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 New Notebook Computer Questionnaire 
   

To help me determine the optimum compromise between cost and performance of each main component, please complete this by giving the answer that closest matches your likely future use.  I will then produce a (no obligation) first draft specification and invite your comments with a view to revising it later.  All options in each category are assumed to include earlier options in that category.  Qualifications and comments may be added at the end.  The two most important questions are in red.

 

Diagonal display size        

 

Central processor unit

I am value conscious and my budget is important.  I only use e-mail and browse simple Web sites.

I have several icons in the system tray running background tasks and use office programs (e.g. Word, Excel)

I edit still photos, play simple games or run media rich software. I would like to be able to run tomorrow's programs

I edit audio or small video files

I play online or extreme games and need all the power I can get

 

Volatile memory (RAM)

I only use e-mail and basic office programs one at a time

I like to have several foreground programs open concurrently or many background tasks

I edit audio or video files or play games

 

Hard Disk Drive - size

I just need to store a few letters and don’t expect to ever hold much data

I keep my photos on the computer

I use the PC to hold music or watch videos

 

Hard Disk Drive - speed

Regular speed suits me fine

Something more responsive than the average laptop

 

General Attitude (note)

I prefer the cheapest specification and will buy a replacement computer when needed

I would like the ability to run tomorrow's programs but not necessarily at full speed

I would rather pay for power and quality now as it is cheaper in the long term

 

 Now, please select any of the following ancillary items that you are interested in:

 

I want to protect my investment from electrical distortions (brownouts, spikes etc.)

I would like an operating system installed

I want antivirus (inc. spam & phishing) protection software on the PC when it arrives

I want Office software installed (see here for MS Office editions)

I would like a broadband connection to the Internet set up from £5.99/month

I would like a printer [scanner, copier, fax]

Please include a Webcam, USB pen drive, headphone, microphone… 

I would like to receive a quotation (add postal address at end if necessary)

  I need BlueTooth or Infra Red adapters
I need a port replicator, docking station or laptop stand

 

If you have a budget to work to, please state it here:

If there is a budget it must be noted here otherwise cost will not be considered and selection of components will be based on computational requirements alone.  Completing this field with the maximum you are prepared to spend will potentially save a lot of wasted time.

  
What are the main applications or programs you would like to run now or in the near future ?
 Click here for a new window with some examples.  If you are not thorough in completing this field you may end up with either a PC you paid more than necessary for or one that performs badly when you run programs omitted from this box.
  

What is your name (required)

 

E-mail address

 

Phone number(s)

 

 

Other instructions, thoughts or questions.  Please list here any particular components or ports you would like included.  Please also list any components of an existing PC that you would like transferred to the new one.

    

 

Thank you for completing this.  Expect a reply within 48 hours.