Jesse Coronado
Professor Alan Maples
COSC 1301-33420
March 9, 2017
Case Study 1
In this case study, I am tasked with helping my three finds find computers that would match their life and responsibilities perfectly. Three of my friends have asked me to configure a new computer for each of them. Each and every one of my friends have a two-thousand-dollar price limit. The price limit applies to the computer hardware, software communications and peripheral components of the personal computer. Friend number one likes to play video games. Friend number one is also a student. Friend number two wants to purchase a computer for his home office. Friend number two works as a travel agent from home. Furthermore, Friend number three would like a
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This means that this friend would need the help of a printer. Because a good gamer needs a good software, he would need a lot of memory. This means that his laptop would need a large storage. A mouse would come in handy from time to time also. He would also need to stream and download his games. This person would utilize the $39.99 per month offer offered by Time Warner Cable.
Friend number two is a small/home office user. The Second friend, the travel agent, would need to enlist the help of a Personal Computer. Since he has a home office, he does not need a portable laptop since he would be located in one place. Just like the first friend, he would be using the Microsoft operating system with google. Just like the first friend, this friend would require a number of things as well. The things this friend would require would be a Personal computer, a monitor, a keyboard, speakers a fax machine, a printer and Microsoft Office (including word, excel and PowerPoint) in order to accomplish the tasks he would need to accomplish as a Travel Agent. In order to be able to complete all of the tasks that are needed to be completed, he would need a CPU with a reasonably high amount of storage. A travel agent could also use a fax machine to submit paperwork electronically to their clients. A software that would work phenomenally would be Office. The travel agent would also need a web camera co communicate with his or her client and a
The scope of the project involves replacing these computers and getting new desks to accommodate the new desktops. Newer software will be added to the computers, including an updated operating system. College staff members will have to be trained on the use of the new computers and the software. The training will include live training and hardcopy training materials. The project has a deliverable of upgrading all the classroom computers in the business department. The college has 5 classrooms in the business department, and each classroom has 25 computers. All 125 computers will be replaced with newer all-in-one desktops with touchscreens. The vendor has been determined, and you will work with this vendor upgrade the computers.
What kind of computer will each user be given? Some companies standardize hardware to make it simpler to replace machines.
Many people work in telecommuting jobs where all they really need is a place to sit and a computer with internet connection. Other businesses allow workers to work from home or set them a set of working hours on site.
Hefty Hardware Case Study has two main issues they were the communication gap between the business and IT departments. Due to this misunderstandings business department complained on IT department on taking long time on the project. After the analysis, there were two solutions provided to unwind the two problems. They are to inculcate unity in the teams in both departments by conducting training sessions which would help them to work together towards the goals of the organization. Other solution was to conduct effective communication sessions which would help the two departments in keeping pace with the current and past issues and helps them to understand what’s happening in the organization. In this way even the IT department can improve their
It’s quite clear that the actual strategy of Steve Jobs and Apple goes toward a biggest share of the computer markets, although it’s never sure in which way they plan to improve/achieve such a goal. Another key issue in up-to-today Apple strategy is it’s entrance on mobile markets, due to the big importance the telecommunications and their integration with all the other existing electronic devices (VOIP, UMTS, mobile broadband internet etc) has in shaping a so-called digital era/revolution.
To fabricate an establishment so the IT and business divisions can grow a strong relationship, I would prescribe Hefty Hardware put resources into a continuous group building preparing program. Group building projects would enable the two groups to interface and bond together, fully. The advantage of a group-building program is that it would permit the current IT and business division faculty to construct a confiding in, useful, and agreeable condition utilizing group building works out (Baum, 2011).
Three new computers offering to customers including wholesale and retail prices. These three brands were selected according to their design, connectivity, performance, price and help and support. The ratings were compared and the top 3 leading brands were chosen.
2. What do you think of the way the team set out to find a market for the Kittyhawk? What correct turns and what wrong turns did they make?
Computer hardware engineers research, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, and many more (Bureau of Labor Statistics). They design new computer hardware, create blueprints of computer equipment to be built. Test the completed models of the computer hardware that they design. Update existing equipment so that it will work will new software. Oversee the manufacturing process for the computer hardware. Maintain knowledge of computer engineering trends and new technology(Bureau of Labor Statistics).
First, people should decide on what hardware required for the computer. You will have to select the following: CPU, CPU cooler (if needed), motherboard, RAM, GPU, case, fans, sound card (if needed), mouse and keyboard, and monitor. You must be careful when assembling these parts and making sure all the components are compatible. After picking out your hardware, software such as windows 10 and application software must be purchased also.
When shopping for a computer, one can look at the cost and compare it to other models. For instance, individuals usually have less to spend than organizations. The HP Envy model is adequate for companies looking for greater processing power (Intel Turbo Boost) (“HP Pavilion HPE,” 2011). The Dell Studio model is a little expensive; however, this model is adequate for small business and organizations. Similarly, the HP Companies looking for attractiveness will find the MacBook’s unique design quite appealing. Overall, these three models range in price from $649.99 to $1300.00, they are high end products known for quality and
I have decided to buy a computer that is capable of playing the newest generation of games coming out.This automatically rules out netbooks because of their low specs and cheap hardware they would never be able to run any of the games I want to play. I would like my Operating System to be Windows 10 because more games are made for Windows than mac or linux and I would like to be able to choose from the greatest selection. I want an I7 CPU and at least 26 gigabyes of RAM so that my computer can be quick enough to handle the new games.I would also like for the computer to run 3D modeling software like maya or blender. I want at least 1 Terabyte of permanent storage so all of my music and games can all be stored on one hard drive so that I wont
Computers have become a norm in our working society and are considered a must-have for any sort of business. In a home setting however one has much more freedom with how they get and use their computer. The only two real ways to get a working computer is to either buy or build the computer one is looking for. There are many pros and cons to each which leads to the decision being rather difficult to make for some people.
Windows menu > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Custom DPI Setting > Set font size percentage
The programmer will either have to go to the business or the home in some sort of transportation, or by using his own computer. If the programmer is working on certain software for his clients, then he may have built it in a way to assist them from his computer.