applications you suggest will work on the models you recommended above!

	App Recommendation 1 (for desktop/laptop/netbook)	App Recommendation 2 (for desktop/laptop/netbook)	App Recommendation 1 (for Tablet)	App Recommendation 2 (for Tablet)
Web Site URL:
Application Name
Speed
RAM
Hard drive
Operating System
Recommended User Age (if for children)
Cost

Explain why you chose the hardware and software you recommended. (1-2 paragraphs per section; don’t worry if what you add changes the page breaks)

Device 1: Desktop/Laptop/Netbook and applications choices:

Device 2: Tablet and applications choices:

Which option do you recommend that they ultimately select, Device 1 or Device 2?

Why? (1-2 paragraphs)

Budget. Depending upon the scenario and the amount of money available, you may not have enough money to purchase all of the items now. Indicate below the items that you recommend should be purchased now and the items that will have to wait until later to be purchased. Indicate this information in the table below and provide a total for the items to be purchased now as well as later.

Purchase Now	Purchase Later
Item	Cost	Item	Cost
Total:	$	Total	$

How did you determine what should be purchased now instead of later? (1-2 paragraphs)

List here any other comments you might have about what you learned by completing this project.