JOHANA OCAMPO
ANA MARIA CARDONA
JULIAN HORMILLA
MANNY RAMIREZ
MGS 3040
What is the difference in processor
capability for the four computers?
$989 offers a slightly slower processor (virtually
unnoticeable), but comes with the most cache
MHz (1066).
 Both the $900 computers offer the same speed of
processor which is 2.00GHz, 2MB L2 and a cache
of 800.
 $729 offers the fastest processor with 3.00GHz,
4MB L2 and has the same cache as the $900
CPU’s.

What is the difference in main memory
capability for the four computers?
CPU’s $989 and both $900 CPUs have 1GB of Synchronous
Random Access Memory.
$729 has half the memory with 512 MB SDRAM.
 Explain the specifications for the magnetic disks,
called “hard drives”, in the ad. (SATA is a disc drive
data bus standard.) What differences exist for hard
drives in these four computers?
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The most expensive CPU has the best hard drive. It offers double the
storage (160GB vs 80GB). All four come with the same serial ATA 3.0
Gb/s storage interface for connecting host bus adapters to mass storage
devices.
What is the difference in the optical drives for
these four computers?

The most expensive CPU for sale offers the least for Optical drives.
Probably most of the cost was absorbed in the expense of the Hard drive
device. $989 offers 8X DVD-RW vs 48X DVD/CD-RW
Comment on the operating system that is loaded
on these computers.
All four computers come with a business version of
Windows. It offers more than the home basic and home
premium versions, but falls short of the ultimate edition.
This edition is geared for the entrepreneur who needs
organization at their finger tips. This would go well for
small businesses.
Dell’s $900 CPU vs. The $989 CPU
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Dell offers a cheaper CPU with better components.
Dells has a faster processor, 3.20 GHz and 4MB Cache.
Dells has 8GB of memory versus the 1 GB.
Dell’s hard drive is substantially better with 1TB^4 of memory versus
the 160GB of memory.
Q2.Politcal Science Major needs help on buying a computer. She
wants to use the computer for email, internet access, and for
note taking in class and she also wants to spend less than $1000.
A. CPU-$500-$800 (2GHZ) laptop.

Memory- Main Memory works with CPU, performance factors are size and speed
beneficial for holding multiple programs at one time, $100 per GB

Disk specification- Optical Disk CD comes with

the computer, DVD includes $150.
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B. The software that she needs is client in Microsoft Windows Operating systems
possibly paid for by the site license and hardware if not $100-$300 for upgrade
$300-$500 for New.
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C. Shopping for a Dell, HP, Lenova can give you a best deal but there are other
computers that can give you good deal such as a Mac.

