Question

Using an online configuration/customization tool, build out your recommended PC purchase. Use a tool from one of HFA's three preferred vendors:

• Dell
• Lenovo
• HP
As you formulate your recommendation, follow these general guidelines:
• Add the recommended build to a cart or quotation:

o Ensure your configuration includes the estimated cost per machine
o Using the vendor's "comparison" feature can be helpful
o Use the "build your own" or configure options
• Build your configuration. Proceed to the shopping cart/other stage to view the result:

o Enter "first name last name CMIT 202 xxxx Semester Year," where xxxx is the section number and semester is the UMGC term (example: CMIT 202 6380 Spring 2021) into the coupons form area.
o Note: Do not click on "apply coupon" and do not submit the cart!
• Print the pages to PDF (ensure the headers/footers are on)
In your proposal:
• Include warranty, support, antivirus, and accessories.
• Add the recommended build to a cart or quotation.
• Enter "first name last name cmit 202 xxx" where xxxx is the section number (example: 6380) into the coupons form area. Do not click on apply coupon and do not submit the cart!
• Print the pages to PDF (ensure the headers/footers are on) and upload the image to the assignment folder along with your report.
• Ensure you have included a cost estimate.

Answer 1

The task involves using an online tool to configure a PC with the necessary features from Dell, Lenovo, or HP, then producing a quotation with the estimated cost for academic and personal use without finalizing the purchase.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is seeking guidance on configuring and purchasing a personal computer (PC) using the online customization tools provided by one of three preferred vendors: Dell, Lenovo, or HP. The objective would be to create a build that meets specific criteria, including warranty, support, antivirus, and accessories, while adhering to a budget. The built configuration should be added to a cart or quotation with the estimated cost per machine displayed.

After building the recommended configuration, it should be identified with the student's course information but not finalized. Instead, it should be printed to PDF with all relevant details and estimated cost included. The result would then be presented in a report along with the generated PDF.

This process ensures that students get an appropriate PC that fits their academic requirements and budget constraints, with all necessary features for academic work and personal use.