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Hardware Specifications
Committee
Meeting on
the 2nd Tuesday of the month in SS107 at 2:00
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Members:
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Lee, Norm, Harry, Mario, Lamont, Gilbert, Wes, Bernie
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----- Agenda Topics -----
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Committee Purpose:
1. Establish hardware standards that are compatible
with our software standards and that meet the majorities’ needs.
2. Make recommendations to departments/divisions for
computer equipment and peripherals.
3. Get the best value for computer components with
consideration of actual customer needs.
4. Keep support costs to a minimum.
Document minimum
specifications (in great detail for bidding purposes) and provide upgrade
options to users.
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Current Desktop System
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Discontinued
Components
MB,
Video, Sound
NIC
- 3COM Partnership (Cisco)
Intel
is top contender
Onboard vs. Cards Philosophy
Cost
Support
Performance
Goals
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Maximum
Component Shelf Life
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Meet
Majority Needs
Minimal
Options/Upgrades
Add
Firewire & DVD to options list
Purchases
outside specs.
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Warranty Considerations
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Cerritos Needs vs. Industry
Needs
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Video
Memory Requirements
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Sound
Memory Requirements
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Web Page Improvements
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Laptop Specifications
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Wireless Discussion &
Prototype
AMD Performance Test (rate
speed vs. cost)
Save
money at equitable speeds
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