Computers*Concepts*Assignment**

This*assignment*has*multiple*parts.*You*must*complete*all*parts*to*receive*full*credit.*

Part*I:*Information*about*the*computer*you*will*be*using*for*this*class.*(20%)*

1.# Using#your#understanding#of#Windows#8,#find#out#the#following#information#about#your#computer#
and#document#it#here.###
Windows 8 Enterprise
Version#of#Windows:#___________________________#

Microsoft
Manufacturer:#______________________________#
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
Processor:#_________________________________#

1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

Installed#Memory#(RAM):#______________________#

2.# For#the#information#above#using#the#snipping#tool,#snip#a#picture#of#this#information#so#I#can#
verify#it.##

Computer Storage Devices and Printers

Part*II:**Your#computer#has#the#following#storage#devices#on#it.#What#is#the#default#letter#assigned#to#
each#if#there#are#no#other#storage#devices#on#the#system?##(10%)*

Storage(Device( Designated(by(the(letter:(
Hard(Disk( ! C
Floppy(Disk( ! A and B
CD(/(DVD( ! F
USB(port( ! E

Part IV: Research#the#internet#at#stores#like#Best#Buy,#Micro#Center,#Frys#Electronics,#Office#Depot,#

etc.#to#find#these#storage*devices.#Pick#a#storage#device#that#meets#the#capacity#and#fill#in#the#
remaining#information.##Type#information#in#your#document.#Include#source(s)#of#prices.#(20%)*

Cost of
Storage Device Brand/Mfg Capacity Device
1 Hard Drive Internal Seagate 1 TB $87.41
2 External Hard Drive Toshiba 500 GB $49.99
3 USB Flash Drive SanDisk 8 GB $4.99
4 Solid-state Drive (SSD Internal) SanDisk 32 GB $50.99
5 Solid-state Drive (SSD External) Lenovo 32 GB $99.99
6 CD-RW Memorex 700 MB $18.99 (25 pack)
7 DVD-RW Verbatim 8.5 GB $32.73 (20 pack)

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8 Blu-ray/DVD Combo TDK 50 GB $18.99 (1 pack)

Source(s) of prices: www.bestbuy.com

Part*V:*Comparing*Printer*costs.#Find#a#printer#of#each#type#doing#online#search.#Same#companies#
as#Part#IV#and#complete#the#chart.#Type#in#your#document.#Be#sure#and#include#source.#(20%)#

Connection? # Cost of
Cost of USB, wireless, Cartridges Cartridges
Type Mfg/Model printer PPM wired required
Dot-matrix 62411601 $439.99 N/A USB Cable N/A N/A
Ink-jet CE658A#BGJ $99.99 19 PPM Wireless 1 $68.99
B/W Laser
Printer HL-L2360DW $139.99 32.1 PPM Wired/Wireless 2 $49.99
Color Laser
Printer HL-3170CDW $237.99 23 PPM Wireless 2 $57.99

Source(s) of prices: www.bestbuy.com www.staples.com

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