Computer- Monitor and Base Unit
The Base Unit that i have chosen is called the KSN Desktop PC Base Unit AMD Sempron 140 2.7GHz, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 24xDVDRW. It cost 179.99 (inc vat).
KSN pc systems offer great value & exceptional performance. KSN engineers take great care in building these quality systems. All units are inspected & thoroughly tested.
I chose this Base Unit as it was a lower price than the others and it is tested before it is sent away.
Packard Bell Maestro 230 23" Full HD LED-backlit Monitor costing £150.
Have you been hunting for that elusive monitor that combines design and elegance whilst packing a punch in terms of function? You need look no further than the Packard Bell Maestro 230 23" Full HD LED-Backlit Monitor. With a staggering dynamic contrast ratio images and movies will be brought to life and with 1920 x 1080 resolution, a response rate of 5ms and brightness of 250cd/m2 you will be sure of totally immersive entertainment and utility with the Packard Bell Maestro 230.
It looked like it was a new sort of shape and it looked cool.
Database and Spreadsheets
Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2010
£84.59inc. Vat
Product Features
Includes 2010 versions of Word, Excel®, PowerPoint® and OneNote®.
Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2010 gives your family the tools to manage everything from home to homework.
I chose this as it works for 3 different PCs and has 4 useful programs. These four different programs are all useful in different ways. Excel is handy if your trying to create a spreadsheet or chart. PowerPOint if you want to make a presentation. Word so you can create word documents etc.
Internet and Email
Free for first 4 months.
Up to 20mbs
Unlimited GB
£10.50 a month
With this BT package you receive a free hub and a dongle. ( a dongle is something used to connect your computer with the hub. Newer models of computers and laptops have a built in wireless to connect with the hub.
I chose BT broadband as it was cheap, had a fast connection, unlimited GB and was recommended by various sites.
Transfer large video files USB/External Hard drive
Pack up your office files and take them home. Carry thousands of songs or pictures. Synchronize files between home and office and encrypt everything on the drive for added security.
I chose this hard drive as it was small, cheap and held a large enough amount of files.
Computer Games
Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X - 12 button - PC, Game console
£25
The joystick with detachable throttle control and direct configuration for immediate takeoff! Entirely programmable PC and PS3!
I chose this as it has a very good review of 5 out of 5 stars and it works for both PC and a PS3.
Electronic Arts The Sims 3 Generations - PC Game - 12+
£14
Enjoy a whole spectrum of rich life experiences with your Sims! Start off in the imagination-fuelled world of childhood and embrace the drama of the teen years. Experience the complicated realities of adult life, then reap the benefits of growing up in each life stage. A wealth of new options and activities makes your Sims' lives more meaningful than ever before, whatever their ages. With new celebrations, dramatic life events, and all-new ways for your Sims to express their creativity, The Sims 3 Generations lets your Sims live life to the fullest!
I chose the Sims as it is an extremely popular game and has many expansion packs.
Digital Camera, Printer and Scanner
Nikon D5100 - Digital camera - SLR
£475
The D5100 is a high-performance D-SLR designed to stimulate your creative side and help you create still images and movies like no other. The swing-out vary-angle monitor combines with the camera's D-movie function to enable unique shots from any angle.
I choose this camera as it that a good review rating, looked professional and was cheaper than others in its field.
Are you looking for a dedicated scanning solution with great quality, versatility and a compact design? Then the CanoScan LiDE110 color image scanner is sure to impress. The CanoScan LiDE110 features the quality, speed and ease of use you need with a maximum resolution of 2400 x 4800 (optical) dpi for excellent scanning quality for both photos and documents
I choose this scanner because it was cheap and had a good rating.
Kodak ESP C310 All-in-One Colour Ink-jet - Printer / copier / scanner
£57
Integral PC2-6400 DDR2-800 SODIMM RAM Memory Module - 2GB 800 MHz
£19
The Integral 2GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 SODIMM RAM Memory Module is a high-quality spare part that will boost you laptop's processing capacities. If you have an available DDR2 slot, this item will let you multitask with more ease, handle larger files and benefit from a faster startup speed. Don't let your laptop get slow.
