¶ … Computer for PM Course
Project Selection (Project Cost Management) Well structured report table context required requirement details emailed placing order
The project involves purchase of a computer for the University's project management (PM) course. The computer to be purchased should be able to serve different purposes. First is that it should be capable to create, read and manipulate word, spreadsheet and PDF documents. Secondly, it should be able to handle statistical programs such as SPSS. Third, it should be able to handle internet and email communication and to provide access to the University systems such as Blackboard and Turnitin. Lastly, it should have sufficient processing capabilities and data storage space to handle and store large and complex data.
Options identified
Three computer options selected for this evaluation are the MacBook Air, HP Compaq Pro 6300 PC and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. These three options are chosen because they are distinct in nature -- they have different operating systems, sizes and are from different manufacturers. The MacBook Air is manufactured by Apple and is a laptop computer. It operates on the iOS operating system. The HP Compaq Pro 6300 PC is a small form factor desktop PC manufactured by Hewlett Packard and operates on the Windows 8 platform. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, a tablet PC operating on the Android platform, is manufactured by Samsung.
Selection criteria
For this evaluation, the following criteria will be used to evaluate the computers:
A. Functionality -- for this evaluation, functionality will be determined by the ability of the computers to meet the minimum requirements for running detailed statistical programs such as SPSS, email and internet communication including University programs such as Blackboard and Turnitin, spreadsheets, word documents, and PDF files. The ease of using each of the three devices based on the intended purpose will also be evaluated in this criterion. This is important because the computer must be able to meet the intended purpose.
B. Durability -- this will be checked against the proposed lifespan of the computers based on manufacturer recommendations and what other users of similar computers on internet forums recommend. This is important because it is intended that the computer once bought should be able to last the duration of the PM course and university education.
C. Quality -- This will be evaluated by looking at the material used to make the computers and their components such as battery, exterior casing, keys and keyboard. This is important because quality affects the duration of the computer and once the computer is purchased, it should last the entire duration of university education.
D. Affordability -- the most important aspect that will be considered is the price of the computer. However, this will also be evaluated against the lifetime of the device because a device that is costly to purchase but with a longer estimated life is cheaper in the long run. This is important because the project is limited on cost.
E. Maintainability -- the number of years of warranty provided by the manufacturer will be the most significant aspect to consider in this criterion. However, the customer service ratings and locations for each manufacturer will be evaluated in determining how easy it is to service the computers. This is important because once the computer is broken or needs repair, it will be important for time without a computer to be reduced considerably.
F. Marketability -- this will be evaluated by checking the resale value of these computer options on the internet after approximately four years of use. The resale value will be evaluated by checking the online prices on sites such as EBay, Amazon, craigslist and on Google. This is important because technology advances fast and it is expected that after completion of university education, this computer will be obsolete and new ones will be available therefore it will be useful to sell it to purchase a new one Inc. 2012()
Selection criteria
A
Functionality
B
Durability
C
Quality
D
Affordability
E
Maintainability
F
Marketability
Pairwise matrix comparison
After identifying the selection criteria to be used to evaluate the computers, a pairwise matric will be used to evaluate each criterion. The criteria will be paired together and in each...
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