1. I. T. Rex Home Office Jim Vallandingham Nalishma Nandani Linda Cordes Maria Carmona Gladys Amador-Cordoba I’ve got a big head…little arms…. And I can’t reach this computer!!!!!

2. List of Items ComputerPeripheralsHardware AccessoriesWireless ConnectionSoftwareFurniturePrice Overview

3. Computer

4. Criteria PerformanceDurability, Portability, and DesignFeatures HP tm2t Series

5. Performance Battery Life, Processor & Memory A 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery (up to 6 hours) Intel CULV processors for powerful performance Hard drive storage of 640GB 8GB memory for top performance High-speed DDR3 memory system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium for a simplified experience

6. Durability, Portability & Design Weight, Size & Built A starting weight of 4.17 lb. A 12.1” screen with a 180 degree twist and touch screen capability An engraved aluminum chassis with full-size, island-style keyboard. An advanced thermal design keeps the tablet cool. Built-in software that detects if the PC is being dropped and locks the hard drive to help protect your data

7. Additional Features Warranty, Security and Support This series comes with a two-year limited warranty for parts and labor, including two years of toll- free support, 24 x 7, via on- line chat or e-mail. ENERGY STAR ® certified HP Total Care 60 days of complimentary live updates to Symantec Norton Internet Security 2011, which has been optimized for your PC 76 The ability to remotely lock down your laptop if lost or stolen with Intel Anti-Theft Technology (available only with Intel Core processors, purchase of Lojack for Laptops required

8. Comparison Performance: Battery Life, Memory & Processor Durability, Portability& Design: Weight, Size & Built Additional Features: Warranty, Security and Support HP Tmt2 Series6 hours, 8GB memory, 640 GB storage, Intel CULV processor Light weight, portable, laptop/ tablet design, touch screen, 180 degree pivot screen… 2 year parts and labor warranty Gateway6 hours, 4GB, Intel Core i5 processor Didn’t meet group standards 1 year warranty Dell XPS 154 hours, 4GB, Intel Core i5 processor Didn’t meet group standards 1 year warranty

9. Peripherals

10. Criteria Web Cam – Good quality & easy to install Digital Camera – Easy setup & good resolution Printer – Preferably all-in-one

11. Webcam & Digital Camera Our HP TouchSmart Laptop, comes complete with a built-in HP Webcam 1000 Blackberry Curve 8530 smartphone includes a 2.0 megapixel camera.

12. Printer Criteria Easy InstallationAll-in-one FeaturesEnergy EfficientHighly ProductiveCost Efficient

13. Comparison

14. Printer Overview Canon- PIXMA MX870 All-in-one Printer 150- page auto feeder 250- page fax memory USB 2.0 Connectivity Flatbed Scanner with 48-bit color PictBridge-enabled

15. Hardware Accessories

16. CRITERIA Ergonomic DesignWireless RangeWarrantyShort Cut Features

17. Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Logitech-MK550

18. Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 Keyboard Features: Advanced Ergonomic Design Customizable Buttons Internet Hot Keys “My Favorites” Hot Keys Mouse Features: Magnifier 4-Way Scrolling Battery Life Indicator Five Customizable Buttons

19. Compact Design with Quiet Touch Keys 4-Way scrolling Media Center Taskbar Favorites for Windows 7 Compact Design with Quiet Touch Keys 4-Way scrolling Media Center Taskbar Favorites for Windows 7 Wave design Wireless laser mouse Cushioned palm rest PC Compatible Wave design Wireless laser mouse Cushioned palm rest PC Compatible

20. HP Media Port Replicator Ergonomic Laptop Desk Portable Workstation Logitech Alto Cordless Notebook Stand

21. HP Media Port Replicator Speaker & Subwoofer Notebook Stand Bundle Price $169.99 Reduce the desktop clutter and get HD video and audio Conveniently connects your laptop with multiple devices Microphone and Headphone Jack Full desktop experience that includes high-def sound Docking Station Features:

22. Lightweight Built in handle for portability Micro suede- Cushion keeps your lap cool and comfortable Lightweight Built in handle for portability Micro suede- Cushion keeps your lap cool and comfortable Easy Set up Universal compatibility with virtually all laptops Eliminates cable clutter Built-in 3-port USB 2.0 hub Easy Set up Universal compatibility with virtually all laptops Eliminates cable clutter Built-in 3-port USB 2.0 hub

23. Choosing a Home Office Wireless Routers

24. Criteria Easy set up Secure firewallRange of at least 150 ft.Priced under $100

25. Linksys WRG 54 GL Pros Price ($55.00) Simple set up. Performance Reliability. Price ($55.00) Simple set up. Performance Reliability. Cons Uses older technology Not as fast as Wireless N Routers. Easy to hack into.

26. Belkin MAX Play Wireless Router Pros Compact Fast wireless performance and long range Price ($99) Compact Fast wireless performance and long range Price ($99) Cons Confusing to set up and use. Slow network storage. Router gets hot.

27. Linksys WRT 310N Wireless N Gigabit Router Pros Affordable price ($69.99) Simple set up Secure firewall A range of at least 150ft. Affordable price ($69.99) Simple set up Secure firewall A range of at least 150ft. Cons Runs hot

28. Linksys WRT 310N Wireless N Gigabit Router Wireless Access Point Built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch The whole network can share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) MIMO Technologies Wireless Access Point Built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch The whole network can share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) MIMO Technologies

29. Linksys WRT 310N Wireless N Gigabit Router 256 bit encryption can encode all wire less transmissions Powerful SPI firewall Web browser-base configuration utility 256 bit encryption can encode all wire less transmissions Powerful SPI firewall Web browser-base configuration utility

30. Software Choosing software for a home office

31. Criteria BookkeeperLegal SecretaryAdministrative Assistant

32. Software Microsoft Office Excel Word Access Outlook Power Point Legal Solutions Norton QuickBooks

33. Software

34. Furniture Criteria Ergonomically CorrectProfessionalComfortableReasonably Priced

35. Desk Chair Comparative Analysis Boss Bonded Leather Executive Chair

36. Guest Chair Comparative Analysis Reception Chair

37. Desk Comparative Analysis Hampton Home Office Collection

38. TOTAL COST