BIT-200-INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

TOPIC 2: Laptop Computer System Research and Selection Presentation
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to use Microsoft Excel to create a laptop computer system cost comparison spreadsheet and utilize Microsoft PowerPoint to report the costs and pros and cons of various computer systems.
Your manager has approved the purchase of new laptop computers for your department.

Part 1 – Laptop Computer Cost Comparison
Create an Excel spreadsheet and, in a text box, identify and describe three software programs specific to your career field of study. This should not include Microsoft Office. The software should be used for productivity, data management, unique needs of the field, increasing market share, and increasing competitive advantage.
From this perspective, research various computer systems. In your Excel spreadsheet, identify and summarize the cost base for three laptop computer systems. Include information on the specifications listed below:

Computer brand and model
Price
CPU: type, clock speed, number of cores
RAM: amount and type
Screen size and resolution
Primary disk: capacity, hard drive or SSD
Optical disc drive (optional)

At the bottom of the spreadsheet, merge a block of several cells to create a large cell. In this area, provide a link to the website where this product can be found.

Add a new worksheet page and create two pie charts.
Pie Chart 1 should compare the cost of the three laptop systems.
Pie Chart 2 should compare the cost of the three software programs.

Only the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file will be accepted. Do not submit any other file format, such as an Adobe PDF file, or you will not earn full credit.

Part II – Laptop Computer System Selection Presentation
Now that you researched three different laptop computer systems, select a laptop computer system that you chose to recommend to the management for the purchase. Create a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of six slides that you can use to summarize and justify the laptop computer you have selected. Management has asked that you address the following in the presentation.

Computer brand and model
Price
CPU: type, clock speed, number of cores
RAM: amount and type
Screen size and resolution
Primary disk: capacity, hard drive or SSD
Optical disc drive (may be optional)
Detailed discussion of software specific to your career field of study that will be used for productivity, data management, unique needs of the field, increasing market share, and increasing competitive advantage (QuickBooks, SalesForce, Google Analytics, Epic, etc.), including the associated cost.

Only the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation file will be accepted. Do not submit any other file format, such as an Adobe PDF file, or you will not earn full credit.

General Requirements
Submit both the Excel spreadsheet file and the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation file. Do not submit any other file format, such as an Adobe PDF file, or you will not earn full credit.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected