PROJECT #2(20 Points)
Basic Computer Concepts
Class Time:                                Name:

PART 1 - CHOOSE A COMPUTER SYSTEM & USE THIS FOR PART 2. SUBMIT THESE SPECIFICATIONS VIA BLACKBOARD:
1. Open Internet Explorer or another browser, and go to one of the following web sites that sell computers: officedepot.com, buy.com, outpost.com, zones.com, computers4sure.com, apple.com, gateway.com, dell.com

2. Select or build a computer - hardware and software - from the site you chose. You'll be asked to print this below. Be sure to include a CPU/System component, monitor (if separate) and printer. Be sure to have ALL the technical specificationss showing the features. You may need to place all in a shopping cart (not actually make a purchase) in order to see them all together. Or you can save and submit the information separately. Make SURE that all the 'specs' are there and there's nothing blocking the view of them (such as a credit card icon). The specs should show the items requested below.

3. When you're done selecting the items, save the Web page(s) (preferably on your USB drive) as a PDF file:
  1. From the menu bar, click File and Print
  2. From the Print menu, choose CutePDF Writer or other PDF option
  3. Change the filename so that it identifies you, such as P2_specs_firstname_lastname. Save.
  4. Go to Blackboard (bb.ualr.edu) and submit this file under Assignments on the left.
4. Enter the URL(Address) where you found the computer:

5. Do the same with this form, when you finish it.
  1. From the menu bar, click File and Print
  2. From the Print menu, choose CutePDF Writer or other PDF option
  3. Change the filename so that it identifies you, such as P2_questions_firstname_lastname. Save.
  4. Go to Blackboard (bb.ualr.edu) and submit the file under Assignments on the left.

PART 2 - SUBMIT THIS PROJECT PAGE VIA BLACKBOARD, AFTER ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS
1. What type of microcomputer did you select? Laptop Desktop Other ________________________

2. Who is the manufacturer of the computer?

3. What is the model of the computer?

4. What is the maker/model of the CPU (processor)?

5. What is the speed of the CPU(processor)?

6. How much RAM does the computer have?

7. What storage devices are included with the computer?

8. What operating system is installed on the computer?

9. What is the size of the hard drive?

10. What ports are found on the computer?

11. Is there an ethernet port (NIC or Network)?

12. Is there a wireless capability?

13. If not a laptop, what is the make and model of the monitor/display?

14. What is the size of the monitor/display?

15. What's the make and model of printer?

16. What is the printer's speed (ips or ppm)?

17. What application software is installed on the computer?