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Purchasing a Microcomputer/PowerPoint Presentation . Click Here to Begin Presentation. By Carolyn Carlile. Quest for a Good Computer Buy. Computing Needs. Computer Features. Computing Needs.
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Purchasing a Microcomputer/PowerPoint Presentation Click Here to Begin Presentation By Carolyn Carlile
Quest for a Good Computer Buy Computing Needs Computer Features
Computing Needs Problem: My 4 year old daughter wants to use the family computer to play games online, such as www.nickjr.com, while I am doing my school work Solution: Buy an inexpensive laptop computer for my daughter to use Back to Introduction
Quest for a Good Computer Buy Computing Needs Computer Features
Summary of Computer Features • Intel® Celeron® processor 900Features an 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed. • 2GB DDR2 memoryFor multitasking power, expandable to 4GB. • Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer supportRecords up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. • 15.6" high-definition widescreen displayWith BrightView technology and 1366 x 768 resolution for intense detail and clarity. • 250GB SATA hard drive (7200 rpm)Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MFeatures up to 797MB total shared graphics memory for intense detail. Altec Lansing audio. • 3 high-speed USB 2.0 portsFor fast digital video, audio and data transfer. • Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)Connect to the Internet without wires. • Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LANWith RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem for a quick and easy wired Web connection. • Weighs 6.6 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thinFor portable power. • Long battery lifeOf up to 3 hours and 45 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet. • HP Imprint finishFor a stylish look. • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalledProvides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. • Software package includedWith Microsoft Works, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink DVD Suite and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition also included. • ENERGY STAR qualifiedDesigned to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
Intel Celeron® Processor 900 • 800 MHz frontside bus has enough speed for fast data transmission. • L2 cache has a larger capacity that an L1 cache for faster processing time. This one has 1MB. • Dual core processor. • Fast clock speed for faster execution per second. This model has 2.2 GHz processing speed. Built-in high-speed wireless LAN • I needed a computer that could run from anywhere in the house. This model has built in wireless LAN. • Because the Web sites that would be viewed contained animation, I needed a computer that also had high speed wireless. Back to Features
Summary of Computer Features • Intel® Celeron® processor 900Features an 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed. • 2GB DDR2 memoryFor multitasking power, expandable to 4GB. • Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer supportRecords up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. • 15.6" high-definition widescreen displayWith BrightView technology and 1366 x 768 resolution for intense detail and clarity. • 250GB SATA hard drive (7200 rpm)Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MFeatures up to 797MB total shared graphics memory for intense detail. Altec Lansing audio. • 3 high-speed USB 2.0 portsFor fast digital video, audio and data transfer. • Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)Connect to the Internet without wires. • Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LANWith RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem for a quick and easy wired Web connection. • Weighs 6.6 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thinFor portable power. • Long battery lifeOf up to 3 hours and 45 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet. • HP Imprint finishFor a stylish look. • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalledProvides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more. • Software package includedWith Microsoft Works, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink DVD Suite and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition also included. • ENERGY STAR qualifiedDesigned to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
Long battery life and Size • One of my specifications was that the computer be able to run for a long time with out having to be plugged in. This computer has a long battery life of three hours and 45 mins. • Being my daughter is 4 years old, the size and weight was a concern. This Compaq is only 6.6 lbs, and is 1.7 inches thin. Click Here for Results
Results • I had clearly defined budget limitation. • I had to make sure all of my specifications were met. • The Compaq Presario laptop met all of my needs. • My husband is cheap and I could get this computer for $299. Click Here for next slide
My Husband is Cheap $299.99