1. Jordan Karsten Brandy Rivers Justin Kerwin Conner Kostelac COMPUTER PROPOSAL

2. Our group was challenged with the task of finding and comparing two different laptops for use in the English department. After researching different models and features, we found two models that we feel would be sufficient for their intended usage. CHALLENGE

3. MacBook Air 11”Vostro 3460 14” THE PROPOSAL

4. Macbook Air  Thin, Light. Third Generation Intel Core processor. Bright screen. Nice multi- touch trackpad. Backlit keyboard. USB 3.0 ports. Thunderbolt port. Dual-band Wi-Fi. Vostro 3460  Great value for money, Includes fingerprint security & 4 USB 3.0 ports, Strong design PROS

5. Macbook Air  Ultrabooks are catching up on weight and performance. Middling battery life. Chassis precludes full sized HDMI or Ethernet ports. New MagSafe 2 port needs adapter for old MagSafe adapters and monitors. No SD card slot. Small amount of flash storage. Vostro 3460  The fan runs continuously and often achieves annoying noise levels.  We also have to mention the fairly dark screen here. It can be strenuous to gaze on a dark screen over a longer period of time.  Great value for money, Includes fingerprint security & 4 USB 3.0 ports, Strong design CONS

6. Macbook Air  The ultrabooks are catching up to the pioneer Apple MacBook Air 11-inch (Mid-2012) in terms of portability and capabilities, but the latest iteration is a nice system for those who want a second or third Mac around the house. However, for the price, competition is fierce. Vostro 3460  If you're after a laptop that can handle all the work you throw at it, and a little play along the way, then this laptop is certainly one to consider. BOTTOM LINE

7. MacBook Air  “The new 11-inch MacBook Air is every bit as fast as the 13- inch Air, despite its smaller size, but you'll give up 2 hours of battery life in the bargain” (Tew). Vostro 3460  “This advanced 14" business laptop offers vital security features and 3rd Gen Intel Core processors. Stay protected, boot up and load apps in a flash” (Notebook Check). PRODUCT REVIEWS

8. MacBook Air 11”  Created by Apple Inc.  Max Height: 0.68 inch  Width: 11.8 inches  Depth: 7.56 inches  Weight: 2.38 pounds Vostro 3460 14”  Created by Dell Inc.  Max Height: 1.19 inch  Width: 13.6 inches  Depth: 9.61 inches  Weight: 4.92 pounds THE PROPOSAL

9.  The money would be taken from the English departments budget on books per year. Both styles of laptops are within the departments budget. PRICING

10. Macbook Air $999.99 Vostro 3460 $649.00 PRICING (RETAIL)

11. Macbook Air  New $849.99  Used $749.00 Vostro 3460  Lowest price was retail ($649.00) PRICING (LOWEST)

12. Macbook Air  30 days standby time (where the screen is set to minimum brightness, the energy savings profile is enabled and the wireless modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) are disabled.)  5 hours wireless web. Vostro 3460  Runtime of 5:44 hours while idling (where the screen is set to minimum brightness, the energy savings profile is enabled and the wireless modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) are disabled.)  1:15 hours high usage. BATTERY LIFE

13.  The towers that we use now for charging would work with both style of computers. Just different power adapters would be installed (come with purchased computers) *the Vostro 3460 would be able to use our current chargers CHARGING INFORMATION

14. 45w magsafe 2 power adapter DELL Vostro 3460 Charger CHARGING ADAPTORS

15.  Both computers ARE compatible with the schools Novell Login system. NOVELL LOGIN

16.  Novell covers both aspects  Along with internet safe-search FIREWALLS/ VIRUS PROTECTION

17. MacBook Air 11”  I7 Intel Processor  11.6” LED Backlit LED Display  512 GB Flash Hard Drive  4GB or 8GB Memory  Apple Care  X Mountain Lion OS Vostro 3460 14”  I5 Intel Processor  14” High-Definition LED display  500 GB Hard Drive  4 GB Memory  1 Year Warranty  Windows 7 OS HARDWARE INCLUDED

18.  Microsoft Office  “SMART” technology SOFTWARE NEEDED

19.  Show proposal to English Department. Then High School Administration. Finally Central Office Administration. (Second semester ’12- ’13 school year) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 1

20.  Depending on when the budget money for books is made available, all computers would take approximately one month to ship and arrive. (Early summer) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2

21.  Once the computers have arrived, the tech department would have to take a considerable amount of time to install the software to the new computers. (Beginning of school) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 3

22.  After the new software is loaded and working, a test group would have to use them to find any problems with them and to take a test course on how to work the new computers properly. Most likely a class during the ‘13-’14 school year. (Second quarter.) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 4

23.  Begin regular usage of computers in class. Have thorough explanation of how to operate computers. (Second semester) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 5

24.  Microsoft Office  “SMART” technology compatible  Both computers ARE compatible with Novell  Both computers are compatible with the schools Wi-Fi routers  The towers that we use now for charging would work with both style of computers. Just different DC chargers would be installed (come with computers) SOFTWARE NEEDED

25.  “Weebly” website page- http://computerproposal.weebly.com/index.html ADDITIONAL WEBSITE

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