budget simulation assignment

Budget Simulation Assignment ITEC 7132

Laurie Roberts

As the school library specialist, I was awarded $3500.00 that will be used to purchase technology. This technology will support both classroom instruction and the school media program. I have organized the following prioritized list for S.L. Mason Elementary School:

1. In Focus Projector 2. Remote Control for Projector3. Screen for Projector4. Digital Cameras5. Camcorder

Reasons for Purchases:

1) The first thing on the list is the In Focus Projector and accessories. The teachers feel like this would really help to integrate technology into our lessons. The teachers feel like the children would enjoy the lessons more and would pay more attention to the information being presented. With our school being a learning focus school, the InFocus Projector would help to differentiate instruction.

2) The next thing on the list is the digital cameras. Our school has just started a school website. On the website, there is a link to every classroom in the school. The teachers can put things on there like, pictures, newsletters, classroom happenings, etc… They feel that with the purchase of more digital cameras, it would be easier to update the websites with pictures showing what the children are doing and learning at school. This way, more cameras are available for use.

3) The last request was another digital camcorder. The teachers were interested in recording things going on around the school and in their classrooms. Many of the teachers like to record their students acting out stories or plays and play them back to the school. There is only one camcorder available for use. It is hard to check it out if there is a program at school that needs to be recorded. They also wanted to add in that they would like the new one, so that the tapes are already in DVD format and do not need to be converted.

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#1 InFocus ProjectorThe following is a list of the some different vendors and prices.

Hardware Picture Specifications Vendor Name and Pricing

State Contract

InFocusIN15 Projector

Quantity: 1

Portable projection Compact size 3.9 lbs 2500 lumens 2.0 x zoom 2000 hr lamp life Video input Will display digital

camera, camcorder, or any other video source

Enables laptop and desktop projection without downscaling

Projector People www.projectorpeople.com

$1499.00

Not available through state

contract

InFocusCorp LP 120

Projector

Quantity: 1

1000 lumens Regular remote

control included 1.98 lbs Color coded

connections Built in 1 watt

speaker

Dell

www.dell.com

$1,399.00

Not available through state contract

NEC LT280 XGAProjector

Quantity: 1

2500 ANSI lumens

XGA 1024x768 native resolution

Integrated RJ45 connection

802.11g wireless capable

Optimized video performance

Projector Kingwww.projectorking.com

$1,499.00


Recommendation:There is not a lot of difference in the prices of the three vendors. The all offer

about the same features. All of them are portable and will plug up to about any digital or video source. They all have a good number of lumens. They are all also fairly lightweight. The InFocus IN15 projector has a 2.0 zoom and has a 2000 hr lamp life. The InFocus Corp LP 120 Projector has a remote with it and is the most compact. It has included a built in speaker. The NEC Projector has an integrated RJ45 connection and is wireless capable. It is also the cheapest.

After observing all three projectors closely, I would recommend the InFocus IN15. It offers more features and is the same price as the other one. It will display any video source, it has 2500 lumens, and it lamp life is 2000 hrs. It also allows laptop and desktop projection without have to downscale.

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http://www.projectorking.com/

http://www.dell.com/

http://www.projectorpeople.com/

#2 Remote Control for Projector

Since the projector will be used for presentations, I thought that it might be a good idea to purchase a presentation remote and not just have a regular remote. I also noted that we needed two in case the other one gets lost, or in case two people present the information. The following is a list of the vendors that carry them and their pricing.

Hardware Picture Specifications Vendors and Pricing State Contract

Interlink RemotePoint Navigator 2.4

Quantity: 2

* Supports Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP, MAC OS 8.0 and higher.

* Receiver uses USB port

* Two year limited warranty.

* Package includes: Navigator Presenter remote, USB receiver, 2 AAA batteries, and carrying case.

Projector Peoplewww.projectorpeople.com

$99.00


Interlink RemotePoint Navigator 2.4

Quantity: 2

* Supports Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP, MAC OS 8.0 and higher.

* Receiver uses USB port

* Two year limited warranty.

* Package includes: Navigator Presenter remote, USB receiver, 2 AAA batteries, and carrying case.

