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COMPUTER LAB PROPOSAL
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Laptop Computer
The laptop computer is a Dell 1525 priced at $599.00.  It has an Intel Pentium Dual Core processor, Windows Vista Operating System, LCD Panel, DVD+RW Drive, 1 GB Memory, 120 GB Hard Drive Intel Graphics Video Card, High Def Sound Card, Dell Wireless Networking Card, 56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 Cell).

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Total for 25 computers = $14,975.00

Software Package
The software package will include the following:
Windows Media Center, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint. Research into specialty software for the Foods and Nutrition, Interior Design and Fashion Design classes is ongoing.
Software Student Package = $3,750.00

Black and White Printer
The black and white printer is a Dell Multilaser Black and White printer priced at $199.99.  It has laser quality printing, a compact desktop design and prints up to 21 pages per minute. The port is a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 High, RJ 11.

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Color Printer
The color printer is a Dell Laser 311 Printer priced at $499.00  It has a print capacity of 17 pages per minute.  It can print up to 60,000 pages per month, has a 400 MHz processor and 128 MB memory and 1 Memory Expansion Slot.

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Projector
The classroom projector is a Dell 1209S.  This model has a maximum brightness (you want to see all of your students' smiling faces, so no need to shut off the lights) of 2500 ANSI Lumens Brightness.  It has excellent resolution and brilliant color and has a projection size of 302.8 inches.  This projector has a lamp life of 4,000 hours and is mountable.  It is also designed to shut down in 10 seconds.  The cost of this model is $499.00.  A ceiling mount unit will also need to be purchased from Dell for $159.00. Don't forget the Dell Remote w/laser printer capabilities @ $39.99

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Total for Projector, Ceiling Mount and Remote = $697.99

Wireless N Broadband Router
This Netgear wireless router is model # WNR 834B and has a built in antenna, 4 port switch, Data Transfer Rate of 270 Mbps, and Frequency Band of  2.4 GHz.  This wireless router features firewall protection and can support 30 computers. The price of this equipment is $99.99. 

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Interactive White Board
The educational features that the White Board brings to the FACS computer lab is an asset to the classroom environment.  It will be especially useful for the Interior Design and Fashion Design students. Some features of the Hitachi Starboard FX-77 Duo, priced at $1,445.00, are minimum glare/dent resistant surface and StarBoard Software and Educator Resources included in the initial package. Include a portable floor stand so your colleagues can enjoy this in their classroom.
Total WhiteBoard package = $1770.00

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Laptop Storage Cart
The 25 laptop computers can be stored and charged in this lap top storage cart w/ charging timer (32 laptop capacity).  It features a translucent door, reinforced lock and ventilation features so the laptops will not overheat. The rubber corner bumpers are a plus. The price for this model # DAT- LTC-PC32 by Datum Filing Systems is $1,599.00.
 

laptop storage cart

Scanner
The ScanSnap S300 Deluxe Bundle Scanner will be an added addition to the lab in that pictures from art, fashion, foods books and many more can be scanned and viewed or saved.  Some features are: scan-to-share, print and scan to PDF.  The cost for this peripheral is $326.99

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Digital Camera
A digital camera is a useful tool to take pictures of the student's food ceations, fashion designs and fabric and craft projects. The Sony DSCW 120 zoom digital camera @ $199.99  features7.2 Mega pixels, built in flash, USB compatibility, built in speaker and digital noise reduction.



Cable
Cat 5E cable is great for advanced fast ethernet and gigabit computer networks.  It is made to handle bandwith applications up to 350 MHz and more.  14 ft. Cat 5E 350 MHz Snagless Patch Cable is priced at $13.99. Total for 3 cables needed is $55.96.

TOTAL FOR EQUIPMENT: $24,250.91

 

 



 

 

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