1. J & H Automotive “Fast, Reliable Service… Guaranteed”

2. J & H Automotive is an automotive repair shop. We currently employ 5 people, 3 of which are shop technicians, 1 parts manager, and one office manager. There will be a total of 4 computers for use by the above employees for the purpose of running this business smoothly.

3. What we need… The following specifications have been identified as to what is needed… P4 - 3.0GHz Processor 512MB to 1 GB RAM 80 GB Hard Drive CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive 17” Flat Panel LCD Monitor 10/100 Broadcom Extreme NIC Keyboard Optical mouse Networkable printer for anticipated growth in the future

4. The Comparables After extensive research, the following comparables were found that could be used for this business - - Gateway E-4500S - $1,307.97 P4 – 3.0GHz Processor with HT technology, BTX design, 1GB RAM, 80GB HD, 17” flat panel monitor Dell Precision 470 - $1,946.00 Intel Xeon 3.0GHz Processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB HD, 17” flat panel monitor HP Compaq dc7600 - $1,085.00 P4 – 3.0GHz Processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB HD, 17” flat panel monitor

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7. Total Cost The Gateway 4500S is the choice computer for this business. Total cost plus printer as follows: 5 computers @ $1,307.97 = $6,539.85 1 networkable printer @ $499.00 = 499.00 Grand Total = $7,038.85