Tiger Directwww.tigerdirect.com

$74.99


After reviewing these two companies, I say that we should go with the remote from projector people because they are the same company that we bought the projector from. They also offer free shipping which would make up for the money spent on the higher priced remote. I think that these remotes would be very beneficial and would definitely be used a lot.

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http://www.tigerdirect.com/


#3 Screen for the projector

Since there is not already a projector in the media center, we would need to purchase a screen for the students and teachers to be able to use for presentations and PowerPoints. The following is a list of vendors and their prices.


84 x 84 inch Model B Spring Projection Screen- Matte White

Quantity: 1

* 84 x 84 *Features steel case of flat back design with baked enamel finish *Ensures quiet operation with nylon bearings *Made from seamless matte white and high power fabrics * Ideal where a recessed installation is not desired or feasible

DELL www.dell.com

$249.99


Da-Lite Picture King w/ Keystone Eliminator 84"x84" Portable Tripod Projector Screen - Video Spectra 1.5 Fabric - Square Format

Quantity: 1

* Video Spectra 1.5* 84 x 84* High quality professional tripod screen able to withstand daily usage.* Heavy duty aluminum extruded legs with toe release mechanism offers a wide stance for maximum stability

Projector ScreenStore

www.projectorscreenstore.com

$305.60


I would recommend that the Model B screen from Dell be purchased. It is cheaper and can be mounted to the ceiling. The screen is not going to need to be moved if the projector is in place. With it being mounted to the ceiling, it is more likely to hold up better. The children will not be able to put their hands all over it. Also, I read the reviews and I am not sure about how well the legs will hold up. There were some problems with them messing up.

#4 Digital Cameras

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http://www.projectorscreenstore.com/


The following is a list of vendors and prices.

Hardware Picture Specifications Vendor and Pricing State Contract

Canon Power Shot A560 7.1 Mega pixel Digital CameraQuantity: 4

* 7.1 megapixels * 2.5" LCD screen * Red-eye correction * 4x optical zoom * Face detection * 16MB SD memory card

Circuit Citywww.circuitcity.com $142.49


Canon Power Shot A560 7.1 Mega pixel Digital CameraQuantity: 4

* 7.1 megapixels * 2.5" LCD screen * Red-eye correction * 4x optical zoom * Face detection * 16MB SD memory card

Best Buy www.bestbuy.com

$149.99


I would recommend that we purchase the cameras from Best Buy because they are cheaper. This would put you at saving $30.00. This is not a lot, but it adds up. I chose these cameras because I think that they are easy to use and the best choice all around. They would be perfect for someone who does not have a lot of experience when using a camera. These cameras also have 7.1 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom.

#5 Camcorder

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http://www.bestbuy.com/

http://www.circuitcity.com/

The following is a list of vendors and prices.


Sony Handycam DCR-DVD308 MiniDVD Camcorder

Quantity:1

*MiniDVD format *2.7" LCD swivel screen

*1-megapixel*Enhanced CCD technology

*25x optical zoom*5.1-channel audio

Circuit Citywww.circuitcity.com

$427.49


Sony Handycam DCR-DVD308 MiniDVD Camcorder

Quantity:1

*MiniDVD format *2.7" LCD swivel screen

*1-megapixel*Enhanced CCD technology

*25x optical zoom*5.1-channel audio

Tiger Direct www.tigerdirect.com

$449.99


I would recommend this camcorder, because it is light and easy to handle. It is also easy to operate. It has the MiniDVD format that the teachers requested. It also has a swivel screen and an optical zoom. I would recommend that we purchase the one from circuit city because of the price. These are exactly the same except for the price.

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http://www.tigerdirect.com/


Budget Summary:

Item Purchased Vendor Used Quantity Total Cost

InFocus Projector


One InFocus IN15 Projector @ $1499.00

$1,499.00

Remote Controls


Two Interlink RemotePoint

Navigator 2.4 @ $99.00

$198.00

Screen

DELL www.dell.com

One 84x84 inch Model B Spring Projection Screen- Matte White

$249.99

Digital Cameras


Four Canon Power Shot A560 7.1 Mega pixel Digital Cameras

$873.96

Camcorder


One Sony Handycam DCR-DVD308 MiniDVD Camcorder

$427.49

Sub- Total: $3,248.447% Ga State Tax:

227.39

TOTAL: $3,475.83

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