Homework SoursePlay Around Toys Inc has decided to open a small distributio
Play Around Toys Inc. has decided to open a small distribution center to expand its online shopping business. This center will need 20 computers and software licenses. The center will also need five black and white and five color printers.
Task:
Research the Internet to obtain prices of the required products.
Complete the spreadsheet to determine which vendors will provide the best cost per worker.
| Prices | ||||
| Computer Item | Minimum Specs | Vendor 1 | Vendor 2 | Vendor 3 |
| Model No. | ||||
| Processor | 2GHz | |||
| Hard Drive | 80GB | |||
| RAM | 512MB | |||
| CD-ROM | 48 speed | |||
| Monitor | 17 inches | |||
| Cost/Unit | ||||
| x 20 Units | ||||
| Color Printer Item | Minimum Specs | Vendor 1 | Vendor 2 | Vendor 3 |
| Model No. | ||||
| Print Speed | 25 ppm | |||
| Print Quality | 600 x 600 dpi | |||
| Network Ready? | Yes | |||
| Memory | 128 MB | |||
| Maximum Price/Unit | $1,000 | |||
| Cost/Unit | ||||
| x 5 Units | ||||
| Black and White Printer Item | Minimum Specs | Vendor 1 | Vendor 2 | Vendor 3 |
| Model No. | ||||
| Print Speed | 12 ppm | |||
| Print Quality | 600 x 600 dpi | |||
| Network Ready? | Yes | |||
| Maximum Price/Unit | $500 | |||
| Cost/Unit | ||||
| x 5 Units | ||||
| Software | Vendor 1 | Vendor 2 | Vendor 3 | |
| Software Version | ||||
| Cost/Unit | ||||
| x 20 Units | ||||
| Best Choice | ||||
| Hardware/Software | Vendor Name | Cost/Unit | ||
| Computer | ||||
| Color Printer | ||||
| Blank and White Printer | ||||
| Office Productivity Software | ||||
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