IT costs Unit -5 Lesson-2 - Discuss these questions:
- What electronic devices do you know?
- Are they cheap or expensive?
- What accessories and services can you buy for them?
IT accessories, costs and services - IT accessories, costs and services
Internet service
card reader
USB cables
training course
spare battery
battery charger
purchase cost
technical support
memory card
software license
extended warranty
Internet service provider (ISP) is an organization that provides services for accessing, using, or participating in the Internet. Internet service providers can be organized in various forms, such as commercial, community-owned, non-profit, or otherwise privately owned. - Internet service provider (ISP) is an organization that provides services for accessing, using, or participating in the Internet. Internet service providers can be organized in various forms, such as commercial, community-owned, non-profit, or otherwise privately owned.
- Internet services typically provided by ISPs include Internet access, Internet transit, domain name registration, web hosting, Usenet service, and colocation.
Card reader - the generic term for an input device that reads flash memory cards. It can be a standalone device that connects to a computer via USB or it may be integrated into a computer, printer, or multifunction device. - Card reader - the generic term for an input device that reads flash memory cards. It can be a standalone device that connects to a computer via USB or it may be integrated into a computer, printer, or multifunction device.
- USB - Universal Serial Bus is a connectivity specification that allows peripheral devices such as scanners, printers, and memory sticks to be plugged into the computer and configured automatically.
- Battery charger - a device used to put energy into a secondary cell or rechargeable battery by forcing an electric current through it. The charging protocol depends on the size and type of the battery being charged.
Memory card or memory cartridge - an electronic data storage device used for storing digital information, typically using flash memory. These are commonly used in portable electronic devices, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, computers, tablets, PDAs, portable media players, video game consoles, synthesizers, electronic keyboards and digital pianos. - Memory card or memory cartridge - an electronic data storage device used for storing digital information, typically using flash memory. These are commonly used in portable electronic devices, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, computers, tablets, PDAs, portable media players, video game consoles, synthesizers, electronic keyboards and digital pianos.
- Technical support - services that entities provide to users of technology products or services. In general, technical support provide help regarding specific problems with a product or service, rather than providing training, provision or customization of product, or other support services.
Software license - a legal instrument (usually by way of contract law, with or without printed material) governing the use or redistribution of software. - Software license - a legal instrument (usually by way of contract law, with or without printed material) governing the use or redistribution of software.
- Extended warranty ( service agreement, a service contract, or a maintenance agreement) - is a prolonged warranty offered to consumers in addition to the standard warranty on new items. The extended warranty may be offered by the warranty administrator, the retailer or the manufacturer. Extended warranties cost extra and for a percentage of the item's retail price.
Answer these questions: - Answer these questions:
- How much do you spend on your internet connection?
- What was your total spending on software last year?
- How much do you pay for your mobile phone service?
- What was the purchase cost of your computer in total?
What Is the Total Cost of Ownership? - What Is the Total Cost of Ownership?
- The total cost of ownership (TCO) is the purchase price of an asset plus the costs of operation. Assessing the total cost of ownership represents taking a bigger picture look at what the product is and what its value is over time.
Compare these two items costs. - Compare these two items costs.
- Samiba DR750
- Initial purchase cost: $540
- Software costs: $379.95
- Warranty: $0.00 (included in purchase cost)
- Technical support costs: $0.00
- Training: $0.00 (not required)
- Other items: $79.80 (spare battery)
- Total cost of ownership: $999.75
- Sundai TB10.6
- Initial purchase cost: $499.90
- Software costs: $295 ($45/year x 3 years +
- $160)
- Warranty: $39.90 (free for 2 years; $39.90 for
- an extra year)
- Technical support costs: $0.00
- Training: $179 per person
- Other items: $35.75 (case)
- Total cost of ownership: $1049.55
Every retailer, when they price their goods, looks at their total cost overall. When they have costs go up, they'll price their products accordingly. - Every retailer, when they price their goods, looks at their total cost overall. When they have costs go up, they'll price their products accordingly.
- Dan Butler
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