Sapphire RADEON HD 6850 Graphics card - 1 GB - GDDR5 SDRAM
£95
Get Radeon in your system - immerse yourself with AMD Eyefinity technology and expand your games across multiple displays. With Sapphire RADEON HD 6850, you can experience ultra-realistic visuals and explosive HD gaming performance in true - EyeDefinition with AMD's second generation graphics featuring full Microsoft DirectX 11 support. Enable incredible video quality and enhanced application performance with AMD EyeSpeed visual acceleration technology. Get unrivaled graphics. Get Radeon in your system!
Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2010
£84.59inc. Vat
Product Features
Includes 2010 versions of Word, Excel®, PowerPoint® and OneNote®.
Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2010 gives your family the tools to manage everything from home to homework.
I chose this as it works for 3 different PCs and has 4 useful programs. These four different programs are all useful in different ways. Excel is handy if your trying to create a spreadsheet or chart. PowerPOint if you want to make a presentation. Word so you can create word documents etc.
Internet and Email
Free for first 4 months.
Up to 20mbs
Unlimited GB
£10.50 a month
With this BT package you receive a free hub and a dongle. ( a dongle is something used to connect your computer with the hub. Newer models of computers and laptops have a built in wireless to connect with the hub.
With this BT package you receive a free hub and a dongle. ( a dongle is something used to connect your computer with the hub. Newer models of computers and laptops have a built in wireless to connect with the hub.
I chose BT broadband as it was cheap, had a fast connection, unlimited GB and was recommended by various sites.
Transfer large video files USB/External Hard drive
£81
Pack up your office files and take them home. Carry thousands of songs or pictures. Synchronize files between home and office and encrypt everything on the drive for added security.
I chose this hard drive as it was small, cheap and held a large enough amount of files.
Computer Games
Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X - 12 button - PC, Game console
£25
The joystick with detachable throttle control and direct configuration for immediate takeoff! Entirely programmable PC and PS3!
I chose this as it has a very good review of 5 out of 5 stars and it works for both PC and a PS3.
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Electronic Arts The Sims 3 Generations - PC Game - 12+
£14
Enjoy a whole spectrum of rich life experiences with your Sims! Start off in the imagination-fuelled world of childhood and embrace the drama of the teen years. Experience the complicated realities of adult life, then reap the benefits of growing up in each life stage. A wealth of new options and activities makes your Sims' lives more meaningful than ever before, whatever their ages. With new celebrations, dramatic life events, and all-new ways for your Sims to express their creativity, The Sims 3 Generations lets your Sims live life to the fullest!
I chose the Sims as it is an extremely popular game and has many expansion packs.
Digital Camera, Printer and Scanner
Nikon D5100 - Digital camera - SLR
£475
The D5100 is a high-performance D-SLR designed to stimulate your creative side and help you create still images and movies like no other. The swing-out vary-angle monitor combines with the camera's D-movie function to enable unique shots from any angle.
I choose this camera as it that a good review rating, looked professional and was cheaper than others in its field.
£47
Are you looking for a dedicated scanning solution with great quality, versatility and a compact design? Then the CanoScan LiDE110 color image scanner is sure to impress. The CanoScan LiDE110 features the quality, speed and ease of use you need with a maximum resolution of 2400 x 4800 (optical) dpi for excellent scanning quality for both photos and documents
I choose this scanner because it was cheap and had a good rating.
Kodak ESP C310 All-in-One Colour Ink-jet - Printer / copier / scanner
£57
I chose this printer as it looked stylize, was cheaper than others in its group and also has a copier and scanner.
Integral PC2-6400 DDR2-800 SODIMM RAM Memory Module - 2GB 800 MHz
£19
The Integral 2GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 SODIMM RAM Memory Module is a high-quality spare part that will boost you laptop's processing capacities. If you have an available DDR2 slot, this item will let you multitask with more ease, handle larger files and benefit from a faster startup speed. Don't let your laptop get slow.
Sapphire RADEON HD 6850 Graphics card - 1 GB - GDDR5 SDRAM
£95
Get Radeon in your system - immerse yourself with AMD Eyefinity technology and expand your games across multiple displays. With Sapphire RADEON HD 6850, you can experience ultra-realistic visuals and explosive HD gaming performance in true - EyeDefinition with AMD's second generation graphics featuring full Microsoft DirectX 11 support. Enable incredible video quality and enhanced application performance with AMD EyeSpeed visual acceleration technology. Get unrivaled graphics. Get Radeon in your system!
