Going+Shopping

Based on what you've learned about computer hardware and operating systems, it's now time to go shopping. You must research the following computer scenarios and find an excellent computer for each.

You must describe the computer and it's features, where you can purchase it, and what makes it an excellent computer for your needs.

1. A laptop for school (word processing, internet use) Your budget is 600 dollars (INCLUDES TAX). 2. A desktop for gaming and entertainment. Your budget is 3000 dollars! 3. A laptop with enough power to do create multi-media projects as well as everyday computer needs. Budget is 2000 dollars. 4. A netbook for in-class use and homework. Budget is 400 dollars.

You can find ALL of these computers online. You might try Futureshop, Bestbuy, Dell and Apple. There are plenty of other resources as well, feel free to find them!

HOW do you present this material? You have the following options; a) Well written piece of at least one page and 4 paragraphs b) podcast of at least 2 to 3 minutes c) Audio/Visual project using iMovie or MovieMaker d) Presentation using a Smartboard

Marking You will be judged on the following; 1. Did you provide the source for each computer? <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">2. Did you include ALL relevant information about each computer, ignoring irrelevant information? <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">3. Did you calculate the price of each computer correctly, including tax? <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">4. If you chose options b,c, or d, did you create a project that is interesting and well done visually and/or in terms of sound? <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">5. Is your work neat, well written, and a product of your BEST effort?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">This assignment accounts for 50 marks, and is a solid chunk of your term mark. Treat it accordingly.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Due Date: TBD