Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me This presentation will cover the following topic: Setting up a Multimedia System Name:

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Chapter Objectives: By the end of this lesson you will be able to: List the criteria for selecting a laptop Use the criteria to select a laptop to meet a user’s needs List the advantages of recycling digital equipment. Name:

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Starter Jamie has worked all summer and has saved up enough money to kit himself out with a system that he can use for his favourite pass-times: Watching Films Listen to Music Play Games Starter discussion: 1.Make a list of all the devices that you can think of to watch films, listen to music and play games. 2.What is the difference between Standard and High Definition?

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Choosing a Laptop Jamie has decided, as his laptop is quite old, that a new laptop is ideal to use as a basic for his multimedia system. He needs to consider the following: KeywordsWhat do these mean in respect to a laptop? Features Functions Hard Disc Drive Performance Connectivity Future proofing Upgradability Support

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Choosing a Laptop Jamie has narrowed his search down to 3 laptops, read through their specifications below and complete eTask3.1 on the next page. Laptop 1Laptop 2Laptop 3 Display15” Widescreen16” Widescreen17” Widescreen Processor1.6 GHz1.8 GHz2.8 GHz Memory1 GB3 GB8 GB Hard Disk Drive120 GB200 GB1 TB Optical DriveDVD-RWBlu-ray (Read only) DVD-RW Blu-ray Combo Read and Write Wireless AdapterNoYes Card ReaderNoYes USB Ports248 Web CamNoYes HDMI PortNoYes Support1 Year return to base2 Year return to base2 Onsite Price£300£450£1200

Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Open Page 15/16 in the VLE textbook and select etask3.1 and paste a screenshot of the completed exercise below.