1. Mallory Kelly Mr. Rich Tech 9 February 12, 2013
A computer for Helen
Mallory Kelly
Mr. Rich
Tech 9
February 12, 2013

2. Helen Parr’s situation
Entrepreneur/ stay-at-home mom/ runs a baking business
3 kids (ages 13, 10 and 6 months)
Needs computer to keep up with business documents, advertising, contact with customers ( and Facebook) 
Money is tight
Computer that will work well but isn’t too costly
Kid friendly computer to be used for homework, and Facebook

3. Recommended Computer Latitude e6410 Dell Laptop Found on dfsdirect.ca
*This is the computer that would be great for Helen if she needed to get her advertising/documents done quickly.*

4. Chip The chip/processor is how fast a computer “thinks”.
The brains of a computer
Measured in Hertz
Recommended computer:
Core i5
2.4 GHz
*This chip is fast so Helen will be able to get her work done quickly*

5. RAM Holds working information Stands for Random Access Memory
Holds running programs/work in progress 
Recommended Computer 4 GB
*This will be able to hold a good amount of Helen’s work*

6. Data Storage (HDD or SSD)
HDD stands for Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive stores everything saved and opened after a power on
Measured in Bytes (B)
Recommended Computer
250 GB HDD

7. DVD/BLURAY
She could use it if her kids wanted to play games, data backup, business advertising, etc.
Recommended Computer
DVD +/- RW

8. Network Assume that every computer you buy will have a network jack.
Wireless is only for portable or mobile devices. (WiFi)
Recommended Computer a/g/n
*Helen will be able to take her computer out as long as there is WiFi she is able to connect to*

9. Other
Examples in the other category may include: warranty, a graphics card, Bluray, Printer, Camera, Wireless router, Operating System, etc.
Recommended Computer
-Includes Windows 7 pro.
If wanted, you are able to purchase a 1 year warranty and a laptop bag.

10. Price Beware the fine print
Taxes are never included! (Add another 13% after the price)
Recommended Computer
$713.60

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