D. I would recommend her to purchase a Dell. If you buy from Dell they will install
your operation system for you. You can purchase a Dell Notebook online through
their website.
Suppose that your father asks you to help him purchase a
new computer. He wants to use his computer for email,
internet access, downloading pictures from his digital
camera, uploading those pictures to a shared photo service,
and writing documents to members of his antique auto club.
Price: $989
Price: $900
Price: $900
Price: $729
Operating
System
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Home
Processor(s)
Dual processor,
1.86 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 1066
MHz front side
bus
Dual processor,
2.00 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 800
MHz front side
bus
Dual processor,
2.00 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 800
MHz front side
bus
Dual processor,
3.0 GHz, 4MB L2
Cache 800 MHz
front side bus,
64 bit
Memory
1GB SDRAM
1GB SDRAM
1GB SDRAM
512 MB SDRAM
Hard Drives
160 GB 7200
rpm SATA 3.0
Gb/s
80 GB 7200 rpm
SATA 3.0 Gb/s
80 GB 7200 rpm
SATA 3.0 Gb/s
80 GB 7200 rpm
SATA 3.0 Gb/s
Optical Devices
8xDVD-RM
48x DVD/CDRW
48x DVD/CDRW
48x CD-RW
What CPU, memory, and disk specifications would you
recommend?
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Price: $989
Price: $900
Price: $900
Price: $729
Operating
System
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Home
Processor(s)
Dual processor,
1.86 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 1066
MHz front side
bus
Dual processor,
2.00 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 800
MHz front side
bus
Dual processor,
2.00 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 800
MHz front side
bus
Dual processor,
3.0 GHz, 4MB
L2 Cache 800
MHz front side
bus, 64 bit
Memory
1GB SDRAM
1GB SDRAM
1GB SDRAM
512 MB SDRAM
Hard Drives
160 GB 7200
rpm SATA 3.0
Gb/s
80 GB 7200
rpm SATA 3.0
Gb/s
80 GB 7200
rpm SATA 3.0
Gb/s
80 GB 7200
rpm SATA 3.0
Gb/s
Optical Devices
8xDVD-RM
48x DVD/CDRW
48x DVD/CDRW
48x CD-RW
Although it only process 1.86GHs in compare with the
other ones that process 2.00GHz, the the front side bus
its bigger and can put more stuff on the computer.
What Software does he need?
For Email:
 Outlook
 Firefox
 Mobile Me
 Internet Explorer
 Safari
For Internet Access:
 Firefox
 Internet Explorer
 Safari
For the Digital Camara:
 The Software that the camara comes with
 I photo
Write Documents:
 Microsoft World
 Note Pad
Shop Dell, HP, and Lenova for the best computer
deal
Price: $989
Price: $900
Price: $900
Price: $729
Operating
System
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Home
Processor(s)
Dual processor,
1.86 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 1066
MHz front side
bus
Dual processor,
2.00 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 800
MHz front side
bus
Dual processor,
2.00 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 800
MHz front side
bus
Dual processor,
3.0 GHz, 4MB L2
Cache 800 MHz
front side bus,
64 bit
Memory
1GB SDRAM
1GB SDRAM
1GB SDRAM
512 MB SDRAM
Hard Drives
160 GB 7200
rpm SATA 3.0
Gb/s
80 GB 7200 rpm
SATA 3.0 Gb/s
80 GB 7200 rpm
SATA 3.0 Gb/s
80 GB 7200 rpm
SATA 3.0 Gb/s
Optical Devices
8xDVD-RM
48x DVD/CDRW
48x DVD/CDRW
48x CD-RW
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Today it really doesn’t matter what brand you go with,
because the brand sells more design, but what's in the
computer its being manufacture almost by the same
companies.
Which computer would you recommend, and
Why?
Price: $989
Price: $900
Price: $900
Price: $729
Operating
System
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine
Windows Vista
Business
Genuine Windows
Vista Home
Processor(s)
Dual
processor,
1.86 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 1066
MHz front side
bus
Dual
processor,
2.00 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 800
MHz front side
bus
Dual
processor,
2.00 GHz, 2MB
L2 Cache 800
MHz front side
bus
Dual processor, 3.0
GHz, 4MB L2 Cache
800 MHz front side
bus, 64 bit
Memory
1GB SDRAM
1GB SDRAM
1GB SDRAM
512 MB SDRAM
Hard Drives
160 GB 7200
rpm SATA 3.0
Gb/s
80 GB 7200
rpm SATA 3.0
Gb/s
80 GB 7200
rpm SATA 3.0
Gb/s
80 GB 7200 rpm
SATA 3.0 Gb/s
Optical Devices
8xDVD-RM
48x DVD/CDRW
48x DVD/CDRW
48x CD-RW
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If theirs no limitation on money definitely for $989, which my
dad can upload, share, and even burn all the pictures he wants.
Will not have to worry about upgrading the memory and
processor its enough big and fast for his needs.
Access http://Microsoft.com or http://Google.com
and determine the function of each of these
software products

Google, one of the great Internet success
stories, has grown into an online behemoth .
With a name that has evolved into a verb
meaning "to search," Google grown so much
that it has become a threat to Microsoft,
which has had a long and storied history of
high-tech industry dominance.
Which of this software products are operating
systems and which are application programs?
Application System:
Microsoft Access 2007
One Note
SharePoint Designer
Web Expressions
Microsoft Project 2007
Visual Studio Develper
SQL Server 2005
Visio
Operating System:
Vista Business Edition
Windows 2003 Server
Which of these programs are DBMS products
(the subject of the next chapter)?
Microsoft Access 2007
One Note
Vista Business Edition
Windows 2003 Server
SQL Server 2005
Visio
Which of these programs should
you download and install tonight?
Both are looking for dominant positions in the Internet.
For Google to increase its business, it needs to move
into other territory. For Microsoft to have significant
growth opportunities, it needs to become an Internet
powerhouse, and they know it. This is not a war that is
going to be won by one or two battles. This is going to
be a prolonged activity. the battle isn't simply over which
can be called top dog, because the fight is critical to both
companies. "For Google, it's about expanding, and for
Microsoft, it's about a life-or-death challenge,"
Does the MSDN AA provide an unfair
advantages to Microsoft? Why or why
not?
The MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA) is a program
offering annual memberships for academic
departments. The program has two primary goals:
1. To make it easier and less expensive for you to
obtain Microsoft developer tools, platforms, and
servers for instructional and research purposes
2. To build a community of instructors who can share
curriculum and other learning resources to support the
use of these technologies.