Our Group was tasked with the project of developing a proposal for the purchase of five (5) new computers and a network color printer. The spreadsheet information was derived from information gathered by group members and from direct buy internet companies. The minimum criteria for each proposal are listed in their respective section. The computers were selected using as close to the same components as possible for easy comparison. The printers were selected based on the estimated usage per computer, per day. Key comparison items looked at in this category were print speed in both color and black, printer memory, and if it was expandable, and processor speed. Once the group had begun looking into the best printer for the operation, we noticed supplies would be an additional key factor in the purchase of the printer. Again to provide ease in comparison, supplies were factored to print an estimated 250 pages per day over 250 days per year, (5200 + pages monthly; 62,500 pages annually). Spreadsheets on both proposals are listed as appendix 1 Computers and appendix 2 printers.
             • Pentium 4 Processor w/ 2 GHz speed
             • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
             • CD-RW with optional DVD capabilities
             • 15" Color Monitor (LCD Plasma Preferred)
             The computers had options added to make the comparisons as similar as possible. These options and costs for them are listed on the spreadsheet breakdown for each computer (Appendix 1). LCD screens were available as options on all computers but due to the significant increase in price, this option price is listed on each spec. An optical mouse were selected for each computer due to the time and maintenance required for the rollerball-type mouse. Individual differences will be listed in the explanation of each computer.
             The Dell computer had a base price of $600. This price included a Pentium 4 processor, 256 MB ram, and a 17" CRT monitor. Upgrades are required to meet the minimum requirements fo...