Name ________________________Date ______________Period _________

Computer Tech

Unit 2 Project: Buying a Computer

Directions: You have $1,000 to spend at Best Buy on a new computer. Using the information you’ve learned in class about computer features, storage, & processing, research what kind of computer will be the best for your money. Answer the questions below to help you find the perfect computer.

1. What will be the main use of this computer? (ex: photo/video/audio editing, gaming, word processing/homework, streaming music/movies?)________________________________

2. What type of computer will best suit your needs? (laptop, desktop, hybrid) ________________________________________________________________________

3. What brand of computer will you buy? _______________________________________

4. How much Hard Drive storage does it have? ___________________________________

5. What Operating System comes with it? _______________________________________

6. What other software comes installed on it? ____________________________________

7. How much RAM does it have? _______________________________________________

8. What kind of Processor (CPU) does it use? _____________________________________

9. Does it include a CD/DVD Drive? _____________________________________________

10. How many peripheral devices can be supported? (USB ports) _____________________

11. Does it have any additional ports? (HDMI) _____________________________________

12. What kind of wireless capabilities does it have? _________________________________

13. Do any other items come included? __________________________________________

14. Does it have any security features? ___________________________________________

15. What is the overall customer rating? _________________________________________

16. Does your computer include other hardware? (ex: monitor, keyboard, printer) ________________________________________________________________________

17. Do you think you got the best deal for your money? Why or Why not? ________________________________________________________________________

18. Will this computer meet your personal computing needs? Why or Why not? ________________________________________________________________________

19. Do you feel you explored ALL of your options? __________________________________