Assignmant Three

A friend has approached you for advice on purchasing a PC to work from home. You have asked a series of questions and obtained these answers.

A.  I run database reports and use spreadsheets.

I have advised the customer to buy the microsoft access package. In Microsoft Access you can do different databases  like assests, contacts and finance. The price of the package is £119.00.

I have also sugegsted for the customer to buy the microsoft excel package. In Microsoft Access you can do different spreadsheets like the total price of your shopping. The price of the package is £120.00

I have also suggested that the customer buys the microsoft office package because it has everything like a report, newsletter and others etc.

The price of the package is £37.89.

A. My children may want to research on the internet and I will need to access work email from home.

I have advised the customer to buy the BT Infinty  because it has

Up to 40Mb broadband speeds

FREE weekend call
They can access the Internet and They can also access their emails from home like on hotmail or gmail.

And it is  £21 a month for 3 months (then £29.40 a month)

BT INFINITY
With the bt infinity you need a connection lead, a bt infinity hub, disk to connect the internet to the computer and the set up take 35 minutes and then the internet will work

 

A. I transfer some large video files (at least 100Mb) which I need to store and run.

I have advised the customer to go and buy a usb pen to store their large video files.

General
Brand:	SanDisk
Item Height :	10 millimetres
Item Width:	36 millimetres

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Size:	16 GB
Hard Drive Interface:	USB 2.0

Price:

£9.99

A. I enjoy playing computer games.

I have advised the customer to go out and buy a pc games console.

 

Logitech G27 Racing Wheel - PC, Game console

1y warranty

The Logitech G27 Racing Wheel was designed to deliver the definitive sim racing experience. Whether sliding sideways around a gravelly curve, or screaming through the streets of Monaco, the world's greatest circuits feel closer than ever.

£180

A. I take lots of pictures with a digital camera and I would like to transfer these to the computer and print them.

I have advised the customer to go out and buy a digital camera

The new XZ-1 N3869492 camera combines the image quality and adjustability of system cameras and the portability of digital compact cameras. For ambitious amateurs and discriminating professionals alike, the XZ-1 offers superior, best-in-class image quality.

Model number N3869492

• 11.3 megapixels.
• Black.
• Metal and plastic body.
• 28mm wide angle M.Zuiko lens.
• 4 x optical zoom.
• 0 x digital zoom.
• 3in LCD screen.

Features:

• Anti-blur.
• Continuous shooting up to 7 frames per second.
• Red eye reduction.
• Memory card compatibility: SD, SDHC, SDXC and Compact Flash.
• 720p high definition movie capture and playback with sound.
• Maximum ISO 6400.
• 18 scene modes.
• Self timer.
• Built-in flash.

• Camera Software
• HDMI connection.
• Accessories included: USB cable, AV cable carry strap.
• Rechargeable battery.
• Batteries required 1 x Li-Ion battery (included).
• Weight 275g.
• Size H6.48, W11.06cm.
• Depth of camera when switched off 423cm.
• Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee.
• EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 4545350031640.

A. Cost is not a big problem at this time.

I have advised the customer to pay these things bit by bit like £30-£40 a month

A. Please will you also supply all the software?

Yes we will supply all the software with all the things you buy with instructions on how to access the software and how to install it on to your computer.

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Given all the information above, you should be able to identify all the hardware and software needed to meet this customer’s needs.

Present a specification for the HARDWARE, PERIPHERALS and SOFTWARE including

costs that meet ALL the needs of the above.

You must give reasons for your choices on your specification with reference to the needs of the user.