1. CSC105-Lab Assignment 1, LA1 Mand, Gaganjit V00688392

2. Requirements & Constraints Requirements:  Dual core processor [computer does not heat up and thus can be left on for a long period of time]  Built in microphone and webcam [can communicate with friends and family] Computer should be portable therefore it must be a LAPTOP [this allows the student to carry it wherever he or she pleases]  The laptop should weigh a certain amount [preferably lightweight]  Battery Performance [the greater, the better it is] The amount of memory that can be stored  Sound Card [allows one to store quality music] and video card [good graphics when playing games online]  Need a form of Word, PowerPoint, excel and etc [ all these programs will be used repetively in University]  Need a form of anti- virus and anti- spyware to protect computer  Should buy brand software [with this, the company provides updates frequently] Constraints:  My budget is $1000.00 including taxes  The laptop or desktop should function within a time span of two years.  Find the appropriate computer for university

3. Comparisons Product Information Laptop 1Laptop 2Laptop 3Desktop 1Desktop 2Desktop 3 RAM type, capacity and configuration 3000 GB3072GB1GB DDR2 (Exp. To 3GB) 4GB of PC2-5300 DDR2-667 dual channel memory, and a 640GB SATA II hard drive4GB PC2-6400 DDR2 3GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM (Exp. To 4GB) Graphics card slot type ATI Radeon 3100 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MNot Listed Integrated Graphics ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 NVIDIA GEForce 6150 SE : shared memory up to 1343 MB and video memory 138 MB Hard drive type, speed and capacity 160GB 5400RPM 250GB 5400RPM160GB SATA 5400RPM 640 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA II hard drive 500GB 7200RPM SATA 250GB 7200RPM Serial ATA Display Type Screen Size: 15.4"Screen Size 15.6"Screen Size: 15.4" I-inc IF191APB 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor HP 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor With 5ms Response Time (W2207H) HP 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor

4. Recommendations Desktop or laptop?  I would recommend the Acer laptop for university students.  A laptop is better than a desktop. This allows students to carry their laptop to classes. 5 Quantitative Reasons  Dual Processor  Built in Stereo Speakers [2.0 W]  Built in web camera and microphone  Memory Types: SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD  Display Screen: 15.6“ 5 Qualitative Reasons  Acer is relatively a good brand.  The laptop has the fundamental necessities in a computer required for an University student.  The Acer Laptop has a fair price. Realistically, the price is right in the ball park for students. This is something they can ACTUALLY afford.  The Acer Laptop comes in two colours: black or white.  If for some reason, if the laptop crashes, there is a one year warranty on its manufacturing parts and hardware. However the department store does not cover any physical damages.

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6. Sources / References  www.futureshop.ca  www.bestbuy.ca  www.tigerdirect.ca