Selection Rubric: Computer HardwareA downloadable version of this rubric is available in the Selection Rubrics module of the Companion Websiteat www.prenhall.com/smaldino.

Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________Model _________________________________________________________________________________Monitor ___________________________________ Graphics ___________________________________Sound ____________ Memory ____________ Expandable ____________ Hard Drive ____________Peripherals _____________________________________________________________________________

Other Features

Strong Points

Weak Points

Recommended Action (using criteria on the following page)

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Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality

Ease of Operation

Durability &Reliability

Availability ofSoftware

Monitor DisplayQuality

Keyboard Layout &Touch

Compatibility

Expandability

Documentation

Service

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Easy to use without referringto manual/help screens

Appears very durable; otherusers report highdependability and reliability

Can utilize most of thesoftware that is currentlyavailable and will bepurchased

Image resolution is clear andcrisp; colors are accurate;moving images display withlittle or no jerkiness ordistortion

Size of keyboard and locationof keys appropriate forintended users

Compatible with previouslypurchased hardware andperipherals

Can be upgraded to meetfuture needs; has ports andslots for expansion

User’s manual and helpscreens easy to understand;includes index & table ofcontents

Vendor support &maintenance readily available;service is quick & dependable

Use is fairly obvious,requiring some referral tomanual/help screens

Questionable durability;other users report someproblems

Can utilize some of thesoftware that is currentlyavailable and will bepurchased

Image resolution is mostlyclear and crisp; colors arereasonably accurate; movingimages display with minimaljerkiness or distortion

Keyboard useable byintended users, but “feel” isnot the best

Some compatibility problemswith purchased hardware andperipherals

Allows for some upgrade tomeet future needs; has someports and slots for expansion

User’s manual and helpscreens lack completeness;includes limited index &table of contents

Vendor support &maintenance is available, buttakes time & is not alwaysdependable

Difficult to use withoutreferring frequently tomanual/help screens

Does not appear durable;other users report lowdependability and reliability

Cannot utilize most of thesoftware that is currentlyavailable and will bepurchased

Image resolution is not clearand crisp; colors are notaccurate; moving imagesdisplay with jerkiness ordistortion

Size of keyboard too large ortoo small for intended users

Not compatible withpreviously purchased hardwareand peripherals

Cannot be upgraded to meetfuture needs; has few portsand slots for expansion

Confusing user’s manual andhelp screens; lacks good index& table of contents

Vendor support &maintenance is lacking; serviceis slow & undependable

Low Quality

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