BIS

Trevor Gustafson
BIS 101 Section “P”
Lesson 1 Computer Recommendation






After researching the requirements to run four of my favorite software programs and after having researched many computers both online and at a local store, I have decided upon making my recommendation for an eMachines T5274 ($399.99). The computer has a high rating on Bestbuy.com of 4.2 stars. Along with the computer I am recommending buying a Hannspree - 19" Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD Monitor ($149.99) and a HP - Deskjet Printer ($69.99). The total for all these purchases comes to $619.97 not including tax. All these items may be purchased at the local Best Buy. The previously mentioned four pieces of software were not included in this price due to the fact that I already own them and have no need of buying an extra copy. My family also already has ClearWire internet service and so the cost of Internet was also left out of that total. As a college student I felt that a printer is a necessary purchase, but I don’t feel the need, at least at this time for a scanner. The four pieces of software are: Logos Bible Software, Microsoft Office 2007, Need for Speed: Most Wanted Black Edition and Microsoft Expression Web 2. Below is a table with the specifications required by all four of the software on the left and the eMachines T5274 on the right.


Required
eMachines T5274 & Hannspree 19” Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD
Processor
Pentium or Centrino
Intel Pentium Dual core
Ram
512
2 GB
Operating system
Windows XP or later
Windows Vista Home Premium
Hard drive
5 GB
320GB T5274yyyyy
Video monitor
1024x768
1440 x 900